There are rather too many flies around at the moment. It happens every summer in the village. We have a very efficient Zapper in the kitchen - but these insects get everywhere. After one flew over the tea tray and landed in the milk jug, I decided action was needed. My grandmother had the right idea - she never used clingfilm or tupperware, or had a fridge. She just put a little 'hat' on the jug.
I found a hand crocheted doiley in the small box of vintage table linens which remained after my great pre-moving declutter, and a jam jar of assorted beads. I spent a peaceful Sunday afternoon stitching beads round the edge of the circle of lace to weigh it down. The hat now fits various sized jugs, and keeps the flies out.
There is such satisfaction in finding a simple solution to a problem using materials you already have!