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test kitchen's garlic-thyme mashed potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner test kitchen's garlic-thyme mashed potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner test kitchen’s garlic-thyme mashed potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner test kitchen’s garlic-thyme mashed potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner People have strong feelings about mashed potatoes. This almost universally loved side dish requires just a few basic ingredients and doesn’t call for any difficult techniques or a lot of time. The end result should be fluffy, creamy, and smooth; no lumps, and nothing gummy or watery please....

woman massaging scalp Credit: triocean / Getty Images woman massaging scalp Credit: triocean / Getty Images woman massaging scalp Credit: triocean / Getty Images woman massaging scalp Credit: triocean / Getty Images On This Page Scalp Exfoliation Scalp Massages How to Exfoliate the Scalp How to Massage the Scalp Do They Promote Hair Growth and Health? If you’re a wellness enthusiast, you know the importance of regular facial exfoliation and body massages....

instant coffee Credit: Courtesy of Partners Coffee instant coffee Credit: Courtesy of Partners Coffee instant coffee Credit: Courtesy of Partners Coffee instant coffee Credit: Courtesy of Partners Coffee Coffee snobs, beware: Everything you thought you knew about instant coffee is changing. Once demeaned as a lesser type of brew, instant coffee is stepping up in quality, flavor, and even trendy packaging, transforming what was formerly a last resort caffeination option into a go-to beverage....

tvs2479.jpg Despite fears to the contrary, fine linens actually benefit from frequent use. So, don’t hesitate to pull out your favorite linen napkins for holiday meals – they will be better off after being used, washed, ironed, and refolded. To keep stains from setting on table linens, attend to them as soon as possible. Martha demonstrates how she takes care of the toughest spills on her linens. Red wine is one of the most stubborn stains, but doesn’t have to be permanent if treated immediately....

ideal sugar cookies Credit: Alpha Smoot ideal sugar cookies Credit: Alpha Smoot ideal sugar cookies Credit: Alpha Smoot ideal sugar cookies Credit: Alpha Smoot A holiday celebration isn’t complete for Martha Stewart without something sweet—and that’s exactly why you can often find Martha making a batch of her favorite sugar cookies for her guests. While her go-to sugar cookies are buttery classics that are delicious anytime on their own, our founder also loves to decorate batches of these festive cookies for Easter, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day with plenty of fresh royal icing....

martha-spotlight-bedford-green-room-2-0915.jpg Credit: Pieter Estersohn At Cantitoe Corners, Martha’s home in Bedford, New York, greenery reigns supreme. “I enjoy changing the landscape indoors just as much as I do building a landscape outside,” says Martha. “I love versatility of potted plants as decoration for my house.” This is the aptly named Green Room in Bedford, where a lot of inspirational design techniques have taken root. Here are a few ways to breathe life into your surroundings, just like Martha....

Pictured Left: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at the Hilton Midtown in New York City on December 6, 2022. Pictured right: JUNE 02: Diana, Princess Of Wales At The Christie's Pre-auction Party For The Launch Of The Auction Of Dresses. She Is Wearing A Dress By Fashion Designer Catherine Walker. Credit: Angela Weiss and Tim Graham / GETTY IMAGES Pictured Left: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the 2022 Robert F....

` 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 Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are set to welcome their first child within the month....

mudroom wooden log storage bins Credit: Chris Mottalini mudroom wooden log storage bins Credit: Chris Mottalini mudroom wooden log storage bins Credit: Chris Mottalini mudroom wooden log storage bins Credit: Chris Mottalini We all dream of those long nights by the fire—inside or out—in the comfortable chill of fall. And since the coziest season of them all is officially upon us, you’re likely packing away the tells of summer (the kayaks, the bathing suits, the cooler) and stocking your home with essentials for autumn—firewood included....

california house redo exterior shot Credit: Kimber Collective california house redo exterior shot Credit: Kimber Collective california house redo exterior shot Credit: Kimber Collective california house redo exterior shot Credit: Kimber Collective There’s a big difference between renovating a home and updating it. The former involves a more dramatic execution-knocking down walls or retiling an entire bathroom. Updating is making cosmetic changes such as painting a kitchen or replacing a light fixture....

bedroom curtains Credit: Getty / ZenShui/Sigrid Olsson bedroom curtains Credit: Getty / ZenShui/Sigrid Olsson bedroom curtains Credit: Getty / ZenShui/Sigrid Olsson bedroom curtains Credit: Getty / ZenShui/Sigrid Olsson Laundering your floor-length curtains is likely a task at the tail-end of your to-list. And understandably so—it’s tedious work. Removing, washing, drying, and ironing these window treatments can swallow an afternoon whole, which is why it’s a job that rarely gets tackled....

