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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 Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider is celebrating one of the proudest moments in her life with her partner, Genevieve Davis....

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collage of warm yarn for knitting Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong collage of warm yarn for knitting Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong collage of warm yarn for knitting Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong collage of warm yarn for knitting Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong Winter weather is upon us, and for those of us who live in colder regions, that means bundling up in sweaters, scarves, and knit clothes of all kinds. Keeping warm is of utmost important as the temperatures drop, and it all starts by choosing the warmest yarn for your winter knitting projects....

Being financially ready to buy your first home is a major milestone, and while it’s incredibly exciting to tour properties, the process can often feel overwhelming. There’s so much you’ll need to learn along the way, including everything from calculating budgets and finding an agent to organizing inspections and paying closing costs. As a first-time homebuyer, the process can feel daunting. Luckily, with a little forethought, careful planning, and smart budgeting, buying a home doesn’t have to be stressful at all....

obstacle_medal.jpg On your mark, get set, go! There’s logic to the notion of an obstacle-course-themed birthday party considering how many real-life obstacles an 8-year-old has surmounted. Each little triumph of language and locomotion has been a confidence-building occasion. On this golden afternoon, the challenges are pure fun – navigating a slalom course with a wagon and tiptoeing across a balance beam – and energy. The obstacle course can be set up easily on your lawn or at a local park (call ahead to make sure it’s okay), using items found around the house: a wooden ladder, a table, and an inflatable pool....

rosé wine trends Credit: Getty Images Everyone’s favorite summer sipper, rosé wine, is more popular than ever. According to a report by market research firm bw166, U.S. rosé sales increased from a mere 149,00 cases in 2010 to a jaw-dropping 2.3 million in 2020. What’s the reason for that dramatic rise? Most wine experts agree that the shift can be credited to the discovery of a chic, European style of rosé: the pale, fresh, delicate wines coming from areas like the Côtes de Provence in the South of France....

You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method. You’ll be prepped, primed, and ready to roll (literally) in no time. Here’s a secret only the pros know: A fresh coat of paint can work wonders in a tiny powder room or guest bathroom....

If you have a basic understand of beauty jargon, you likely recognize the term “free radicals” as negative. And for good reason: Though they aren’t regularly defined on skin care packaging or in brand mission statements, free radicals wreak havoc on skin, contributing to acne formation, premature aging, inflammation, and dullness. Unfortunately, your complexion interacts with these culprits every single day. To prevent the damage they cause—and reverse their effects—it’s important to protect your visage (which is where an antioxidant-rich routine comes in)....

Woman reading labels in grocery store Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Woman reading labels in grocery store Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Woman reading labels in grocery store Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Woman reading labels in grocery store Credit: d3sign / Getty Images When Mike Salguero came up with the idea for ButcherBox, a subscription service that delivers curated high-quality meat, poultry, and wild-caught seafood directly to consumers in 2015, he was trying to find a way to feed his growing family that was healthier for them and the planet....

lauren-jay-rw0513-00035.jpg Credit: Trent Bailey Photography “I’m never going to find anything to wear!” Don’t let your mother stress out become overwhelmed over what she should wear the day of. Instead, plan a fun shopping outing with just you and your mom about three months before the big day. Keep in mind that her outfit should match the style and formality of the the event and the color should complement but not exactly match the hues of your ‘maids-don’t forget that she’ll be in pictures so her look should blend with the group while still standing out from the rest of the wedding party....

Woman brushing hair Credit: Patrik Giardino / Getty Images Woman brushing hair Credit: Patrik Giardino / Getty Images Woman brushing hair Credit: Patrik Giardino / Getty Images Woman brushing hair Credit: Patrik Giardino / Getty Images Brushing your hair requires some finesse: Although it may appear to be as simple as running a brush through your strands, there are several techniques, products, and tools that, when employed correctly, can prevent breakage, split ends, and frizz....

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You’d be hard-pressed to meet someone who doesn’t know what flossing is and why it’s good for your oral hygiene, but what about water flossing? Water flossing is the action you take when you use a Waterpik ($99.61, amazon.com), an oral irrigator—a squirt gun of sorts—that pulses or sprays water at a high pressure to dislodge food and remove plaque from between teeth, explains Mark Burhenne, DDS, founder of Ask the Dentist....

Women Wearing Face Masks Outside Credit: Igor Alecsander / Getty Images Women Wearing Face Masks Outside Credit: Igor Alecsander / Getty Images Women Wearing Face Masks Outside Credit: Igor Alecsander / Getty Images Women Wearing Face Masks Outside Credit: Igor Alecsander / Getty Images Though it became the accessory du jour out of necessity, not choice, it turns out the humble face mask may be able to do even more than protect us from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses....

Businesswoman in office skipping rope Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Businesswoman in office skipping rope Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images Businesswoman in office skipping rope Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images...

msl_0606_romanshades.jpg When it comes to roman shades, there are three basic styles: classic, casual, and formal. The choice of fabric will influence the final effect (toile, for instance, tends to look more formal than gingham, regardless of the shade’s shape). We installed the panels inside window frames; they can also be mounted to the front casing. Their lines are perfect for small windows, in which elaborate treatments might be too busy, and for large ones, in which they can complement a room without overpowering it....

closet-main-v4-026-md110840.jpg Credit: James Ransom closet-main-v4-026-md110840.jpg Credit: James Ransom closet-main-v4-026-md110840.jpg Credit: James Ransom closet-main-v4-026-md110840.jpg Credit: James Ransom Keeping a small closet neat poses plenty of organizational challenges, and that’s true whether you use it to stash clothing, linens, or miscellaneous housewares. A custom closet system, like the Martha Stewart Everyday Organizing System by California Closets, is the most effective solution if you want to make the most of a small storage area, says Lauren Hill, divisional merchandise director at The Container Store....

royal dinner table setting Credit: Getty / Imagno royal dinner table setting Credit: Getty / Imagno royal dinner table setting Credit: Getty / Imagno royal dinner table setting Credit: Getty / Imagno Whether you’re throwing a Downton Abbey-themed dinner or hosting a holiday event like the Duchess Kate, certain life moments call for ultra-formal table settings (although, we’re all for unparalleled formality for the sake of fun). Though crafting a tablescape worthy of the royals undoubtedly takes more planning (and silver!...

woman reading on bed in outside clothes Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman reading on bed in outside clothes Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman reading on bed in outside clothes Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman reading on bed in outside clothes Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images After a long day, few feelings compare to plopping onto our beds and getting comfortable. But when you do so, is it in loungewear or a fresh pair of pajamas—or are you perfectly fine sitting on your bedding in the clothes you’ve been wearing all day?...