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Home Exterior on Cape Cod with Flowers Credit: OlegAlbinsky / Getty Images Home Exterior on Cape Cod with Flowers Credit: OlegAlbinsky / Getty Images Home Exterior on Cape Cod with Flowers Credit: OlegAlbinsky / Getty Images Home Exterior on Cape Cod with Flowers Credit: OlegAlbinsky / Getty Images Last year’s record-low mortgage rates (which plummeted south of three percent by December) inspired a wave of mortgage refinancing. And for good reason: A lower average rate bodes well for those looking to secure new rates of their own and save money in interest....

Variety of sauces and salad dressings Credit: GETTY IMAGES Variety of sauces and salad dressings Credit: GETTY IMAGES Variety of sauces and salad dressings Credit: GETTY IMAGES Variety of sauces and salad dressings Credit: GETTY IMAGES Making salad dressing from scratch is a no-brainer. It’s quick, easy, and tastes so much better than any of its store-bought counterparts—and cheaper, too. All you need to do is gather the ingredients and whisk them together....

its-complicated-movie-scene-meryl-streep-alec-baldwin-drinking-wine-0116.jpg Credit: Universal/Courtesy Neal Peters Collection Not putting each other first. Once you marry, make each other a priority. This doesn’t mean sticking together like glue, however. Instead, think of your marriage and the rest of your obligations as a system of checks and balances. If you notice that all of your time is spent working or running after the kids, take time to rejigger a few things to make sure you actually spend time together that goes beyond crashing on the couch....

This year, Easter will be observed on Sunday, April 4, 2021. While the holiday has both pagan and Christian origins that have influenced the way it is celebrated around the world, German immigrants brought some of the Easter traditions that we have in America with them in the 1700s when they settled here. In fact, the introduction of the Easter Bunny is due to this influence and eventually evolved into the tradition of eggs and chocolates that we enjoy today....

gallery-wall-0916.jpg (skyword:332417) Setting up a gallery wall is hardly a science, but the creativity and customizability of the process doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few rules that can help make building your own arrangement a little bit easier. Jen Bekman, the founder of 20x200, an online collection of curated fine art and photographry sold at affordable prices, offers up some of her key tips for creating a successful gallery wall that not only looks good to the eye, but tells a story in the process....

In addition to its shiny façade, stainless steel cookware can also be touted for its sturdiness, its ability to absorb heat quickly, and for how evenly it helps cook food. Stainless steel appliances are equally durable with their strong resistance to rust and water damage and their enduring shelf-life. But with beauty and functionality also comes the maintenance of keeping it looking nice and shiny (fingerprints, be gone). Conventional wisdom holds that pots and pans should be given a deep cleaning, but every metal has different properties and requires special care....

DIY framed scarves Credit: Aaron Dyer DIY framed scarves Credit: Aaron Dyer DIY framed scarves Credit: Aaron Dyer DIY framed scarves Credit: Aaron Dyer If you have a blank, open wall in your home, you might often pass it with a frown—that’s a whole lot of negative space that might not be intuitive to fill. While working with this type of a blank canvas can be challenging, see it for the opportunity that it is: a chance to display a carefully curated collection, a prized blanket, or a series of family photos that are as precious as heirloom jewelry....

candle burning on table candle burning on table candle burning on table candle burning on table It just takes the light of the wick on your favorite candle to transport you to a relaxing oasis, but the quickest way to lose that feeling of zen is when you notice your candle’s wick is damaged or broken. Whether it’s severely frayed or was cut too short, the question remains the same: Can you save your candle at this point to continue using it?...

khrystyna nick wedding zoom couple Credit: Simply Lace 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...

animal house scene Credit: Ryan Liebe animal house scene Credit: Ryan Liebe animal house scene Credit: Ryan Liebe animal house scene Credit: Ryan Liebe Get little ones started on a hibernation destination for their animal figurines, and they’ll spend the whole winter in a world of their own making. They can forage for materials for this diorama around your place or in the recycling—shoeboxes for the structure, toilet-paper rolls for the chimney, scraps of wrapping paper for the wall coverings—and then let their imaginations run wild finessing the décor....

