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Strawberry-Ginger Smash Recipe Credit: Paola + Murray Strawberry-Ginger Smash Recipe Credit: Paola + Murray Strawberry-Ginger Smash Recipe Credit: Paola + Murray Strawberry-Ginger Smash Recipe Credit: Paola + Murray Gathering with friends, neighbors, and loved ones is one of our fundamental joys in life. We’re all about creating clever ways to make entertaining simpler and less stressful so we can do it more often—which is why pitcher drinks belong at every party from casual cookout to swanky soirée....

msl_0905_gray3.jpg Credit: WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ This year is all about earth colors. The 2017 Pantone Color of the Year is “Greenery,” a bright, bold plant-inspired hue, and now another earthy tone is shaping up to be a major trend in the coming months, as well. “Mushroom” is the warm, grayish taupe that’s taking over Pinterest, and it’s a fun and easy neutral hue to incorporate into your home decor. There are several variations of this color – you can go for a cooler tone like “Creamy Mushroom” from Behr or an option closer to beige, such as “Sautéed Mushroom” from Olympic....

group of friends drinking casa ferreirinha wines outdoors Credit: Courtesy of Casa Ferreirinha group of friends drinking casa ferreirinha wines outdoors Credit: Courtesy of Casa Ferreirinha group of friends drinking casa ferreirinha wines outdoors Credit: Courtesy of Casa Ferreirinha group of friends drinking casa ferreirinha wines outdoors Credit: Courtesy of Casa Ferreirinha In Portugal, as in most of Europe, wine is an essential part of everyday life. And that oftentimes includes wine at lunch—a glass of Alvarinho with your peixe grelhado (grilled fish) or whatever the prato do dia (dish of the day) may be?...

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You either love them or you hate them: That’s how it is for many people when it comes to Brussels sprouts. We’re here to sing the praises of this diminutive green vegetable because Brussels sprouts are healthy and delicious. They’re part of the cruciferous family of vegetables along with cauliflower and broccoli, and though small in size, they are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and potassium....

Few things are as frustrating as spotting the return of stubborn weeds in your lawn or garden. While your natural instinct may be to reach for conventional weed killers and herbicides, spraying these chemicals on your lawn can not only compromise the health of your landscaping in the long-run, but your own health, too. “Many conventional weed killers use chemicals and pesticides that can not only kill healthy soil, but also make your lawn dependent on the next chemical treatment,” says Kel Giard CEO of Clean Air Lawn Care, a sustainable lawn care company....

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One of the best parts about autumn is the abundance of colorful trees in cascading shades of burnt orange, crimson red, forest green, and golden yellow. If you live in an area of the country that’s lucky enough to experience fall foliage, or if you’re planning a trip to see the yearly transition, you’re likely wondering when the leaves reach their peak color. To help, the Great Smoky Mountains, just released the 2022 version of its annual interactive map, which shows what the foliage will look like in various parts of the country throughout the season....

Health is more than skin-deep—as is its most pervasive adversary. Invisible and symptom-free, chronic inflammation is a factor in heart disease, some types of cancer, asthma, Alzheimer’s, even aging itself. “Cooling the fires of hidden inflammation may be the most important thing you can do for your long-term health and well-being,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. young woman on stool suffering from knee pain Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty What Is Inflammation?...

The Best of the Martha Show View Series Martha Shows Us the Right Way to Shell a Lobster, Just in Time for Summer Herb Basting Brushes, a Myriad of Spatulas, and More: These Are the Grilling Essentials Martha Says Are Mandatory Watch Martha Uncover the Secret for Growing Perfect, Lush Roses How to Build a Mobile Spring Cleaning Kit, According to Martha Before you followed Martha on Instagram, you looked forward to learning from her on the air—and you still can....

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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 For some, full-coverage makeup—which might include foundation, concealer, and powder—feels like too much for daily wear, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t want to disguise certain skin concerns (think hyperpigmentation or pesky blemishes)....

One of the best ways to extend the life of your hair color is to tone it. While most salons offer in-between glosses to tide you over to the next appointment, it’s absolutely possible to achieve the treatment at home with user-friendly products. This is especially helpful right now, when professional salon visits might be few and far between. With this in mind, we chatted with two hair professionals to discover how to tone every hair color—whether you’re a blonde, brunette, or red head—without leaving your house....

Nothing puts a damper on a dinner with family and friends faster than an outdated dining room. “When your dining room looks tired and feels heavy, it’s probably time for a change,” explains Liz Wilson, co-founder and creative director of MC1R Studio. “Poor lighting, dingy paint, and worn-out upholstery are often the culprits, but they’re also easy to update.” dining room furniture in forefront of wallpaper Credit: Lennart Weibull Fortunately, a few small but thoughtful upgrades can make a big impact in an out-of-date dining room—without breaking the bank....

Martha Stewart Easy Sprit Martha Stewart Easy Sprit Martha Stewart Easy Sprit Martha Stewart Easy Sprit With a growing arsenal of stunning furniture, full sets of china, antique cabinets, rare art, and more, our founder is no newcomer to the collecting world. But even the biggest collectors have to part with some of their finds at some point—out with the old and in with the new, right? For our founder, that time has officially come....

Just as they were during their days as senior members of the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are fully committed to leading lives of public service. Now based in the United States, they are forging ahead with their new nonprofit, the Archewell Foundation—and they even made a change to their official shared monogram to affirm this. According to Page Six, they have officially replaced their royal crest, which featured an intertwined “M” and “H,” with their Archewell logo....

Rock gardens can be so much more than a traditional display of varying types of stones. Incorporating stone into your landscaping plan—whether small gravel, large boulders, smooth river rocks, or flat flagstone—allows you to add natural texture and visual interest to accent your flowers, trees, and shrubs. Rocks can also camouflage areas where the soil isn’t ideal for plants, and they’re a low-maintenance alternative for homeowners without a green thumb. Find the inspiration that’s right for your home in one—or more—of these nine garden ideas that make use of rocks....

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By Caroline Biggs By Madeline Buiano @@madelinebuiano No matter what size porch you have, know that this outdoor space is teeming with design opportunities. “For me, a porch is to a home what an epigraph is to a novel, setting the mood and foreshadowing what is to come,” says interior designer Liz MacPhail. “And it doesn’t have to be big to set the stage.” Along with adding livable square footage to your home, even the smallest of porch spaces provides us with a place to retreat outdoors....