As the seasons change, so do the conditions in your home. In the hot, rainy months of the year, interior humidity rises; while adjusting the temperature to a lower setting on your thermostat can make your space feel cooler, it actually won’t remove the excess moisture. For that reason, humidity becomes trapped, causing a sticky feel in the air. Unfortunately, this can breed mold and mildew growth and lead to uncomfortable skin and allergy symptoms....
If you won’t be home for the holidays, there are a number of gorgeous hotels and resorts across the United States that are the next best thing. A number of stays around the country go all out during the holiday season, and we’re highlighting four that are known for providing the exact same festive atmosphere that your family’s holiday home does. Whether you’re planning a seasonal getaway somewhere warm or cold, these four magnificent hotels assure amazing wintertime decorations and scenery that’ll keep your holiday spirits high throughout your stay....
gallery wall Credit: Courtesy of Art.com If you’ve ever been intimidated by creating the perfect art gallery wall, you’re not alone. It can be quite scary: Will your collage look crazy cluttered? Can you nail the right sized frames on the first go? Need just one more piece to pull the whole look together? Thankfully, there’s an app for all that (of course). With the Gallery Wall Designer - one of the latest features on the Art....
what's for dinner menu card 8.05.22 what's for dinner menu card 8.05.22 what’s for dinner menu card 8.05.22 what’s for dinner menu card 8.05.22 Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead....
boho chic bachelorette party host Credit: Alissa Noelle Photography Most brides have visions of sauté pans and 500-thread-count sheets dancing in their heads. And who can blame them? It’s an awesome feeling to have the women (and sometimes men) you love the most come together in one place weeks or months before the wedding and shower you with shiny gift after shiny gift-some of which you picked out yourself. But pulling together a seamless bridal shower takes planning and foresight....
new-girl-wedding-4-0516.jpg Credit: Adam Taylor/Fox New Girl’s two-part season five finale aired last night, and though it was centered on Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Cece (Hannah Simone)’s wedding, which the series has been building to for quite some time, there were a few unexpected developments. 1. Schmidt missed the wedding. That’s right. Believe it or not, the same man who dreamed of his wedding his whole life and spent the entire season planning it with a level of fervor that can only be described as “the male Martha Stewart,” couldn’t make it to the ceremony....
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Whether you’re planning a full kitchen renovation or are simply looking to update some of your fixtures, you know the importance of selecting the right finishes for your space. Ahead, an interior designer shares her best tips for picking out faucetry, cabinet knobs and pulls, and more to help you polish off your project, big or small. Do a cost breakdown. When selecting kitchen finishes (think faucets, cabinet knobs, hinges, or drawer pulls), there are a few basics to keep in mind, says Diana Weinstein, an interior designer and owner of Diana Weinstein Design....
` 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 Have you ever applied concealer under your eyes in an attempt to cover up the appearance of dark circles or crow’s feet only to accidentally draw more attention to them?...
A well-maintained, flourishing garden is a built-in slice of heaven on any property. Take a step into yours, and you’ll be transported to a relaxing oasis; that simple fact is why gardens are also such wonderful places to read. “Outdoor living is more popular than ever, and homeowners are increasingly looking to add small spaces, like a secluded area or reading nook, to promote relaxation and rejuvenation,” says Joe Raboine, the director of residential hardscapes at Belgard....
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sous-vide-MS03.JPG (skyword:202817) This method basically involves heating food just enough so that it reaches the exact “doneness” you desire, with no risk of over- or under- cooking. Tools like immersion circulators and Sous Vide Supreme baths do make the process faster and easier, but they are not a requirement. All you need is a digital thermometer and some Ziploc plastic bags, and you’re good to go. Really! The key to cooking food successfully with the stove-top method is holding the water at a steady temperature long enough to cook the food....
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Compost Bin Once you’ve learned the basics of how to compost, the next step is investing in a quality compost bin. Indoor compost bins are designed to simply store your food scraps until you can transfer them to an outdoor composter, which is where they will actually start to decompose. And having the right one is crucial to making this environmentally friendly practice a regular habit that gets the best results....
marthas flowers tulips Credit: Chelsea McNamara There’s a way to keep your lush, flower-filled backyard garden intact but still have gorgeous blooms to make arrangements with: Plant an additional garden (called a cutting garden) and fill it with flowers that are meant to be displayed in a vase. You get the best of both worlds! Check out some great flower choices below, plus understand a few practical points associated with starting a cutting garden....
She has arrived! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially confirmed the birth of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. While her middle moniker, Diana (an homage to the Duke of Sussex’s beloved late mother), was a likely choice per the U.K.’s betting channel, Harry actually hinted at his fondness for her first name, Lilibet or “Lili” for short, nearly two years ago, People reports. When Meghan and Harry visited children and their parents in Birkenhead back in 2019 while they were pregnant with Archie, the group shared their own baby name suggestions for the duo....
If you’ve ever read a recipe that called for a springform pan and you’re not quite sure what it is, this article is for you. And even if you are familiar with springform pans, but want to enhance your culinary skills and learn some new strategies for using them, you’re in the right place, too. First and foremost, what is a springform pan? As Jessica Randhawa, blogger at The Forked Spoon, describes it, a springform pan is a piece of bakeware with sides that can be easily removed from the base....
What makes a cocktail a classic? It might be the liquor that defines it, or its era of conception. It also might simply start with the letter “M”—after all, the martini, Manhattan, margarita, mint julep, and mojito all fall under the iconic label. But there are other drinks that command our attention, too, like the old fashioned and the negroni. And then there are the outliers: Is the cosmopolitan forever? We think so....
