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Jasmine Rice jasmine rice is a fragrant, long grain rice popular in Thailand that bears a nutty aroma and flavor. If it’s not with the other rices at your supermarket, look for it in the Asian section or at Asian food stores.

Thalia Care Thalia grows best in wet soil or in shallow water, full sun, and organically rich loam soil. Grow them outside year-round in Zones 6 through 10. Plant thalia in containers and sink them into a pond so the top of the pot is 18 to 24 inches below the water surface or plant directly in the boggy soil at the edge of a water garden or in a rain garden....

A humidifier is an excellent way to raise the humidity level of air in your home so plants can thrive. (Your skin will thank you too.) If you live in a climate where you heat your air in cold seasons, running a humidifier during winter is a good idea. (Grouping plants on top of a pebble tray with water can help, but a humidifier will saturate the air with moisture more quickly....

We scoured stores, online, and brick-and-mortar options for the 20 best candles you can buy. Our favorite is the Voluspa Mokara, a bright floral beauty that combines Mokara orchid with white lily and spring moss. It’s like opening the windows and taking in a deep breath of summer-scented sunshine. Our other picks run the gamut from a great budget buy and a savvy splurge; to tapers and a flameless option; to our faves among several scent categories, including woody, spicy, herbal, and more....

Best Kitchen Deals Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven, $240 (was $300) Ninja NJ601AMZ Professional Blender, $95 (was $100) Mr. Coffee Flintshire Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, $14 (was $20) T-fal Dishwasher Safe Cookware Fry Pan, $32 (was $48) Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet, $21 (was $30) M Mcirco Eight-Piece Deep Glass Baking Dish Set, $34 (was $50) Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer Plus, $89 (was $140) Best Home and Cleaning Deals Investing in your home’s air quality is important for your health, and it’s something you can improve without giving much thought....

1. Galanz Retro Top-Freezer Refrigerator Available at Bestbuy, Homedepot and Wayfair The Retro collection of Galanz refrigerators is vintage-cool on the outside complete with an Energy Star-certified design to keep your food fresh. If you’re looking for a baby-blue hue as an ode to the ’50s, consider replacing your fridge with the Galanz Retro top-mount refrigerator. At 7.6 cubic feet, it’s compact with a large storage capacity and fits in most small spaces, including bar kitchens, garages, and home offices....

Midcentury-Modern Decorating Ideas

“We want to find the simple steps to help everyone live their best life,” Jonathan says. “And it turns out, it’s really not that complicated. This magazine is all about taking people just beyond their comfort zone, to show them how easy it is to do something amazing— whether that’s finding new ways to spend time together as a family, taking the next step in your career, or making your home work harder....

“I never had anyone to look to,” she said, “and representation in discovering your identity is super important. To realize there are people who have your identity doing something you might want to do, it just gives you hope.” Now, armed with a master’s in food studies from New York University and a bachelor’s in food science from Pennsylvania State University, Lenart has devoted her life to increasing the visibility of queer people in food....

Casual Place Settings Not every get-together requires formal place settings. Instead, opt for something casual when hosting impromptu parties and lunches with friends or family. For casual table settings, the knife and spoon go to the right of the dinner plate; the fork and napkin are placed to the left. The glass goes above the knife. If needed, a soup spoon and a salad fork can be added (placed on respective sides in order of use); a cup and saucer may be set to the right....

1. Flexible Lighting As the kitchen continues to transform into a multifunctional space, lighting plays a key role. “Lighting controls, and the ability to adjust your light to the task at hand, is an important trend,” says Greg Martin, creative director of design at Kichler Lighting. “This could be as simple as the ability to dim light levels or as complex as app-controlled color temperature and light intensity.” According to the 2022 Design Trends Report by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), app- and voice-controlled lighting will be as popular as traditional dimmers and motion-sensing lighting in the coming year....

As popular as the regular fiddle-leaf fig trees have been, “not everyone has space for a big hulking tree in their home,” says Justin Hancock of Costa Farms. He notes that while it’s young, “Little Fiddle is perfect for desks and tabletops.” The plant will grow slowly, but when it does reach its mature size, you may want to use it as a floor plant. Wherever you place it, Little Fiddle will complement most home decor styles....

Over several years and a two-part renovation, Lisa transformed the vintage saltbox without stripping its alpine feel. Out came the wall-to-wall carpet that was ill-suited to the muddy locale; in went wipeable porcelain tile that looks like wood. The narrow staircase stayed for its farmhouse charm, and Lisa tweaked the kitchen layout for better flow. A new Douglas fir portico prevents leaves and snow from piling up at the front door....

He wanted to do something special for her to show his appreciation. So he turned to an expert in both home makeovers and the military life, designer and Army spouse Maria Mendez Reed. Reed makes over military families’ homes and films the process for her online video series, Moving with the Military. Every month, Reed tackles a makeover in a different city with the help of corporate sponsors, other military spouses, veterans, and local volunteers....

To that end, bare windows invite in sunlight. Warm wood floors and furnishings and a palette of grays, smoky blues, and soft whites reflect the views of the Lake Washington landscape. “All the soft rain and fog creates this cocoon of calm,” Lee says. “It’s a soft, kind light—nothing too jolting— and one thing is for certain, I’m drawn to beautiful light.” In fact, she’s made it her business. At 32, Lee was diagnosed with cancer....