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winter-date-nights-couple-kissing-snow-1215.jpg Credit: oleh_slobodeniuk Pulling off a surprise proposal is a challenge any day, but it’s particularly difficult on Valentine’s Day. When someone is expecting the big question, a fancy dinner, chocolates, and roses may be a dead giveaway that something even more romantic is about to happen. But that doesn’t mean a surprise Valentine’s Day proposal is impossible. Here are four ways you can shock your beloved this year. The “No Valentine’s Day Plans” Plan Cook up a ruse that makes it impossible for you to spend Valentine’s Day with your S....

crystal mantel decorations Credit: Kate Mathis crystal mantel decorations Credit: Kate Mathis crystal mantel decorations Credit: Kate Mathis crystal mantel decorations Credit: Kate Mathis When you decorate your living room, you should make sure to pay special attention to the mantel. Why? “It’s the focal point,” explains Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors. “The mantel grounds the entire room. Oftentimes, it’s the first thing you see when you walk in....

Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats The Negroni is a one-two-three punch—its trio of ingredients are layered within a glass, making it one of the easiest cocktails to master. And, thanks to its savory-meets-bitter-meets-gently-sweet flavors, it’s also one of the most delicious. “The Negroni has a lot of that going for it—it has bitter, floral, herbal, and citrus notes....

elegant recovered living room bench Credit: Frank Frances elegant recovered living room bench Credit: Frank Frances elegant recovered living room bench Credit: Frank Frances elegant recovered living room bench Credit: Frank Frances When this fusty circa-1970s bench came up for sale at a furniture auction, Living home editor Lorna Aragon instantly envisioned a modern stunner. She gave the Queen Anne-style piece the royal treatment, sanding off its glossy finish and painting over the cherrywood with Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray HC 105, a cool, understated neutral....

Wooden chair ready for stain stripped of paint Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Wooden chair ready for stain stripped of paint Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Wooden chair ready for stain stripped of paint Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Wooden chair ready for stain stripped of paint Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images At first thought, staining your furniture may seem like an easy DIY project—one that can be done in a snap....

By Blythe Copeland and Nashia Baker ` 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 Whether your outdoor entertaining area includes a spacious lawn complete with a backyard kitchen, pool, and projector screen or an intimate patio with bistro seating for two, it’s an essential part of your home—and as the weather cools, transitioning it from summer hotspot to fall respite will allow you to host friends or relax with a cocktail long after Labor Day....

Markers_1.JPG (skyword:187255) Markers_1.JPG (skyword:187255) Markers_1.JPG (skyword:187255) Markers_1.JPG (skyword:187255) People use ring markers to “mark” out pattern repeats, keep track of decrease or increase in sections, and alleviate the need to constantly count their knitting stitches. If you have ever knit in the round, your pattern instructions probably say something like, “Cast on 96 stitches, place marker, and join for working in the round.” Markers are great, and they generally come in two forms: ring markers and split ring markers....

Beijing Winter Olympic mascots display Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images Beijing Winter Olympic mascots display Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images Beijing Winter Olympic mascots display Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images Beijing Winter Olympic mascots display Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony takes place on February 4, 2022, but the games have already begun. Starting today, February 2 through February 20, you can tune in for world-class sporting events—including bobsled, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track speed skating, curling, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic—as teams from countries around the globe compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals....

Woman washing face Credit: Karen Moskowitz / Getty Images Woman washing face Credit: Karen Moskowitz / Getty Images Woman washing face Credit: Karen Moskowitz / Getty Images Woman washing face Credit: Karen Moskowitz / Getty Images We all know the importance of a well-curated, effective skin care routine—and for so many, less is more. For these minimalists, reconciling double cleansing, a two-step face wash method, can be tough. After all, does this extra step really make that much of a difference?...

` 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 We always anticipate the slew of parties that come with the holiday season—it’s a wonderful time to connect and celebrate with loved ones, especially after spending so much time apart....

Martha Stewart topping baked potatoes with caviar Credit: Dana Gallagher Martha Stewart topping baked potatoes with caviar Credit: Dana Gallagher Martha Stewart topping baked potatoes with caviar Credit: Dana Gallagher Martha Stewart topping baked potatoes with caviar Credit: Dana Gallagher Growing up in Nutley, New Jersey, we enjoyed very traditional holiday menus year after year. As an adult, living in Westport, Connecticut, my family loved our Christmas Eve dinner of baby rack of lamb, scalloped potatoes, butter-lettuce salad, and croquembouche....

cake When the owner and chef behind Momofuku’s sister store Milk Bar (and MasterChef judge) marries the restaurateur and co-owner of restaurant group Make It Nice (think Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad, and The NoMad Bar), it’s a match made in foodie heaven. And, naturally, that calls for a wedding filled with amazing food. Christina Tosi and Will Guidara tied the knot Saturday in a rustic, camp-themed wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, NY-but it wasn’t all sunshine and cake balls....

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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 Trying on your very first wedding dress is a bridal rite of passage, which means it’s something most brides are eager to do....

az-diy-sewn-confetti-pouch-140-d112138-0615.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS ConfettiClear plastic bagsPaperScissors or paper cutterSewing machine and thread HOW-TO Combine confetti in a clear plastic bag.Cut paper into triangles.Sew along one corner to close bag and attach it to paper backing.Trim away any excess bag or paper so the edges are even. THE DETAILS Text-weight paper in mist, $8 for 50 sheets; paperpresentation.com. Clear cello bags, $6.25; jampaper.com. Gutermann “Sparkle Metallic Thread” in silver and aqua, $2....

` 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 The kitchen is often called “the heart of the home” and so, when it wears out, repairs can be expensive. Costs aside, maintaining a kitchen is not only essential for resale value, but doing so will also impact your daily life; considering the fact that this is one of the primary gathering spaces in any home, a renovated kitchen will make everyday life more functional, streamlined, and beautiful....

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From warm pumpkin to clean and crisp linen, there’s an endless array of deliciously scented candles to choose from. But if you look closely, you’ll notice that not all candles are made of the same type of wax—even if they look nearly identical. Like scents, there are a variety of different wax materials that candles can be made from, whether store-bought or handcrafted. “Wax is considered the ‘fuel’ of your candle,” says Chrissy Fitchl, founder and CEO of Apotheke, an artisanal candle company in Brooklyn....