Whether you’re hosting a small group of friends for game night or a dinner party, you may be wondering where you should sit (in the rare event that you actually find yourself in a state of rest!) during your festivities. Ahead, we spoke with party planner Eddie Zaratsian to find out exactly where you should position yourself. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t have to be at the head of the table....
mexican tin stars hanging over reception tables Credit: Janine Licare Photography All the wedding checklists you’ve studied have their own suggestions for which order to use when contracting your wedding vendors. So how do you know where to start? We asked the pros. Book the Venue For almost every couple, booking the venue comes first. The location you choose informs just about every other part of the wedding. Once you know your wedding date, determine the number of guests your venue can accommodate, the budget for your other vendors, the size of band you can hire, whether you need a caterer, and the number of floral arrangements that will fit in the venue....
three glasses of sparkling wine Credit: Bryan Gardner three glasses of sparkling wine Credit: Bryan Gardner three glasses of sparkling wine Credit: Bryan Gardner three glasses of sparkling wine Credit: Bryan Gardner When it comes to fun, festive wines, we can’t get enough fizz. No matter what you’re celebrating (New Year’s Eve, a birthday, or just Wednesday) there’s a sparkling wine out there to suit every palate and price range....
engaged couple Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs / Getty Images By Tia Albright and 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...
purple, orange, and white sweet potatoes Credit: Lennart Weibull purple, orange, and white sweet potatoes Credit: Lennart Weibull purple, orange, and white sweet potatoes Credit: Lennart Weibull purple, orange, and white sweet potatoes Credit: Lennart Weibull You can find sweet potatoes in colors as diverse as the leaves right now, with burgundy skins, flame-orange centers, or eggplant-purple interiors and exteriors. Each has unique qualities to match, such as earthy flavor or creamy texture....
` 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 Going gray may be universal, but texture certainly isn’t, and that’s why you might be wondering if your specific hair type—whether you have tight, coiled curls or baby-fine strands—informs the graying process in the first place....
open living room showing doorway leading to office space Credit: Getty / Katarzyna Bialasiewicz open living room showing doorway leading to office space Credit: Getty / Katarzyna Bialasiewicz open living room showing doorway leading to office space Credit: Getty / Katarzyna Bialasiewicz open living room showing doorway leading to office space Credit: Getty / Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Interior rooms with minimal to no natural light can be challenging to decorate. Colors typically feel more saturated and décor can look bulky in the shadows....
iron on ironing board Credit: Getty / Mint Images iron on ironing board Credit: Getty / Mint Images iron on ironing board Credit: Getty / Mint Images iron on ironing board Credit: Getty / Mint Images Soft and luxurious are two words that come to mind when describing velvet. Whether enveloping a pretty pillow or decorating the outside of an accent box, the textile is rich and inviting. Due to its thickness, velvet might seem durable, but the short, dense piles that help create its luxe feel make it sensitive to pressure—which poses a problem when it comes to properly caring for the material....
` 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 It’s hard to believe, just as summer was in full swing, that back-to-school season is upon us once again....
break_01495_t.jpg break_01495_t.jpg break_01495_t.jpg break_01495_t.jpg There’s nothing quite like digging into freshly made French toast. It’s crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside, and delicious with a wide range of toppings. What’s more, French toast is one of those dishes you can make with standard kitchen staples. Read on for exactly how to make the perfect French toast, along with expert-approved tips for troubleshooting common cooking snafus and how to make key substitutions....
hanging wall decorations heirlooms in shadow boxes Credit: Johnny Fogg If you’re thinking about saving family heirlooms but don’t know where to start, the answer is much simpler than you might think. “Where do people start? I think that depending on what kinds of items you have, that’s where you start,” says Denise May Levenick, a genealogist, family historian, and the author of “How to Archive Family Keepsakes: Learn How to Preserve Family Photos, Memorabilia and Genealogy Records"and “How to Archive Family Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organize and Share Your Photos Digitally....
Martha Stewart Collection So-Cal Tom Collins Glasses Martha Stewart Collection So-Cal Tom Collins Glasses Martha Stewart Collection So-Cal Tom Collins Glasses Martha Stewart Collection So-Cal Tom Collins Glasses Though some states have lifted their stay-at-home orders and have started to allow more public activities, you likely plan to spend more time at home this summer than you ever have before. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make your space beautiful, your activities more fun, and the process of preparing family meals a little bit easier....
green, white, and purple asparagus Credit: Romulo Yanes green, white, and purple asparagus Credit: Romulo Yanes green, white, and purple asparagus Credit: Romulo Yanes green, white, and purple asparagus Credit: Romulo Yanes Delicious spears of new asparagus are a spring delight. Thin or fat, green, white, or a mesmerizing purple, crowded in neat bundles at a farmers’ market or nestled in trays at your local grocery store, asparagus is healthy and nutritious treat....
amy-garrison-wedding-rings-00057-6134266-0816.jpg Credit: Amelia Johnson 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 amy-garrison-wedding-rings-00057-6134266-0816.jpg Credit: Amelia Johnson Photography amy-garrison-wedding-rings-00057-6134266-0816....
Every dog will chase his or her own tail, running around in circles, at some point in life. For us, it looks amusing and makes us scratch our heads: Why do they do it? “The most common reason a dog will chase its tail is boredom,” explains Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, DVM, veterinarian and medical director at Bond Vet. “If a dog is not stimulated through moderate daily exercise, toys, and treats, you furry friend may direct its attention to its tail out of boredom....
Rutina Wesley and Chef Shonda Engaged Credit: Rutina Wesley via Instagram Queen Sugar actress Rutina Wesley is engaged to girlfriend Chef Shonda. The couple announced the news over the weekend on Instagram, with a photo reel that flashed the star’s new diamond. Wesley, who is also known for her role on True Blood, posted several photos of the couple, beginning with an inspirational quote. “Overthinking is the biggest cause of our unhappiness....
On This Page Growing Tips How to Care for Peonies How to Store Cut Peonies Types of Peonies While the beauty and elegance of peonies could seem intimidating to a novice gardener, caring for them is actually far simpler than you’d think. “Peonies are easy!” says Kathleen Gagan, owner of Peony’s Envy in Bernardsville, N.J. “They’re disease-resistant, so they don’t need pesticides, and once established, they don’t need a lot of water,” she says....
sewing-machine-needles-0815.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom When starting a new project, you will pick up a few key items: the sewing pattern, a spool of thread, and some fabric. And if you’re using a sewing machine, you can’t forget about the sewing machine needle! Different types of fabric require different sewing machine needles. Inserting a Sewing Machine Needle As a first step, remember this: new project, new needle! When you begin a new project, you should always switch your needle to a brand new one....
Looking to natural pesticides or fertilizers may be your first instinct when it comes to keeping pests out of your garden, but it’s not your only option. As it turns out, wild animals can actually be of service in that outdoor space. Not only are common animals like birds, frogs, and owls that already make their way to your garden helpful at keeping bugs at bay, but other wild animals (that may seem like pests themselves), such as snakes and bats, are also doing important things for your plants....
If you’ve ever felt like your thriving plant collection was missing something, Seana and Yair Monley Rodriguez of Tierra Sol Studio have an answer for you: teeny-tiny succulents and cacti. A succulent garden doesn’t need to take up precious space. These green little wonders—no bigger than your thumb—come in a diminutive ceramic planter, fit beautifully in a minimalist home, and offer everything you already love about low-maintenance houseplants. According to the studio, they only need a few droplets of water per month....
