“People are ready to express their personal taste and individual love of color,” says Sophie Robinson, interior designer, color expert, and host of The Great Indoors podcast. “Christmas is the perfect time to ditch trends and surround yourself with all the twinkle, all the sparkle, and just do you,” she adds. Color is the perfect way to channel your unique personality and create a space that brings you joy. Here are some favorite Christmas color scheme ideas to get you started....

Quick DIY projects, lush evergreen accents, and items you already own can combine to create a stunning holiday mantel. When friends and family come to celebrate the holidays, your tree won’t be the only item receiving compliments. These seven holiday mantel ideas will help you show off your style and come together in minutes. 1. Upgrade Your Christmas Garland A traditional pine garland stretches across the base of this fireplace mantel....

Although selecting the perfect shade will hinge on your home’s design and your own personal preferences, there are a variety of popular exterior paint colors that look good on nearly any facade. Whites, grays, and beiges consistently top the lists of go-to house paint colors, and bolder shades, including greens, blues, and even blacks, are steadily growing in popularity. To help you sort through the wide variety of shades and tints, we’ve rounded up seven of the best exterior paint colors from some of our favorite brands....

Luckily it’s easy to celebrate your grad with those not able to be with you in person with our fun virtual grad party ideas. So fire up the webcam, invite all your extended family members and long-distance friends, and create a party your graduate will remember forever. Our Best Virtual Graduation Ideas 1. Host a Video Call Scheduling a Google Hangouts meeting or sending a Zoom invitation (we recommend setting a meeting password to make your meeting more secure) is a simple and free way to gather everyone in one place....

Of course, you can stick to the classic card and gift—or, plan an afternoon of hiking, grilling, or exploring. He’ll appreciate making memories more than an item that’ll just sit on a shelf, and you can get the whole family involved! Father’s Day is June 19, 2022, so you have plenty of time to plan something he’ll love. Whether you’re making plans for your dad or your partner, these Father’s Day ideas are sure to make his day....

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Single Curtain Panel with Tieback Single-panel curtains cover one window and are made with a single piece of fabric. Single-panel curtains can be store-bought or custom-made with various finishes at the top (pinch pleat, box pleat, classic straight hem, etc), says Shannon Eddings of Shannon Eddings Interiors in Austin, TX. “They are typically made of linen, voile, or velvet, but can come in all sorts of fabrics,” she says. Eddings adds that she typically uses rings to hang almost all curtains....

2 teaspoon snipped fresh basil prepared Aioli

3 limes ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 small fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper *Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla Tip: Look for meringue powder in the cake decorating aisle of a hobby or crafts store.

Using a pastry bag fitted with a small star tip, pipe pink decorating frosting in spikes onto a cupcake. Slice a large marshmallow crosswise into four pieces; place two pieces side by side on the center of the cupcake, pushing gently into frosting; use a dot of frosting to attach a tiny pink marshmallow for a nose. Place a pink chewy fruit-flavor square candy on waxed paper. Microwave on 100 percent power for 5 to 10 seconds or until softened....

Written for a variety of publications, including Taste of Home and MSNFocuses on design ideas, from color aesthetics to remodelingWritten extensively about general kitchen housekeeping tips, from cooking the perfect grilled cheese to seasoning skillets

2 6 inch whole wheat pita rounds