Kathie Lee Gifford S Daughter Cassidy Just Shared A Hilarious Detail About Her Engagement

Kathie Lee Gifford and Cassidy Gifford on red carpet Credit: Getty Images ` 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...

January 14, 2023 · 3 min · 511 words · Terry Parker

Make Ahead Breaded Chicken Cutlets

frozen-cutlets-091-d111230.jpg CROWD-PLEASER Everyone – kids and adults alike – loves breaded cutlets. Since these are baked, they’re lower in fat and much less messy than pan-fried versions. IT’S IN THE BAG Make plenty – doubling or tripling the recipe as desired – and store them in stacks in the freezer. Then cook as many as needed. WEEKNIGHT EASE These cutlets let you prepare a more complicated dish – like chicken Parmesan – in well under an hour....

January 14, 2023 · 2 min · 348 words · Susan Roberson

Martha Stewart S Best Products For Pet Owners

martha stewart sitting on haystacks with her four dogs Credit: Fadil Barisha martha stewart sitting on haystacks with her four dogs Credit: Fadil Barisha martha stewart sitting on haystacks with her four dogs Credit: Fadil Barisha martha stewart sitting on haystacks with her four dogs Credit: Fadil Barisha It’s no secret that Martha has a lot of interests. In addition to cooking and crafting, our founder is also extremely passionate about her beloved pets....

January 14, 2023 · 3 min · 475 words · Ethan Benjamin

Should You Paint Your Walls A Dark Color

Farrow and Ball kitchen walls in Salon Drab No.290 This gorgeous kitchen uses Farrow u0026 Ball Salon Drab and Wimborne White. | Credit: Courtesy of Farrow & Ball Painting might be the easiest (and most inexpensive) way to transform a space, but anyone who’s spent hours working a roller knows it’s not something they want to revist in two weeks. So should you stick with what you know – light, white, safe– or pull the trigger on that edgy dark hue?...

January 14, 2023 · 7 min · 1478 words · Marianne Robles

The Best Shadow Box Ideas

hanging wall decorations heirlooms in shadow boxes Credit: Johnny Fogg hanging wall decorations heirlooms in shadow boxes Credit: Johnny Fogg hanging wall decorations heirlooms in shadow boxes Credit: Johnny Fogg hanging wall decorations heirlooms in shadow boxes Credit: Johnny Fogg When you think about saving your most cherished items, from trip keepsakes to family heirlooms, your first instinct might be to tuck them away in storage for protection. But we’d argue that they deserve a spotlight in your home—especially since you don’t have to sacrifice their safety to display them....

January 14, 2023 · 4 min · 666 words · Sylvia Leif

The Best Sources For Furniture Hardware

IKEA Besta cabinet chair and coffee table Credit: Courtesy of Prettypegs IKEA Besta cabinet chair and coffee table Credit: Courtesy of Prettypegs IKEA Besta cabinet chair and coffee table Credit: Courtesy of Prettypegs IKEA Besta cabinet chair and coffee table Credit: Courtesy of Prettypegs It’s a DIY trick worthy of David Blaine himself: New hardware is all it takes to levitate—er, elevate—a piece of furniture. Consider the IKEA Besta Cabinet ($109, ikea....

January 14, 2023 · 2 min · 403 words · Kimberly Holsworth

The Best Wedding Reception Songs

wedding reception dance floor bride groom walking Credit: Hajley 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...

January 14, 2023 · 4 min · 805 words · Christopher Ward

This Birdwatching Mom And Baby Costume Is The Cutest Idea

bird watcher blue bird family halloween costumes Credit: Janelle Jones An avid birdwatcher always keeps an eye on those little winged wonders with a pair of binoculars. And is Mom any different? For a Halloween costume that pairs parents and teeny-tiny trick-or-treaters, we introduce: a birdwatcher and her bluebird. After all, everyone loves a cheerful bluebird. His costume captures the beauty of the real bird’s plumage with ironed creases, and just a little stitching and snipping....

January 14, 2023 · 3 min · 596 words · Pedro Harris

This Is What Prince William Said To Kate Middleton S Dad At The Altar

prince william kate middleton father at altar wedding Credit: DOMINIC LIPINSKI / Contributor / Getty ` 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...

