allison aimee wedding reception toasts Credit: Lucky Malone 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...
oh-joy-book-flower-wall-0415.jpg Credit: Casey Brodley THE TOOLS Flowers (paper, silk, or real) Tip: Use paper or silk flowers for a long-term decorative element or living flowers for a short-term event. Contact paper Circle cutter HOW-TO Cut 2-inch round circles from contact paper (Joy loves gold!). Test the contact paper on the area ahead of time to make sure it won’t harm the wall. Then use the sticky circles to adhere the blooms to the wall....
chloe shayo south africa wedding favors Credit: Rensche Mari Welcome bags, gift boxes, and baskets full of goodies are often doled out as a way to welcome wedding guests staying in hotels and resorts near the venue. Yet, as any couple that’s planned a wedding can attest, the cost of those treats adds up quickly. If welcome gifts are something you’re considering taking off your to-do list, here are a few things to think through before making your final decision....
From jewelry and cookware to home décor, brass is a staple material used to make some of your favorite goods. While you may handle brass regularly, do you actually know the best way to clean it? In all of its beauty, the chemical properties of brass require special care to maintain shine and keep it clean. “Brass is an alloy made up of various proportions of copper and zinc, and sometimes additional metals,” explains Kim Kanary, a certified diamontologist and VP of community development and engagement at JTV....
If you’re looking for a vibrant bloom to add to your garden, you may want to consider planting a bleeding heart. As the its name implies, this plant is known for its pink-and-white heart-shaped blossoms; it’s easy to grow, which makes it popular with novice gardeners, but it’s uniquely beautiful, which is why even seasoned green thumbs choose to tend to them year after year. “Bleeding hearts are easy to grow in shade and come up in early spring,” says Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of Tilly, an online landscape design company....
Fresh cocktail with crushed ice, mint leaves and divers oranges. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Fresh cocktail with crushed ice, mint leaves and divers oranges. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Fresh cocktail with crushed ice, mint leaves and divers oranges. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Fresh cocktail with crushed ice, mint leaves and divers oranges. Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Why Ice Gets Cloudy How to Make Clear Ice Ice Cube Size Making Enough Ice for a Party When you make cocktails at home for friends and family, you take the extra time and pay close attention to the details....
moss-garden-0811mld106442b.jpg Credit: Paul Costello Having a moss garden or terrarium is a simple way to bring a little bit of the wild into your home – especially if you’ve foraged the moss yourself. But the key to keeping your moss thriving is making sure to give it the proper care, which is different in a lot of cases from your typical houseplant. Here, we give you a few foolproof tips and tricks to keeping your moss in tip-top shape, from the moment you bring it indoors to the moment (should you choose to return it to the wild) you take it back....
erin-gabe-chandelier-0746-mwd110114.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson There’s no right or wrong way to announce your engagement (though we do recommend you call your parents and closest friends before posting “I said yes!” on Facebook). But for some couples, the best idea might be to gather those they love the most in the same place and share the good news all at the same time. Here are some tips to help your closest network celebrate your future “I do’s....
mwd104391_sum09_yg_7021.jpg Cheree Berry’s delightful display of suckers from her wedding is easy to make yourself, but you can also buy one from her website. Tools and Materials Styrofoam cone from Baisch & Skinner Floral spray paint (choose a color that will match your ribbon) Extra-wide flat washers (these will add weight to the bottom of the cone and keep it steady; to get a heavy-enough weight, Cheree used 2 and hot-glued them together....
woman smelling fresh flowers in plant nursery Credit: Marc Romanelli / Getty Images woman smelling fresh flowers in plant nursery Credit: Marc Romanelli / Getty Images woman smelling fresh flowers in plant nursery Credit: Marc Romanelli / Getty Images woman smelling fresh flowers in plant nursery Credit: Marc Romanelli / Getty Images As much as the world evolves around us, especially when it comes to technology, our bodies aren’t exactly following suit....
az-diy-packaging-seal-127-d111933-0615.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Mini wine bottles Butcher paper Twine Wax seal Sealing wax HOW-TO Wrap mini wine bottles in butcher paper and secure with twine. Finish with a wax seal. THE DETAILS Wax seal, $15, sealing wax, $5 for 2 sticks; nostalgicimpressions.com. ` 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...
