1. Natural Nooks and Crannies If you’ve got a gnarled old tree, it’s pretty much essential that it be fitted for a fairy door. At the end of a meandering staircase of moss and stone is this gorgeous creation by artist Sally J. Smith of Green Spirit Arts. Composed of just the sort of materials woodland weefolk would most like to use; bits of wood, sticks, and bark are magically transformed into a true work of art....
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Babka A list of Jewish desserts wouldn’t be complete without babka. Make this swirly bread recipe in any flavor you want! We recommend trying cinnamon-streusel, hazelnut, and dried-fruit babka fillings for a sweet Hanukkah treat. Chocolate Cookie Coins Gelt is practically a Hanukkah requirement. But instead of handing out foil-covered chocolate coins ($12, Party City) this season, add a twist to these delicious holiday treats by making small cookie coins instead....
1. Think beyond white for small bathroom colors. White is a favorite bathroom color choice for its bright, clean look and ability to make a small bathroom appear larger. But it doesn’t have to be your default if all-white spaces aren’t your style. Small bathrooms, including powder rooms and guest bathrooms, are an excellent opportunity to play with bolder hues and patterns that you might otherwise shy away from in larger living spaces....
Editor’s Tip: Help mom truly treat herself with a set of homemade bath bombs using the same dried flowers! Get the pink ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ label. Get the blue ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ label. Get the ‘I Drink Wine’ label. Get the ‘Best Mom Ever’ label.
Whether you only have a few steps to work with or a wraparound porch with stately stairs, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite front porch step ideas with practical suggestions. Give your home’s exterior an update by creating an inviting entry to greet guests and welcome you home after a long day. Front Porch Planters A bright and cheery yellow door pops against gray siding to create a welcoming front porch....
Oh, it will be so nice to be back together again after having to table Stylemaker in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Especially just as spring bursts open, our home and work lives begin to bustle again, and our backyards turn ripe once more for intimate gatherings with family and friends. This oncoming sense of renewal and reconnection is exactly how we feel about Stylemaker 2021, a two-day virtual reunion of some of the country’s most prolific home and garden-focused style creatives and influencers....
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Start by stapling batting and fabric to the wall, then stretch wide ribbon on the diagonal from floor to ceiling to make diamonds. At each intersection, hammer in a decorative furniture tack to create a tufted look. Install baseboard and crown molding last. Make the panels from canvas painter’s drop cloths, then attach large grommets to the top edge. Slide the curtains onto galvanized pipe. Mount the pipe using galvanized round floor flanges (found in the plumbing supply department of a home center)....
Editor’s Tip: Large nut cups in birthday patterns and colors would also work well as the base for these mini baskets. Nut cups and cupcake liners come in a wide assortment of colors and patterns. Check out craft supply stores, cake decorating supply stores, and online retailers for options. Editor’s Tip: Make sure guests always remember the birthday party. Tuck a copy of the party invitation behind the frame glass, or use scrapbooking supplies to make a tag for guests to attach to each frame....
Buy It: Picnic Time Picnic Basket, $74.99, Target Test Kitchen Tip: To make this easy no-cook summer recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
To build this Easter tree: Editor’s Tip: To protect the candy and make the decoration last year after year, spray it with a clear-coat finish and let dry before hanging. Editor’s Tip: If using real flowers, create a simple vase with water in a resealable plastic bag. Secure the base of the flower stems using a rubber band.
