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katie sturino second wedding Credit: Katie Sturino via Instagram Here’s the thing about second weddings: So many couples have them, but they rarely open up about what it’s like to plan one-they’re even less likely to vocalize the (completely natural!) anxieties and intense emotions that repeating this process can churn up. Katie Sturino, the blogger behind The 12ish Style and the founder of Megababe Beauty, is different. On the eve of her own second wedding, the newlywed opened up to Martha Stewart Weddings about both-and shared her best advice for brides currently preparing for their own nuptials post-divorce....

While you can buy asparagus pretty much year round and enjoy it blanched, sautéed, raw, grilled, or roasted, this Mediterranean transplant is meant to be enjoyed at the height of spring, when it’s bursting with flavor. Not only does it taste good, but asparagus is also packed with a spectacular array of nutrients. What makes it such a powerhouse veggie? It’s low in calories and high in fiber, but that’s just the start of what this mighty green has to offer....

best living room paint 2019 Credit: Courtesy of Behr From our obsession with plant-parenting to the growing concern over the state of our environment, there’s no doubt that nature is on our minds more than ever before. For that reason, it might come as little surprise to you that the prevailing living room decorating trends for 2019 reflect our collective love for the great outdoors-Mother Nature, 2019 is turning out to be your year....

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the numerous tomato-based products near the pasta section in your local grocery store. Marinara sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato paste are often all displayed next to each other, and though they may seem similar, there are a few key differences that make each one unique. Ahead, we’re explaining what you need to know about each in order to ensure you’re using the best one for your cooking....

lions mane mushrooms in wood bowl Credit: nextfood / Imazins / Getty Images lions mane mushrooms in wood bowl Credit: nextfood / Imazins / Getty Images lions mane mushrooms in wood bowl Credit: nextfood / Imazins / Getty Images lions mane mushrooms in wood bowl Credit: nextfood / Imazins / Getty Images If you have ever walked in the woods—or even a city park—and looked up to see a giant, white cheerleading pom-pom stuck in a tree, you may have stopped in your tracks....

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salmon-shiitake rice bowls served with cucumber Credit: Nico Schinco ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes...

Shakespeare in the Park Credit: Steve Brown By Erica Sloan and Alexandra Churchill Shakespeare in the Park Credit: Steve Brown Shakespeare in the Park Credit: Steve Brown Shakespeare in the Park Credit: Steve Brown When Broadway went dark at the onset of the pandemic last year, theaters and concert halls shut their doors and live performances were put on hold. Thankfully, New York City is now allowing arts and entertainment venues to reopen at limited capacities, and the same is true of other cities and their similar establishments across the country....

` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish New Year, is a time when families enjoy traditional holiday dishes like brisket, apples and honey, matzo ball soup, potato or noodle kugel, tzimmes, and sometimes even a whole roasted fish head (a nod to the holiday’s name, which literally translates to “head of the year”)....

For centuries, lilies have held a role as one of the most symbolic, beautiful, and popular flowers in the world. In Greek mythology, they were said to be created from the breast milk of Zeus’s wife, Hera, and symbolized purity; in the Christian faith, lilies represent the purity and chastity of Mary and the resurrection of Jesus, says Lynn Slackman of the North American Lily Society. “Lilies also have varied meanings throughout many cultures, and different-colored lilies have their own symbolism as well,” she explains....

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg recessional Credit: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg tied the knot on Saturday, October 31st, in southern California, and Martha Stewart Weddings was there! The couple’s rustic-chic celebration started with a hilltop ceremony in front of 200+ guests. It included personal vows and Jewish traditions. Next came sunset cocktails and dinner nearby. With its boho vibe and gold design elements, the weekend was full of what Chung and Greenberg love-their friends, families, the great outdoors, and fashion and music....

paper-invitations-assorted-folds-b-0061-mwd110757.jpg Credit: THUSS+FARRELL THE TOOLS Rectangular piece of paperString or twineHole puncher origami-180-mwd110795.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW-TO Fold paper from the top lengthwise, leaving a 1⁄2-inch allowance at the bottom; unfold. Repeat, this time folding from the bottom up.Fold the left side in about 2 inches (fold in less for a longer purse or more for a shorter one). Fold the bottom corner up to meet the bottom crease; fold the top corner up to meet the top crease....

Whether it’s on the porch, atop your patio, or around a fire pit, outdoor furniture is essential to summer relaxation. Now’s the time to give your favorite pieces a refresh. Learn how to tune up old teak, get your metals gleaming, and paint weathered wicker to look pristine again, all according to Living’s home editor Lorna Agron. wooden dinning table and chairs in grass Credit: Dane Tashima Blast It A quick power wash and teak oil gave Living photo director Ryan Mesina’s dining set, pictured above, a rich shine....

kimono-main-0716.jpg (skyword:309035) For this sewing project, I used this BurdaStyle kimono digital sewing pattern with a few modifications. You can choose from a variety of different fabrics. If you want to make a lingerie-like kimono, then opt for silk; or if you want more of an absorbent robe, opt for terrycloth fabric. Here, I used lightweight cotton, because I wanted to have the option of wearing my kimono as a beach cover-up or wearable cardigan....

If your bread-making hobby has blossomed into a full-blown obsession, then you’ve likely named your sourdough starter, your forearms are toned from all that kneading, and you have almost as many jars of whole-grain flours as spices. If any of this sounds like you, and you’re looking for even more ways to level up both your skills and your bakes, then consider milling your own flour at home. There are plenty of practical reasons why milling your own flour is worth considering....

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mmsl_hal10_011030305w_evil_sorceress.jpg Credit: Andrew Eccles mmsl_hal10_011030305w_evil_sorceress.jpg Credit: Andrew Eccles mmsl_hal10_011030305w_evil_sorceress.jpg Credit: Andrew Eccles mmsl_hal10_011030305w_evil_sorceress.jpg Credit: Andrew Eccles Before she was the self-crowned Queen of Halloween, our founder was simply another trick-or-treating child bewitched by the spell of the holiday. “Halloween began on October 30,” recalled Martha in her Remembering column from the September/October 1991 issue of Living. “We called it ‘mischief night,’ when windows were soaped, toilet paper strung from the tallest tree, and chalk graffiti scrawled everywhere....

Pomegranates are known for their unique sweet-meets-tart flavor. Intriguing taste aside, the fruit boasts plenty of health benefits thanks to the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber packed inside. Per new research published in JAMA Network Open, pomegranates could also boost muscle endurance and metabolic health in seniors. The reason? After we consume this fruit, our microbiomes make a postbiotic called Urolithin A, which researchers out of the University of Washington say can protect against frailty and increase mitochondrial health as we age....

ribbon-how-to-mwd103764-flower-0515_vert.jpg Credit: Johnny Miller The Tools Rickrack, ribbon, or woven fabricArtificial stamensMilliner’s sewing needleThreadFloral wire and tapeLiquid seam sealantTacky glue Note: For fabric, opt for lightweight cotton (such as most quilting fabrics), since they can be easily torn along the fabric’s grain. ribbon-bow-diy-mwd103633-favors-0515.jpg To decorate favors, glue flowers to fabric bands. Ribbon and Fabric Flowers How-To For fabric flowers, tear fabric into 1-inch strips and cut to 8 inches long....

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