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lisa vorce event planner headshot Credit: Dennis Kwan ` 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...

black and yellow birds at hanging feeder in tree Credit: Vassiliy Vishnevskiy / Getty Images black and yellow birds at hanging feeder in tree Credit: Vassiliy Vishnevskiy / Getty Images black and yellow birds at hanging feeder in tree Credit: Vassiliy Vishnevskiy / Getty Images black and yellow birds at hanging feeder in tree Credit: Vassiliy Vishnevskiy / Getty Images Wild birds benefit from the feeders that you have in your backyard....

When: June 9, 2015. Where: The Virginia Robinson Gardens, a 1911 estate in Beverly Hills. Its original owner, Virginia Robinson, collected flora from all over the world to plant its famous Rose Garden, Italian Terrace Garden, and Australian Palm Forest. Who: Actress Sofía Vergara. Maybe you’ve heard of her? She’s on this little TV show… Why: She’s a bride-to-be! The lucky lady is planning her nuptials to actor Joe Manganiello. (See her engagement ring here....

Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin Credit: Getty Images Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin’s relationship is nothing if not a classic Hollywood love story. The actor and actress met on set, hit it off, fell in love, welcomed a child together, and are planning to tie the knot. But these two didn’t get together after meeting for the first time. In fact, during an appereance on The Late Late Show with James Corden McKenzie revealed that he actually didn’t remember his initial encounter with Baccarin....

If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder. Follow along with Clean Science to see which technique we break down next. With so many all-purpose cleaners on the market, you may be tempted to use one in place of appliance-specific formulas....

fall couple on back Credit: Erika Brown Photography There’s a lot that goes into building a strong relationship-great communication, physical and emotional intimacy, and respect, just to name a few key factors-but one aspect of a healthy partnership that often goes unacknowledged is body language. Surprisingly, how your body naturally reacts when your partner is present says quite a lot about your bond. “Body language tells us about how someone we are interacting or talking to really feels or thinks on the inside, revealing even more than actual words do,” says Mary Ann Mercer, Psy....

The opuntia, or prickly pear cactus, is known for its flat, oval-shaped pads and delicious fruits. What’s most surprisingly about the cactus is that it’s one of the few cold-hardy breeds—prickly pear cacti can survive outdoors in USDA hardiness zones as low as four. Varieties can range in height from as small as six-inches to over 15-feet, so you’ll want to be sure to make sure any prickly pears you bring home will have room to sprawl....

The golden pothos, or Epipremnum aureum, belongs to a family of plants that are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. According to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), the golden pathos is originally from a tropical island. The plant climbs up tree trunks, creates ground cover, and can grow up to 40 feet, making it a show-stopping piece of greenery. It’s known for creating an abundance of marbled leaves and stretching out into your space....

living room with layered lighting Credit: Marius Chira When you spend a lot of time browsing Instagram or Pinterest, it’s easy to think that everybody is living in a home with large windows that flood the space with natural light. The reality is the opposite: According to the National Building Code, standard ceiling heights measure in at eight feet tall. While there is a trend towards building homes with higher ceilings, it’s far easier to work with what you have than to move to a new house....

scarecrow-137-d111767.jpg Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo scarecrow-137-d111767.jpg Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo scarecrow-137-d111767.jpg Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo scarecrow-137-d111767.jpg Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Fall can be a lonely time for the yard. The summer flowers have faded, yet the first snowmen are months away. Invite a family of scarecrows to take up residence on the lawn, and things will start to feel festive again. Ghoulish faces aside, this project doesn’t require that much: just old clothes, wooden boards, and a bale of hay, which can be bought at a plant nursery....

ham-002-mld109723.jpg Credit: Jonathan Lovekin ` 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 ham-002-mld109723.jpg Credit: Jonathan Lovekin ham-002-mld109723.jpg Credit: Jonathan Lovekin...

Tulips are brightly-colored spring flowers that are known around the world for being one of the first in a series of perennials that signal the end of winter each year. Like most flowers, learning how (and when) to plant them is essential. Tulips are spring-blooming geophytes that use bulbs as storage organs according to Edwin Visser, director of merchandising, Breck’s Holland. “Tulips in the wild are found in a band stretching from Southern Europe to Central Asia....

flowers-centerpiece-054-d111763.jpg Credit: Alpha Smoot THE TOOLS Paintbrush or foam dauberGlass paint Glass bottle or vase glass-vessel-011-d111798.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW-TO With a paintbrush or foam dauber, apply glass paint to the bottom of a bottle or vase. Let vessel air-dry completely for 21 days, or bake it to expedite the drying process. To bake, air-dry for 1 hour, then place in a cool oven. Set temperature to 350° and bake for 30 minutes....

dog swimming at the beach Credit: Getty Images dog swimming at the beach Credit: Getty Images dog swimming at the beach Credit: Getty Images dog swimming at the beach Credit: Getty Images Common Summer Threats to Pets Heat and Humidity Insects Fertilizers and Pesticides Plants Picnics and Barbecues The Sun The Beach Drowning Pollen Snakes Every season poses its own unique safety risks for pets, but summer is a particularly hazardous time for your four-legged friends....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Once the months of March and April roll around, you know it’s tax season. In order to become tax-efficient, it’s important to know that your tax bracket determines how much federal income taxes you’ll pay each year—the higher your income, the greater amount of federal income taxes you pay, which is known as a progressive tax system....

Especially popular in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru (where it’s known as manjar or manjar blanco), and Colombia (where it’s called arequipe), dulce de leche has spread far and wide and gained many fans along the way. A Spanish term that literally means “sweet from milk,” it’s a thick, creamy, gooey, and sweet spread that is somewhat similar to caramel. The difference? While caramel is caramelized sugar that’s made by carefully cooking down granulated sugar at a high temperature, dulce de leche is made from cooking sugar with cow’s milk at a lower temperature over a longer period of time....

No matter your beloved dog’s breed, he likely has a few different ways of getting your attention—whether it is through barking and pawing or jumping and bringing over toys. “Some dogs will even use naughty behaviors such as using the bathroom in the house or tearing apart furniture to get attention if they are severely deprived,” Tierra Price, DVM, MPH, Community Medicine Veterinarian and founder of the BlackDVM Network, LLC, adds....

If a friend or close family member has graciously offered to host you in their home, you want to make sure you’re just as gracious when you arrive. But unfortunately, not all guests are—and often make their loved ones regret extending them the invitation to visit entirely. In order to avoid putting strain on or offending your hosts, it’s important to steer clear of the most notorious offenses. And to do that, you need to know what those classic “bad guest” behaviors are....

secret-source-paper-namecards-173-d111826.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Editable place card template8 1/2-inch-by-11-inch cover paperScissors or guillotine cutterNatural images of your choice from biodiversitylibrary.com8 1/2-inch-by-11-inch white printer paperCraft glue HOW-TO Download our template clip art and print onto cover paper. Cut each card along the guides.Download natural images from biodiversitylibrary.com and print onto printer paper. Cut them out, and affix to escort cards with craft glue. ` 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...

loaf of milk bread from ACQ bakery in Brooklyn Credit: Courtesy of ACQ Bakery loaf of milk bread from ACQ bakery in Brooklyn Credit: Courtesy of ACQ Bakery loaf of milk bread from ACQ bakery in Brooklyn Credit: Courtesy of ACQ Bakery loaf of milk bread from ACQ bakery in Brooklyn Credit: Courtesy of ACQ Bakery Before the pandemic, food photographer Aliza Sokolow went on multiple trips a year with the Joint Distribution Committee, a Jewish relief organization that does social impact work in developing countries....