1. Conserve Water Using drought-resistant and native plants will cut down the amount of water needed to keep your landscape looking full and colorful. If you think about it, meadows occur naturally and survive solely on rainwater and dew. Try just giving your grass a little drink during dry spells, but otherwise, let nature run its course. 2. Attract Pollinators Keep the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in mind when selecting plants....
For Brooke, the move to the 1950s Cape Cod (which she’d seen only in photos before setting off across the country) meant paring down. At the same time, she didn’t want to be afraid to bring in large-scale pieces, including her great-grandmother’s piano, which her two girls continue to learn to play. “I say go big or go home,” says Brooke, an interior designer who blogs about decorating at Nesting With Grace....
These homeowners were able to transform their bright pink bathroom into a timeless, neutral oasis that better fit their aesthetic. Instead of paying premium prices, they opted for affordable upgrades and used their DIY skills when they could. As a result, this small bathroom makeover on a budget has been completely transformed for only $500. Garish pink walls, stark white fixtures, outdated trim, and an oversize mirror made this small bathroom feel cramped....
Create a top-your-own watermelon station complete with fresh sliced melon, flavored salts, and citrus. We’ll show you how to incorporate watermelon into every aspect of your gathering. Try any of these simple watermelon recipes, pair them with fun watermelon decor, and you’ve got a sweet summer party! Salt Blend Bar The easiest start to a DIY watermelon bar is to set out watermelon slices with a selection of salt blends for guests to sprinkle on top....
Aileen Kwun graduated with a bachelor of arts in English literature and composition from the University of California Berkeley. After earning a certificate in journalism from Columbia University, she then finished a master of fine arts program in design criticism.
2 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 small onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt 4 dried ancho chile peppers 2 dried pasilla chile peppers 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved Chicken and Dried Fruit Tamale Filling 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 14....
½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
