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How-to make tarte soleil step 4 Credit: Bryan Gardner How-to make tarte soleil step 4 Credit: Bryan Gardner How-to make tarte soleil step 4 Credit: Bryan Gardner How-to make tarte soleil step 4 Credit: Bryan Gardner If you’re looking for a statement-making dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering or dinner party, we urge you to consider a tarte soleil, which is also known as a sunburst tart. Though it looks complicated, it’s a dessert anyone can make at home....

cocktail and muddler Credit: viennetta / Getty Images cocktail and muddler Credit: viennetta / Getty Images cocktail and muddler Credit: viennetta / Getty Images cocktail and muddler Credit: viennetta / Getty Images Muddle, muddle, is it worth the trouble? In the creative universe of mixology a sometimes-unfamiliar instruction sneaks in to disturb the peace. You have to muddle something. An herb, some fruit. What’s this muddling? Is it crushing? Bruising?...

Pan-searing uses high heat to seal in juices by forming a delicious crust. The key to pan-searing is making sure the pan is hot enough. To test a pan for readiness, sprinkle a drop of water onto the pan; the water should sizzle or jump around. Remove the pan from the heat, and add a small amount of butter or oil to lightly coat the surface. The butter or oil should be heated through, but should not burn....

woman choosing paint color Credit: Hero Images/Getty woman choosing paint color Credit: Hero Images/Getty woman choosing paint color Credit: Hero Images/Getty woman choosing paint color Credit: Hero Images/Getty Choosing the right paint colors for your every room in your home can be an overwhelming task—with so many different swatches and color chips to choose from, how do you go about deciding which paint hues make the most sense for each space?...

outdoor reception table with colorful floral display with gold accents Credit: Rachel Havel ` 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...

engagement photo ideas jennifer hodder Credit: Jennifer Hodder Photography Of the countless emotions that accompany a proposal (you should expect to feel everything from shock to excitement), one that takes so many brides- and grooms-to-be by surprise is anxiety. Let’s face it: Out of all the changes we make it life, becoming legally bound to another human being is a pretty big one! Even if you wanted this (and have even been waiting for it), preparing for such a big life change often involves settling into several emotional phases....

house with board and batten siding Credit: Ucpage / Getty Images house with board and batten siding Credit: Ucpage / Getty Images house with board and batten siding Credit: Ucpage / Getty Images house with board and batten siding Credit: Ucpage / Getty Images Many home trends stand the test of time, but not all hold firm through the decades. In recent years, countless homeowners across the country have opted for board and batten exterior siding, hoping that it, too, withstands the ebb and flow of the design cycle....

sierra-michael-friends-93-mmwds110371.jpg Credit: Jen Huang Choosing what to wear to a wedding can be downright taxing, especially with as dress codes become more and more unclear. Whether an invitation calls for formal, cocktail, festive, or casual attire, wedding guests should remember a few universal style rules to prevent fashion mishaps. Here are six things you should simply never wear to a wedding, no matter what the dress code says. WEDDING GUEST ATTIRE Clothing outside of the dress code....

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` 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 Who doesn’t love ripe summer tomatoes? Vines are popping with the vibrant and versatile fruit right now, and you’ll find them at roadside stands, farmers’ markets, and possibly even in your own backyard....

front porch with ceiling can and wicker furniture Credit: Getty / David Natho front porch with ceiling can and wicker furniture Credit: Getty / David Natho front porch with ceiling can and wicker furniture Credit: Getty / David Natho front porch with ceiling can and wicker furniture Credit: Getty / David Natho Cleaning your home’s windows regularly can help brighten your interior spaces. After all, cleaner windows let in more light....

On This Page Hanging Ornaments Arranging Ornaments Adding Accents The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree is one that families look forward to every year. Ornaments come in all shapes and sizes and are made from different materials—using a variety helps to give your tannenbaum personality and depth. “It’s always really important to anchor your tree with a series of cohesive ornaments throughout,” says Malorie Goldberg of Noa Blake Design....

coat2edited.jpg (skyword:288297) Giving a warm welcome to summer means bidding adieu to winter clothes. After serving us so dutifully during the harsher months, it’s time for these closet stalwarts to take an honorable discharge. It’s a good thing! Storing sweaters, coats, and boots makes more room for displaying elegant summer dresses and sun hats. But before you toss your sweaters below your bed, make sure you’re providing a healthy home for your cool weather helpers....

There’s so much to love about a hobby like knitting. Not only is making something incredibly rewarding, but the ever-popular craft is also an incredible stress reliever with proven health benefits. The repetitive motions and increased concentration of the activity lower your heart rate, reduce the stress hormone cortisol, and induce a meditative state, says Christina Pardy, founder and chief knitting officer of the knitwear and accessories brand, Sh*t That I Knit....

jennifer tobias wedding toast glass Credit: Bottega53 ` 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...

infinity scarf When I first began sewing a few years ago, one of my very first projects was the infinity scarf. This was partly because I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about making it fit (perfect for gifts!) and also because I could wear it all year round.Best part is, you can easily finish this project in an afternoon – impatient sewists, rejoice! Thanks to a wonderful tutorial by Spoonflower blog contributor Emma Jeffreys of Hello Beautiful, I had the confidence I needed to dive right in....

` 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 marriage can lead to some major shifts in a couple’s relationship, Raven-Symoné and wife Miranda Pearman-Maday are taking it all in stride....

grove of japanese maple trees in fall Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo grove of japanese maple trees in fall Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo grove of japanese maple trees in fall Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo grove of japanese maple trees in fall Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo I first became enamored with Japanese maples when I visited Japan with my then-husband and daughter years ago. On our travels from city to countryside, we saw many types of this graceful tree....

wooden lodge rec room basement with metal stairs Credit: Gibeon Photography wooden lodge rec room basement with metal stairs Credit: Gibeon Photography wooden lodge rec room basement with metal stairs Credit: Gibeon Photography wooden lodge rec room basement with metal stairs Credit: Gibeon Photography Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there’s a good chance that you haven’t put much thought into transforming how you get down there in the first place....

favorite-front-porch-fourth-july-decorations-0622 Credit: Courtesy of Pottery Barn ` 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 favorite-front-porch-fourth-july-decorations-0622 Credit: Courtesy of Pottery Barn favorite-front-porch-fourth-july-decorations-0622 Credit: Courtesy of Pottery Barn...