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daphne jack wedding spain bridesmaids Credit: Kyle John Photography Once you’ve found your wedding dress, it’s time to turn your planning attention to another important big-day fashion element-your bridesmaids’ dresses. That begs the question: Should your bridal party’s dresses be as formal as your wedding dress? Simply put, it all depends on your preference. If you’ve always envisioned yourself wearing an understated silk sheath but want your bridesmaids to wear bold, beaded gowns, go for it....

It’s chore time! Stepping back into the garden after a long, harsh winter can be overwhelming, but it is also a time of relief. Even with a winter chill still in the air, there are plenty of tasks to start handling now if you want to get your garden in party-ready shape by the time the temperatures rise. Big believers that gardening should add joy-not stress-to your life, we’ve come up with some tasks to get you reacquainted with your outdoor space....

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Pie crust finish wash Credit: Bryan Gardner Give it a wash A wash is essential to give pies a burnished crust. You can always use a whole beaten egg mixed with a little water for a medium-gold gloss. Or try one of these alternatives: Heavy cream leaves a natural, light-golden color with a matte finish. Egg yolk contains more fat and less water than a whole beaten egg, resulting in a rich, dark color and a dramatic sheen....

fall tablescape decorated with dried flowers Credit: Ryan Liebe fall tablescape decorated with dried flowers Credit: Ryan Liebe fall tablescape decorated with dried flowers Credit: Ryan Liebe fall tablescape decorated with dried flowers Credit: Ryan Liebe At the dinner table, spills and stains are common occurrences. Even the most careful among us are prone to an accidentally tipped-over wine glass or toppled casserole dish that makes its mark on a napkin, upholstered chair, or, woefully, that heirloom tablecloth....

bee gathering pollen Credit: Jeremy Christensen / Getty Images bee gathering pollen Credit: Jeremy Christensen / Getty Images bee gathering pollen Credit: Jeremy Christensen / Getty Images bee gathering pollen Credit: Jeremy Christensen / Getty Images Hardworking honeybees may not be your favorite houseguests, but their threatened populations and critical environmental role in pollinating crops mean you should never exterminate a thriving colony. “Honeybees, as with all bee species, are on the decline,” says Robyn Underwood, an assistant research professor at the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research....

Whether you’re dozing off for a quick nap or settling in to get a full night’s rest, your pets aren’t too far away. But how do your pets decide where they’ll sleep in proximity to you? During the daytime, cats prefer to snuggle up by your side since it “allows a cat to enjoy the attention and proximity with less vulnerability,” Erin Askeland, an animal health and behavior consultant for Camp Bow Wow, told POPSUGAR....

5152_050510_cut_flowers.jpg If you’ve spent time and money on a beautiful flower arrangement, you might as well do everything you can to ensure a long, full life for your flowers. By taking these simple steps, you can just about triple their life span. 1. Change the Water By changing the water every other day, you prevent bacterial buildup and ensure that the flowers are receiving their proper nutrients. Be sure to wash the vase before refilling it with cold water and flower food or bleach....

Black and white border collie holding toy ball in mouth Credit: Iuliia Zavalishina / Getty Images Black and white border collie holding toy ball in mouth Credit: Iuliia Zavalishina / Getty Images Black and white border collie holding toy ball in mouth Credit: Iuliia Zavalishina / Getty Images Black and white border collie holding toy ball in mouth Credit: Iuliia Zavalishina / Getty Images Just as humans have different personality types, so do our furry companions....

baby-bath-toy-animals-014-d112164-comp.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner A monthly wash will help keep bacteria and mildew at bay. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar per gallon of warm water in a bucket. Soak the toys in the solution for about 10 minutes, then rub them gently with a sponge. To clean the inside of squeeze toys, suck up the solution, shake, and squeeze out. Let air-dry. That’s really it! We often think that using specialty cleaners will kill off my germs....

zucchini-tomato-casserole-opener-047-d112407.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner zucchini-tomato-casserole-opener-047-d112407.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner zucchini-tomato-casserole-opener-047-d112407.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner zucchini-tomato-casserole-opener-047-d112407.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Like you, we love making casseroles. So much so, in fact, that we’ve spent countless hours preparing these hearty dishes and perfecting the steps—from par cooking pasta and vegetables to identifying the right bakeware—so that you can enjoy casserole success at home, too. Since it’s safe to say that we know a thing or two about the perfect casserole, you can believe us when we say that these baked dishes—yes, all of them—benefit from the addition of cheese....

