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Flowers in window box Image Name: window-box-flowers-0422 Credit: Kristin Lee- Charlestonspired / Getty Images Flowers in window box Image Name: window-box-flowers-0422 Credit: Kristin Lee- Charlestonspired / Getty Images Flowers in window box Image Name: window-box-flowers-0422 Credit: Kristin Lee- Charlestonspired / Getty Images Flowers in window box Image Name: window-box-flowers-0422 Credit: Kristin Lee- Charlestonspired / Getty Images One low-maintenance way to add a pop of color to the exterior of your home is by installing a window box filled with your choice of flowers and greenery....

There’s nothing like the thrill of choosing a new stand mixer in a vibrant shade of hot pink or classic cherry red. Whether you’re selection your very first stand mixer for your wedding registry or upgrading an old model you’ve had for years, home bakers agree that it’s one of the trustiest tools to have in the kitchen. Just in time for holiday baking, KitchenAid conducted a survey on the most popular stand mixer colors in each state....

baked-rigatoni-with-mini-meatballs-102797798.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim baked-rigatoni-with-mini-meatballs-102797798.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim baked-rigatoni-with-mini-meatballs-102797798.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim baked-rigatoni-with-mini-meatballs-102797798.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim Who doesn’t love leftovers? Having leftovers to reheat for lunch or add to dinner is always a boon for the home cook, but what is the best way to reheat those leftovers? Simply put, that depends on what you are warming up! There are lots of choices to get the job done, and what’s best for warming up last night’s pizza isn’t necessarily great for your leftover pasta....

shelby barrett wedding guests Credit: Corbin Gurkin Winter weddings certainly have their advantages. Snowy backdrops are undoubtedly one of them-but it goes without saying that these spectacular views come with low temperatures. While that’s well and good for wedding photos, guests might struggle with the chilly weather, especially if a portion of the ceremony or reception is outside. If you’re currently a guest preparing for this type of event, know that you have options....

common ant on the kitchen table Credit: RHJ / Getty Images common ant on the kitchen table Credit: RHJ / Getty Images common ant on the kitchen table Credit: RHJ / Getty Images common ant on the kitchen table Credit: RHJ / Getty Images From leaving crumbs of food around the kitchen to not cleaning up after a backyard barbecue, there are plenty of seemingly innocent behaviors that are actually luring ants into your home....

Decorating for the holidays is a tradition for many families—stringing up twinkling lights, hanging wreaths on doors and windows, and wrapping garland around your fence posts are all ways to prepare your home’s exterior for the holly jolly season. Beyond making your own house look extra special, it’s also fun to see what your neighbors have chosen to display. However, if you see a nearby house that’s not decorated, it may change the way you feel about the people who live there....

jc sky high Philadelphia restaurant Credit: Courtesy of JG Sky High jc sky high Philadelphia restaurant Credit: Courtesy of JG Sky High jc sky high Philadelphia restaurant Credit: Courtesy of JG Sky High jc sky high Philadelphia restaurant Credit: Courtesy of JG Sky High What’s better than finding a restaurant with incredible food? Finding one that’s also beautiful. Each week our editors spotlight one of the most stunning eateries around the country, showcasing how inspired interior design can enhance the dining experience....

Louise Roe Mackenzie Hunkin Wedding Photo Credit: Polly Alexandre Photography Louise Roe and Mackenzie Hunkin tied the knot on October 1st in England, and Martha Stewart Weddings was there! The TV host and fashion blogger behind Front Roe met her director husband while filming a show six years ago-ironically setting up couples on blind dates. The celebration began with a ceremony inside the magnificent Eton College Chapel. A choir sang inside the stunning 15th-century building, a place where the groom often went as a child....

tuna-noodle-casserole-024-d111386.jpg Credit: Linda Pugliese ` 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 tuna-noodle-casserole-024-d111386.jpg Credit: Linda Pugliese tuna-noodle-casserole-024-d111386....

