“Fall is a time for coziness, for slowing down, and for reconnecting with friends and family,” says Lauren Meichtry, founder of the home accessories brand Elsie Home. To help refresh your home for the season ahead, we talked to a few designers about the fall decorating trends they’re most excited about this year. 1. Fall Porchscapes Designer Margarita Bravo predicts porchscapes are going to be the hottest trend of the season....
1. Cut back on watering. “Winter means less light, and generally speaking, less light means less water,” says Erin Marino from The Sill. The more sunlight a plant receives, the thirstier it will be over time, Marino explains. With limited sunlight in winter, plants use less water than they do when they are actively growing in spring and summer. “A plant that you watered every week in summer might now prefer to go two weeks without water,” Marino says....
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1. Refresh living spaces with rattan furniture. Rattan can be woven into nearly any type of furniture, including sofas, chairs, accent tables, folding screens, and more. Lightweight and widely available, it’s generally less expensive than other furniture materials, making it ideal for a budget-friendly room refresh. Rattan has a casual, inviting feel that’s perfect for living spaces where comfort is key. To increase the coziness, accessorize with throw pillows or a plush area rug....
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2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up ½ cup ice water LATTICE-TOPPED PIE IN A JAR: Prepare as directed, but instead of cutting dough circles, cut the dough into 3/8-inch-wide strips. Cut strips into 4-inch lengths. Place three pastry strips parallel on filling in each jar. Give each jar a quarter turn. Arrange three more pastry strips perpendicular to the first strips....
6 pita bread rounds Place Pita Crisps in plastic bag; seal and store at room temperature up to 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks.
To clean morels Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each stem and, if desired, cut the mushrooms in half from stem to tip. Rinse in cool water to remove any dirt and insects. If the mushrooms look clean, this may be enough; if not, a 10 to 15 minute soak in lightly salted water brings out any remaining insects and dirt. If soaking, change the water as needed until dirt and debris are removed....
Individual Dishes: For larger servings in individual dishes, prepare as directed through Step 2. Divide pasta mixture among six 14- to 18-ounce individual baking dishes. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until cheese is lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.Nutrition facts per serving: 368 cal., 29 g pro., 52 g carbo., 8 g total fat (3 g sat....
¾ cup powdered sugar 4 teaspoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla few drops coconut extract (optional)
Check out more easy groundcovers- here. Barren Strawberry Care Must-Knows Barren strawberry prefers average, well-drained soil and full sun or part shade. Generally, barren strawberry grows best in northern climates where summers are cool. It doesn’t grow well in the heat and humidity of the deep south. Plant barren strawberry in spring or early summer. Blanket the ground around new plants with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch to prevent soil moisture loss....
