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Bedrooms are rarely just for sleeping anymore: They often play multiple roles as a reading room, home office, landing space, and even workout area. But using paint to define your space—whether you opt for a rich, warm color that inspires a cocoon-like atmosphere (just right for a good night’s sleep!) or create a palette of complementary hues for different functions—can make this hard-working room one of your most stylish. Modern interior of bedroom Credit: GETTY IMAGES “Defining spaces that are used at different times has become increasingly important, so that we can change mood at the end of our working day,” says Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow and Ball....

pie Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Pommes Anna is a traditional French dish that dates back to the 19th century. It’s similar to potato gratin in technique – it’s layered and baked – but even more minimal. No cream, no cheese, just potatoes and butter. Here, paper-thin slices of potato are joined by another humble tuber, the stalwart sweet potato, and the whole thing is baked in a skillet like an upside-down cake....

For as rewarding as growing lilacs at home can be, cultivating them is tricky. “Lilacs—their botanical name is Syringa vulgaris—are what some may call a single season plant,” explains Cecilia de Corral, the Director of Design and Build at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm. “They provide some of the earliest forage material for pollinators and emit a beautiful fragrance. Despite only providing blooms for a short-lived period, their fragrance and structure makes the space they’ll take up in your garden well worth it....

Cleaning our everyday surfaces, from doorknobs to key fobs, has become a part of our daily routine, even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. While you surely have plenty of cleaning tips that you regularly already employ to in order to maintain a gleaming (and germ-free) home, there might be some surfaces you are neglecting. When was the last time you sanitized your mouse pad? According to our expert, Kim Komando, radio host about consumer technology and entrepreneur, this should be done often....

If easy summer dinners have a signature protein, it’s got to be grilled chicken. Whether for a quick weeknight meal or a casual outdoor gathering on the weekend, chicken wins—it’s the most popular protein, after all. Score big with our smart tips on how to grill chicken breasts and thighs that peck out any dry—or bland—results. Our Best Tips for Juicy Grilled Chicken You might already be familiar with and use some of these tips when you grill, but you might be surprised by the others....

If your plan for decking the halls includes adding a festive garland to your exterior doorway, you might be wondering how to go about doing so. Fail to secure the garland thoroughly and it can come loose, becoming a tripping hazard (or it could blow away entirely). Fortunately, getting your garland to stay put is easy with these expert tips. holiday garland over front door Credit: TriggerPhoto / Getty Images Choose the best hooks for your siding type....

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Are you making tree-shaped sugar cookies or gingerbread and snickerdoodles this year? We hope so: The tradition of baking Christmas cookies is one many families look forward to. Whether you are whipping up several dozen or just a batch or two, knowing how to store your cookies properly will ensure they maintain their flavor and texture. There are a few different factors that go into keeping homemade holiday treats fresh, which is why we asked professional bakers to explain how to properly store Christmas cookies to guarantee optimal freshness throughout the season....

A lawn is at peak health when the grass is green, full, and moist. Getting a care routine down pat, including a regular watering schedule, can get your turf to this level and prevent scorching-hot days from causing burns or dehydrated patches. This is important even as summer turns to fall: The impact of heat and other conditions during this season can cause issues further on throughout the year. Here, find expert-approved ways to care for your lawn this autumn....

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From hanging out with Drake and Guy Fieri at the Super Bowl to a recent encounter with Justin Bieber at a sushi restaurant, Martha is often in the company of other big-name celebrities, and this week was no exception. On Wednesday, our founder sat down for lunch with none other than Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian. “My mom surprised me and we had lunch with the icon, the queen herself,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashians veteran wrote about Martha in an Instagram post....

