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Sterling silver catches the light like no other, which is why we love the look of sterling silver in flatware, vases, jewelry, and decorative accents. Real silver also has a high value in the market, so items made from the material tend to come with a higher price tag than those that merely look like silver. Knowing whether or not something is actually made of silver is important in terms of more than just cost: People who have an allergy or sensitivity to other metals have to make sure that their jewelry is real silver if they want to wear it without a negative reaction....

white day bed with accent pillows and cat Credit: Lennart Weibull white day bed with accent pillows and cat Credit: Lennart Weibull white day bed with accent pillows and cat Credit: Lennart Weibull white day bed with accent pillows and cat Credit: Lennart Weibull Living home editor Lorna Aragon didn’t snooze when she spotted this somewhat tired 1980s-era daybed at an antiques auction. With its simple curves and classic sleigh shape, she knew she could transform it into a chic chaise that would also accommodate overnight visitors....

eggs in carton Credit: Михаил Руденко / Getty Images eggs in carton Credit: Михаил Руденко / Getty Images eggs in carton Credit: Михаил Руденко / Getty Images eggs in carton Credit: Михаил Руденко / Getty Images If you’ve been to the grocery story lately and noticed that the price of basic kitchen staples, like eggs, fruit, and cereal, were higher than usual, you’re not imaging things. According to the latest monthly Consumer Price Index report, which was released on Tuesday, consumers are paying 11% more for food items than they were last year....

Creamy Leftover-Turkey- and-Rice Soup Credit: Johnny Miller Creamy Leftover-Turkey- and-Rice Soup Credit: Johnny Miller Creamy Leftover-Turkey- and-Rice Soup Credit: Johnny Miller Creamy Leftover-Turkey- and-Rice Soup Credit: Johnny Miller Looking for ways to become a more confident cook at home? Our food editors are here to help. Each week, we’re shining a spotlight on the exciting things happening in the Martha Stewart test kitchen. Our editors will share their best cooking tips, favorite products, new ideas, and more in our weekly series, Out of the Kitchen....

advent-calendar-md109189.jpg Twenty-five days before Christmas, give your groom a handmade memento that’s all about him. Print our editable template, then get personal: Type something sappy, keep it light, or skip words altogether and glue on little photos of you two instead. Our favorite option is a mix of all of the above. Every morning, he can peel back a tab to get a daily dose of Vitamin L (as in love)....

howto-chx-butcher-v2-0136-mld111000.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe Separate the Legs Turn chicken breast-side up. Gently pull leg away from body, then slice between thigh and body to reveal hip socket; cut through joint to remove leg. Repeat with remaining leg. howto-chx-butcher-v2-0141-mld111000.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe Remove the Backbone Lift up chicken and cut downward through rib cage and then shoulder joints to separate breast from back (save backbone for making stock). howto-chx-butcher-v2-0164-mld111000.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe Split the Breast Slice along either side of bone in center, cutting through rib cage....

The outside world, or universe in this case, just got a little clearer. Scientists recently took a deep dive into some unusual sightings out in the solar system, and their findings have to do with everything from the actual number of galaxies in the universe to the types of stars around us. Back in April 2020, NASA first detected a huge flare from its satellites that passed by Mars, and while this intergalactic sighting lasted for a mere 140 milliseconds, a research team in University of Johannesburg now knows that this was a burst from a magnetar, which is a powerful neutron star with a magnetic field....

Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, walks along a mountain pass Credit: Annie Novak Libraries hold our stories; seed libraries hold the story of our food. Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, is recording those stories as quickly as she can. In 2014, Sansour started the project in Battir, Palestine, to capture the essence of the foods she remembers from her childhood. Rich flavors, textures, and regionally-famous varieties of produce were disappearing from her local markets....

` 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 Although the amount of money you’ll need for your golden years depends on your current income, retirement lifestyle, and health care costs, experts say you can generally expect to spend between 55 to 80 percent of your annual income every year throughout retirement....

