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vintage black and white photographs Credit: stocksnapper / Getty Images vintage black and white photographs Credit: stocksnapper / Getty Images vintage black and white photographs Credit: stocksnapper / Getty Images vintage black and white photographs Credit: stocksnapper / Getty Images The faces stare back at you: solemn children, a rough-hewn farmer, carefully dressed matrons peering across the gulf of time. That gulf between you and those images be as wide as 150 years if you are looking at one of the first daguerreotypes, calotypes, ambrotypes, or tintypes, the earliest forms of the photograph, but the images are nonetheless captivating....

bowl of macadamia nuts Credit: Dmitr1ch / Getty Images bowl of macadamia nuts Credit: Dmitr1ch / Getty Images bowl of macadamia nuts Credit: Dmitr1ch / Getty Images bowl of macadamia nuts Credit: Dmitr1ch / Getty Images Perfectly creamy and buttery, macadamia nuts are often enjoyed in cookies—but the macadamia has so much more to offer. The subtly sweet nut works beautifully in a range of recipes, from pie crusts to salad dressings....

Pool parties and beach adventures both involve at least one thing: swimming. Safety jackets and wearable floats are a couple of ways to ensure everyone is protected in the water, but there are other precautions many of us follow, like swimming with a buddy and waiting 30 minutes after eating before taking a dip. Where did that last rule come from, and is waiting to swim actually an essential safety precaution?...

Whether used for cooking or garnishing a cocktail, citrus fruits like lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges are versatile kitchen staples. “They are multi-use, which is what’s great about them,” says Leonard Burkhart, a senior scientist at the Davey Tree Expert Company. But the grocery store or farmers’ market don’t have to be your only sources for these varieties. Below, Burkhart walks us through the proper conditions for growing citrus fruit trees yourself....

flower-girl-031-d111375.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS 12-inch piece of wire24-inch satin cord tubing (cut it longer if you want a draping bow in back)15 to 20 wired silk flowers HOW-TO Thread wire through satin cord and situate it in the middle of the cord so that there’s an even amount of overhang on each side.Wrap silk flowers around the ribbon with the hidden wire. THE DETAILS Brass wire, $3; firemountaingems....

There’s nothing like a good theme, especially when you’re choosing one for a pre-wedding party. A theme we’re loving for just about any event? Elevated ’90s décor. And there’s no better way to show off such a fun subject than to weave it into your celebration’s tabletop design. To prove just how versatile (and pretty) a ’90s-themed party can be, we asked Chris Hessney of Hessney & Co. to help us create a throwback tablescape and some next-level blooms....

Woman arranging a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase Credit: flyparade / GETTY IMAGES Woman arranging a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase Credit: flyparade / GETTY IMAGES Woman arranging a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase Credit: flyparade / GETTY IMAGES Woman arranging a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase Credit: flyparade / GETTY IMAGES On This Page Choosing Grocery Store Flowers Preparing Your Vase Preparing Your Flowers Arranging Tips Elevating the Bouquet Many grocery stores have an area dedicated to fresh flowers, with mixed bouquets and separate bunches of specific varieties....

how to cook a soft boiled egg how to cook a soft boiled egg how to cook a soft boiled egg how to cook a soft boiled egg On This Page Choosing the Eggs How to Cook Soft-Boiled Eggs How Long to Boil Eggs How to Steam Eggs Food Safety The perfect soft-boiled egg should have a jammy, slightly runny yolk and a just-set white. Get this right and you’re ready to serve favorites like ramen, protein-packed grain bowls, and even something as simple as a soft-boiled egg and with toast fingers....

skinny snowflake pattern 4 step d Credit: Anne Weil Shell stitch is sometimes abbreviated in patterns as sh. This stitch works for lots of projects, including hats, sweaters, and blankets. One of the most common ways you might see shell stitch is as a border. Adding this stitch to the edge of a simple blanket can transform it into something special. You can even add crocheted shells around quilts or napkins....

The beauty of a wedge salad is in its simplicity: This recipe feature just crisp lettuce, sweet tomatoes, savory bacon, and blue-cheese dressing. However, all renditions are not created equal. Try our approach to amplify each element of the steakhouse starter to cool, crunchy, super-satisfying effect, then make our streamlined Wedge Salad recipe or it’s cool sibling, the chopped salad (more on that below). wedge salad served with buttermilk-blue-cheese dressing Credit: Nico Schinco What’s in a Wedge?...

Your linen closet is a powerhouse—it holds spare bed sheets, extra towels, and even beauty supplies we don’t have room for in the bathroom or bedroom. But being a storage facility for all of these everyday items means the space can quickly become unorganized. Rather than trying to maneuver your textiles into an already bursting space, opt for a total closet clean-out instead. Start by decluttering—then find a linen closet organization system that works for you....

` 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 If you’re considering any type of construction project, setting your budget is paramount. Without any parameters set, it’s easy to fly off the handle, spending way more than you ever envisioned....

10th Wedding Anniversary of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kensington Palace Credit: Chris Floyd/Camera Press/Shutterstock ` 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...

mld105355_0610_jul2010_0199.jpg As most of you know, I live full-time on a farm in Westchester County, New York. As a “farmer,” I have concentrated my efforts on maintaining healthy, green fields for the horses and donkeys and for occasional visiting livestock to graze on daily. The woodlands on the property are being replanted for sound ecological considerations. Additionally, I’ve put in numerous trees and shrubs for shade and to beautify the landscape....

assorted mushroom varieties Credit: Envision/Getty Images Gone are the days when the only kind of fungi you could find at the market was the white button mushroom. There are now all kinds of mushrooms, both wild and cultivated, widely available. Getting to know the character of different mushrooms is like wine tasting. Besides varying drastically in shape and texture, each one has an aroma, flavor, and intensity of its own....

pantone color of the year 2022 console Credit: Courtesy of Pantone pantone color of the year 2022 console Credit: Courtesy of Pantone pantone color of the year 2022 console Credit: Courtesy of Pantone pantone color of the year 2022 console Credit: Courtesy of Pantone Carefree confidence and daring curiosity: That’s how Pantone sums up 17-3938 Very Peri, the brand’s Color of the Year 2022. The dynamic periwinkle blue hue is sliced with violet-red undertones and makes you feel decidedly energized and hopeful—its “empowering mix of newness,” reads the company press release, inspires us to dare and act as we emerge from a challenging season....

Thanksgiving feasts look fairly similar across the country: turkey with all the fixings and pie for dessert. There are, however, a few different dishes that make their way on the table depending on where you live. A perfect example? Stuffing and dressing—those savory dishes with the crumbly bread base and perfect consistency that falls somewhere between a pudding and a custard. For families in the South, dressing might make an appearance; those who reside in the Northeast are more likely to serve stuffing....

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` 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 Sleep is important—so important, in fact, that doctors recommend getting at least seven hours of it per night (though, eight or nine is preferable)....

bowl of charcoal with yellow flower and spoon Credit: Ashish Kumar / Getty Thanks to its ability to remove impurities, activated charcoal is sneaking into way more than your grill: It’s making a name for itself as an “it” ingredient in the beauty world. We’re here to shed light on why (and how) everyone is racing to add a little black magic to their beauty routine. What is Activated Charcoal By definition, activated charcoal is charcoal (the byproduct of carbon-containing material like wood, coconut shells, or peat) that has been treated to so it’s more porous than regular charcoal....