On This Page Frost Date Choose a Variety How to Plant How to Pollinate The difference between a home-grown and store-bought tomato is like comparing a cashmere throw to an airplane blanket. Biting into a salad made with tomatoes planted and grown in your own garden is a sensory experience and one of the summer’s greatest pleasures. Of course, there is some hard work and care that must happen before you’re ready to slice into your harvest....

portrait of jasmin foster sitting on chair Credit: Courtesy of Jamsin Foster / Mecca Gamble P Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor portrait of jasmin foster sitting on chair Credit: Courtesy of Jamsin Foster / Mecca Gamble P portrait of jasmin foster sitting on chair Credit: Courtesy of Jamsin Foster / Mecca Gamble P...

` 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 Kate Middleton and Prince William celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary a couple of months ago, but the married couple just received their first official painted portrait as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge....

martha stewart perennial garden Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo martha stewart perennial garden Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo martha stewart perennial garden Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo martha stewart perennial garden Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo “This is a garden of variety,” says Martha of her perennial flower plot in Bedford. Blousy roses climb tuteurs and arbors, spires of purple and pink lupines rise up regally, vibrant poppies punctuate the landscape, and chartreuse sprays of lady’s mantle spill onto paths....

mscrafts-mac-august-vases-0173-d112422.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter Photography THE TOOLS Milk bottles Paint Brush Acrylic paint of your choice. We used Martha Stewart Vintage Décor Paint in Wedding Cake and Seashell; Martha Stewart Metallic Craft Paint in Copper; Martha Stewart Acrylic Craft Paint in Scallion; and Martha Stewart Pearl Acrylic Paint in Gold Mother of Pearl Martha Stewart Stencil Tape Sandpaper HOW-TO Use the Vintage Décor Brush to paint the milk bottles with the color of your choice....

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent in front of a sofa they designed for Living Spaces. Credit: Courtesy of Living Spaces Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent in front of a sofa they designed for Living Spaces. Credit: Courtesy of Living Spaces Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent in front of a sofa they designed for Living Spaces. Credit: Courtesy of Living Spaces Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent in front of a sofa they designed for Living Spaces....

la101040_1204_glossary1.jpg Credit: Anna Williams Beautiful in their own right, lustrous ribbons are at the foundation of each of these bows. When choosing a ribbon, consider how you want the bow to look. Stiff or wired ribbon creates bows with perky loops that hold their shape; soft fabrics are great for bows that lie flat or bend gracefully. Here are some ideal pairings, with proportions – of loops to tails, for example – that feel just right....

dorothy draper Credit: Courtesy of Dorothy Draper & Company Inc. Dorothy Draper has been called the original Martha Stewart. Not only did she start the first interior design company in the United States, she was a celebrity in her own right-her name was synonymous with all things interior design in the 1940s and 50s. Draper was a glamorous woman with fine taste. She designed hotels, theaters, department stores, corporate offices and the homes of a lucky few who could afford her; she dreamed up the interiors of private jets, cars for Packard and Chrysler including a pink polka dot truck (a pattern she became known for), cosmetics packaging and her own line of exclusive fabrics....

Bringing your hostess a gift is a great way to thank her for the invitation and hospitality. But not all presents are created equal—and if you want your hostess to appreciate your thoughtfulness as much as you appreciate a spot on her guest list, it needs to be the right type of gift. But what, exactly, is the right present—and, just as importantly, which ones miss the mark? Ahead, some of the best and worst gifts you can bring along to the party, according to etiquette experts....

Heap of freeze dried raspberries close-up. Credit: Dmitriy Sidor / GETTY IMAGES Heap of freeze dried raspberries close-up. Credit: Dmitriy Sidor / GETTY IMAGES Heap of freeze dried raspberries close-up. Credit: Dmitriy Sidor / GETTY IMAGES Heap of freeze dried raspberries close-up. Credit: Dmitriy Sidor / GETTY IMAGES On This Page What Is Freeze-Dried Fruit? Freeze-Dried vs. Dehydrated Fruit How to Use How to Store When you want to incorporate the bright, vibrant flavors and colors of your favorite fruits into cakes, cookies, desserts, and snacks, even when they’re not in season, turn to freeze-dried fruits....