If you’re splurging on a few new spooky accessories this year, be sure to brush up on the latest trends before you head to the store. To help inspire your holiday decorating, we’ve rounded up the hottest Halloween decor trends of this season. Of course, you don’t need to go out and buy a whole new set of decor—it’s just as easy to recreate these trends with items you have at home....
To understand the season of Mardi Gras, we have to rewind all the way back to the 12 days of Christmas, which begins on Christmas Day. The twelfth day of Christmas—referred to as Epiphany—marks the day when the wise men finally arrived in Bethlehem to see baby Jesus. (This is why it’s tradition to take your Christmas tree down on January 6.) Epiphany marks the official end to the Christmas season and the beginning of the Mardi Gras season, which is celebrated between Epiphany and Fat Tuesday (the Tuesday before Lent begins)....
Tips for Bathroom Layouts Placement of the toilet, sink, and tub may depend partly on the existing plumbing. For example, most homes will have a “wet wall,” an interior wall thicker than most walls because it contains water lines and the main stack. Minimize long horizontal runs of drain and vent pipes by installing fixtures on or close to the wet wall. Plan for a layout that’s comfortable and convenient. The following pages show the bathroom plumbing diagram and how to install a basic 5x8-foot bathroom—just enough room for the three major fixtures with adequate space between them....
The Most Popular Ice Cream Truck Treats in America So what do you choose when you get to the window? Apparently, America favors the Klondike Bar above the rest with nine states selecting the chocolate-covered treat as their top pick. Firecracker ice pops and Choco Tacos tied for second place in eight states each. Five states chose ice cream sandwiches for the third spot, followed by lemon ice and Fudgsicles. From there, a sprinkling of other frozen treats, including Bomb Pops and Drumsticks, are one or two state’s winning choices....
Her first step was to take down all the nonstructural beams in the 8-foot ceiling and vault it to the roofline, expanding the space to 13 feet at its peak and exposing hidden upper windows to make the room feel twice as big. A low-framed ceiling cut off transom windows. Marie turned a low structural beam into a decorative asset. She clad it with bleached white oak planks and added beams branching off either end to make it look like an intentional part of the design....
“It wasn’t really anything super special or charming,” Megan says. “But we saw quite a bit of potential in it. It was simple and basic enough that we could make it what we wanted.” The Miller living room’s enhanced architectural features make it a cozy and inviting family space. Daughter Navy, 6, shows off her building block skills, while Megan and June, 4, read on the sofa Jesse built. The bottom cushion is an extra-long twin mattress that Megan tucked a quilt around....
Pink in Jenkins’ hands is the button-down shirt beneath an Armani suit: part of the look, not the complete ensemble. For easy traffic flow in the entryway, Jenkins chose a Century credenza rather than a hall table and snugged furniture along walls. Contemporary color and pattern put a certified-fresh seal on Jenkins’ work. That’s evident from the entry of this home, where he introduces his design with wallpaper. Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, the motif is traditional....
In the YouGov survey of 1,500 U.S. adults, a small portion of respondents (5%) said it was acceptable to put up Halloween decor before Labor Day. And while I admire the dedication there, that’s too early even for me. Another 16% of the survey takers said it was okay to put decorations out between Labor Day and September 30, which feels a little more reasonable—especially if you live somewhere that experiences fall temperatures during the month of September....
With over 40,000 5-star reviews, this milk frother is a game-changer for creating barista-quality drinks in the comfort of your own kitchen. It creates a rich, creamy froth in seconds: just put the stainless steel whisk into the milk that you are frothing, hit the on button, and gently move the whisk up and down, keeping it submerged in the milk the entire time. After about 10 seconds, your milk should be frothy, foamy, and ready to be added to your coffee!...
When dampened with water, the E-Cloth mop head works like a magnet to strip away dirt and residue, including mold and bacteria like E. coli and listeria that can cause serious illness. You simply run the microfiber head under water, wring it out, and attach it to the mop base using the hook-and-loop fasteners. As you sweep across the floor, the tiny fibers attract and trap the grime until you rinse it away under the faucet....
½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate pieces
We used a Target side table as the foundation for our project and all measurements are customized to it. If you’re using a different table, make sure to cut boards to your own measurements. Measure the depth between the front and back legs at this height to determine the depth for your shelf. Measure the width from the outside of the front legs and add 2 inches. This will determine the width for your shelf....
1 ½ cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup sweet rice vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Vertical Gardening Basics In vertical gardening, use structures or columnar trees to create garden rooms or define hidden spaces ready for discovery. Trellises, attached to the ground or to large containers, allow you to grow vines, flowers, and even vegetables in vertical garden pots using much less space than traditional gardening requires. Vertical gardening with upright structures can be a boon for apartment dwellers, small-space urban gardeners, and disabled gardeners as well as for gardeners with large, traditional spaces....
Eggplant + Sage Warm kitchens and breakfast rooms rely on a fine-tuned mix of colors in a range of shades and intensities. Vivacious jewel tones—such as the pinky eggplant in the artwork and textiles in this eating area—pair nicely with muted and moody hues. Here, a dusty sage green cabinet joins other neutral surfaces rendered in light and dark finishes to allow bright shades of eggplant to move to center stage....
We spoke with three industry leaders on their thoughts on what the future looks like for this beloved beverage: Here are six coffee trends standing out to them right now. 1. Ready-to-Drink Since single-serve pods (like K-Cups) took over the coffee scene more than 10 years ago, people have shifted more toward ease and convenience to get their daily hit of caffeine. We aren’t just consuming coffee in the morning anymore, says Luke Schneider, founder and CEO of Fire Dept....