Valentine’s Day is a little over a week away, and Martha wants to help everyone have a special date night at home. Our founder joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show to share her recipe for a delicious Vanilla Heart-Shaped Cake with Raspberry-and-Custard-Filling, the ideal dessert for February 14, and discussed all-things love, including her Valentine’s Day plans and her idea of the perfect first date. While Martha and Colbert made the layered cake—a confection garnished with raspberries, crème-fraîche frosting, and coconut that starred on the cover of the January/February 2022 issue of Martha Stewart Living ($3....

pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit punch Credit: Nico Schinco pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit punch Credit: Nico Schinco pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit punch Credit: Nico Schinco pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit punch Credit: Nico Schinco This Mother’s Day, focus on lunch not brunch for Mom. Using our marvelous mostly make-ahead menu, means you won’t spending all morning cooking and instead can just relax and focus on a few final touches like topping off a fruity punch with bubbly, putting out colorful dips with beautiful crudités, tossing the salmon-and-snap-pea salad you prepped ahead with a zippy vinaigrette, and slicing into a multi-layered no-bake, no-fuss strawberry-and cream-cake....

ribbon-bow-diy-mwd103633-flower-girl-0515.jpg The Tools Small Nantucket basket1/2-inch twill tape5/8-inch grosgrain ribbonTacky glueNeedle and thread ribbon-how-to-mwd103764-basket-0515_vert.jpg Credit: Johnny Miller How-To Cut 1/2-inch twill tape long enough to wrap around basket and overlap slightly.Cut 5/8-inch grosgrain ribbon to desired length; make enough strips to fit around basket.Fold each ribbon in half as shown, and pin onto twill tape. Alternate colors as desired.Hand-stitch ribbons to tape, and snip ends at an angle.For handle, lay 8-inch piece of ribbon across top of basket (do not pull taut), and attach to side just below rim with tacky glue....

night lights ice city sculpture Credit: FRED DUFOUR/Getty Once the holidays are over, the magic of the winter season can be a little hard to locate between shoveling out the driveway and bundling up in puffy coats. But it’s easy to see in Harbin, a city in Northern China that dedicates over 8 million square feet each winter to building life-size castles, fantastical faces, and awe-inspiring replicas of iconic landmarks like the Coliseum during its annual Ice and Snow Festival....

Hocus Pocus Credit: Photo by Matt Kennedy, courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises Hocus Pocus Credit: Photo by Matt Kennedy, courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises Hocus Pocus Credit: Photo by Matt Kennedy, courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises Hocus Pocus Credit: Photo by Matt Kennedy, courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises The leaves are changing color, the weather is crisp, and you’ve likely cycled through your favorite flannels and sweaters at least once in the past month....

Mother squeezing hand sanitizer onto little daughter's hand Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Mother squeezing hand sanitizer onto little daughter's hand Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Mother squeezing hand sanitizer onto little daughter’s hand Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Mother squeezing hand sanitizer onto little daughter’s hand Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Make no mistake about it: Good hand hygiene is crucial to curtailing the spread of bacteria and viruses, such as coronavirus....

Cameras are more pervasive than ever—they’re integrated into the vast majority of cell phones—and, as a result, most of us have more photographs and videos than we know what to do with. While endearing in the moment and fun to share on social media, that surplus might actually be a bit of a problem. When it took more effort—lugging out the camcorder—and cost more money—springing for tapes—to document everyday life, you could argue that we treated these snapshots with more reverence....

Photo of Maida Heatter Credit: Greg Schneider I like to say that everything I know about baking I learned from Maida Heatter. Sure, there were other outstanding teachers along the way (Martha, Julia, and Dorie among them), but no one taught me as much about how to turn out the most consistently crowd-pleasing sweets than the so-called “Queen of Cakes.” Heatter is the author of seven dessert cookbooks, published from 1974 until 1995, plus other collections of recipes compiled from her earlier books....

Summertime calls for sun-soaked days, delicious cookouts, and evenings spent sipping great glasses of wine. When you head to the wine shop in preparation, try branching out of the usual summer wine routine; it’s time to forget the chardonnay, pinot grigio, and rosé in favor of something different. Not sure what else to buy for warm-weather drinking? We’ve got you covered with a selection of new and interesting wines to drink this season....