Here’s something to chew on: Whether you love classic peanut butter blossoms or crinkle cookies, your favorite Christmas cookie may be a result of where you live. General Mills collected search data from three of their top recipe websites—BettyCrocker.com, Pillsbury.com, and Tablespoon.com—to determine which Christmas cookie recipes were the most clicked on in each state. christmas-cookies-getty Credit: Marija Laca / EyeEm Peanut Butter Blossoms, the classic sugar-rolled peanut butter cookie with a Hershey kiss in the center, were the favorite in seven states: California, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wyoming....

On This Page Amaryllis Planting and Care How to Get Your Amaryllis to Flower Water Planting How to Cut Amaryllis Flowers Different Types of Amaryllis Amaryllis Toxicity Poinsettias, with their signature Santa-red petals, are America’s go-to holiday plant—more than 80 million are sold each year. But what if we told you that there’s a better flower out there, one that’s more vibrant, easier to grow, and even re-blooms after the holiday season?...

paint color aesthetic open dining kitchen living room Credit: Heidi's Bridge paint color aesthetic open dining kitchen living room Credit: Heidi's Bridge paint color aesthetic open dining kitchen living room Credit: Heidi’s Bridge paint color aesthetic open dining kitchen living room Credit: Heidi’s Bridge A little paint can go a long way when setting the aesthetic or tone of a space. “There are a myriad of studies that document how color affects our mood and even our behaviors,” interior designer Kendall Wilkinson says....

Hummingbird feeding on lantana Credit: DansPhotoArt on flickr / Getty Images Hummingbird feeding on lantana Credit: DansPhotoArt on flickr / Getty Images Hummingbird feeding on lantana Credit: DansPhotoArt on flickr / Getty Images Hummingbird feeding on lantana Credit: DansPhotoArt on flickr / Getty Images If you love the sight of birds and the thrum of bees in your garden, you’re not alone. These pollinators are not only beautiful to behold, but they also boost the health of your plants and flowers during their daily visits....

Whether you eat it plain, add it to a sandwich, or use it as a finishing touch on your charcuterie board, cheese always leaves your palate satisfied. However, just like other favorite ingredients that you store in your refrigerator, cheeses have their own expiration dates. Aside from signs like molding and a sour odor, there are specific time frames that will help you work out when popular types of cheese are past their prime....

Noticing an excessive amount of hair loss is always worth a visit to your doctor. But if you are seeing slight hair shedding here and there, don’t fret—experts note that this is actually a standard part of human physiology. “The hair growth cycle has three main phases: anagen (growth), telogen (resting), and catagen (regression),” says Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, DO, FAAD, a dermatologist and the founder of Girl+Hair. “The phase between anagen and telogen is called exogen; this is when your hair is actively shedding....

Sourcing a mattress that meets your individual needs doesn’t have to be difficult, so long as you know what you are looking for. For example, do you suffer from night sweats or experience chronic pain and need specific areas of cushion? Identifying which features are important to you—before you start looking—can make the process of selecting a new mattress much simpler. Ahead, how to streamline this task and establish a comfortable, supportive bed....

Overhead view of a woman cleaning her gas stove Credit: Justin Paget / Getty Images Overhead view of a woman cleaning her gas stove Credit: Justin Paget / Getty Images Overhead view of a woman cleaning her gas stove Credit: Justin Paget / Getty Images Overhead view of a woman cleaning her gas stove Credit: Justin Paget / Getty Images On This Page Stovetop Oven Interior Vent Hood The kitchen might be the stomach of any home, but it’s safe to say that your range is the room’s crown jewel....

Needlework artist Mariana Barran Goodall’s bond with flowers runs deep. She’s always wearing a daisy pendant from her parents—her name is linked to la margarita (Spanish for sunflower) in a beloved song—and her elegant line of hand-embroidered and -crocheted textiles got its own moniker from the hibiscus tea her mother makes when expecting company. Like the welcoming libation, Hibiscus Linens are fit for entertaining. Naturally, the tea towels, cocktail napkins, and runners feature a garden’s worth of botanicals and greenery in lively arrangements....