January 14, 2023 · 3 min · 560 words · Contessa Mclean

Three Dimensional Cardboard Table Numbers

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January 14, 2023 · 2 min · 408 words · Donald Mangon

Wedding Food Stations Vs Buffets An Expert Breaks Down The Differences

engagement party food yasmin khajavi Credit: Yasmin Khajavi Photography For decades, the wedding buffet was the more casual alternative to the traditional seated dinner: They’re interactive, more varied, and offer more room for customization than a standard three-course meal. Now, there’s another option that’s threatening to overtake the buffet in terms of popularity, and that’s the food station. “This is what we suggest when people want a certain feel for their reception but a buffet is a little too traditional for them,” says Julie Savage Parekh of Strawberry Milk Events....

January 14, 2023 · 8 min · 1702 words · Tony Mcneely

What Is Fennel Pollen

Fennel pollen, fennel seeds, fennel flowers Credit: Getty Images Fennel pollen, fennel seeds, fennel flowers Credit: Getty Images Fennel pollen, fennel seeds, fennel flowers Credit: Getty Images Fennel pollen, fennel seeds, fennel flowers Credit: Getty Images The difference between a good dish and a talk-about-it-years-later dish? Some say it’s all in the spices. Currently, fennel pollen is having its time in the sun, and we’re singing the praises of this so-called “spice of angels....

January 14, 2023 · 4 min · 752 words · Lenora Masse

What S My Fianc S Role In The Bridal Shower

rehearsal dinner couple Credit: Lacie Hansen Photography Bridal showers often churn up a few unexpected questions that you may not even think of until the eleventh hour. Case in point: What’s my fiancé’s role in the bridal shower? It’s often not until the days leading up to the event that the bride-to-be even wonders what (or if!) her future husband needs to take part in the party. To help set the record straight, we’re taking a look at modern bridal and couple’s shower etiquette here....

January 14, 2023 · 6 min · 1182 words · Gwendolyn Atkinson

When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower

welcome party guests Credit: Rebecca Yale 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...

January 14, 2023 · 3 min · 567 words · Francis Kaplan

Your Guide To Identifying Pottery And Porcelain Marks

antique blue and white tea cups and saucers Credit: Peter Adams / Getty Images antique blue and white tea cups and saucers Credit: Peter Adams / Getty Images antique blue and white tea cups and saucers Credit: Peter Adams / Getty Images antique blue and white tea cups and saucers Credit: Peter Adams / Getty Images In many ways, every piece of pottery or porcelain is unique. The items could be made by the same artist or company but will still have their own individuality....

January 14, 2023 · 4 min · 757 words · Andrew Baumbusch

12 Rules Of American Flag Etiquette

annin-flag-0332-md111184.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson You might be surprised to learn that prior to Flag Day in 1923, there were no official guidelines on how to display our star-spangled banners. It was on this day that the National Flag Code was drafted by representatives of the Army and Navy under the auspices of the National Americanism Commission of the American Legion. It was printed and given nationwide distribution. Years passed. Then, on June 22, 1942, Congress passed a joint resolution (later amended on December 22, 1942) that dictated what is known today as the U....

January 13, 2023 · 5 min · 1055 words · Judith Klinkhammer

6 Modern Dining Etiquette Tips That Will Help You Feel Comfortable At Restaurants

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January 13, 2023 · 6 min · 1127 words · David Parks

How To Clean A Cast Iron Skillet

antique cast iron pan rusty Credit: Tsuji / Getty Images antique cast iron pan rusty Credit: Tsuji / Getty Images antique cast iron pan rusty Credit: Tsuji / Getty Images antique cast iron pan rusty Credit: Tsuji / Getty Images If you own a cast iron skillet, you know that cleaning it properly is important. Cast iron pans need to be seasoned and can rust easily if the seasoning is eroded....

January 13, 2023 · 3 min · 486 words · Orlando Mendoza

How To Get A Floor Plan Made For Your Wedding

michael thomas wedding reception tables Credit: Jenn Emerling A reception floor plan is one of the most important tools you’ll create for your wedding day. This allows everyone on your vendor team to have a clear, finalized plan for what they should be doing during installation. Rather than send out something hand-drawn or out of scale, you’ll want to rely on your vendors when it comes time to make this important document....

January 13, 2023 · 5 min · 978 words · Robert Cabrera

How To Repot African Violets

After several years, an African violet can grow into a shape similar to that of a palm tree: the lower leaves tend to yellow and drop as the crown of the plant continues to grow upward. When the foliage crown reaches a couple of inches above the rim of the pot, you should rejuvenate your plant. But repotting your prized blooms might be a bit more complicated than you expected. Here, our experts discuss the best ways to repot African violets, and signs that it’s time to repot....

January 13, 2023 · 3 min · 591 words · Teresa Kinder