Keva Niver was in college when she began entertaining dreams of renovating a vintage Volkswagen bus—today, however, as a mother of four, she knew she was dreaming too small. So, she and her husband, Rudel Felicein, thought bigger and bought an RV, instead. “Honestly, this was something I talked about, but never really thought would happen,” she tells MarthaStewart.com. “COVID-19 changed things.” When family trip to Barbados was decidedly canceled in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Keva felt the loss....

Crochet items Credit: Alison Engstrom Break out the hook and yarn: the results are in, and it looks like crocheting yields many positive health benefits. According to a recent survey done by Pippa Burns and Rosemary Van Der Meer with the University of Wollongong Australia, crocheting can positively affect your well-being. The University conducted a survey utilizing over 8,000 participants who were asking about their crocheting habits. Of this survey, an overwhelming majority of respondents were female (99 percent)-half of which were between 41 and 60 years old-and say that they pick up their crochet hook and yarn on most days, if not every day (77 percent)....

In addition to tasting delicious, one of the biggest perks of drinking coffee is that it helps you feel more awake and energized. If you find yourself unable to get through a day without a cup of joe, science says that may not be such a bad thing. According to a review of diet data of more than 21,000 American adults from three major studies, the American Heart Association (AHA) found that consuming at least one eight-ounce cup of plain black coffee each day could reduce long-term risks of heart failure....

wedding guests in snow Credit: Lacie Hansen Photography Winter weddings are gorgeous. The crisp, cold air and the snow that sometimes sheets the ground makes for fairytale-inspired photos and an evening to remember. The only thing that’s difficult about a winter wedding is deciding what to wear as a guest. Most formal gowns tend to be designed for warmer weather-with capped sleeves or no sleeves at all. To help guide you towards the most appropriate attire for winter weddings, we asked stylists to share their dressing dos and don’ts....

jennifer tobias wedding bridesmaids on garden steps Credit: Bottega53 ` 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...

Woman vacuuming wool rug in apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman vacuuming wool rug in apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman vacuuming wool rug in apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman vacuuming wool rug in apartment Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Why It's Important to Clean Your Rugs What You'll Need Wool Cotton Silk Polyester Jute Washable Vintage Professional Cleaning When you begin cleaning, you probably start by tackling the areas of your home that see the most action, like your bathroom sink or kitchen countertops....

harvested potatoes in dirt with rake Credit: Getty / johnnyscriv harvested potatoes in dirt with rake Credit: Getty / johnnyscriv harvested potatoes in dirt with rake Credit: Getty / johnnyscriv harvested potatoes in dirt with rake Credit: Getty / johnnyscriv Easy to grow and a pantry staple, potatoes are a functional addition to any vegetable garden. “Container gardening is an easy way to grow potatoes if you have a small space, and makes enough potatoes to feed a family,” says Samantha “Foxx” Winship, founder of Mother’s Finest Family Urban Farms....

woman adding product to hair looking in mirror Credit: Global Stock / Getty Images woman adding product to hair looking in mirror Credit: Global Stock / Getty Images woman adding product to hair looking in mirror Credit: Global Stock / Getty Images woman adding product to hair looking in mirror Credit: Global Stock / Getty Images Have you ever looked at your hair product collection only to wonder whether or not there’s a right way to apply each formula?...

cinnamon rolls in glass pan with bowl of frosting Credit: Lennart Weibull cinnamon rolls in glass pan with bowl of frosting Credit: Lennart Weibull cinnamon rolls in glass pan with bowl of frosting Credit: Lennart Weibull cinnamon rolls in glass pan with bowl of frosting Credit: Lennart Weibull Here’s a glorious reason to get up in the morning: our superlative cinnamon rolls. They’re made with bread flour for satisfying chewiness and potatoes for puffed-up softness....