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By Rachel Dube Searching for a houseplant that’ll make an incredible gift for a friend or family member? No problem. “While pleasing to the eye, houseplants symbolize growth and change, making them the perfect housewarming gift for those starting a new chapter in their lives,” says an expert from Urban Stems. “They’re also known to be helpful to the mind, body, and spirit with air-purifying and soothing properties.” Whether you’re looking for a plant with symbolic meaning (of friendship, love, or the like) or one that thrives with little to no care, there’s bound to be one available for everyone on your list....

camryn eugene rehearsal dinner guests Credit: Lauren Fair Photography One of your friends, family members, or co-workers just got engaged, and they’ve invited you to celebrate the exciting news at their engagement party. Since this event is less formal than a wedding, you may be wondering what you should wear. According to Nicole Russo, stylist and founder of Let’s Get You, engagement parties are tricky to dress for because, unlike the big day itself, formality is often unclear and can range anywhere from super casual to black-tie....

Two giant pandas in a tree Credit: Buena Vista Images / Getty Images Two giant pandas in a tree Credit: Buena Vista Images / Getty Images Two giant pandas in a tree Credit: Buena Vista Images / Getty Images Two giant pandas in a tree Credit: Buena Vista Images / Getty Images Known for their love of bamboo and trademark black-and-white fur, pandas are adorable animals that can be found in zoos around the world, but there is one zoo in particular to thank for that....

ceremony arch in front of fountain Credit: Perry Vaile ` 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...

While open-air living spaces go all the way back to the Middle East and Mesopotamia, sunrooms originated in Italy as year-round places of enjoyment and relaxation in the locale’s more temperate climate. These days, sunrooms—at least in the United States—are typically enclosed to protect against all weather patterns; these nooks or porches (exterior fixtures can be sunrooms, too!) allow the sun to freely enter the space, like a greenhouse or interior garden, according to Ana Maria Torres, the founder and principal of AT Architects....

` 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 If you’re suffering from bloat, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, there are countless medical conditions that might pop up in your Google search....

cod-opener-108-mmsl-d109976.jpg cod-opener-108-mmsl-d109976.jpg cod-opener-108-mmsl-d109976.jpg cod-opener-108-mmsl-d109976.jpg Whether you are trying to follow the Mediterranean diet, eat fish on Fridays for religious reasons, or just want to learn how to cook something new, this guide to the wonderful world of white fish will help you navigate the fish counter and choose between cod, haddock, pollock, flounder, and halibut. For a novice cook, there can be a whole lot of trepidation around cooking fish: “Will it stink up my kitchen?...

Just like beauty, age can also be in the eye of the beholder, as looking and feeling young can truly vary from person to person. According to a study in the journal Nature Communications, a new iPhone app proves that you might not just feel young—you could also live twice as long as general assumptions would suggest. “Calculation of resilience based on physical activity data streams has been implemented in GeroSense iPhone app,” Dr....

The kitchen has always been an integral room in our homes. This couldn’t be more true now: After spending the majority of the past two years at home—and making breakfast, lunch, and dinner there, as well—we gained a new appreciation for our culinary hubs. Since theses spaces are the heart of our homes, they should dress the part, too. To help give your space a much-deserved—and perhaps much-needed—makeover, we asked several designers and home experts about the kitchen trends they think will make it big in 2022....

Your doormat is often the first piece people see when they enter your home. A clean, fresh, and well-styled iteration lets visitors know what to expect just beyond the threshold, which is why you want to make sure that your doormat is always in the best shape possible. This means keeping it clean, but also replacing it when its fibers begin to show signs of distress. Here’s how to monitor yours for those symptoms of decline, according to Mary Patton of the Houston-based firm Mary Patton Design....

On This Page Measuring Tips Standard Length Custom Curtains Choosing the right curtain length can make or break a room. Professional designers follow one hard and fast rule in order to achieve the perfect dimensions, says Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design. “Your curtains should graze the floor,” the interior designer explains. But how do you achieve this? Correctly measuring your window and ordering your fabric is what’s most essential to creating a streamlined, finished space....

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quick brined corned beef and vegetables and horseradish Credit: Thomas Loof ` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together...

Let’s be clear: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that we avoid celebrating the holidays with friends and family who don’t live within our immediate households this year. It’s a harsh reality—but as unfortunate as it is that the holidays will look and feel different than what we’re used to, it is important that we all take extra steps to protect ourselves and one another during this difficult time....

Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre royal wedding 2018 Credit: IAN WEST/AFP/Getty Images Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre became engaged earlier this year, during a screening of his film, Yardie. Though the actor’s proposal was the definition of smooth-we know this because there’s live footage of the moment-Elba was really feeling the pressure. “It was the most nerve-wracking thing for me ever,” he told People, of the moment. His nerves might have had something to do with timing....

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bride wearing large hat with blue ribbon Credit: Alexandra Vonk Springtime weddings definitely call for romantic dresses, open-toe shoes, and chic purses, but what about hats? While hats were once a wedding-day must have for guests, they’ve fallen out of fashion. (Brides, however, are beginning to bring this trend back to life.) All of this begs the question: Can a guest wear a hat to a spring wedding? Bridal stylists say yes, as these accessories can help create a fun fashion statement that won’t take any attention away from the bride....

Some of the most interesting discoveries people make seem to happen by accident. This theory came holds true for locals in Sri Lanka who recently made an epic discovery, and it happened entirely by change. According to Good News Network, a couple of residents in the area were digging a well and they then uncovered a boulder featuring two-and-a-half million carats of star sapphires. Now referred to as the “Serendipity Sapphire,” the pale blue discovery is being estimated at $140 million on the global market....

tvs2525.jpg After you’ve baked your holiday confections, use them to make delicious gift assortments for family and friends, like these packages Martha and her mother, Martha Kostyra, created for icebox cookies. They look delightful simply slipped inside labeled cellophane envelopes, but for a sturdier container, use a small box lined first with a layer of colorful glassine and then with parchment. Sort and pile the cookies by kind so that you can see clearly what you’ve got to work with....

pleated-collar-flower-girl-0814.jpg Credit: Petra Bindel THE TOOLS Pleated muslin or other fabric Pins Decorator’s needle and thread Ribbon flowergirl-collar-177-wd111165.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter Photography HOW-TO Fold pleated fabric in half lengthwise. This will create two layers, making it more of a ruffle. Pin layers together to keep in place.With a decorator’s needle and thread, make a running stitch along the crease.Every few stitches, gently pull thread to bunch the fabric together slightly, making a curved ruffle; tie off thread and remove pins....