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Young woman playing with her dog at the public park Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman playing with her dog at the public park Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman playing with her dog at the public park Credit: GETTY IMAGES Young woman playing with her dog at the public park Credit: GETTY IMAGES You know your dog’s favorite toy and the snacks they get most excited about, but did you know your pet may also have a preference when it comes to handedness?...

cross stich embroidery pattern Credit: Liubov_Chuiko / Getty Images cross stich embroidery pattern Credit: Liubov_Chuiko / Getty Images cross stich embroidery pattern Credit: Liubov_Chuiko / Getty Images cross stich embroidery pattern Credit: Liubov_Chuiko / Getty Images While researchers have found needlework patterns dating back to 1500 B.C., when ancient Egyptians used the blanket stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch—among others—the contemporary art of needlepoint is more typically identified with the fashions of the 1600s....

30 cookies from one dough We’ve got a sweet proposal for you: All of your Christmas cookie needs can be filled by making just one cookie dough and customizing it. Our very versatile Vanilla Cookie Dough is the base of all the variations you need. It’s a simple butter, sugar, eggs, and flour mixture, but, oh, the possibilities: Switch up the flavor from vanilla to spice, chocolate, or citrus; add mix-ins or decorations; form it into different shapes or use cookie cutters....

` 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 Turn any meal into a fall feast by pairing your main course with a quick, simple seasonal side dish that’s bursting with autumnal flavor....

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Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Credit: Ricky Martin via Instagram While on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday, Ricky Martin had some surprises to share with the audience. First, he announced his Las Vegas residency at the Park Theater at the Monte Carlo hotel. Then, he shared that he and his boyfriend, Jwan Yosef, are engaged! Martin met Yosef about a year ago when he was looking for new art to add to his collection....

bride with bridesmaids in mismatched blue dresses Credit: Lisa Ziesing for Abby Jiu 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...

med104339_0109_angelfood.jpg Angel food cake has a texture and appearance (and even some necessary equipment) that’s entirely its own. It’s sweetness and light, in dessert form. Yet it remains something of a kitchen curiosity. Where did it come from, and what accounts for its enduring appeal? As it turns out, this ethereal, cloud-like dessert is an American invention. Meringue-based cakes and confections are enjoyed the world over, but this one is different....

` 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 Hydra-facials are on the rise. The reason? The in-office treatment has garnered notable interest on social media for its ability to transform the look and feel of the skin....

young woman painting at home Credit: BJI / Blue Jean Images / Getty Images By Jenn Sinrich @@jennsinrich By Madeline Buiano @@madelinebuiano young woman painting at home Credit: BJI / Blue Jean Images / Getty Images young woman painting at home Credit: BJI / Blue Jean Images / Getty Images young woman painting at home Credit: BJI / Blue Jean Images / Getty Images On This Page Ingredients Usage Types How to Apply Gesso Techniques How to Make It Before creating a painting of any kind—whether you’re using oils, acrylics or tempera paints—it’s important to apply a primer to the surface upon which you’re painting....

If you have noticed your pet scarfing down their food at record speeds, it may be time to consider a slow feeder bowl. “The ridges and barriers in a slow feeder create a bit more work for your pup at meal time, as the food is a bit harder to access as quickly,” explains Dr. Jennifer Freeman, DVM, PetSmart’s resident veterinarian and pet care expert. That way, your pet won’t be able to rush their meal....

egg-dyeing-app-d107182egg-basics0414.jpg Credit: Emily Kate Roemer egg-dyeing-app-d107182egg-basics0414.jpg Credit: Emily Kate Roemer egg-dyeing-app-d107182egg-basics0414.jpg Credit: Emily Kate Roemer egg-dyeing-app-d107182egg-basics0414.jpg Credit: Emily Kate Roemer If Easter were a color, it would be as varied and vibrant as spring itself. New grass green, robin’s egg blue, bunny nose pink—they’re all part of the patchwork of April, along with the bright sun and azure sky, verdant clusters of clover in a meadow, and furry brown critters who’ve reawakened after a long winter nap....

corsages annamarie akins Credit: Annamarie Akins Photography Imagine a floral option for your bridesmaids that’s at once elegant, chic, and completely hand’s free-and yes, this means tossing even the most minimalist arrangement ideas out the window. Instead of a hand-held bundle of blooms, more and more brides are asking their bridesmaids to wear floral corsages on the big day. “I’m a great believer in corsages and have been for years,” says Elena Seegers, floral designer and co-founder of Le Fleuriste....

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Crochet succulents Credit: Commonthread by DMC You may not have a green thumb, but you do have some mighty handwork skills. There’s no reason you can’t do your own “gardening” this season. With a little help from Commonthread by DMC, along with your crafty talents, you can create a verdant homage to nature that never wilts. This nature-inspired design includes seven different patterns of gorgeous succulent plants, so you can mix and match them as you like....

Taking a long shower or soak in the bath aren’t the only ways to rejuvenate your skin from head to toe. Enter exfoliation, which helps rid the body of dead skin cells. While you may associate this step with your facial beauty routine, it’s just as necessary elsewhere. “The skin on the body has more sweat glands (sebaceous glands) and can tolerate stronger exfoliating cleansers and percentages of products without getting irritated or inflamed than the skin of the face,” says Dr....

` 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 The first human who decided to open an oyster shell in order to get to the meat inside was probably watching birds crack them on a rocky shore....

wooden picnic table with checkered cloth Credit: Nico Schinco wooden picnic table with checkered cloth Credit: Nico Schinco wooden picnic table with checkered cloth Credit: Nico Schinco wooden picnic table with checkered cloth Credit: Nico Schinco Once summer comes along, we all want to spend more time in the backyard or on the patio. Outdoor entertaining is especially popular during the outdoor season, but if you don’t have the necessary furniture, figuring out how to host an open-air gathering can be tricky....

If you don’t already have a lattice or two in your backyard, then now’s the time to think about purchasing some. “A lattice is an open framework made from wood or metal that features a crisscross, diamond-shaped pattern,” explains interior designer Michelle Gerson of Michelle Gerson Interiors. “As a decorative feature, it can be used to create an entry to a garden, divide up spaces, delineate an outdoor dining area, and more....

martha in kitchen holding cake surrounded by desserts martha in kitchen holding cake surrounded by desserts martha in kitchen holding cake surrounded by desserts martha in kitchen holding cake surrounded by desserts From debuting her first book, Entertaining, in 1982 to launching her premier cast-iron cookware line this year, Martha has established herself as the leading expert on all things cooking and baking. Our founder has taught us so much about the latter, sharing ingenious tricks that have made our pies, cookies, and cakes infinitely better....