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Woman taking down christmas tree lights before taking down tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman taking down christmas tree lights before taking down tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman taking down christmas tree lights before taking down tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman taking down christmas tree lights before taking down tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES What goes up, as they say, must come down. And when it comes to Christmas trees, the “down” part can be plenty messy if you opt for a real evergreen....

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping If you are someone who regularly wears makeup across all your features—including skin, eyes, lips, and cheeks—you likely have an ordered application method that you turn to over and again....

Martha Stewart Headshot, Kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Headshot, Kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Headshot, Kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Headshot, Kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Martha Stewart It’s no secret that Martha is a woman of many talents, but beyond being a skilled cook, gardener, and business woman, the multi-hyphenate has a keen eye for collecting. Over the years, our founder has filled her home and workplaces with a curated selection of wonderful items, and now she’s ready to share that collection with the public....

Dried dates in wooden bowl Credit: GETTY IMAGES Dried dates in wooden bowl Credit: GETTY IMAGES Dried dates in wooden bowl Credit: GETTY IMAGES Dried dates in wooden bowl Credit: GETTY IMAGES Every year, there are a few buzz-worthy food trends we can’t help but participate in. The latest craze of 2022 is butter boards—beautiful spreads of butter topped with flaky salt, lemon zest, and anything else you think complements the rich dairy product....

eatsleepwear-napa-valley-bachelorette-party-friends-wine-cask-0415.jpg Credit: Ashley Maxwell Photography Remember those moments when you first met your now-husband or -wife and all you could think was, “Wow, we have so much in common!” When you’re first dating-and for some pairs, even years into the relationship-you’re amazed at how many times you say “Me too!” when he comments on a band he likes, a vacation he adored, or a workout that gets his heart racing....

beauty-mld108965.jpg Credit: Jennifer Causey The use of milk and honey in beauty treatments dates back to the time of Cleopatra. She is famously known for taking milk and honey baths to keep her skin beautiful. Perhaps this was the secret to the mesmerizing spell of one of the most wanted women of all time. What can milk and honey do for your skin? Both contain antimicrobial properties, so together they make an excellent cleanser for the skin....

We love our pets, but we don’t always understand why they do the things they do. Take licking, for example. While you may not understand your dog’s desire to lick couch cushions and carpeting, there’s actually scientific evidence that says pups lick just about everything for habitual reasons. What’s more, our dogs lick our faces to show affection (or because they like the way we taste). But what does it mean when our dogs become our second shadows?...

kate-joe-wedding-toasts-0518-s111816-0215.jpg Credit: Collin Hughes ` 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 kate-joe-wedding-toasts-0518-s111816-0215.jpg Credit: Collin Hughes kate-joe-wedding-toasts-0518-s111816-0215....

Martha outside holding tray of burgers Credit: Linda Pugliese Martha outside holding tray of burgers Credit: Linda Pugliese Martha outside holding tray of burgers Credit: Linda Pugliese Martha outside holding tray of burgers Credit: Linda Pugliese What’s be better than a summer grilling party where a big plate of burgers serves the star of the meal? These crowd-pleasers are an ideal entrée to feed a hungry group, and that’s because it’s easy to whip up and serve multiple burgers like a short order cook or grill master would....

candles on table in living room Credit: Tammy Hanratty / GETTY IMAGES candles on table in living room Credit: Tammy Hanratty / GETTY IMAGES candles on table in living room Credit: Tammy Hanratty / GETTY IMAGES candles on table in living room Credit: Tammy Hanratty / GETTY IMAGES Thanks to their warm glow, candles add ambience to any space. Place them in a dimly lit room, and the flickering light creates a soft, welcoming atmosphere—and their fragrance gives your home a signature scent....

Young woman cleaning surfaces with green cleaning products Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman cleaning surfaces with green cleaning products Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman cleaning surfaces with green cleaning products Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman cleaning surfaces with green cleaning products Credit: GETTY IMAGES Wherever you live, one thing you’ll inevitably have to deal with is dust. It forms on your television, shelves, in corners, and under your furniture. But what if there was a way to proactively tackle dust before it forms, rather than constantly cleaning up the aftermath?...

