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Embrace country charm with these cottage-style kitchen ideas. 33 Living Room Color Schemes for a Cozy, Livable Space These white kitchens are anything but bland. Learn more about planning kitchen lighting. Use our easy kitchen planner for your next remodeling project. More: No-Fail Kitchen Color Schemes Browse kitchen cabinet color inspiration. See more floating shelves in action. Utilize a sunny kitchen window for growing fresh herbs. Do your own kitchen backsplash makeover in a weekend!...

And while I try to be conscious of these things year-round, Earth Day quickly approaching I wanted to find a few more meaningful ways to celebrate. As the 52nd anniversary of the holiday approaches, take some time to learn the history of the day and choose a few ways to celebrate. When Is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year. This year, the holiday falls on Friday, April 22, 2022....

Veterans Day is a federal holiday established after World War I to honor past and current military members. It’s observed each year on November 11, the anniversary of WWI’s final day. It replaced the holiday that had been known as Armistice Day. Traditionally, Veterans Day is observed with local parades, celebrations, and other gatherings, but there are plenty of ways to honor veterans, wherever you are. What Is the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?...

Our step-by-step diagrams will help you learn how to crochet the stitches so you can get started as soon as possible. All you’ll need is a crochet hook (we recommend getting a starter pack like this 6-Piece Crochet Hook Set $6, Michaels) and yarn. If you have old yarn leftover in your craft closet, we recommend starting with that (otherwise skeins start at just $2 at Michaels) and crocheting a few small squares of each stitch until you get the hang of it....

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A basic grilled cheese is simply bread, and cheese, with the spread of your choice (butter, mayo, or ghee) on the outside to get it nice and crispy on a stove top or griddle. To make your grilled cheese experience even better, we asked professional chefs and experts in the cheese industry for new ideas on how to make grilled cheese. Here are some amazing grilled cheese hacks that will totally change your sandwich game....

Easy Substitutes for Graham Cracker Piecrust Depending on the flavor of pie you are making, try one of these substitutions. For every 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs, you can use: Of course, there’s always the classic pastry piecrust when you’re looking for flaky and not sandy in your piecrust texture. You can get creative with other piecrust ideas like flattened purchased cinnamon rolls, avocado piecrust for a savory pie, and all sorts of delicious ideas you haven’t yet dreamed up....

If we didn’t know better, we’d think this was a scene straight out of Disney’s Tangled. When Julie of @SonShineAdventures found this impressive design at EPCOT park in Orlando, Florida, she jumped at the chance to pose like Rapunzel. This intricate art piece was created by artist Nate Baranowski, who chalked this impressive design before the park closed its doors due to the pandemic. Artist Becky Spradling has been spending her time social distancing brightening the neighborhood with insanely gorgeous chalk flowers and landscapes in an impressionist style that has us reminiscent of Monet’s flower paintings....

While nature has its ways of coping with the colder months, you can do a few things to help prepare your plants for winter. 1. Mulch Your Perennials Perennials return yearly, as long as they are hardy where you live. Hardy plants won’t require much effort from you to prepare them for winter. But if your area gets a lot of freezing and thawing through the season, watch out for frost heaving....

We went through Pottery Barn’s Fall Lookbook and picked out the trends we expect to see throughout the season and beyond. From color scheme and organization inspiration to smart applications of texture, find some new favorite fall trends for 2022 here.

Farmgirl Flowers Started by Christina Stembel in 2010 out of a 100-square foot kitchen, Farmgirl Flowers has turned into a phenomenon that sources from 20 domestic farms to provide hand-wrapped bouquets and vase arrangements. Their options seem endless as you can pick anything from a six-stem cymbidium bouquet to a full and beautiful spring vase arrangement. Harmony Harvest Farm Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Harmony Harvest Farm is run by matriarch, Chris Auville, and her two daughters, Stephanie Auville and Jessica Hall....

Make-Ahead Tip: Bake and freeze this easy dessert up to three months before serving. Test Kitchen Tip: To get the classic flavors and texture of tres leches cake, we recommend soaking the cake for at least three hours or overnight. Test Kitchen Tip: Be sure to use edible flowers that are meant for consumption. Test Kitchen Tip: Finish your homemade Valentine’s Day candies with red heart sprinkles. Test Kitchen Tip: We used cookie imprinting stamps to create the phrases....

1. Personalize your balcony with pretty accessories. Bring in color and pattern to transform a lifeless balcony into a stylish oasis. Start by anchoring the space with an outdoor area rug for a large dose of pattern. Pull up a couple of chairs and top them with colorful pillows made from weather-resistant fabric. Plants are another easy way to liven up a small outdoor space; just be sure to choose varieties that are suitable for the light and temperatures on your balcony....

1. You skip the prep work. Much like mowing your lawn, clearing snow can be made easier with a little preparation. Before winter precipitation arrives, remove obstacles, such as sticks, doormats, cords, or toys, from your yard and pathways. Safely store any object that could become a hazard when hidden by a blanket of snow. Store snow removal equipment in an area that’s easily accessible upon snowfall. Place any safety gear, such as safety goggles or gloves, nearby so it’s ready when needed....

It’s easy to upgrade your usual sugar cookie recipe for an ornate Easter treat by whipping up these citrus sugar cookie eggs. Try frosting the cookies with royal icing in pastel hues, perfect for spring. Then, decorate with edible flowers, candy jewels, gold leaf flakes, and even glitter. Try these sweet decorating tricks to make your most decadent (and delicious) cookies yet.

1. Organize Towels in a Mesh File Turn a small metal mesh file organizer into a handy spot for rolled washcloths and hand towels. Rolling towels instead of folding them is an easy way to fit more in a small space. If multiple people are using the same bathroom, you could even color-code the towels by family member. 2. Use a Sock Organizer for Cups Sock organizers are useful for socks, of course, but the small slots also work well in the kitchen....

Instead, some of the most problematic paint color issues come about through the absence of professional expertise. Designers can help turn a ho-hum palette into a full-fledged work of art. To help steer you clear of any paint color problems (whether foreseen or unforeseen), designers share the top paint color pitfalls. 1. Don’t Settle for Seconds Especially when you have a post-move to-do list that seems to never end, it can be tempting to maintain passed-down color choices....