diff --git a/pagure/lib/model.py b/pagure/lib/model.py
index 9d97ee8..99ede9b 100644
--- a/pagure/lib/model.py
+++ b/pagure/lib/model.py
@@ -301,7 +301,8 @@ class Project(BASE):
         else:
             return default
 
-    def save_settings(self, settings):
+    @settings.setter
+    def settings(self, settings):
         ''' Ensures the settings are properly saved. '''
         self._settings = json.dumps(settings)