` 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 When social media’s favorite esthetician (and co-founder and CEO of cult-classic brand Dieux) Charlotte Palermino posted on Instagram about a trend she sourced on Reddit, dubbed the “moisture sandwich,” beauty enthusiasts everywhere were intrigued....

From coffee to alcoholic spirits, it seems like every new food product you see claims to be adaptogenic these days. Let’s get real, though: What are adaptogens, are they good for you, and how should we be consuming them, if at all? “There are many different types of adaptogens, with a variety of effects and therefore various benefits. They all share the ability to help our bodies adapt to stress.” many cultures around the world- sometimes for hundreds or possibly thousands- of years," says Andrea T Fossati, MD, Integrative Medicine, UVM Integrative Health Program....

row of clear beauty products Credit: Anna Efetova / Getty Images row of clear beauty products Credit: Anna Efetova / Getty Images row of clear beauty products Credit: Anna Efetova / Getty Images row of clear beauty products Credit: Anna Efetova / Getty Images Skin care products are made with a variety of natural and chemically-constructed ingredients to deliver results, whether they be anti-aging, complexion clearing, skin smoothing, or anything in between....

If you love to bake, chances are good that you also enjoy stocking up on baking supplies. A pantry filled with a variety of flours, sugars, leavening agents, and extracts allows you to turn out a batch of cookies—or a layer cake, or muffins, or a dozen buttermilk biscuits, the list could go on and on—on a whim, without having to run out to the store for more flour or sugar....

dress-0145-md109875.jpg Credit: Kate Mathis dress-0145-md109875.jpg Credit: Kate Mathis dress-0145-md109875.jpg Credit: Kate Mathis dress-0145-md109875.jpg Credit: Kate Mathis Want to know the secret to perfectly fitting clothes? Easy - it’s your measurements! These will determine your pattern size when sewing, tailoring, and embellishing your own clothes. Before you measure anything Decide: Bra or no bra? Your bust level and circumference measurement will change with and without a bra on, so if you plan on wearing a bra with your finished garment, make sure you wear one during the measuring process....

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potted succulents on wooden pallet Credit: Getty Images/Memory Yip/Eye Em Succulents have a reputation for being homebodies. Charming on bookshelves and perfect on window ledges, they’re frequently thought of as indoor plants. But succulents can also make great additions to outdoor gardens. “You can grow succulents outside in almost all climates,” says Marianne Hugo, director at Coastkeeper Garden, a nonprofit conservation garden in Orange County, California. “If you live in colder parts of the country, it just takes a little more planning and rotating....

thd-seal-open-0415.jpg To minimize dirt and grime on the inside cabinets (and protect dishes and glassware), always line shelves and drawers: easily replaced parchment paper for the cabinet under the sink, for example, and vinyl board cover liners (made of a resilient rubbery substance) in the knife drawer to help keep the knives from sliding. Here are other liners and their uses: TYPES OF SHELF AND DRAWER LINERS Adhesive: The traditional inexpensive adhesive plastic shelf liner is difficult to handle and remove....

We believe Dutch ovens are a must-have piece of cookware to keep in your kitchen. The thick-walled, lidded pots can be used practically every day to do everything from searing chicken and making stew to baking homemade bread in the oven. However, the internet recently discovered another way the kitchen staple is put to use—and it has nothing to do with cooking. Le Creuset, the ever-popular cookware brand, modified its signature bright orange Dutch oven to be used as bathroom sinks in its United States headquarters....

Sherwin-Williams has officially debuted their 2022 Colormix Forecast, a nuanced prediction of the colors that will reign supreme in homes around the world next year. “The 2022 forecast is composed of 40 hues and four palettes—Method, Opus, Dreamland, and Ephemera,” the brand shared in a press release. “The palettes tell stories about sustainability, deep and spiritual maximalism, the connection between technology and mindfulness, and nostalgia for the 1960s to the 1980s....

` 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 Everyone loves watching a newlywed couple’s first dance—the happy twosome seemingly oblivious as many pairs of eyes watch them swirl around the room to a slow, sweet song that leaves observers wiping away a tear or two....