Rich Dark Brown Create a cozy den-like space with a rich dark brown paint color like Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore, used by Tamara Magel on the ceiling of this beautiful family room. Raccoon Fur has just the right balance of warmth and gray in the undertone to blend with the other colors in the space without taking away from the rest of the design elements. 2. Water Colors The right paint color can instantly take us away and have a calming effect, especially shades reminiscent of the sea....

Amaretto Coffee Creamer: Prepare as directed, except add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Omit Vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron Caramel Coffee Creamer: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup Homemade Caramel Sauce (recipe, page xxx) or caramel-flavor ice cream topping....

Here, the addition of a shed dormer to an attic space not only floods the once-dark room with light but also provides much-needed headroom. Painted shake cedar shingles found elsewhere on the home’s exterior make the dormer addition appear original to the residence.

Focusing on saving money where they could, they created their own artwork for a gallery wall, and instead of using expensive stone tiles, they switched for luxury vinyl ones that look expensive but are cost-effective. This budget-friendly powder room remodel looks lavish without the costly price tag. We’ll show you some of their tips and tricks to steal for your bathroom remodel, including DIY ideas and luxe details for less....

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon clear vanilla or regular vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk

4 pound apples ½ cup water Teaching Notes: You will know when the pies are done when the bottoms are evenly toasted. To check for browning, use a spatula to lift the pies and peek at the undersides.

1 large mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped (1-1/2 cups) 2 halapeno or serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (3 tablespoons) 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice Test Kitchen Tip: Make multiple batches of sauce and filling at the same time. It’s also quicker to shred all cheese at the same time. You can make a quadruple recipe of the Mango Salsa in a single bowl as well....

I Can’t Work Without … “Before I jump into a new project, I need to clear my desk. It helps me stay focused. I know it’s old-fashioned, but I still love paper—most of the creative people I know do. I have a dedicated pile of papers fastened with binder clips for every person on my team. I like the simple stainless ones best.” Style Definer Perennial Pattern Created more than 70 years ago by Swedish designer Josef Frank, the Citrus Garden pattern is everywhere right now (check out #citrusgarden on Instagram)....

½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon finely shredded tangerine peel or orange peel Gingerbread Cutouts ½ cup shortening ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ cup molasses 1 egg 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 recipe Powdered Sugar Icing (optional) Decorative candies (optional)