dscf6054.jpg (skyword:324223) ARE YOU USING AN OLD NEEDLE? Make this a rule for yourself: new sewing project, new needle. Sewing machine needles can become dull after about 7 hours of sewing, and a needle that’s dull, bent, or simply old can easily make your stitches skip. At the same time, make sure that your needle is in all the way, if you don’t loosen the screw all the way before you insert, then your needle may by to low....
claire ptak posing with the royal wedding cake Credit: Getty Nearly a year after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot, we are learing more about the details of the royal wedding-including how their wedding cake was almost ruined. Claire Ptak, the couple’s baker, opened up to Town & Country about the dessert mishap and what she did to fix it. In order to feed the event’s 750 guests, several tiers were made and cut prior to serving....
area rug under bed Credit: CreativaStudio / Getty Images area rug under bed Credit: CreativaStudio / Getty Images area rug under bed Credit: CreativaStudio / Getty Images area rug under bed Credit: CreativaStudio / Getty Images Rugs can make any area feel cozy and inviting, which is why the perfect bedroom rug can really make or break the ambience of your entire space. It’s not just the look you have to worry about—size and placement play a huge role in how a rug looks in any room....
devils_food_cake.jpg devils_food_cake.jpg devils_food_cake.jpg devils_food_cake.jpg Any occasion that calls for an impressive cake, like the Devil’s Food Cake pictured here, also calls for beautiful cake slices. After working so hard to prepare and decorate your homemade cake, the last thing you want to do is present haphazard, uneven slices. Luckily, getting that photo-worthy slice is pretty simple, especially when you follow our easy yet important tips—we’re outlining exactly what a food stylist does to achieve those picture-perfect slices, and you’ll be pleased to know that these techniques require minimal extra effort and work equally well on sheet cakes as for more complicated layer cakes or cheesecakes....
Cleaning, pets, red cat lying on the bed and close-up of a vacuum cleaner brush Credit: Valeriy_G / GETTY IMAGES Cleaning, pets, red cat lying on the bed and close-up of a vacuum cleaner brush Credit: Valeriy_G / GETTY IMAGES Cleaning, pets, red cat lying on the bed and close-up of a vacuum cleaner brush Credit: Valeriy_G / GETTY IMAGES Cleaning, pets, red cat lying on the bed and close-up of a vacuum cleaner brush...
healthy salad with grapes, walnuts, and apples Credit: Courtesy of Jess Damuck / Linda Pugliese healthy salad with grapes, walnuts, and apples Credit: Courtesy of Jess Damuck / Linda Pugliese healthy salad with grapes, walnuts, and apples Credit: Courtesy of Jess Damuck / Linda Pugliese healthy salad with grapes, walnuts, and apples Credit: Courtesy of Jess Damuck / Linda Pugliese We’ve all been there: Lunch or dinner rolls around, and you’re hungry....
Creamy and decadent, eating any pasta coated in alfredo sauce is always a real treat. And this mouthwatering sauce is actually surprisingly simple to make at home—all you need is unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. But what happens if your alfredo sauce isn’t quite reaching the consistency you’d like? If you’re wondering how to thicken this sauce to achieve a silky, irresistibly delicious pasta topper, try any of these tips....
tangerines-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes tangerines-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes tangerines-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes tangerines-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes It’s the Year of the Tiger! Chinese New Year falls on February 1st this year, and as always, eating plays a big role in the celebrations. Families come together and share foods that symbolize their hopes and wishes for the coming year, from good health and long life to wealth and prosperity. If you’re on the superstitious side, it’s an easy way to court good luck, and if you’re a non-believer, it’s simply a delicious start to the new year—you can’t go wrong!...
charcoal white winter theme wedding invitation Credit: Sarah Street 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...
If you didn’t grow up in England or one of its former colonies, you may not be familiar with a staple of the British kitchen: golden syrup. The rich, flavorful syrup is found in most pantries and on kitchen counters throughout the United Kingdom, usually in a green and gold tin marked Lyle’s, which is the original—and still best-known—brand. lyle's golden syrup tin The company’s founder, a Scottish businessman named Abram Lyle, owned a sugar refinery in London in the late 19th century....
what's for dinner menu 10.28.22 what's for dinner menu 10.28.22 what’s for dinner menu 10.28.22 what’s for dinner menu 10.28.22 Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead....
As we age, the makeup of our bodies will begin to change—this includes our bones, which may even start to thin, causing fractures and even diseases like osteoporosis. But thanks to new research, there could actually be a cure on the way to help slow the aging of our bones. Per a recent study published in the journal Nature Aging, a “fountain of youth” substance can help preserve bone marrow stem cells that can heal brittle bones, and it’s called acetate....
english muffin pizza snacks topped with fresh basil Credit: Frank Frances english muffin pizza snacks topped with fresh basil Credit: Frank Frances english muffin pizza snacks topped with fresh basil Credit: Frank Frances english muffin pizza snacks topped with fresh basil Credit: Frank Frances After watching and helping you in the kitchen for years, the time has finally come for your teen to make a few meals on their own....
The right shade of paint can have a big impact in a living room—which is why choosing the correct one is key. “Our living room is a space that is multi-functional,” Ashley Banbury, Senior Color Designer at Pratt & Lambert Paints, explains. “It’s where we spend time with family, and also where we unwind at the end of a long day, so it’s important to pick a paint color that creates a space that fits your lifestyle....
couple hugging in kitchen Credit: Getty Images Most couples expect to feel refreshed and rejuvenated after returning from their honeymoon. With the tediously stressful tasks of wedding planning behind them, they’re finally free enjoy the first few weeks of married life together. But, sometimes, the end of the vacation doesn’t bring those expected feelings of happiness, and the couple may fall victim to the post-honeymoon blues. After getting engaged, a bride and groom will spend much of their free time planning their ceremony and reception....
carl-sagan-love-quotes-1115_vert.jpg Credit: Courtesy of NASA Late American astronomer Carl Sagan would have turned 81 years old today. To honor his birthday, we’re looking back at some of the most romantic things he’s said about love, along with his relationship with wife Ann Druyan. (Plus, we included a quote courtesy of Druyan about her late husband-be sure to have the tissues handy!) Who knows? One of these quotes might inspire you enough to include it in your own wedding vows....
Parents know that anything from a lullaby to a bedtime story can help kids drift off to sleep for the night, but these aren’t the only things you can do to ensure your little ones are logging quality shut eye each night. According to a new study from Concordia University scientists, both small children and teenagers can benefit from falling asleep next to the family pet; doing so is said to help them calm their “nighttime fears....
On This Page Materials Coop Location How to Build Although raising backyard chickens is a lot of work, the payoff (fresh eggs!) is often worth the maintenance. But before you can reap all of the amazing benefits of owning chickens, you need to first provide them with a suitable habitat. Begin by building them a chicken coop, which not only protects them from predators and the elements, but also gives them a place to lay their prized eggs....
father and daughter video chatting together Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Images father and daughter video chatting together Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Images father and daughter video chatting together Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Images father and daughter video chatting together Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Even if your dad is fully vaccinated, there’s still a chance Father’s Day might look a little different this year because of the ever-changing COVID-19 crisis—but that doesn’t mean you can’t still devote the day to Dad....
Bread in freezer Credit: Qwart / Getty Images Bread in freezer Credit: Qwart / Getty Images Bread in freezer Credit: Qwart / Getty Images Bread in freezer Credit: Qwart / Getty Images There’s nothing quite like a fresh loaf of bread. Whether you get one from your local market or bake it from scratch using the oven or a bread maker, slathering a few slices with butter and jam can make for a comforting snack....
