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oysters-a130522-01-8429-md110267.jpg Credit: John Kernick oysters-a130522-01-8429-md110267.jpg Credit: John Kernick oysters-a130522-01-8429-md110267.jpg Credit: John Kernick oysters-a130522-01-8429-md110267.jpg Credit: John Kernick Whether it be at a seafood restaurant on the shore or a chic cocktail party, there’s nothing quite as luxurious and satisfying as eating oysters. If you go to a restaurant with an extensive list of oysters sourced everywhere from Massachusetts to Washington State, it can be hard to know where to start. First, what’s the difference between oysters from the East Coast and oysters from the West Coast?...

If you’ve noticed your cat or dog scraping their bowl across the floor, pawing at the areas around it, or attempting to hide food beneath it, a few deep-rooted instincts are likely at play. In the case of cats, it may be inherited from her wild feline ancestors. “Cats are predators that are also prey,” says Liz Stelow, DVM, a behavior clinician at the University of California Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital....

lindsey william wedding dc painted signs Credit: Abby Jiu Photography Like a wedding invitation, a ceremony program contains information that benefits a wedding’s guests. But while an invitation’s details are essential in letting family and friends know where to go and what time to show up, a program is optional. The wedding will go on whether or not people know where a reading came from or the flower girl’s name....

chef and author erin french arranging flowers Credit: Con Poulos chef and author erin french arranging flowers Credit: Con Poulos chef and author erin french arranging flowers Credit: Con Poulos chef and author erin french arranging flowers Credit: Con Poulos Stepping into The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine, feels a bit like walking into your best friend’s living room. Wild, dramatic flower arrangements catch the eye, beckoning you in and setting the tone for the entire evening....

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diy-tools-of-the-trade-glass-center-pieces-144-mwd110941.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Colored tapesStickers HOW-TO Apply metallic tape or stickers to vessels to create table numbers or various patterns.For the scalloped rim shown on the votive above, cut a circle sticker in half, affix to the edge of a candleholder, and repeat. diy-tools-of-the-trade-glass-sticker-167-mwd110941.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE DETAILS Dick Blick metallic tapes, from $9.25 each/36 yds, dickblick.com. 2-inch vinyl numbers, from $5.75, utrechtart.com. Dot stickers: Maco round labels, $4 for 1,000, fetpak....

` 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 Dermatologists are skin care experts with access to the most innovative treatments available, so it’s easy to assume that they never come face to face with any pesky complexion concerns....

crab legs Credit: mphillips007 / Getty Images crab legs Credit: mphillips007 / Getty Images crab legs Credit: mphillips007 / Getty Images crab legs Credit: mphillips007 / Getty Images Crab legs are a familiar sight at restaurants and raw bars, piled high over a bed of ice on cold seafood platters or arranged on buffet tables at weddings and other big parties. They’re the kind of indulgence you might load up on when you see them out, but have you ever wondered how to cook crab legs at home?...

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Ask any cat owner and they’ll tell you the same: Most cats don’t like getting wet. But what should you do if your feline friend gets dirty? Your first instinct might be to give them a bath—or at least a partial one. Keep in mind, however, that not all cats need a regular soak, notes Vanessa Spano, associate veterinarian at Behavior Vets of NYC. “Domestic felines do not need to be bathed,” says Spano....

chocolates wrapping box hearts Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh chocolates wrapping box hearts Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh chocolates wrapping box hearts Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh chocolates wrapping box hearts Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh Baking cookies from scratch is a culinary rite of passage. Many of us remember tying on an apron and standing (on tiptoes, maybe) at the kitchen counter, learning to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies alongside our parents. But making chocolate candies at home?...

woman decorating her entryway in home for fall season Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman decorating her entryway in home for fall season Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman decorating her entryway in home for fall season Credit: GETTY IMAGES woman decorating her entryway in home for fall season Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page The Kitchen The Entryway The Living and Dining Areas The Bedroom The Bathroom After a glorious few months of endless fun in the sun and outdoor soirées, the countdown to fall has officially begun....

` 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 Whether you want to open your very first bank account or you’re moving and need to transfer your money to a new bank, you’ll want to make the best choice possible based on your specific needs....

Whether or not you wear a full face of makeup every single day, you might want to consider adding face primer to your makeup bag. It’s a product that you use on your skin prior to foundation application, and it can help with everything from evening out your skin tone to making sure your foundation stays put throughout the day. To clear up any questions you have about what this product is and how to apply it, we spoke with three makeup professionals to find out everything you need to know about using this beauty essential....

arielle-matt-wedding-groomsmen-118-6134241-0716.jpg Credit: Adam Barnes Between paying for everything from the pre-wedding parties to wedding-day clothing, being a member of a pal’s bridal party can be costly. And it’s not just bridesmaids who shell out the big bucks-groomsmen also are expected to pay up. But just how much that is in dollar amounts depends on a few factors, like the formality of the wedding, where you live in relation to the wedding venue, and how elaborate the bachelor party is....

mature woman exercising on rowing machine outdoors Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Whatever your age, it’s important to incorporate movement into your daily life, whether that’s going for a long walk with the dogs, taking an online HIIT class, or pulling weeds in the garden. This is especially true when we hit 50: Regular exercise improves all aspects of our health; it boosts our cardiovascular and muscular systems and our energy levels, too....

stephanie nikolaus wedding ring Credit: Peaches & Mint by Pia Clodi There’s no question about it: Engagement rings are absolutely stunning. Not only do they shine in all the right places, but they’re also a symbol of your intention to make a lifelong commitment to another person. Creating a piece of jewelry that holds such significant meaning is serious business. Even from its very conception, crafting an engagement ring requires intricate, involved, and extensive care and consideration....

martha-pets-hp-1218 While you may love her for her classic recipes, crafty projects, and party-planning expertise, there’s nothing Martha loves more than getting fan mail from you, our dedicated readers! In fact, inside her Bedford home, she has a special room just for your letters of love and, well, other these tokens of admiration-some of which you’ll have to see to believe. “I have a whole big studio filled with artwork from fans-of me, my dogs-from needle point to glitter,” Martha told TODAY....

There’s much to be admired from the past. The 1920s, particularly, hold a glamorous appeal that seems in stark contrast to the button-up trends from the late 1800s and early 1900s. And while it’s been 100 years since the beginning of that unforgettable decade, we suddenly find ourselves looking back on it. “The Roaring Twenties was a paradigm-shifting, boundary-busting hedonistic and opulent decade,” notes Nicolas Martin, the founder of Flea Market Insiders....