Oakleaf hydrangea, or Hydrangea quercifolia, is a flowering shrub that can often be found on the East Coast of North America; they bloom beautifully everywhere from the southern tip of Vermont all the way down to the top of Florida. While their name might be familiar, it’s important to note that these hydrangeas aren’t like just any other shrub in the family, and it’s their unique foliage that sets them apart....
Carved, painted, or simply stacked on your front steps or porch, pumpkins are the quintessential Halloween decoration. But, like all vegetables, gourds eventually decay, and that begs the question: How long do carved pumpkins really last? And is there anything you can do to prolong the life of your creative gourd? If you don’t take the right steps in caring for your pumpkin, they can become a haven for mold, bugs, and other frightful pests....
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Whether you are chatting with friends or an acquaintance, an engaging conversation can help someone learn something new and even create a lasting impression. With that being said, there are some other things you can do to make sure you are getting your point—whatever it may be—across to someone in memorable way. According to Max Planck Institute scientists, hand gestures when speaking, such as waving or simply moving them through the air, make what you have to say more engaging to others, the Daily Mail reports....
New year, new makeup—there’s no better time to switch up your signature beauty look than at the start of a brand-new year. If you have been wearing the same shades and styles for years, and you want a new method that you’ll actually stick with, simple changes are the best way forward. As for where to start? We asked celebrity makeup artist Neil Scibelli for several ways to try an alternative signature look in the new year, so you can feel fresh but also still feel like yourself....
By Lauren Oster When you hit the sack only to find yourself awake again just a few hours later, pondering the meaning of it all, you may feel alone in the universe. But the truth is you have plenty of company. Occasional, short-term insomnia was estimated to affect an eye-opening 30 to 50 percent of the world before 2020, otherwise known as the Year That Stole Everyone’s Sleep. By July, according to a report in Neurology Today, experts around the country were talking about “COVID-somnia,” a dramatic increase in sleep disorders spurred by the upheaval of the pandemic....
blue and white floral arrangement Credit: Louise Hagger blue and white floral arrangement Credit: Louise Hagger blue and white floral arrangement Credit: Louise Hagger blue and white floral arrangement Credit: Louise Hagger Creating a flower arrangement for your home is a natural way to brighten up your space and make it smell amazing. But whether you’re choosing blooms from your own garden or buying them from your local grocery store or florist, making a cohesive flower arrangement can be daunting....
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Nothing ruins your afternoon gardening plans faster than dull tools. “They can either make or break your project,” says Natasha Nicholes, the founder of We Sow We Grow, a community-based gardening initiative in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to the furtherance of gardening and farming in an urban landscape. “Dull tools often lead to improperly cut stems or branches.” Sharp, cared-for essentials can do more than keep your garden looking trim, says Rebecca Sears, the chief gardener at Ferry-Morse; they can save you time and money, too....
sunny curtain covered patio Credit: Paola + Murray sunny curtain covered patio Credit: Paola + Murray sunny curtain covered patio Credit: Paola + Murray sunny curtain covered patio Credit: Paola + Murray Highly durable and divinely low-maintenance, performance fabrics are a natural choice for outfitting your al fresco spaces in both style and comfort. Embrace the material’s softness, strength, and seemingly limitless patterns—and do everything outdoors for the next three months....
Faith Ringgold Credit: Anthony Barboza / Getty Images Faith Ringgold Credit: Anthony Barboza / Getty Images Faith Ringgold Credit: Anthony Barboza / Getty Images Faith Ringgold Credit: Anthony Barboza / Getty Images We’ve all heard of someone who can “do it all,” but what about an artist who is a painter, writer, speaker, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and creates impactful narrative quilts? We’d call her Faith Ringgold. Ringgold is an African-American artist who was born on October 8, 1930, in Harlem, New York....
` 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 There are plenty of ways to take your blood pressure outside of your doctor’s office....
As soon as the leaves start to change, home bakers everywhere pre-heat their ovens and clear off their countertops as they get ready for a season of baking pies, cookies, and other desserts. While apple picking season is at its peak in September and early October, popular apple recipes like apple pie and Apple Crumble are enjoyed through the end of December. With so many varieties of apples available at the grocery store—as well as those still hanging on the tree at the orchard—which type is right for your recipe?...
Bald eagles are majestic creatures that symbolize freedom and power in the United States, but their population here has been dwindling for years. Still, there’s good news for the eagle population: According to a new report from the USFWS Bald Eagle Population Update, experts estimate that there are currently 316,708 bald eagles across the continental U.S., a number that has nearly quadrupled in ten years. The rising number in bald eagles reflects steady and successful conservation efforts that go as far back as 1972 when DDT, a probable human carcinogen, was banned....
senior couple walking by the seashore Credit: Getty / kate_sept2004 senior couple walking by the seashore Credit: Getty / kate_sept2004 senior couple walking by the seashore Credit: Getty / kate_sept2004 senior couple walking by the seashore Credit: Getty / kate_sept2004 For some, happiness comes from spending time with loved ones; for others, even a simple trip to the garden can impart joy. But according to WalletHub’s new study, where you live impacts your happiness levels, too—and some states have happier residents than other....
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` 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 When it comes to wedding details, like the color palette, flowers for the centerpieces, and table linens, you partner just isn’t as excited about it all as you are....
bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images bright hazy sunlight through azalea garden Credit: Getty Images A comfortable temperature, clear skies, and extended sunlight—there’s nothing like a day spent outdoors. When Mother Nature’s elements align so seamlessly, we waste no time preparing our exterior spaces. Well-appointed patio furniture? Yes, please....
` 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 If you have ever looked into the mirror only to notice that your part line appears to be growing wider, you’re not alone....
` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Halloween will be here before you know, which means it’s time to get your planning hat on and decide what exactly kind of celebration you want to host this year....
