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zwann grays sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Zwann Grays Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor zwann grays sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Zwann Grays zwann grays sommelier Credit: Courtesy of Zwann Grays...

sandy-dwight-wedding-ceremony1-0514.jpg Credit: Lindsey Ocker 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 sandy-dwight-wedding-ceremony1-0514.jpg Credit: Lindsey Ocker Photography sandy-dwight-wedding-ceremony1-0514....

stained-glass-cookies-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes stained-glass-cookies-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes stained-glass-cookies-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes stained-glass-cookies-med107742.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes Our food editors have made hundreds—no, thousands—of holiday cookies and confections over the years, so it should come as no surprise that they’ve picked up plenty of tricks along the way. Our test kitchen team’s secrets, as well as their time-tested (and retested) wisdom will help you make your best batch of holiday cookies yet....

Martha watering plants in greenhouse Credit: Fadil Berisha Martha watering plants in greenhouse Credit: Fadil Berisha Martha watering plants in greenhouse Credit: Fadil Berisha Martha watering plants in greenhouse Credit: Fadil Berisha Flowers are a gorgeous addition to your home garden—but the heat of summer and the baking sun can reduce your beautiful blooms into sad, wilted heaps. Fortunately, keeping your flowers well-hydrated throughout the warm-weather growing season can help stave off some of these issues....

Whether you’re an over-packer or loathe to unpack your suitcase at the end of a trip, the idea of cleaning your suitcase seems like a long-dreaded chore. However, with the heightened awareness of germs and bacteria after COVID-19, it’s essential to properly sanitize your luggage before embarking on your trip and after you return home. Pavia Rosati, co-author of the newly released book Travel North America (And Avoid Being a Tourist) ($24....

table settings candles centerpiece and linens in peach orange blush tones Credit: Alpha Smoot From the first glass of red wine to the last bite of chocolate mousse, the holidays can be rough on table linens. Every festive meal has the potential to leave behind not-so-festive stains-some of which seem determined to stick around through the New Year. But never fear. With a little know-how, a bit of trial and error and a whole lot of cold water, even the most notoriously tricky stains can be shown the door....

` 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 the air gets crisp and the leaves start to change colors, we know it’s almost time for one thing: pumpkin carving....

shredded-paper-nests-059-d112656.jpg Credit: Aaron Dyer Easter is right around the corner, and if you haven’t spruced up your home for the coming of spring, it’s time to hop to it! These miniature papier-mâché bowls-in the shape of bird nests-are perfect for presenting your Easter goodies. Think: truffle chocolate eggs, Peeps-inspired marshmallow treats, adorable egg-shaped sugar cookies, and the cutest coconut macaron nests we’ve ever imagined. These adorable mini nests are a novel way to present Easter goodies-and put shredded paper (from your home office or recycled packing material) to good use....

outdoor reception setup with round tables and rectangular reception table Credit: Holly Clark 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’re a fan of colorful, low-maintenance flowers, then you shoulder consider planting zinnias in your garden. “Zinnias are universal symbols of summertime that bloom from mid-summer until the first frost, in crisp, vibrant colors such as pink, red, orange, yellow, green, and white,” says Venelin Dimitrov of Burpee. “The flowers bloom in a range of shapes, including quilled, dahlia-type, single, semi-double, and double flowers. Plus, they are excellent flowers for new gardeners and children to grow, as the seeds are large and easy to handle, and the flowers often attract many species of butterflies....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Who doesn’t like saving money? When it comes to cutting costs and saving smartly, it’s all part of building better financial habits for a healthy budget—and this includes saving money on your taxes....

martha and john curry Here I am with John Curry of Curry & Hovis. His shop in Pound Ridge, New York, specializes in the restoration of 18th-century English furniture, but they work on any time period. They also design and build lovely 18th-centurystyle reproductions. | Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo I love “brown,” or old-wood, furniture, and have been collecting it ever since I started decorating my own homes quite a long time ago....

martha clematis Credit: Ryan Mesina via The Martha Blog martha clematis Credit: Ryan Mesina via The Martha Blog martha clematis Credit: Ryan Mesina via The Martha Blog martha clematis Credit: Ryan Mesina via The Martha Blog We all know that Martha has the ultimate green thumb. From her colorful perennial beds filled with romantic blooms to her vast vegetable garden that has rows and rows of seasonal delights, our founder knows what it takes to help all kinds of plants prosper....

green beauty product containers Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images ` 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 green beauty product containers Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images green beauty product containers Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images...

Woman planting fall perennials in flower garden Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman planting fall perennials in flower garden Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman planting fall perennials in flower garden Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman planting fall perennials in flower garden Credit: GETTY IMAGES Whether you’re hoping to improve the landscape of your flower garden now or plan in advance for the green oasis you’d like to see next year, perennials are an excellent choice to beautify your space—and many can be planted in the fall....

cute kitty on lap with paws up sleeping Credit: Fjola Dogg Thorvalds/Getty In the grand scheme of babies, kittens are fairly user-friendly. Unlike their human and canine counterparts, young cats have fairly respectable bathroom manners, don’t require expensive schooling, and rarely keep the neighbors up all night. That said, preparing to bring one home is not quite as simple as setting up a litter box and buying a couple feather toys....

menorah-bookcase-073-d112437.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe menorah-bookcase-073-d112437.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe menorah-bookcase-073-d112437.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe menorah-bookcase-073-d112437.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe Behold the menorah: This ritual candelabrum is considered to be both a religious and secular symbol—one that recalls a story of freedom won from persecution. During the season of Hanukkah, it is common to see them displayed in shops and neighbors’ windows before being tucked away until next year. Surely releasing a menorah from its hiding place and displaying it year-round is as much a mitzvah, or good deed, as lighting it for the Jewish holiday....

wizard of oz tin man oil can Credit: MGM Studios/Courtesy of Getty Image wizard of oz tin man oil can Credit: MGM Studios/Courtesy of Getty Image wizard of oz tin man oil can Credit: MGM Studios/Courtesy of Getty Image wizard of oz tin man oil can Credit: MGM Studios/Courtesy of Getty Image The Wizard of Oz is widely considered to be one of the most iconic films in movie history, becoming a marvel in American popular culture since its debut in 1939....

wed_sum99_groom_05_m.jpg It doesn’t seem fair, but it is true. Planning the most romantic event of your life begins with the least romantic detail: establishing the budget. According to tradition, the bride’s family shoulders almost all of the financial responsibility for the wedding, but today, the groom’s family and the couple themselves often make significant contributions. No matter what your situation is, establishing the budget early in the engagement is crucial....

Martha and a basket of eggs Martha collects eggs from her hens. Scrambled eggs to come. | Credit: John Dolan The Internet is all abuzz about Martha’s scrambled egg hack. Some Facebook commenters call it a trick, but scrambling eggs using an espresso machine is nothing new and certainly no fad. Martha has been doing it for years! (GET: Our Expert Tips for Making Stovetop Scrambled Eggs) Achieving perfect scrambled eggs with large, soft curds time after time is not so simple, though....