diff --git a/lapp.py b/lapp.py
index cd2e0fb..e2fe16f 100644
--- a/lapp.py
+++ b/lapp.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from flask import Flask
+from flask import Flask, send_file
 from flask_login import LoginManager
 from models import db
 from models import User
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ def create_app():
 
     return app
 
+# home screen for items
+@items_bp.route("/favicon.ico")
+def favicon():
+    return send_file("/static/favicon.ico", mimetype='image/x-icon')
+
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     my_app = create_app()
     # if needed  - initialize data