When she was pursuing an arts degree, Christine spent time in Copenhagen studying Scandinavian design—an experience that continues to inform her aesthetic. Today, she brings her global-meets-modern look to her work, Christine Joy Design, (she designs artwork that companies like Gap, West Elm, and Minted buy and reproduce on fabrics, art prints, and products like stationery) and to the home she shares with husband Kwame and their three kids in South Orange, NJ....

See more weekend projects from this basement makeover here! To attach the toe-kick to the cabinet, line up the craft board rectangle with the base of the cabinet. Attach with wood glue; let dry. Drill through the bottom of the cabinet into the craft boards with 1-1/2-inch screws to secure. Paint the toe-kick in a shade that matches your cabinet, or paint the entire cabinet and toe-kick in your desired color....

This kitchen got a head-to-toe makeover in just one weekend. See the rest of the projects. Use a measuring tape, long level, and pencil to mark the location of your shelves. Use a stud finder to locate the studs to ensure the shelves are attached as securely as possible. Editor’s tip: If you plan to have a microwave in your pantry, consider the depth and height of the shelf in the spot you want to place it....

Tips & Tricks 1. Check the Fabric Hold fabrics to the light to check for worn spots, tears, broken threads, and holes. Very old lace or fabric may tear when washed. Even washing gently by hand may cause fabrics to deteriorate. It may be better to leave these items as they are, or have them professionally dry-cleaned. If the pieces are family heirlooms, consider consulting an expert on antique fabrics for advice on conservation or restoration....

How to Make White Rice in a Slow Cooker This is the recipe that’s going to completely change up your meal prep! It makes six servings, so you’ll have more than enough for one person for the week, or you can double it if you’re planning to use it as a side dish for family meals a few times a week. Here’s how to do it: This is the recipe that’s going to completely change up your meal prep!...

What You’ll Need GrapevinesWire cutters18-gauge wireDogwood branches (We used red twig and yellow twig dogwood cuttings.) Step 1 Form a sturdy base for your orb with a few grapevine cuttings or remnants from a similar woody vine (you can also purchase grapevines at most craft stores). Cut the grapevines and twist a length into a circle roughly the size of your desired sphere. Our red twig sphere is 18 inches in diameter, and our yellow twig sphere measures 12 inches in diameter....

Rainbow sprinkles for creamy cocktails, such as our White Rabbit recipe. Rainbow sugar for an appletini or Sour Apple Martini recipe. Chili-lime salt for a margarita recipe. Shredded coconut for a tropical drink, such as a pina colada. Melted chocolate for a Chocolate Martini. Cocktail Recipe Ideas Put your new cocktail glass rim skills to work on some of our favorite cocktail recipes. Pitcher cocktail recipes Classic cocktail recipes

Summer Squash Varieties Zephyr This summer squash has the same flavor as zucchini and yellow summer squash, but it has a nice bicolor finish. Cook zephyr in place of typical squash in your favorite dishes—you can even eat the flowers! The blossoms have a mild squash flavor and are a great addition to soups, salads, and pasta dishes. Zucchini One of the most common summer squashes on the market is zucchini....

Luckily, renovating your kitchen doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to character-rich details. “I find the elegance of a kitchen to be in the simplicity, so while I like to keep it simple and not overdone, I layer different mediums and textures,” says Mackenzie Zwick of Mackenzie Page Interiors. “For example, a smooth stucco vent hood with marble countertops and intricate millwork details.” Her husband, Brian Zwick of Zwick Homes, says both millwork details and simple cabinetry upgrades can totally transform the look of the kitchen....

1. Have a goal for your sale. “The first thing people want to think about is the why,” Porter says. “You need to know if you are holding it to recoup money, to generate income, or to pay it forward and make sure the items you are selling are going to a new family to live on again.” Knowing why you’re holding a garage sale can help you stay focused and motivated....

Editor’s Tip: After the book is chosen, go online and look for discussion questions. Sometimes, the book publisher includes them at the end of the book or has a link to resources online. If there are no ready-made discussion questions, ask everyone to come up with at least one or two talking points before the next meeting. Editor’s Tip: If you decide to host the next meeting at a restaurant, be sure to call ahead and make a reservation, especially if the venue has a private meeting room that you can reserve....

1. Use a Felt Rug Pad One of the best ways to keep a rug in place, keep corners from curling, and make it more comfortable to walk on is by placing a rug pad underneath it. Felt rug pads come in various sizes, thickness options, and materials to accommodate different types of rugs and flooring. “To keep rugs from sliding, consider using a rug pad that is appropriate for your floor....

4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda3 cups finely shredded carrot (lightly packed)3/4 cup cooking oil1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (optional) Directions More Carrot Cake Recipes Orange-Carrot Cake with Chocolate Ganache Carrot Cheesecake Carrot Cake Recipes We Love Carrot-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mango Carrot Cake

How to Make a Modern Farmhouse Planter Intermediate DIYers won’t have a problem putting this simple modern planter together. Before you begin, make sure you have all the supplies and materials necessary. Supplies Needed Compound miter saw(4) 1 x 4 x 10-foot cedar boards(3) 1 x 4 x 8-foot cedar boards(4) 1 x 1 x 48-inch square cedar dowels(3) 1/2 x 48-inch round dowelsSandpaperPaintbrushExterior wood stain in blackSealantReciprocating saw(6) 1 x 1 x 48-inch steel square tubes1/2 x 72-inch threaded rodSpray bonding primerExterior spray paint in blackExterior wood glueClampsDrill1-inch exterior wood screws1-1/4-inch exterior wood screws1/2-inch drill bit(8) 1/2 x 2-inch carriage bolts(16) 1/2-inch nuts and washersHeavy plasticStaple gunTwine4 small screw eyesGalvanized wireWire cutters...

Step 1: Cut in shortening. Start by combining the dry ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Use a pastry blender to cut 1/3 cup shortening into the flour mixture.Work just until the pieces are the size of small peas. Step 2: Moisten the flour mixture. Sprinkle ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over part of the flour mixture.Toss gently with a fork; push moistened flour to one side of the bowl....

A miter is probably the most common type of angle cut. A miter usually is made at 45 degrees in order to join two pieces of wood at a 90-degree angle, as in the corner of a picture frame. Cutting an accurate miter is more difficult than it looks because even the slightest movement of the wood or shifting of the cutting tool will throw it off. Bevels are angle cuts along the edges or ends of boards, often for decorative purposes....

How Does Weather Affect Candy Making? Candy recipes usually call for precision, such as heating sugar to a specific temperature, then cooling it quickly. When the weather is hot or humid, it can take longer for the candy to cool or it can absorb excess moisture from the air, which might cause the sugar to crystallize or the texture to soften instead of becoming hard and crisp. That’s part of the reason why candy making is so popular in winter; the best climate for making candy has a relative humidity of less than 35%, and cold air usually has less moisture than hot air....

Food Safety Tip: Does edamame need to be cooked before eating? Yes! The edamame seeds are incredibly difficult to remove when raw. Fortunately, they slip out easily once the pods are cooked. Also, if you’re cooking edamame from the frozen state, remember that for food safety, all frozen vegetables (including edamame) should be thoroughly cooked before serving. How to Cook Fresh Edamame A steaming bowl of seasoned edamame pods is a go-to appetizer at many restaurants....