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Stressed or Anxious Bride Credit: Getty Images You don’t have to be told twice that planning a wedding is stressful. There’s a ton of pressure involved in making this one day as special as possible, and the fact that are many cooks in the kitchen-from helpful friends and wedding planners to eager in-laws-doesn’t usually help. Unless the bride and groom are paying for the whole wedding themselves, parents, in-laws, and even grandparents might want a say in how things go....

Variety of Fish Dinners Credit: Ryan Liebe Variety of Fish Dinners Credit: Ryan Liebe Variety of Fish Dinners Credit: Ryan Liebe Variety of Fish Dinners Credit: Ryan Liebe We all know fish is packed with heart-healthy nutrients and is super versatile, but cooking fish can be a tricky endeavor. It’s delicate, easy to overcook, and can be expensive. Still, it’s worth your time to master the art of preparing fish at home, and that’s in part because it’s so flavorful....

apron-model-0543-d111284.jpg Credit: Ryan K Liebe Have you ever wondered how to create or repair leather items without using an industrial sewing machine? Here, I’ll show you how to make beautiful leather pieces using a manual saddle stitch technique. You will need the right tools, so be sure to stock up before getting started. If you want to delve deeper and learn more about hand-sewing leather, start by reading Al Stohlman’s book The Art of Hand Sewing Leather....

AirBnB Bachelorette Party Rental Credit: Valorie Darling Photography ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

Chicken-and-Broccolini Mac and Cheese Credit: David Malosh ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes...

az-diy-sewn-invitation-163-d112138-0615.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Cover paperScissors or paper cutterBone folderTissuesGlassine bagsSewing machine and thread HOW-TO Print your ceremony info onto cover paper.Cut each sheet to 5-by-10 inches.Fold the stack in half with a bone folder to create a 5-by-5-inch program.Place a tissue into a glassine bag, and stitch it all together at the top. THE DETAILS 80-lb cover paper, $8 for 50 sheets; paperpresentation.com. Gutermann “Sparkle Metallic Thread” in silver and aqua, $2....

String of hearts—also know as Ceropegia woodii or Rosary Vine—is a trailing succulent that is native to the warmer temperatures of South Africa. Named for its heart-shaped leaves, these beauties range in color from deep green to silver. Needless to say, they are a stunning addition to any houseplant collection. Ahead, how to grow yours. Water Needs Since they are succulents, string of hearts will appreciate being under-watered rather than overwatered, says Justin Hancock, a horticulturist with Costa Farms....

christmas-lake-tahoe-fire-starters-5246-d111862.jpg Credit: Kathryn Barnard christmas-lake-tahoe-fire-starters-5246-d111862.jpg Credit: Kathryn Barnard christmas-lake-tahoe-fire-starters-5246-d111862.jpg Credit: Kathryn Barnard christmas-lake-tahoe-fire-starters-5246-d111862.jpg Credit: Kathryn Barnard The holiday season is filled with nostalgia and notes of spice, evergreen, and peppermint. To infuse your home with natural, clean fragrance that speaks to this time of year, look to foraged items such as pinecones, citrus fruits, whole cloves, and balsam boughs. They come together in our best DIY projects and ideas—evoking citrus, spice, and everything nice....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer Taking on the role of maid of honor while simultaneously planning your own wedding can be a tall task, but it’s both feasible and quite common....

Neutral colors are a must if you’re interested in curating a timeless interior design aesthetic, but if you already have white or cream walls, you may be wondering how to introduce the best neutral décor into your space. This becomes particularly challenging when selecting curtains, which rest directly against an already-neutral base. Here, several experts share their best tips for selecting simple curtains that enhance or work with their neutral surroundings....

whitney zach rehearsal dinner toga party couple Credit: Jose Villa Wedding themes are popular as ever these days, but often cause confusion about dress codes. Is it necessary to wear something that fits with the theme, or is the theme something the couple is sharing so that guests get a sense of what the wedding will be like? From how to choose the right attire for the occasion to figuring out what it all means for you, we’re giving you the scoop on this potentially confusing invitation line....

almond-milk-158-d112257.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner almond-milk-158-d112257.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner almond-milk-158-d112257.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner almond-milk-158-d112257.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner A new star has emerged in dairy alternatives, and it’s oat milk. First it took coffee shops by storm, and we couldn’t get enough frothy oat milk lattes and cappuccinos. Now it’s as accessible as regular dairy milk on grocery store shelves, making it a viable ingredient for our favorite drinks and dishes....

With Halloween one day away, pet owners are getting in the spooky spirit by dressing up their dogs in one-of-a-kind costumes—some that even speak to everyone’s time in quarantine. According to a Rover survey, 66 percent of dog owners are going to dress up their beloved companions for Halloween, and 41 percent of them are tying the costumes to themes, including Netflix specials and household goods inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic....

stamped-wedding-backdrop-3-0415.jpg Credit: Madeline Trait THE TOOLS Scissors Fabric (approximately 3.5 yards) Note: I used cotton, which is very inexpensive, but any lightweight fabric will work; you just don’t want it to be too heavy to hang. Ink, or if block printing, paint Sewing machine and matching thread Stamps or block prints Tip: You can purchase these or make your own. Wooden dowel Ribbon stamped-wedding-backdrop-5-0415.jpg Credit: Madeline Trait 1. Trim your fabric to at least 6-feet tall by the width of your choice....

Laundress Products Recall Credit: Courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Laundress Products Recall Credit: Courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Laundress Products Recall Credit: Courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Laundress Products Recall Credit: Courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission If you shop The Laundress’ collection of cleaning supplies, you’ll want to check your stock. The company announced the recall of 8 million of its laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, and other household cleaning products on December 1, due to bacteria exposure risks....

Easter is just over a week away, and most Americans would agree that one of the best parts of the holiday is seeing baskets brimming with sweet treats. Two recent studies have revealed the most popular Easter candies across the country. According to a RetailMeNot customer survey, 26 percent of Americans ranked Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Eggs as their favorite Easter candy, closely followed by Jelly Beans, which received 24 percent of the votes....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrated more than just Valentine’s Day a few days ago....

In some ways, it’s exactly as it sounds—slugging, a K-beauty invention further popularized on Reddit, does involves a bit of slime. The rising skin care trend involves “coating the face with an occlusive moisturizer, usually a petrolatum-based product,” explains Robert Finney, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. “This prevents trans-epidermal water loss, which can help repair your skin’s barrier and leave the skin with a moisturized glow....

martha stewart collage with peonies When I moved to my farm in Bedford, I vowed to rethink the way I had always gardened. I wanted to plant differently, to create masses of color and masses of a single plant type, as I never had before. My beloved six-acre garden at Turkey Hill, in Westport, had been planted fully and well: I had been influenced by Claude Monet and his colorful, lush garden in Giverny, France, and by Helena Rutherford Ely and her extraordinary garden in New Jersey (a garden I never actually saw but only read about in her books)....

Clean Science View Series Why Does Water Temperature Matter When Washing White and Colorful Laundry? What Is Dust? What Is a Vinegar Rinse and Why Is It Effective for Laundry? How Are Pet-Hair Vacuums Different from Regular Models? If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder....