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shower-invites-jayadores-0414.jpg The bride’s friends and family look forward to gathering at a bridal shower to honor the future Mrs. and welcome her into a new life as a married woman. While everyone looks forward to the food, drinks, gifts, and revelry, proper planning is key to ensuring this pre-wedding party goes smoothly. The first step in throwing a flawless party in honor of your bestie? Sending out the invitations. Here, everything you need to know about the stationery for a bridal shower-from who gets an invite to when to send them....

jar of honey and wood stick Credit: Chepko / Getty Images By Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee and Perri Ormont Blumberg jar of honey and wood stick Credit: Chepko / Getty Images jar of honey and wood stick Credit: Chepko / Getty Images jar of honey and wood stick Credit: Chepko / Getty Images On This Page How Long Honey Lasts How to Store Honey Should You Refrigerate Honey? Can You Freeze Honey?...

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paper-invitations-assorted-folds-b-0061-mwd110757.jpg Credit: THUSS+FARRELL THE TOOLS Origami paper, or any square piece of paperScissorsGlue dots origami-165-mwd110795.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW-TO Fold paper in half diagonally; fold diagonally again. Fold the resulting shape in half.Keeping the folded edge on the right, cut the top point of the triangle to form a petal shape; unfold.Cut a 1⁄2-inch slit between every other petal. Fold each section into the center, then unfold.Adhere liner (if using)....

If you’re like many travelers, purchasing an airline ticket means searching for a flight with the cheapest fare that also leaves from your local airport. But not all tickets are created equal, and it’s always good to understand your options. “Choosing the right flight is important. It’s the start of your travel experience,” says Marissa Daniels, owner of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency. “Granted, most people just want to get to their destination, but some want a full experience starting with the flight....

Cats have a reputation for being fiercely independent—ask any cat lover, and they’ll tell you that some kitties rarely show any interest in playing with them or showing them affection, save for mealtime. But even cats that disappear in your home for hours on end depend on you more than you may know—and in most cases, consider you an emotional rock, it turns out. According to a new study published in the journal Current Biology, cats often display hallmark signs of attachment towards their caregivers in experiments, not too unlike the attachment styles of dogs and babies....

fall engagement photo Credit: Erika Brown Photography By Jenn Sinrich @@jennsinrich By Nashia Baker ` 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...

wedding photo album book high quality linen cover foil stamp Credit: Jen Huang 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...

Sometimes our dreams are vivid as we drift off to sleep, even mirroring our real-life situations. Researchers note that our nighttime thoughts are dictated by two types of sleep: Non-REM and REM. According to Psychology Today, non-REM sleep is helpful for learning and strengthening your memory of events in your life. In turn, your non-REM sleep dreams are directly connected to your recent life experiences. REM sleep, on the other hand, is associated with emotion and your general connections between memories, so these types of dreams are more outlandish and emotional....

flower with visible water droplets Credit: Jesse Lizotte/Trunk Archive flower with visible water droplets Credit: Jesse Lizotte/Trunk Archive flower with visible water droplets Credit: Jesse Lizotte/Trunk Archive flower with visible water droplets Credit: Jesse Lizotte/Trunk Archive Months of low humidity and heat blasting in your home have likely left your hair, skin, and body in need of a tall drink of moisture. Learn how to outsmart the sly wintertime culprits that make you feel parched from head to toe, and then send yourself on a balmy full-body retreat....

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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 If you’re looking for a new grill technique to impress your friends and family this season, look no further than plank grilling....

marble-bathroom-mml304s7.jpg In a tiny bathroom, stick to just one material for a streamlined look. Here, the homeowner used Carrara marble. Deciding that marble, with its classic good looks, is right for your home is the easy part. Figuring out the size, color, shape, and finish you need may entail a little more hand-wringing. Visit a home center and speak with a specialist, who will walk you through the selection process....

Smashed Potatoes Smashed Potatoes Smashed Potatoes Smashed Potatoes From mashed to au gratin, potatoes are one of the most versatile and beloved vegetables. Even when they’re the side dish, they somehow manage to be the star of the show. And Martha Stewart’s recipe for smashed potatoes is no exception—this delicious dish is guaranteed to be a smash at the dinner table. The potatoes are easy to make, pair well with everything from meat to fish to chicken, and can be dressed up in a flash with just two extra-special ingredients....

“There is a place for ninebark in just about any garden,” says Kelly D. Norris, a landscape designer and author of New Naturalism ($24.51, amazon.com), of this year-round looker. Naturally occurring in North America, the deciduous shrub—genus Physocarpus—comes in an arresting range of colors and sizes. In spring, foliage emerges in splashy hues like chartreuse, copper, and deep purple. By early summer, small globes of pink or white blooms appear, attracting pollinators like native bees, butterflies, and birds, which nest in its branches....

` 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 This Halloween, thrill and delight your guests with the “spookiest” kinds of fruits and vegetables that you can cook and display at this year’s party....

trees party cookies counter Credit: John Dolan Martha’s annual holiday party wouldn’t be complete without oodles of cookies, and this year is no exception. More than a hundred guests of all ages will be in attendance, so she’s making four types of cookies, each with a different flavor profile that’s both kid-friendly and sophisticated enough for the adults. First up is a perennial crowd-pleaser: sugar cookies. Martha keeps the decoration simple – they’re topped with pools of royal icing – but gives the cookies a next-level presentation....

stephanie-mike-wedding-north-carolina-rose-champagne-glasses-cocktail-hour-63-s112048.jpg Credit: Heather Payne If you’ve never thrown a big party before and are planning to rent the barware for the reception, you’ll need to figure out just how many glasses you need. There’s no exact science, but there is a general rule: Figure on one drink/glass per hour per guest. If your wedding reception is a four-hour affair, that would mean four glasses per guest. But there’s more to choosing your rentals than just giving your vendor a headcount....

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