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bridesmaid drinks Credit: Clary Pfeiffer Photography On the morning of the wedding, you’ll want to enjoy yourself, but planning professionals urge their clients to remember that pacing yourself is essential, especially when it comes to consuming alcoholic beverages. Drinking too early in the day can cause you to burn out well before the real partying has begun, and it could even risk your sobriety during the important parts of your big day-your ceremony and vows....

rose gold wedding ideas wedding balloons spelling out bride Credit: Mallory Sparkles As you and you girls get hair-and-makeup ready, you’ll want a solid lineup of tunes (and maybe a glass of Champagne!) to calm nerves and set the tone for the happy day to come. That’s why we tapped a few wedding industry experts who know how to set the mood in the bridal suite. Ahead, their recommendations for choosing your getting-ready playlist, whatever your musical tastes....

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THE TOOLS FoundationFluffy makeup brushEye shadow brushLilac eye shadowDark plum eye shadowViolet pencil eye linerBerry lip color sofia-vergara-03-lavender-bridal-gown-043v2-d112252-beauty1-0815.jpg Credit: Walter Chin HOW-TO 1. Even if you don’t normally wear much makeup, on your wedding day, start with a good foundation to leave your skin looking flawless in photos. Blend it into your skin using a large, fluffy brush. 2. For a fresh twist on the traditional smoky eye, try purple shadows instead of the usual grays and blacks....

seared beets with turmeric-tahini broccoli and salmon Credit: Ryan Liebe seared beets with turmeric-tahini broccoli and salmon Credit: Ryan Liebe seared beets with turmeric-tahini broccoli and salmon Credit: Ryan Liebe seared beets with turmeric-tahini broccoli and salmon Credit: Ryan Liebe If you often find yourself making the same meals over and over again with little variation, you’re not alone. A new survey of 2,122 Americans found that many Americans won’t try a new vegetable because they don’t know how to cook it....

A plate of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole wouldn’t be complete without a slick of gravy on top. Turkey stock, water, flour, and pan drippings come together to make a rich, brown sauce that’s a staple at Thanksgiving dinner. Like most dishes served on Turkey Day, you will likely have some gravy leftover. If that’s the case in your household, you’ll need to know how to reheat it so you don’t end up with a lumpy, thick mess....

copper cookware on table Credit: thesomegirl / Getty Images copper cookware on table Credit: thesomegirl / Getty Images copper cookware on table Credit: thesomegirl / Getty Images copper cookware on table Credit: thesomegirl / Getty Images Let’s face it: When it comes to antiques, differentiating between a patina and tarnish can be tricky. “Rust is one form of patina. It is the result of corroding steel after the iron particles have been exposed to oxygen and moisture, like humidity, vapor, or immersion,” explains Jane Henry of Jane Henry Studios, a full-service antique conservation and restoration shop based in New York City....

Skillet with butter melting in it. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Skillet with butter melting in it. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Skillet with butter melting in it. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Skillet with butter melting in it. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Greasing a hot pan is essential to prevent food from sticking: No matter what type of skillet, frying pan, or griddle you use, your cookware needs to be primed well to ensure uncooked ingredients don’t catch or burn, potentially ruining the meal (and filling your kitchen with smoke in the process)....

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The biggest design component in every kitchen remodel is the cabinetry, but with so many options available—and so many covetable color choices—deciding on style and color can be completely overwhelming. To help with some of the guesswork, here’s a quick explanation of the most popular kitchen cabinet styles. Plus, we’re sharing the best coordinating colors in order to make creating a flawless kitchen a little bit easier. modern kitchen with open shelving Credit: Courtesy of @virtuallyherestudios kitchen-cabinet-traditional-blue-0719 Credit: Getty Images Traditional Inspired by the golden age of Europe, traditional is the most formal cabinetry style, often embellished with ornately carved details....

mla104923_0909_008.jpg Here are some techniques for needle-felting fabric with felt cutouts, roving, and yarn (100 percent wool materials work best). Regardless of the technique you choose, you’ll always start by placing a felting-needle mat under the fabric, and punching up and down using a single felting needle or a multineedle tool. A larger mat minimizes repositioning. Clean out wool fibers as they collect. Both sides of felted fabric are attractive, so test on a swatch to see which you like best....

laundry-martha-046-md110733.jpg laundry-martha-046-md110733.jpg laundry-martha-046-md110733.jpg laundry-martha-046-md110733.jpg Many people learn the hard way that if you leave wet laundry in the washing machine for too long, it starts to develop a smell due to the growth of bacteria and mold. When this happens, no amount of drying will remove the funky odor, which means clothes usually have to be washed again. But it all depends on how long you let a load of wet laundry sit....

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massaging hair oil into scalp with fingers Credit: triocean / Getty Images massaging hair oil into scalp with fingers Credit: triocean / Getty Images massaging hair oil into scalp with fingers Credit: triocean / Getty Images massaging hair oil into scalp with fingers Credit: triocean / Getty Images We all want thick strands and, chances are, one of your hair care goals is to find products and ingredients that support their overarching health....

table-setting-254-d111930.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Geometric shapes-cylinders, squares, cones, spheres-in woodWood glueCraft paint and brush wooden-block-table-setting-centerpiece-candle-holders-d111930-su15-0615.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner HOW-TO Ask your hardware store to drill a hole in the wood shape that will be holding the candle. Stack the shapes in a pattern of your preference and join them with wood glue. The shape with the candle hole should be stacked on top.Paint the blocks with the color of your choice....

scissors Credit: Kate Mathis Did you know that Martha carries a pair of small embroidery scissors with her at all times? She uses them for everything from cutting ribbon for a present to snipping a loose thread from her jacket. It’s just one of the many ways they benefit our lives every day. Scissors are tools, and it helps to use the ones with the right size, shape, and blade for your project....

sandy-dwight-wedding-portrait4-0514.jpg Credit: Lindsey Ocker Photography When planning a wedding, the etiquette rules to observe are seemingly endless. Should age-appropriate bridal attire be on that list of concerns? See what we told one bride, who asked us via e-mail, if she should go with what she wants for her wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses, or if she should tone it down and go with something more understated. In short: Is there a rule that says a 39-year-old getting married for the first time shouldn’t have seven bridesmaids and a wedding dress with a long train?...

prince william and kate middleton walking outside smiling Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images ` 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...

winemaker lindsay hoopes and distiller marianne barnes are collaborating on new american brandy Credit: Jillian Mitchel winemaker lindsay hoopes and distiller marianne barnes are collaborating on new american brandy Credit: Jillian Mitchel winemaker lindsay hoopes and distiller marianne barnes are collaborating on new american brandy Credit: Jillian Mitchel winemaker lindsay hoopes and distiller marianne barnes are collaborating on new american brandy Credit: Jillian Mitchel For Lindsay Hoopes, second-generation owner of the family-run Hoopes Vineyard in Napa Valley, California, necessity was, without question, the mother of invention....

Whether you’re making them for a holiday party or to leave out for Santa Claus, baking Christmas cookies is a tradition for many throughout December. From snickerdoodles and gingerbread to sugar cookies and pizzelles, rarely does one batch of the holiday treat suffice for the entire season. However, making them by the dozens can get pricey, especially as the cost of staple ingredients increases due to global supply shortages. To help you understand just how much your holiday cookies will run you up at the grocery store, meal kit provider HelloFresh recently released a study that uncovers the cost of baking a batch of traditional Christmas cookies in 60 United States cities and 30 countries using to-date ingredient prices....