assorted eco-friendly yarns If you walk into your local crafts store, what do you see? Row upon row of bundled yarn in bright colors and soft materials. But upon closer inspection (and a quick eye-scan of the label) and you’ll notice a disheartening truth about the most common types of yarn: Acrylic fibers are synthetic, low-quality, and toxic to the people who make it, craft with it, and wear it as completed pieces....
For a woman, few things are scarier than realizing you’re losing your hair. “Women are more upset about their hair loss because we have fewer choices-we can’t go gray, we can’t go bald,” says Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University. “And it’s about our self-esteem. Losing our hair doesn’t affect our lifespan, but it affects how we feel about ourselves.” Although more than 30 million women in the United States struggle with thinning hair, it’s less socially acceptable for women to lose their hair than it is for men....
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel at the premiere of USA Network's "The Sinner" Season 3 after-party Credit: Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer / Getty ` 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...
brick stitch in needlepoint Credit: Wendy Hollender brick stitch in needlepoint Credit: Wendy Hollender brick stitch in needlepoint Credit: Wendy Hollender brick stitch in needlepoint Credit: Wendy Hollender In needlepoint, the brick stitch is one that you will learn as a novice. It’s considered one of the basic stitches—the basketweave stitch and French knot, included—and is often used in the background of a needlepoint project. In brick stitch, each row is laid down—either vertically or horizontally—in stitches that cross two or more intersections of the canvas....
When baked into a pie or balanced on a sundae, cherries are as iconic as the American flag. But these small stone fruits, which happen to be Martha’s favorite, also offer antioxidants and vitamins when eaten fresh. Enjoy them during the summer, which is when they’re at their plumpest and most plentiful. They come in sweet and tart (also known as sour) varieties, and you’ll find that most cherries have ruby hues that come from ultra-high levels of anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant....
` 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 Transitioning your bridal shower from an in-person pre-wedding celebration to a virtual get-together allows you to celebrate safely with all your nearest and dearest....
` 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 Warm weather brings tender summer squashes to market, so pretty and patterned that they are collectible in their own right....
Not only can growing native plants in your garden benefit the natural environment, but doing so can help local wildlife, too. “A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction,” says Mary Phillips, director of Garden for Wildlife by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). “Native plants have formed relationships with native wildlife over thousands of years, so they offer the best food, shelter, and sustainable habitat....
If butter is your bliss, learning how to properly store it for taste, freshness, and safety may surprise you. Keep these things in mind when deciding where to stash those golden bars. Consider the type of butter (salted or unsalted), the climate (kitchen temperature), and the type of container (dish or crock). Blocks of butter and butter knife on parchment paper Credit: Getty/Joy Skipper It Depends on the Butter Most commercially produced butter is pasteurized, which is a process that combats bacteria for safety....
Martha Stewart standing by pool holding cocktail tray Credit: Noe Dewitt Martha Stewart standing by pool holding cocktail tray Credit: Noe Dewitt Martha Stewart standing by pool holding cocktail tray Credit: Noe Dewitt Martha Stewart standing by pool holding cocktail tray Credit: Noe Dewitt Last summer, Martha nearly broke the internet with her viral pool selfie—which was later recreated by Chelsea Handler—and we have no doubt that she’ll be spending lots of time outdoors again this season....
` 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 When it’s extremely hot outside, you probably don’t want to use multiple burners on the stovetop to prepare dinner (in fact, you might not want to turn on the stove on at all!...
white Christmas tree in a dining room Credit: Zeke Ruelas Photography / Courtesy of John McClain Design white Christmas tree in a dining room Credit: Zeke Ruelas Photography / Courtesy of John McClain Design white Christmas tree in a dining room Credit: Zeke Ruelas Photography / Courtesy of John McClain Design white Christmas tree in a dining room Credit: Zeke Ruelas Photography / Courtesy of John McClain Design ‘Tis the season for decking the halls of your home for the holidays, and few things are more festive than decorating a Christmas tree....
bottles of sweet and dry vermouth bottles of sweet and dry vermouth bottles of sweet and dry vermouth bottles of sweet and dry vermouth In this modern age of mixology, botanicals are on every sipper’s lips. Their precise alchemy is the touchstone by which any new libation is assessed. Vermouth, a red or white wine fortified with spirits and aromatized with roots, fruits, spices, flowers, and herbs, checks all the 21st century boxes for the art of mixing drinks....
Shun 7-Piece Knife Block Set Shun 7-Piece Knife Block Set Shun 7-Piece Knife Block Set Shun 7-Piece Knife Block Set Most home cooks probably have a selection of good-quality kitchen knives including a chef’s knife, a serrated bread knife, and a small paring knife, and those knives will all generally be either German-made or Japanese-made. German (or Western knives)—such as those produced by Wüsthof or Zwilling—are sturdy and durable; they’re best for chopping tough vegetables such as butternut squash, potatoes, and thick cuts of meat....
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Whether you’ve been waiting to savor a special bottle of wine or are just craving a casual glass of rosé, few things are more frustrating than a stuck or broken cork. But stubborn or crumbling corks are no match for these tips from wine professionals. We’re also sharing the time-honored tools for removing a cork from a bottle of wine that will help ensure you don’t run into this problem in the first place....
New or antique, postcards are one of the simplest souvenirs to collect on summer travels. They’re easily slipped between the pages of a beach read or a luggage pocket for the return trip and their detailed illustrations instantly evoke memories of a place. Turn-of-the-century examples, still proliferate in antique shops and flea markets, can often be picked up for a few dollars or less. Here are three ways to transform them into playful mementos....
china teapot reused as vase for flowers Credit: Ashley Poskin china teapot reused as vase for flowers Credit: Ashley Poskin china teapot reused as vase for flowers Credit: Ashley Poskin china teapot reused as vase for flowers Credit: Ashley Poskin China sets, silver, and other formal items that are commonly passed down from on generation of a family to the next aren’t utilized as often as they used to be—family gatherings and parties are much more casual nowadays than they were in the past....
For many of us, black and dark clothing are wardrobe essentials, which means there’s nothing more irritating than when those items begin to lose their color. From your favorite little black dress and skinny jeans to your go-to dark shirts and skirts, these tips on washing dark clothes from Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of communications, outreach, and membership at the American Cleaning Institute, will ensure that those deep hues never fade away....