Getty-meghan-harry-christmas Credit: Joe Giddens - PA Images/Getty Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking nesting to a whole new level as they anticipate the arrival of their royal baby. And by nesting, we don’t mean applying a new coat of paint to the nursery in Kensington Palace-the pair, who are currently planning for a big move, has reportedly locked down two homes for their new family. Though the newlyweds will always call Kensington Palace home (Harry’s immediate family lives there, after all), they are currently waiting for renovations on their new pad, Windsor Estate, to be completed....

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A loud clap of thunder during a storm can not only frighten you in the middle on the night, but your beloved dog could also be shaken up. That’s not all that can scare your pet or cause them stress, though: Even noises made in your household on a day-to-day basis can cause your pet anxiety. A new study by researchers out of the University of California-Davis, published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, found that everything from the vacuum cleaner to the microwave sounds can make them nervous....

butchered lamb on cutting board butchered lamb on cutting board butchered lamb on cutting board butchered lamb on cutting board Grilled, roasted, or braised…there are so many ways to prepare and enjoy lamb. This versatile meat can cook up quickly on the grill for a summer cookout, or roast slow and low in the oven for a spring or winter feast. And when a leg of lamb is de-boned and butterflied, it can be stuffed with aromatics and rolled into a roast, or marinated and quickly cooked on the grill or under the broiler....

dishes drying on wire rack Credit: Yevhenii Podshyvalov / Getty Images dishes drying on wire rack Credit: Yevhenii Podshyvalov / Getty Images dishes drying on wire rack Credit: Yevhenii Podshyvalov / Getty Images dishes drying on wire rack Credit: Yevhenii Podshyvalov / Getty Images You shouldn’t neglect your drying rack when cleaning your kitchen’s many surfaces. The strainer, which often sits on the counter next to the sink and houses freshly-washed dishes, can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria when ignored....

Every gardener knows that weeds are par for the course when it comes to growing and caring for a patch. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions to help you manage them. While many options involve strong chemicals, you probably have the necessary ingredients for an organic option sitting in your pantry, especially if you plant to make a vinegar weed killer. “There are a lot of harmful over-the-counter weed killers out there,” says Eva Reutinger, a horticultural consultant....

On This Page Take Out Your Collection Organize By Pattern Organize by Function Keep Servingware Separate Stack Your China Set Up a Decorative Display Use Padded Bags For as fun and rewarding as collecting chinaware can be, keeping a large trove organized is no easy feat. Along with making space to carefully store fragile pieces of chinaware, collectors have the added task of also making sure their china is easy to access....

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We’ve all seen bartenders shaking a tin vigorously before theatrically pouring out a perfectly chilled and blended cocktail—the pros make the art of shaking a cocktail look simple. But if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a too-warm, completely undiluted drink, or else seen a glass break, tin get stuck, or liquid go flying, then you know it’s not always that easy. Thankfully, with proper guidance and a little bit of practice, shaking a cocktail correctly doesn’t have to be complicated, and that’s true regardless of which type of cocktail shaker you’re using....

kitchen sink with decorative diy sink skirt Credit: Lennart Weibull kitchen sink with decorative diy sink skirt Credit: Lennart Weibull kitchen sink with decorative diy sink skirt Credit: Lennart Weibull kitchen sink with decorative diy sink skirt Credit: Lennart Weibull The space under your kitchen or bathroom sink—inside a lower cabinet or vanity—may seem like a savvy place to stash certain items (out of sight, out of mind!), but not everything can be safely placed in these spots....

Lawn mower mowing grass Credit: MariuszBlach / Getty Images Lawn mower mowing grass Credit: MariuszBlach / Getty Images Lawn mower mowing grass Credit: MariuszBlach / Getty Images Lawn mower mowing grass Credit: MariuszBlach / Getty Images When it comes to staying on top of mowing your lawn, it may feel like the grass is greener on the other side—literally. If you have neighbors who seem to have mastered the art of lawn maintenance, it’s easy to compare plots....