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Editor’s Tip: Don’t leave lit candles unattended. If you can’t monitor the candles, use battery-operated votives instead. Get free fall-themed pumpkin stencils. Learn more about this project. See recipes using sweet potatoes. See recipes for fall drinks. See more fall outdoor decorating ideas. See fabulous fruit cobblers & crisps. See our best fall pies & tarts. See more ideas for autumnal place cards. Editor’s Tip: Pour paint into old muffin tins to minimize mess....

Retro Kitchens We Love Southwestern Style Decor Ideas How to (Tastefully) Decorate with Animal Prints Pattern Tip: Repeat the colors from your patterns throughout the room for a cohesive, coordinated look. Pattern Tip: If you find a pattern you love, don’t be afraid to go all out, such as with an upholstered piece. Hesitant to commit? Go for easy-to-change accents, such as throw pillows.

Get your Thai and Mexican cravings cured with this portable meal combining both cuisines. Fresh veggies, noodles, and Thai-spiced chicken wrapped in a tortilla make an easy lunch or dinner. Served with our coconut curry sauce, all the flavors really pop. Don’t have time to stir up a batch of pancakes in the morning? No problem! When you freeze these stacks ahead of time, you can enjoy warm, chocolatey pancake goodness in minutes, even on your busiest mornings....

1. Showcase Stockings on a Staircase A staircase railing provides an opportunity to deck the halls in tons of holiday cheer. Whether you opt for an ornament-adorned garland that illuminates the entryway with the soft glow of twinkle lights or festive satin bows to dress up banisters, your staircase is the perfect place to go all out for Christmas. It’s also a lovely spot to hang Christmas stockings if you don’t have a mantel....

Sifting through clutter is just as important as those traditional springtime chores, according to Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the organizing duo behind The Home Edit. That’s especially true since many of us have spent more time at home since the pandemic than ever before. “The purpose of spring cleaning this year, I think more than ever, is that we need a reset on our homes,” Shearer says. An annual organizing session can work wonders for several areas throughout your home, and you can do this right alongside your other spring-cleaning duties....

1. Sunflowers Are Rooted in American Soil The cheery blooms we call sunflowers are produced by an annual plant (Helianthus annuus) that originated in North America. Dating as far back as 3000 BC, Native Americans grew sunflowers for medicine, oil, and food. Eventually, they began breeding the plants to produce a single, large flower head instead of several smaller ones. In the 1500s, Spanish explorers brought sunflowers to Europe, where they soon became popular for their beauty and usefulness....

“As our architecture and interiors have progressed to more modern forms, curves and comfort are becoming more of a trend in furnishings,” says Gillian Segal, an interior designer based in Vancouver, Canada. With European origins, bouclé derives from the French word meaning “curled” or “ringed.” It can refer to both yarn made from looped fibers or fabric woven with bouclé yarn. Although traditionally made from wool, bouclé can also be made from polyester, linen, cotton, silk, and other materials....

Luckily, I spotted morels soon after. This time, the mushrooms topped ricotta-slathered toast, which came complete with nature’s best condiment: a runny egg yolk. Perhaps I’ve been spoiled by a couple of creations that would have been delicious nonetheless, but what made the dishes truly memorable were the morels. Why Morels Are So Coveted Since they’re next to impossible to farm or raise (although its being done), morels are gathered in their native, wild habitat....

Editor’s Tip: Complete the Christmas mantel decor with a faux greenery garland and mini twinkle lights. Editor’s Tip: Make your own twine-wrapped trees. Simply wrap papier-mache cones with red and white baker’s twine. Editor’s Tip: Use wooden tags decorated with each person’s name to label similar stockings. Editor’s Tip: The objects used to decorate the Christmas mantel are carefully chosen for size, so they don’t interfere with the television screen....

A: Marguerite daisy B: ‘Rebel Rouser’ coleus C: ‘Versa Green Halo’ coleus D: ‘Compact Royal Jewels’ lobelia E: ‘Infinity White’ New Guinea impatiens F: ‘Glacier’ English ivy Buy It: ‘Butterfly’ Marguerite Daisy ($10, White Flower Farm) Buy It: ‘Lime Time’ Coleus ($38 for 4, The Home Depot) Buy It: ‘Versa Green Halo’ Coleus Seeds ($4, Seed Empire)

The popularity of 3D gelatin started growing in the early ’90s, thanks to creations by Lourdes Reyes Rosas in Mexico City. Jelly cake makers today combine multiple layers of gelatin using a large mold as the base. For example, after a clear gelatin layer is set for the canvas, colored gelatin (often flavored with fruit) can be injected into that already-set clear layer using a culinary syringe ($20). It’s then moved and spread to become flower petals, leaves, and more....

Even with familiar ways of celebrating—such as roasting a huge turkey or hosting a gathering of extended family and friends—it’s always a perfect time to start a few new Thanksgiving traditions. These family-friendly ideas are good for all ages and family sizes. So whether you’re cooking dinner for two or twenty, consider picking up one (or two) of these sweet ways to make Thanksgiving even more special. Personalize the Table Going all-out on table decorations will make each guest feel welcome and special....

Size: 5 feet tall Light: Bright, direct sunlight Water: From spring through fall, soil should be kept moist. During winter, allow the top two inches of soil to dry out before giving it another drink. Size: Up to 30 feet tall. Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light. Water: While a monstera can tolerate semi-dry conditions, it should be watered enough so that the soil does not completely dry out....

1. Benary’s Giant Florist and grower Christina Matthews always plants rows of Benary’s Giant on her urban flower farm in Cincinnati, Ohio, for her business, The Flower Lady. “I call them star flowers,” she says, “because they’re so bright and cheerful.” One of her favorites is Benary’s Salmon Rose, “a peachy, blushy, pinky” shade she uses for her floral work for weddings. 2. Oklahoma Zinnias Another bold zinnia series Matthews loves to grow is Oklahoma ($5, Johnny’s Selected Seeds)....