Holiday storage image of woman packing christmas tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Holiday storage image of woman packing christmas tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Holiday storage image of woman packing christmas tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES Holiday storage image of woman packing christmas tree Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Gift Wrapping Station Ornaments Wreaths and Garlands String Lights Indoor Holiday Décor Outdoor Holiday Décor Holiday Apparel Extra Tips Dragging out your holiday decorations from storage after 11 long months can sometimes elicit a feeling of dread....
Most of us consider our homes to be a peaceful oasis away from the outside world—that is, until the outside world gets a little too noisy. Loud neighbors, for example, are a common nuisance, especially if you live in an apartment complex or suburban neighborhood with side-by-side properties. Regardless of the type of noise (music, late-night gathering hullabaloo, early-morning exercise sounds), it’s important to get it under control for peace of mind....
Spicy Braised Cabbage Credit: Nico Schinco Spicy Braised Cabbage Credit: Nico Schinco Spicy Braised Cabbage Credit: Nico Schinco Spicy Braised Cabbage Credit: Nico Schinco By week’s end, even meticulous meal planners can find themselves with not-so-perky produce staring back at them from the crisper drawer. To avoid tossing ours, we cooked up three pack-a-punch recipes that amplify the flavors of often-overlooked items. Give them a try and then raise a fork to your eco-minded resourcefulness....
neutral-colored dining room with black fireplace Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored dining room with black fireplace Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored dining room with black fireplace Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored dining room with black fireplace Credit: Haris Kenjar On your laundry list of things to get done this winter, cleaning out your fireplace or chimney might not make it to the very top. Experts say it should be a priority, though—especially if yours hasn’t been cleaned in a few years....
wild salmon romanesco pilaf Credit: Con Poulos wild salmon romanesco pilaf Credit: Con Poulos wild salmon romanesco pilaf Credit: Con Poulos wild salmon romanesco pilaf Credit: Con Poulos Learning how to cook frozen salmon is one way to make getting a healthy and delicious meal—like this Wild Salmon with Romanesco Pilaf—on the table faster and easier than ever before. It’s a handy technique to know, and since you can keep frozen salmon in your freezer all year long, a protein-packed meal is always 15 minutes away....
beverly steve wedding couple standing in front of garden house Credit: Anne Rhett ` 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...
bright floral print white background Credit: Carson Downing bright floral print white background Credit: Carson Downing bright floral print white background Credit: Carson Downing bright floral print white background Credit: Carson Downing In most households, tending to the laundry involves two main tenets: Washing dark clothing in cool water and whites on the warm—or even hot—setting to get them clean again. Another general rule of thumb? To keep dark fabrics in their best state, we wash them together on the shortest cycle, using a standard detergent to help maintain their color integrity....
modern furnished bedroom interior Credit: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/ Getty Images modern furnished bedroom interior Credit: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/ Getty Images modern furnished bedroom interior Credit: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/ Getty Images modern furnished bedroom interior Credit: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/ Getty Images On This Page Common Bed Sizes Mattress Dimensions Chart How to Measure Your Space Mattress Depth Whether you’re a side or hot sleeper, someone with chronic back pain, or the type of person who dozes off as soon as they lay down, the process of finding a new mattress can be anything but dream-like....
passover seder plate on table Credit: photovs / Getty Images passover seder plate on table Credit: photovs / Getty Images passover seder plate on table Credit: photovs / Getty Images passover seder plate on table Credit: photovs / Getty Images The Passover seder ceremony, says Rabbi Leora Kaye, director of program for the Union for Reform Judaism, is “the most heightened moment of the entire year”—a captivating retelling of some of the most important moments in Jewish history....
