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These gorgeous napkin ring projects can be completed in an afternoon. Plus, they can all be customized to fit the dishes, napkins, and placemats you already have, and you can make as many as you need. Pick one of our easy ideas and make a whole set, or mix and match different styles in the same color family for a truly gorgeous display. Use our easy ideas to set the table with one-of-a-kind napkin rings that’ll be the star of your next gathering....

With the newly launched Pride in a Box, no one has to miss out on the fun. The fabulous, glittery, rainbow-filled array of goodies brings Pride directly to your door and helps you celebrate in the safety and comfort of your home. “You can’t quarantine Pride,” said Elise Lindborg, CEO of Brand|Pride, the LGBTQ branding solutions company behind Pride in a Box. “So we curated this really cool box.” Held together with rainbow elastic, the sleek black box is packed with coasters, a key chain, a flag, a bandana, balloons, and a printed dishtowel....

A classicist with a knack for creating historically based, preservation-minded interiors with a contemporized perspective, Jayne (with project manager Marissa Stokes) seemed an obvious choice for the restoration of a landmark Palm Beach, Florida, villa. Known as Vita Serena, the 1920s Mediterranean Revival home, originally designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth, poses tidily below prodigious palms on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway. “It feels like Venice,” Jayne says. “The changing light is very dynamic....

So Nugent kept practicing. She designed pies and tarts with geometric patterns and floral motifs, then expertly styled them for her husband, Jim Brand, to photograph. And when her artistic pie images starting gaining attention through her Instagram account @batterednbaked—which has more than 34K followers—she left her job as a corporate writer and instructional designer to pursue her pie-making hobby full-time. Today, the self-taught pie maker is more than an Instagram star....

Along the way, they learned a handful of necessities unique to an RV makeover. They needed adapters for light fixtures and tried to use lightweight materials with towing in mind. Six weeks later, the Des Moines-area family headed for the Black Hills and Rocky Mountain National Park, enjoying the journey as much as the destinations. Take a peek inside their amazing RV transformation. Dave and Kate kept what made sense....

To Make Ahead: Store jar of mix in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

¼ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon butter, softened Her Filling ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Troubleshoot More Door Issues How to Tighten a Loose Hinge Step 1: Test the Hinge On the latch side, a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. If a door binds, open it, grasp the knob, and lift up to see if a hinge is loose. If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. Step 2: Tap Wood If that does not solve the problem, trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit tightly in the holes (matchsticks or golf tees work well)....

We cut away a large moon-shaped wedge of pumpkin to create this shaggy wolf profile, leaving the inside of the pumpkin mostly visible. For the cleanest-looking pumpkin interior, we recommend bringing your pumpkin to room temperature before scooping out the messy bits, then using a clay-sculpting tool to scrape the pumpkin walls to a smooth finish. To carve: Clean your pumpkin following our tips above, and tape your printed stencil pattern to the pumpkin’s exterior....

To Store Chicken Verde or Steak Verde Transfer cooked chicken or steak mixture to an airtight container. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas Verde Preheat oven to 350°F. Thaw one portion Verde Simmer Sauce. In a large bowl stir together one 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn; and 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese....

This diminutive plant can stand up well as a cut flower in a small bud vase. Plus, edible violet petals can be used to garnish cakes and pastries or tossed in a salad for a bright pop of color. A caution: Only eat flowers known to come from a pesticide-free source. Violet Care Must-Knows Many forms of violets are best grown in a woodland-type setting using rich, organic soils. While violets do ok in the cold, they are neither drought-tolerant nor heat-tolerant....

This easy-care ground cover is also a fine choice for rock gardens and growing with other alpine-type plants including armeria and lavender. Because it roots in as it grows, you can also use wall rockcress on slopes, green roofs, and for planting in pockets between stones in walls. It doesn’t take foot traffic well, so it’s not the best choice for planting between paving stones. Wall Rockcress Care For success, it’s essential to plant wall rockcress in a spot that has well-drained soil—the faster it drains, the better....

The hack actually worked pretty well for us. However, we noticed the shell didn’t slip off as quickly and easily as the viral video showed. We’re weren’t sure how the hard-cooked egg in the clip was prepared, so we went with our favorite way to make them easy to peel: steamed. Our Test Kitchen has spent a lot of time going through various methods for hard-cooking eggs. So far, the tests have revealed steaming eggs is our favorite method for the easiest-to-peel eggs every time....

Pergolas are used to create shaded walkways, designated gathering spaces, and climbing plant designs. While they block some direct daylight, their open roof structure allows light to peek through. Of course, there are many types of pergolas, but most people first want to understand the difference between a pergola and a gazebo. What’s the difference between a pergola and a gazebo? A pergola is a tall yard structure that is held up by pillars....

1. Consider Room Size and Natural Light The right shade of taupe is determined by the size, natural light, and direction of the room. A light shade of taupe will make small, dark rooms feel brighter and more spacious, while dark taupe creates a sense of coziness and intimacy, and makes a large room feel smaller. North-facing rooms don’t get much sun exposure and tend to feel cooler and darker, so a taupe with a warm undertone will give your walls a warm glow....

To find out just how much geographical location factors into a house’s value, we’ll take you to three different homes across the country with similar listing prices. Each valued around $730,000, these houses showcase how your dream home might vary depending on where you live. Prescott, Arizona: $714,500 Square feet: 2,557 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Listed by: Di Ann Norkus, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | BloomTree Realty...

1 ¼ pound fresh tomatoes (4 medium), cored and chopped ½ cup chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper