Your mailbox is often the first thing people notice about your house, simply because of its proximity to the street. It’s understandable, then, that some homeowners want to boost this piece’s wow factor. That’s why we chatted with Leigh Jones of Leigh Jones Interior Design, who shared several ways to dress up a mailbox and maximize curb appeal. Flower bed around mailbox Credit: nkbimages / Getty Images Choose a timeless mailbox....
flower bouquet in green glass jar Credit: Jena Ardell / Getty Images ` 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 flower bouquet in green glass jar Credit: Jena Ardell / Getty Images flower bouquet in green glass jar Credit: Jena Ardell / Getty Images...
red berry strawberry Credit: Getty Images red berry strawberry Credit: Getty Images red berry strawberry Credit: Getty Images red berry strawberry Credit: Getty Images Public health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are inspecting a Hepatitis A outbreak that is likely being caused by contaminated organic strawberries sold in stores across North America. FreshKampo and HEB organic strawberries purchased between March 5 and April 25 are being recalled in the United States and Canada, as they are causing illness among consumers....
Liberty of London fabric Credit: John Dolan Liberty of London fabric Credit: John Dolan Liberty of London fabric Credit: John Dolan Liberty of London fabric Credit: John Dolan Oftentimes, our editors at Martha Stewart Living are busy at the sewing machine—whether we are stitching together stockings for Christmas or patriotic pennants for the Fourth of July; not to mention, any number of upholstery projects during any time of the year....
wedding-prenuptial-agreement-signing-document-1015.jpg Credit: BernardaSv/Getty Decades ago, it was pretty much a given that women would take their spouse’s last name after marriage. In fact, most people didn’t give it much thought and followed through with all the paperwork almost immediately. Today, however, is a bit different because keeping one’s maiden name is no longer an anomaly. If you’re torn between traditional and contemporary approaches to last names after marriage, read on about the perks and headaches of what it means to make the big change....
Travertine tile is trending and it’s not difficult to understand why. Softer than granite, but stronger than marble, travertine is formed from mineral deposits found in natural hot springs and has a unique textured and layered appearance, Deborah Osburn, the founder of Clé Tile, says. It also won’t break the bank: “Travertine can prove a surprisingly affordable stone, while still being able to provide the upscale visual attributes of pricier finishes,” she says....
` 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 Some brides want to keep their wedding dress preserved in their closet forever, but for other women, the benefits of donating their bridal gowns—more closet space, a tax deduction, the chance to help a woman in need—outweigh the sentiment of holding onto it....
Marble countertops can be a beautiful accent to your kitchen or bathroom, but knowing how to properly clean and care for them is key. “The natural geological process of crystallization gives marble, and any other natural stone, its unique color, veining, and texture,” Lenny Sciarrino, president and co-founder of Granite Gold, explains. “However, marble is softer and more sensitive than other stone finishes, and therefore can stain or etch more easily without proper maintenance....
It’s hard to find a dessert that beats the humble chocolate chip cookie, but in a quest to improve what many say is already perfect, some assert that the very chocolate chip—the cookie’s namesake—is not what you should be using in recipes for these treats. What could be even better than chocolate chips, you may wonder? The answer for many bakers is simply chopped chocolate. Cookies boasting irregularly-shaped, gooey, perfectly imperfect shards of chocolate are popping up all over social media, and for good reason....
Ask anyone who has ever dealt with fruit flies in their home and they’ll tell you the same: They’re as annoying as they are difficult to get rid of. That’s why it helps to figure out what’s attracting them in the first place. “Fruit flies do not have teeth, so they rely on liquid to survive,” says Timothy Wong, technical director at MMPC, an “environmentally sensitive” pest control company. “With their antennae, fruit flies can smell the scent of ripened fruits, vegetables, alcohol, and sugary drinks from miles away....
bride and groom in garden Credit: Charla Storey ` 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...
mwd104082_sum09_card.jpg The half-silhouettes of these cards make the butterflies seem as if they are fluttering over the table. To make seating cards like Laura’s, choose a decorative stamp (the design should have a relatively smooth outer edge) and ink pads in a variety of colors. For the card, Laura started with cards that are approximately 3" across and 6" high. Tools and Materials Rubber stamps Ink pads 3-by-6-inch cards (or similar size) Bone folder Straightedge Craft knife Butterfly Cards How-To Ink the stamp and press it to the paper so most of the design extends above the halfway point of the card....
bridesmaid drinks Credit: Clary Pfeiffer Photography ` 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 bridesmaid drinks Credit: Clary Pfeiffer Photography bridesmaid drinks Credit: Clary Pfeiffer Photography...
opened can of white beans Credit: David Malosh opened can of white beans Credit: David Malosh opened can of white beans Credit: David Malosh opened can of white beans Credit: David Malosh Ridiculously useful and exceedingly versatile, canned beans are practically the definition of pantry staple. They’re reliable, cheap, and nonperishable, and they also play nicely with a multitude of other ingredients, including vegetables, rice, fish, and meat. What’s more, they’re nearly impossible to mess up—provided you follow a couple of basic rules, that is....
Stamped Bags THE TOOLS Rubber carving block Pencil Spoon Carving tools Wood or acrylic backing Fabric stamp ink (check out this great comparison of different brands) Cotton bag (we used these) diy-stamped-favor-bag-1-0315.jpg HOW-TO 1. Start by creating or choosing a design. If this is your first time carving, keep things simple. (Note: If you use text or an image from the computer, you will need to reverse the image.) 2....
hand mixer Credit: Getty Images hand mixer Credit: Getty Images hand mixer Credit: Getty Images hand mixer Credit: Getty Images The stand mixer is considered an indispensable item in any baker’s tool kit. Perhaps most desirable of all is the iconic KitchenAid, a brand that launched in 1919, and whose design for the stand mixer has remained virtually unchanged since 1937. The pioneers at KitchenAid also invented the electric hand mixer, and these days it’s hard to find a kitchen that doesn’t have at least one, if not both, of these small appliances....
portrait of aja dang leaning over couch Credit: Courtesy of Aja Dang ` 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 portrait of aja dang leaning over couch Credit: Courtesy of Aja Dang portrait of aja dang leaning over couch Credit: Courtesy of Aja Dang...
raw shrimp Credit: Anna Williams raw shrimp Credit: Anna Williams raw shrimp Credit: Anna Williams raw shrimp Credit: Anna Williams On This Page Fresh vs. Frozen Sustainability Shrimp Size Shrimp Count Per Pound How to Thaw Storing Tips What’s America’s favorite seafood? If you guessed shrimp, you’re spot on. It’s no wonder we love shrimp: It’s quick-cooking, versatile, and delectable. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the best of this popular crustacean at the grocery store or fish market—plus our tips for storing shrimp at home....
huckleberry cobbler Credit: Linda Pugliese Home cooks should have a robust set of cookware in their kitchen arsenal, including multiple stainless steel pieces, including stock pots, sauté pans, grill pans, and a range of nonstick pieces. With full sets and well-stocked cabinets, novice cooks might shy away from cast-iron skillets; after all, half a dozen fry pans can feel more than substantial for a small family. The real question for home cooks, then, is: When should one use a piece of stainless steel cookware versus a cast iron pan, and where do nonstick options fit into the equation?...
woman grabbing printer from home office printer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images woman grabbing printer from home office printer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images woman grabbing printer from home office printer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images woman grabbing printer from home office printer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Printer jams are a common (and unfortunate) part of life in our digital age. It doesn’t matter whether you’re working from home, sitting in an office, or just trying to print out your favorite recipe—when that familiar error message pops up, everything else grinds to a halt....