When buying gifts for your circle of friends has become more of a chore than a treat, it’s time to cut back. “Gift giving usually starts very organically,” says Jodi RR Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, but it often balloons as friends get married and have children, and then dwindles as you and your inner circle settle in different towns or states. Eventually, “it has been years since you saw them and the gift exchange by mail that was fabulous in your mid-twenties is starting to feel stale,” she says....

woman chopping vegetables on kitchen counter Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images woman chopping vegetables on kitchen counter Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images woman chopping vegetables on kitchen counter Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images woman chopping vegetables on kitchen counter Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images If you often cook meals at home, you know as well as anyone how easy it can be to fall into a recipe rut....

young woman arm-knitting a blanket Credit: Halfpoint / Getty Images young woman arm-knitting a blanket Credit: Halfpoint / Getty Images young woman arm-knitting a blanket Credit: Halfpoint / Getty Images young woman arm-knitting a blanket Credit: Halfpoint / Getty Images If you aren’t already hip to the benefits of art therapy, then now’s the time to smarten up. Along with giving you something to focus your mental energy on, a relaxing craft project also has the power to reduce stress and quell anxiety—especially when you’re stuck indoors practicing social distancing....

venetian-style shell chairs flank an antique swedish table Credit: Pieter Estersohn venetian-style shell chairs flank an antique swedish table Credit: Pieter Estersohn venetian-style shell chairs flank an antique swedish table Credit: Pieter Estersohn venetian-style shell chairs flank an antique swedish table Credit: Pieter Estersohn Recently, you may have seen the phrase “coastal grandmother” floating around the web, particularly in fashion channels. The term—coined by TikTok user Lex Nicoleta—celebrates a timeless, pared-back aesthetic akin to Nancy Meyers’ picturesque movies, Ina Garten’s simple, but chic recipes, and Martha Stewart’s timeless soirées (in fact, Martha has embodied a myriad of the design trend’s tenets for decades)....

Men Wearing Wedding Bands, Same-Sex Couple Credit: Getty Images Booking the ceremony and reception venues and shopping for your dress are tasks that get lots of attention when planning a wedding. They’re the things you want to do first because they’ll affect all your other wedding decisions. Once you’ve nailed down those essentials, you can focus on other (read: smaller) wedding-day must-haves. One such detail? The wedding bands. Since you’ll be wearing them every day until eternity, they’re pretty important, but they won’t have an influence on the other choices you’re making....

distressed painted side table and doorway Credit: Mike Krautter distressed painted side table and doorway Credit: Mike Krautter distressed painted side table and doorway Credit: Mike Krautter distressed painted side table and doorway Credit: Mike Krautter If you’re looking for an affordable way to give a piece of wood furniture a beautiful patina, you might want to consider distressing its finish. “Distressing is the process of manipulating furniture to appear older or to have been more heavily used,” says Jane Henry of Jane Henry Studios, a full-service antique conservation and restoration shop based in New York City....

When a houseplant—which was thriving just a few days ago—takes a turn for the worse, even the most seasoned plant parent begins to worry. If this has recently happened to you, don’t fret; most varieties can be revived after a quick round of troubleshooting. Ahead, an expert shares her best tips for diagnosing the problem, which will help you nurse your favorite piece of greenery back to health in no time....

Is there anything better than cuddling up with a cat or dog to catch some z’s? According to CNN, both you and your pet are benefitting from this shared sleep routine. “In general, it is a very good thing for animals to sleep with their people,” Dr. Dana Varble, the chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, says. The reason? Those pets typically have a “higher trust level and a tighter bond with the humans that are in their lives....

Sheila Bridges and her interior design work including Harlem Toile wallpaper Credit: Manuel Rodriguez (salon room); Alaric Campbell (portrait); courtesy of Sheila Bridges (Harlem Toile wallpaper) Sheila Bridges and her interior design work including Harlem Toile wallpaper Credit: Manuel Rodriguez (salon room); Alaric Campbell (portrait); courtesy of Sheila Bridges (Harlem Toile wallpaper) Sheila Bridges and her interior design work including Harlem Toile wallpaper Credit: Manuel Rodriguez (salon room); Alaric Campbell (portrait); courtesy of Sheila Bridges (Harlem Toile wallpaper)...