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Chairs upholstered in black and a dark gray rug look luxe and hide spills. Light wood and roughhewn pottery keep black walls from feeling too formal. Gold accents match the tone of the light wood buffet and chairs. Color Collide Gold sconces, furniture legs and a chunky frame tie the room together. Butterscotch stools warm up the navy accent wall. Huge windows let in tones of natural light, which reflects off of the all-white beamed ceiling....

Plants for Creating the Hot-Summer Garden Plan 9 Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens): Annual 2 Tall bearded iris (Iris spp.): Zones 3-9 2 ‘Tropicanna’ canna: Zones 8-11 4 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta): Zones 3-7 6 Melampodium paludosum: Annual 7 Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus): Zones 9-11 9 Zinnia spp.: Annual 3 Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’): Zones 4-9 If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

These working parents needed help adding color and personality to their family room, and California-based designer Anita Yokota was up for the task. Her challenge: Stick within the family’s $1,000 budget, and do it all in less than 60 minutes. As the family’s go-to spot for movie nights and game-day gatherings with friends, the room needed a more functional layout for both entertaining and everyday activities. “We’re constantly living life in this room and enjoying time just as a family,” Kelsey says....

A cleaning hack recently shared by TikTok user @aligrams3 demonstrates how to use a grapefruit and sugar to remove soap scum and odors in the bathroom. The technique involves sprinkling sugar on the cut side of a grapefruit half, then using the fruit to scrub the tub before rinsing it with water. According to the video, the fruit’s acid helps remove soap scum and leaves a citrusy scent behind. And because a grapefruit is typically much bigger than a lemon, it allows you to clean a larger area faster....

Drape this DIY greenery garland down the center of a table to create a stunning tablescape, or add it to a mantel to add a rustic charm to your living space. For an added pop of color, tuck in a few fresh flowers to tie the centerpiece to the rest of your decor. How to Make a DIY Eucalyptus Table Runner What You Need Floral wireEucalyptusPlumosusPittosporumSalal Step 1: Gather Greenery Create bundles that incorporate all of your greens, and use floral wire to attach the stems....

To make your own lemon door wreath, start with a simple grapevine wreath, add faux lemon branches and greenery using hot glue and florists wire, and enjoy this DIY front door display all season long.

They transformed a house with almost zero character into a perfect getaway that they now manage as a tropical-theme vacation rental. “I wanted each room to have its own personality,” Jenna says, “but I wanted to keep the overall theme consistent. It was definitely the most fun I’ve ever had designing a home. I took more risks and went bold with color.” Overgrown grass and mismatched tile made the original backyard unappealing....

Their original budget was $280,000 with a 10% down payment—an amount that felt comfortable for the first-time homebuyers. “I had been saving money for 10 years and my goal was to buy property,” says Alexandra, who says she didn’t want to deplete her entire savings on the down payment or on the closing costs. Their wish list: A home with character, a yard, space for both of them to work, and proximity to the community....

We’re talking a tiny bathroom tucked in the corner of the laundry room. Sliding glass patio doors behind the kitchen cabinets. Pink carpet (!) in both the kitchen and the bathroom. And a water leak under one toilet that had nearly rotted through the subfloor. It was enough to send other prospective buyers running for the door. But glimmers of charm poked through the alarm. The first sight upon walking in the front door was the living room, with soaring ceilings clad in knotty pine planks, and glass doors that ushered in views of the leafy backyard....

6 ounce vanilla-flavored candy coating 3 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup powdered sugar Apple Rose apples

Roasted Garlic Simmer Sauce: Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped roasted garlic with the herbs. Double Tomato Simmer Sauce: Stir in 1 cup snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) with the herbs. Roasted Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel away the dry outer layers of skin from garlic bulbs, leaving skins and cloves intact. Cut off about 1/2 inch from the pointed top portions, leaving bulbs intact but exposing the individual cloves. Place the garlic bulbs, cut sides up, in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole....

Bare-root plants are typically available in late winter or early spring and are purchased while they’re dormant. Bare-root plants are typically the least expensive because they don’t have the cost of soil or containers associated with them. Learn more about planting bare-root plants. Balled-and-burlapped plants, often called B&B, are available from spring to fall. They feature a root ball in soil surrounded by a large burlap (or similar material) bag....

1 beaten egg ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound ground raw turkey 1 recipe Curry Catsup 2 large pita bread rounds (optional) Curry Catsup 4 medium plum tomatoes ½ cup catsup 3 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoon curry powder