colorful Pittsburgh home tour dining room with window Credit: William Abranowicz Not only can a coat of new paint take any room from dated to modern in a flash, but it can also help set the tone for every space in your home. As a place where friends and family gather to enjoy a tasty meal, choosing the right paint color for your dining room paint color is essential in setting the right tone for this space....
The wild partying of Mardi Gras has a religious background—it’s “the feast before the fast,” celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday, that transitions people who follow Catholic traditions into the season of Lent—but it’s also an excuse to indulge no matter your faith. New Orleans’ famously riotous Mardi Gras parades are unparalleled, but if you’re throwing your own Mardi Gras party this year, you can still take your cues from their history and tradition to replicate the Big Easy at home....
Odds are that when you gaze at the night sky, you’re looking up to see the stars. But if you peer out this weekend, you’ll likely see something more unexpected: a triple conjunction of planets. According to Good News Network, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury will come together to form a triangle on January 10. As for the best time to spot this phenomenon? You can catch the planets arranging into the triangle shape 45 minutes after sunset as you look at the southwest horizon....
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Cured meat platter of traditional Italian appetizers with Prosciutto crudo, Salami and Coppa Sausage. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cured meat platter of traditional Italian appetizers with Prosciutto crudo, Salami and Coppa Sausage. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cured meat platter of traditional Italian appetizers with Prosciutto crudo, Salami and Coppa Sausage. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cured meat platter of traditional Italian appetizers with Prosciutto crudo, Salami and Coppa Sausage. Credit: GETTY IMAGES If you love making charcuterie boards, you’ll want to check the salami and sausage you have in your refrigerator before prepping the appetizer....
There’s nothing worse than a bout of hiccups you just can’t beat, and though there are a few tricks that can stop these involuntary contractions, they don’t work for everyone. If the paper-bag breathing method or just holding your breath aren’t remedies that work for you, we have some good news: Scientists have created a new tool that could make the process of overcoming hiccups easier. According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers made a device called the “forced inspiratory suction and swallow tool” (FISST), which has already treated over 90 percent of hiccup cases effectively....
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Whether you’re the kind of person who would willingly stay in a haunted house or someone who gets shivers down your spine at the mere thought, a recent survey from California Contractor Bonds reveals that most people would spend the night in one willingly when incentivized. The study checked in with over 1,000 people across the United States to see what it would take for them to sleep alone in a paranormal residence....
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You’re probably familiar with the food pyramid and its companion MyPlate, but what you may not know is that these catchy infographics are based on the official Dietary Guidelines issued by the U.S. government every five years. Their goal is to help Americans develop and maintain healthy eating habits and ward off diet-related chronic diseases; they have a wide-ranging impact, influencing food stamp policies and school lunch menus, and, indirectly, influencing how food companies manufacture their products....
` 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 Unlike formal family events that might have their own invitation etiquette, Thanksgiving offers the flexibility to fill a guest list with the loved ones you are most excited to see....
Amal Clooney and George Clooney royal wedding 2018 Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images ` 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...
fruity cocktail with mint Credit: Johnny Miller Top cocktail companies begin getting to know their clients with questions that might remind you of The Newlywed Game: What’s your favorite dessert? Where did you meet? What’s the father of the bride’s favorite Scotch? That’s how they build the foundation of creating a hyperspecific-to-you drink experience for your wedding reception. Engaged in Italy? Expect Tuscan wines. Milkshake-obsessed? Look for a creamy cocktail....
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bookshelf-041-d111829.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner bookshelf-041-d111829.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner bookshelf-041-d111829.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner bookshelf-041-d111829.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner You already know the importance of properly caring for family heirlooms (like your wedding veil) and antiques (like paintings and sculptures) to preserve their value, but there’s another treasured item in your home that deserves special care: your books. The way you store volumes of text—everything from hardcover cookbooks to paperback novels—can impact how well they age over time....
There’s no denying that penne alla vodka is a fabulous, comforting meal. The sauce, which is an intoxicating combination of crushed tomatoes, garlic and onions, vodka, and heavy cream, is beloved far and wide. It’s most often served as is, but you can add sautéed vegetables and seared proteins such as shrimp or chicken for a heartier entrée. Or switch up the pasta using rigatoni, orecchiette, or pappardelle, each of which holds the sauce well so you can enjoy every last bit....
