Properly caring for your lawn involves a bit more than just pulling your lawn mower out once a week and running it across your yard. There are a few common mistakes to avoid to have the healthiest grass and a beautiful lawn each time you mow. 1. You Mow Your Grass Too Short It may seem like mowing your grass shorter would mean you can get away with mowing less frequently, but in actuality, this can cause more harm than good....
Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams is one of my go-to dark paint colors because it works in so many places. It’s a little mysterious, often reading as a deep gray with brown undertones. It’s dramatic but still soft enough to not feel overpowering. I’ve used it in a small powder room (with no natural light), in a hallway as the backdrop to a gallery wall, and on the back of bookcases to make books and accessories really pop....
1. Rent the Runway Rent the Runway offers wear-and-return attire options for everything from black-tie galas to the office—but did you know you can rent fine jewelry too? Request a one-time rental for a specific event or sign up to receive monthly shipments of beautiful jewelry for as little as $6 per piece. 2. Flont Wish your jewelry box was overflowing with designer pieces? Flont can make that happen. At $59 per month, a Flont membership gives you access to jewelry from renowned fashion houses and need-to-know newcomers—and everything in between....
Pitch Cobalt In the kitchen designed by Gina Gutierrez, the window trim and kitchen island are both brushed with a deep shade of navy, Pitch Cobalt by Valspar. When used in small, strategic doses in a room filled with natural light, the moody hue lends contrast and depth without darkening the room at all. To connect the living room and dining room, the stair banister in the dining room also got a coat of the color....
Editor’s Tip: To decoupage ornaments, cut strips of paper, then brush Mod Podge onto a portion of the ornament and on paper strips. Press and repeat until the ornament is covered, then brush on a top coat of decoupage and let dry. Use florists wire to secure ornaments to the wreath. Editor’s Tip: Assemble the pinecone Christmas wreath first with the flattest elements (like moss), ending with three-dimensional statement pieces (like pods)....
It’s easy to upgrade your usual sugar cookie recipe for an ornate Easter treat by whipping up these citrus sugar cookie eggs. Try frosting the cookies with royal icing in pastel hues, perfect for spring. Then, decorate with edible flowers, candy jewels, gold leaf flakes, and even glitter. Try these sweet decorating tricks to make your most decadent (and delicious) cookies yet. Related Video
The Biggest Culprits Physical and Emotional Stress While emotional stress is certainly one culprit, David J. Calabro, DC—a certified pediatric and pregnancy chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner in Linwood, New Jersey—says physical stress also plays a role. That includes falls, accidents, and traumas such as falling off a bicycle, jamming your head getting out of a car, or undergoing a C-section delivery (which puts extra stress on the neck). Even if these things happened when you were young, “they can manifest years later as pain or other symptoms,” he adds....
Double Pepper Barbecue Rub Choose your meat (be it brisket, ribs, chicken, or pork shoulder) and mop it with a vinegar-based BBQ sauce as it smokes. Then make like a Tennessee pitmaster and sprinkle this Memphis BBQ rub recipe atop your grilled meats after they’re done cooking. That way, the brown sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and more will have a starring role on your taste buds. ¼ cup paprika1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon ground black pepper1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon ground cloves...
“Some colors, like a muddy gray, can bring your mood down after a long or stressful day, and play up emotions like exhaustion, depression, or a lost sense of direction,” explains Jenni Gamble of San Francisco-based design firm Gamble + Design. Keep reading for more mood-ruining paint colors to avoid, according to the pros. Related Video
Make the most of every square foot of your front porch by styling a hangout that elevates your home’s curb appeal, provides endless enjoyment, and leaves a lasting impression on anyone who steps foot on it—the mail carrier included. These front porch furniture ideas will help you create a welcoming outdoor space that’s as beautiful as it is functional. 1. Maximize Space on a Small Porch Less space doesn’t have to equal less style....
With a quick refresher on proper etiquette and how to start a conversation, any host can get the conversation rolling. With that in mind, Real Simple’s “Modern Manners” columnist Catherine Newman shares easy-to-remember phrases that will make the party more enjoyable for all involved. (Have a pressing etiquette question of your own? Ask it here.) “Just bring yourselves” This is always a nice thing to say, followed by “I’m keeping it super simple....
It certainly can be, but don’t fret: You can absolutely be plant-based on a budget. Whether you have limited income or are just trying to save more and spend less, there’s no reason to break the bank to afford truly nutritious—and delicious—food. You just have to follow a few expert tips—and stop believing the predominant money myths (and other myths, too) about eating vegan. Common Myths Myth 1: Plant-based means organic, and organic means expensive....
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