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scandinavian christmas tree with wooden ornaments in living room Pictured: Aaron McKay Beaded Minimal Christmas tree, $150, welcometothewoodshop.com. Nordstjerne paper ornaments, $11 each, nordstjerne.eu. Sibast Furniture Fair Design No. 7 Lounge chair, in Soaped Oak with Honey Leather seat, $2,049, fair-design.com. IKEA Rens sheepskin rug (on chair), $30, ikea.com. Studio Carta ribbons, from $9 for 3 yd., angelaliguori.com. | Credit: Roland Bello “When I was growing up in Düsseldorf, Germany, our tree was always decorated with straw and wood ornaments,” says crafter and longtime Living contributor Silke Stoddard....

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portrait of festive & co. ceo brenna gilbert Credit: Courtesy of Feste Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor portrait of festive & co....

johanna erik wedding rings Credit: Weddings by Scott and Dana If you’re like most brides-to-be, you probably never want to take your engagement ring off-you love it and what it symbolizes, so why wouldn’t you want to wear your beautiful ring every waking minute of the day? That begs the question though: Is it a good idea to wear your ring all day long, no matter what you’re doing? One jewelry expert says no, especially during the summertime....

portrait of Jenny Rosenstrach outdoors Credit: Courtesy of Jenny Rosenstrach / Christine Han ` 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...

family gathering outside playing games Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images family gathering outside playing games Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images family gathering outside playing games Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images family gathering outside playing games Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19, and it commemorates the announcement made in Galveston, Texas, that confirmed the end of slavery in the United States of America in 1865....

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Like many couples, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara had trouble choosing their wedding venue. As it turns out, the perfect location was right in front of them-literally. Bell just appeared on The Late Late Show, and finally revealed where he and Mara held their secret celebration, and the spot they chose may surprise you. "We actually got married right across the street from our house," the actor disclosed to host James Corden....

Heavy cream is one of the richest, most delicious ingredients around. Whether you’re using it in baking or simply add a splash to your coffee, this essential dairy product contains a richness that might feel irreplaceable. That’s not really the case, though. As it turns out, there are some alternatives should you be unable to enjoy heavy cream, either because you’re out of it or because you can’t consume it. If you’re lactose intolerant, want to cut back on dairy, are vegan, or find yourself running low on this favorite ingredient, finding a heavy cream substitute is key....

dianna-agron-winston-marshall-0216.jpg Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo Actress Dianna Agron may have recently been a beautiful bridesmaid, but we now know she is even more gorgeous as a bride. This past weekend, the Glee star married her fiancé, Mumford and Sons’ banjoist Winston Marshall, in a super romantic ceremony. Going along with the popular wedding trend, Agron and Marshall opted for a destination wedding in Morocco, Us Weekly reports. We love the unique setting for the two!...

Years ago, I developed a mild obsession with buttermilk biscuits—not eating them, but baking them. I was charmed by stories of Southern cooks who baked biscuits from memory rather than from recipes, their experienced hands knowing just when the butter was cut to the right-size to produce the proper flake and how much buttermilk would bring the dough together, down to the last drop. After reading about Edna Lewis, I decided that I, too, wanted to bake the most tender, lofty, light-as-air biscuits from scratch....

` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Whether you’re opening the door to greet trick-or-treaters or having your inner circle over for a dinner party, it’s safe to say that your entryway is the very first glimpse anyone gets of your décor style....

From sauces that bubbled over to drips of gooey cheese now burnt, your oven is a canvas for spills and splatters of all kinds. And when it comes to cleaning it, chances are you’re not. But tackling this appliance doesn’t have to be a heavy lift, and you don’t need to spend extra money on special cleaning products, either. In fact, all you need to make your oven sparkle again are two pantry staples, likely already in your kitchen: baking soda and vinegar....

sourdough bread starter recipe in mason jar Credit: Johnny Miller sourdough bread starter recipe in mason jar Credit: Johnny Miller sourdough bread starter recipe in mason jar Credit: Johnny Miller sourdough bread starter recipe in mason jar Credit: Johnny Miller Bread making, especially sourdough bread making, can seem mysterious. We’re here to help by showing you what you’re looking for when begining to work with a sourdough starter to make levain and autolyze, then proof the dough....

Watching your furry friend enjoy the garden, lounging on a sunny patio, happily running on paths and sniffing at foliage is all wonderful—until it’s a disaster. Until pots get knocked over, the lawn is a matted and rutted mess, and precious spring bulbs are dug up. Your dog and garden don’t have to become a nightmare combination if you keep your four-legged family member in mind when designing your green space....

Horchata Coffee Creamer Credit: Ryan Liebe Horchata Coffee Creamer Credit: Ryan Liebe Horchata Coffee Creamer Credit: Ryan Liebe Horchata Coffee Creamer Credit: Ryan Liebe If your usual morning joe is a cappuccino, latte, or a cold brew, do you order it daily from your favorite barista? While there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a drink from your favorite local coffee shop, there’s something to be said for making these beverages at home....

Some say that chocolate and wine just don’t mix, but we beg to differ. If you know how to pair the right type of chocolate with the right type of wine, thus enhancing the flavors of both, you know that this combination is delightfully perfect. And if you think that nothing is more decadent than a fantastic chocolate dessert, we think you’ll find that those chocolatey treats are even better when enjoyed alongside a great glass of wine....

` 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 Videography is an ever-increasing element of a successful wedding; more and more couples are counting it as a vital, necessary part of the wedding-day budget....

Full Frame of Shot of Illuminated Christmas Decoration on Christmas Tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Full Frame of Shot of Illuminated Christmas Decoration on Christmas Tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Full Frame of Shot of Illuminated Christmas Decoration on Christmas Tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Full Frame of Shot of Illuminated Christmas Decoration on Christmas Tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES When you’re decorating for the holidays, there’s a fine line between the iconic and the overdone—and finding that perfect balance means adding a contemporary twist to classic elements....

ancient Egyptian papyrus Credit: bravo1954 / Getty Images ancient Egyptian papyrus Credit: bravo1954 / Getty Images ancient Egyptian papyrus Credit: bravo1954 / Getty Images ancient Egyptian papyrus Credit: bravo1954 / Getty Images Most people are familiar with Cleopatra—she ruled as queen of ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 B.C.E and is famously linked to Julius Caesar. While much of her life’s timeline is a mystery, there is one factoid about the pharaoh that scientists are close to unlocking: her favorite perfume....

tamara-brett-wedding-hands-1163-s112120-0915.jpg Credit: Pablo Béglez For many years second weddings were planned to be simple, understated affairs, as though there’s not as much reason to celebrate. But we say good riddance to all of that! Modern-day etiquette suggests that a second wedding is just as much of a special event as the first. Here are a few key tips to take into consideration for your second wedding. SECOND WEDDING MYTHS YOU CAN THROW OUT THE WINDOW Be tactful with your wedding announcement....