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lindsey william wedding dc mother aunt Credit: Abby Jiu Photography The bride is clearly the star of the wedding, but the mothers of the bride and groom also have a big stake in the day, so it’s expected that they’ll want to look their very best, too. It’s been a tradition for decades for the MOB and MOG to have a friendly chat about their dresses, and for good reason: Unlike the other key players in a wedding, your moms generally get to choose their own attire....

silver-boutonniere-tinman-0134-d111519.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe THE TOOLS Silver millinery flowers, leaves, and berriesFloral tapeSilver cordName-tag clip art PaperGlue HOW-TO Gather the flowers, leaves, and berries into a small boutonniere.Wrap the stems with floral tape. Cover the tape with silver cord and tie. Download and customize the name-tag clip art. Print and cut out the name-tags. Fold a strip in half over each boutonniere stem and glue. THE DETAILS Assorted flowers and leaves, from $2....

yarn swatches with cream, pink and orange colored yarn Credit: The Morrisons yarn swatches with cream, pink and orange colored yarn Credit: The Morrisons yarn swatches with cream, pink and orange colored yarn Credit: The Morrisons yarn swatches with cream, pink and orange colored yarn Credit: The Morrisons On This Page Lever Knitting 101 Benefits Getting Started Knitting is a craft technique that offers a variety of stylized methods for those who have a pair of needles, some yarn, and a willingness to learn....

pouring scotch whiskey into rocks glass Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images ` 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...

Potter are making a bowl in the studio Credit: Yagi Studio / Getty Images Potter are making a bowl in the studio Credit: Yagi Studio / Getty Images Potter are making a bowl in the studio Credit: Yagi Studio / Getty Images Potter are making a bowl in the studio Credit: Yagi Studio / Getty Images Pottery stands the test of time. Archeologists have been able to trace it as far back as prehistoric times, and the artfulness and practicality of pottery have contributed to its longevity....

woman washing hair in the shower Credit: Getty / Moyo Studio woman washing hair in the shower Credit: Getty / Moyo Studio woman washing hair in the shower Credit: Getty / Moyo Studio woman washing hair in the shower Credit: Getty / Moyo Studio Shampoo and conditioner are staples in a standard beauty routine, but a protein treatment should be, too. This product can give your hair the strength it needs for long-term health....

mwd104082_sum09_77.jpg Laura Normandin fashioned her breathtakingly beautiful butterfly bouquet from silk and feather creatures secured on thin wires so that they float and flutter realistically. Tools and Materials Assorted floral butterflies, floraltrims.com has a bunch of options White floral-wire stems White floral tape Ribbon Butterfly Bouquet How-To Floral butterflies come on wires, making this project super simple. Tape the wires close to the butterfly bodies with white floral tape to cover them and create a uniform appearance....

tomato salad with chile yogurt Credit: Christopher Testani ` 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...

By Rachel Dube ` 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 Although the Fourth of July is traditionally synonymous with fireworks, we understand that you and your family may not be ready to face large crowds just yet....

Dessert Wines Sweet wines have never been more popular in the U.S. As much as we all love a dry sauvignon blanc or crisp chardonnay, it’s actually sweet wines like moscato that are growing the fastest in terms of wine sales (you can thank hip-hop artists for making moscato so trendy). If you haven’t had a dessert wine you enjoy, you probably haven’t yet discovered the right style for you as this is a diverse category with a lot to offer....

passover seder plate set up Credit: Getty / Maglara passover seder plate set up Credit: Getty / Maglara passover seder plate set up Credit: Getty / Maglara passover seder plate set up Credit: Getty / Maglara When Jewish people honor their freedom from slavery in Egypt during Passover, they share an evening full of prayers, blessings, and rituals—all anchored around a meal. “During a Passover Seder, loved ones gather around a beautifully decorated family dining table,” says Sharon Schweitzer, J....

embroidered teal monogram Credit: Delaney R. Willard “Timeless. Intricate. Meaningful.” That is how you might describe Delaney R. Willard’s monogramming art. Her stitched letter series (as she calls it) on Instagram showcases the elegant loops, curves, and flowing penmanship associated with each letter in the alphabet through embroidered stitches. Having learned this skill in her grade school years, Willard wanted to perfect her craftsmanship and turn her work into long-lasting keepsakes....

portrait of woman smiling near window Credit: Westend61 / getty images portrait of woman smiling near window Credit: Westend61 / getty images portrait of woman smiling near window Credit: Westend61 / getty images portrait of woman smiling near window Credit: Westend61 / getty images If you’ve ever looked in a mirror only to see tiny little red lines sprawled across your face, chances are, you’ve experienced broken blood vessels. While they sound intense, they are quite common and not a cause for serious concern....

Though it’s a skill most of us use each and every day, it seems that penmanship is, in some ways, a dying art form. As more and more work is done online, handwriting instruction is minimal, with many schools no longer teaching cursive. But here’s the thing: According to research, kids with better handwriting do better in school. Proper—and attractive—penmanship isn’t just an important skill for kids to learn, though. “Handwriting doesn’t just come from your hand, it also comes from your brain,” says says Kimberly Shrack, owner of Hoopla Letters....

At 86 Elm Place in Nutley, New Jersey, Martha recalls the Kostyra family gathering round the kitchen table for game night in her childhood home. “Checkers, carom, chess, cards, Chinese checkers, and Monopoly were just some of the games we played regularly,” she said in one of her “Remembering” columns for Martha Stewart Living. “This kitchen table was the site of almost all the games we eight Kostyras played. Because both Mother and Dad were schooled as teachers, we were not encouraged to just play as much as we were encouraged to become proficient—as expert as possible, actually....

If you have a lawn at home to look after, you already know how tricky it can be to keep it healthy and weed-free. “If your turf appears anything other than lush or vibrant, it is likely lacking some form of routine maintenance, such as irrigation, mowing, fertilizing, and trimming,” explains Mike Fitzpatrick, vice president of U.S. Lawns. “Telltale signs your lawn is in need of restoration included brown or yellow spots, barren areas where grass seems not to grow, overgrown weeds or moss in your lawn or on your bricks, and rock-hard ground....

By Erica Sloan and Alexandra Churchill Burrowing is instinctive in pups. When you watch your dog digging and scratching furiously at upholstered furniture or the carpeting, you can’t help but wondering why this is happening. If your dog keeps returning to a specific spot to burrow, a hidden rodent could be the trigger, says Carlo Siracusa, PhD, associate professor of clinical behavior medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine....

Woman getting a facial treatment Credit: Getty / Nastasic ` 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 Woman getting a facial treatment Credit: Getty / Nastasic Woman getting a facial treatment Credit: Getty / Nastasic...

toast with jam on kitchen floor Credit: CactuSoup / Getty Images toast with jam on kitchen floor Credit: CactuSoup / Getty Images toast with jam on kitchen floor Credit: CactuSoup / Getty Images toast with jam on kitchen floor Credit: CactuSoup / Getty Images According to the so-called five-second rule, it’s safe to eat food after it’s dropped on the floor—at least as long as you do so within five seconds....

` 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 John Legend is known worldwide for his work in the music industry and beyond, but he is most proud to be a husband to Chrissy Teigen and the father of her children....