When applied to interiors, the academia aesthetic offers a sophisticated style that’s heavily influenced by nostalgia. Books play a starring role in the decor, of course, and antique or vintage finds, especially those related to writing or learning, are also key elements. An antique typewriter, vintage botanical prints, or a traditional globe, for example, might appear in an academia-style room. While both variations of the style draw decorating inspiration from literature, art, and history, dark and light each have a few distinguishing characteristics....

3 cup packed fresh cilantro (tough stems removed) ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoon lime juice 4 cloves garlic, sliced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoon cold water ½ teaspoon unflavored gelatin 3 cup whipping cream 1 ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted 3 tablespoon orange liquor (if desired) 2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

1 cup chopped mango ½ cup chopped strawberries 2 tablespoon orange juice 2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint To Store Cover and store any leftover cake in refrigerator up to 3 days.

One five-star reviewer who has a busy household, was having issues with their dryer not heating up wrote, “I absolutely love the deep clean results I got from this brush set! I should’ve worn a mask because so much lint came out I had to clean out my nostrils afterward!” To avoid unwanted contact with dust, wearing a mask or gloves is recommended when using the brushes to clean out trapped lint....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup cold water Streusel Topper ⅓ cup rolled oats ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoon butter, cut up 2 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans

Are poinsettias poisonous? There are heaps of delicious things to eat around the holidays, but poinsettia leaves aren’t among them. The plant tastes terrible. If a child or pet happens to take a bite out of a leaf, it’s likely they’ll spit it out and not be tempted to nibble any more. But even if they do swallow the leaves, it’s usually nothing to worry about. “Poinsettias contain a milky irritant sap,” says Dr....

What Are Shishito Peppers? Shishito peppers originated in Japan and are a small, savory green pepper that’s perfect for easy roasting and snacking in large part due to its thin skin that helps it cook quickly and absorb flavor easily. Approximately one in 10 shishito peppers might have a surpising kick of heat, but most of them are mild. Why Are Only Some Shishitos Peppers Spicy? Shishito peppers are part of the chile pepper family, which can produce capsaicin (aka spice)....

1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup cider vinegar

To Make Ahead Prepare as directed, except do not stir in avocados. Cover and chill up to 2 days. Stir in avocados before serving.

¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cup sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup milk Creamy White Frosting 1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk Yellow Cake ¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk

Designing and constructing a shed from scratch can be a complicated process, but garden shed kits make it easy to build your own without having to measure and cut all the materials yourself. These DIY garden sheds are available in a wide range of materials, sizes, and layouts, and you can often customize features like windows, doors, storage areas, paint colors, and other style elements. Before purchasing a garden shed kit, make sure to consult your local building codes....

To help get your backyard ready for guests, we caught up with Max Wilker, style director for Better Homes & Gardens, for his tips and tricks for setting up the best outdoor entertaining space with items from the fall 2021 Better Homes & Gardens Walmart collection. “Because COVID-19 is still around, people are trying to entertain as safely as possible,” he says. “We’re going to see a lot of outdoor fall parties where you gather around a fire pit and participate in other outdoor activities....