Posts

gray chaise with modern decor and floral pillow Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson gray chaise with modern decor and floral pillow Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson gray chaise with modern decor and floral pillow Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson gray chaise with modern decor and floral pillow Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson Next to the place we call home, furniture is one of the biggest investments we make. Yet we’re surprisingly quick to throw it away: A staggering 20 percent of our garbage consists of durable goods, such as furnishings and appliances....

Strawberry moon rising over lavender field in Provence, France Credit: Karl Hendon / Getty Strawberry moon rising over lavender field in Provence, France Credit: Karl Hendon / Getty Strawberry moon rising over lavender field in Provence, France Credit: Karl Hendon / Getty Strawberry moon rising over lavender field in Provence, France Credit: Karl Hendon / Getty Strawberries are an all-around favorite treat that can help inspire new dishes, especially when they are freshly picked each summer....

green dumbbells on orange surface Credit: Iryna Veklich / Getty Images Lifting weights has a host of benefits, which include strengthening your core and building up muscle strength through your legs and arm, but getting started can be overwhelming, especially if your routine is cardio heavy. Switching to a different fitness format always feels intimidating at first, so to help mitigate any apprehension, we spoke with Kaley Hatfield, a certified fitness instructor, to find out exactly what beginners need to know about weight work....

LL Cool Js daughter Italia Smith celebrates her wedding reception Credit: LL Cool J via Instagram Talk about the perfect way to spend Father’s Day! LL Cool J celebrated not only the annual ode to dads everywhere, but also his oldest daughter’s wedding this past weekend on Long Island. And thanks to one of the rapper’s Instagram posts, it’s easy to see great style runs in the family! LL Cool J’s daughter, Italia Smith, tied the knot in a North Fork wedding at the Sparkling Pointe vineyard and winery, according to Newsday, and the event was quite the star-studded occasion....

Previous research has established that dogs understand a handful of words and phrases, but the clever canine’s knowledge goes even further that that. According to a new study conducted by researches at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, dogs can even recognize different languages and nonesense words. The idea arose when neuroethologist Laura Cuaya moved from Mexico to Budapest with her dog, Kun-kun, a border collie. “I had only talked to Kun-kun in Spanish,” she told CNN....

Ginger-Peanut Turkey Stir-Fry Credit: Justin Walker ` 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...

reupholstered chair Credit: Dane Tashima reupholstered chair Credit: Dane Tashima reupholstered chair Credit: Dane Tashima reupholstered chair Credit: Dane Tashima Anyone knows that estate sales, flea markets, and antique stores are often the best places to discover your next furniture project. Living home editor Lorna Aragon knew that if this old chair she found at an auction was painted glossy black and reupholstered in a bold print, it would go from dowdy to chic....

ft_shells01_l.jpg Did You Know? In the nineteenth century, New England whalers brought shell-covered gifts, called sailors’ valentines, back from the Caribbean to their sweethearts at home. Using seashells to adorn household objects gives beachcombing a purpose. Each of the items shown below owes its delicate beauty to the addition of shells: A plain ceramic pot is decorated with a rim of “violets” made of dyed 1/4-inch cup shells; a simple wood frame is covered with coquinas; and a hinged wood cigar box is adorned with cup shells....

colorful hard-cooked easter eggs Credit: Trevor Tondro ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées colorful hard-cooked easter eggs Credit: Trevor Tondro colorful hard-cooked easter eggs Credit: Trevor Tondro...

` 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 feel like your hair has changed quite a bit in the few years, or even in the past few months, you’re probably not mistaken....

friends hosting dinner party Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées friends hosting dinner party Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images friends hosting dinner party Credit: 10'000 Hours / Getty Images...

copper and pink wedding color scheme Credit: Alexes Lauren 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...

By Rachel Dube ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées When hot summer days give way to cool nights, a backyard bonfire is precisely what you’ve been dreaming about....

stacked smores If there’s a dessert that defines summer, we’d argue it’s s’mores. They’re an essential part of July 4th cookouts and a sweet spot in any camping trip. We’re sure you’d be toasting marshmallows and sandwiching them (and your favorite chocolate!) between two graham crackers more often, but not every summer get together involves a fire. And what is a s’more without an open flame to “cook” it over? Read on for our hot tip because, as it turns out, you don’t need to go camping or buy a fire-pit to enjoy some sweet-and-melty goodness....

kitchen-paint-2019-terracotta-0119 Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams kitchen-paint-2019-terracotta-0119 Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams kitchen-paint-2019-terracotta-0119 Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams kitchen-paint-2019-terracotta-0119 Credit: Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams Impractically narrow kitchen cabinets-usually located between appliances or at the end of a row of cabinets-can seem like a design after-thought, something used to fill space rather than be useful. But, “narrow cabinets in a kitchen can actually be quite useful,” promises Lanna Ali-Hassan, co-owner of Beyond the Box Interiors, if you learn to use them correctly....

sprinkle-party.jpg It used to be traditional etiquette that a baby shower is thrown for a expectant mother, once and only the first time. But where’s the fun in that? Nowadays, it’s becoming more popular to throw a party for a second or even third baby! After all, it’s a sweet occasion to reunite friends and family, give the older siblings to the new baby a chance to participate, and the expecting mother can always use new baby toys, clothes, and equipment....

clean-white-bath-1016.jpg (skyword:349561) Dreaming of your own peaceful retreat where you can relax and unwind in solitude? Transform your bathroom into a personal home spa, so that you can come home to a relaxing bathroom environment every day. By making space and removing clutter, along with upgrading bathroom appliances and adding decorative touches, you can achieve a stylish and affordable spa-like atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. Take a look at these seven ways to rethink your bathroom and turn it into the ultimate home spa experience....

It’s 5:00 in Bedford, N.Y., and Martha Stewart is whipping up her signature cocktail, the Martha-Rita, her fabulous take on the frozen pomegranate margarita. In classic Martha style, our founder shared all the details to ace making this drink on Instagram, even recommending the type of glass you should use. She prefers large, beautiful goblets for serving these sips (she found her crystal glasses at a tag sale!). What You’ll Need For this frosty, frozen margarita, you’ll need a blender—not a cocktail shaker....

white wine glasses and bottle Credit: Getty / MarkSwallow white wine glasses and bottle Credit: Getty / MarkSwallow white wine glasses and bottle Credit: Getty / MarkSwallow white wine glasses and bottle Credit: Getty / MarkSwallow Once summer finally arrives, everyone is eager to trade hearty, comforting meals for something lighter and brighter. The same should be done for the wine you pour alongside dinner; you’ll want to pair your meals with a varietal that’s light, chilly, and not too serious, all the better to help you cool off after a long day in the sun....

top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images If you wake up from a night of sleep still feeling groggy, you may want to reconsider your usual bedtime. A new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Serta Simmons Bedding, which surveyed 2,000 Americans, found that respondents who report getting excellent sleep hit the hay at exactly 9:39 p....