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To help them achieve their vision—and make sure the house was practical and comfortable for four kids and a dog—they turned to designer Megan Opel. “Emily didn’t want her house to look ‘instantly decorated,’” Opel says, “and she wasn’t in a hurry.” Over time, Opel helped curate the couple’s inspirations and collections, blending them against a house-wide base of creamy white paint, black accent pieces, and a few thoughtfully chosen, extra-durable pieces of contemporary furniture....

Next, draw diagonal folding lines with your marker and a ruler by following the printable template. Once finished, you should have an X intersecting every other vertical line. Next, fold the vertical lines back and forth, accordion style. Then fold the diagonal lines along all the score marks.

2 12 ounce can evaporated milk 2 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 cup milk or whipping cream

**Toasting Seeds To toast cumin seeds, heat a dry 6-inch skillet over medium. Add seeds. Cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, gently shaking skillet frequently. Immediately transfer seeds to a bowl to cool. Use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind seeds. Serving Idea If desired, serve cooked, marinated poultry or meat with hot cooked basmati rice, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Best Overall Deals Best Deal: Laina Ahsaad Abstract Machine Woven Area Rug, from $130 (was from $340) Best Appliance Deal: Go Wise USA 5.5-Liter 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer, $85 (was $198) Lowest Price: Arendtsville Area Rug, from $26 (was from $58) Best Furniture Deal: Mary-Kate 4-Person Dining Set, $740 (was $1,585) The largest discount is on the Laina Ahsaad Abstract Machine Woven Area Rug, which is currently 64% off. It comes in both light gray or cream color options—a nice neutral addition to your bedroom or living room....

What we love about this line is that it’s all a bit non-traditional; rather than bright orange pumpkins, you’ll find glass pumpkin figures in warm amber and cool blue tones. And their collection of terracotta vases and dried florals will fit in perfectly with any spooky setup, but they’re neutral enough to use year-round. Buy It: Dried Night Harvest Bouquet, $40 Buy It: Halloween Pumpkin Mugs, $14 Buy It: Halloween Pillow Cover Set, $30 Buy It: Terracotta Skull Vase, $25 Buy It: Glass Pumpkin, $30 Buy It: Curiosity Halloween Plates, $50 Buy It: Terracotta Skull Candelabra, $50...

Plug in your criteria, and it should help you by giving a planting list. Since you have several sides you want to landscape, you probably should do a separate search for each side, depending on the amount of sunlight each area receives. You can also look at the plans in our Garden Plans section of the Website to get ideas. There are more than 200 plans there, so you’ll probably find some that fit the shape and size....

A backyard office eliminates your commute time while allowing you to separate your home life from your work without traveling more than a few feet. A backyard office is more involved than just taking your laptop out to the back deck in between Zoom meetings—it’s a more permanent, sheltered structure that provides a small office space that’s totally detached from the house. Similar to a she shed, a backyard office is often a repurposed shed or stand-alone garage that has been converted into a workspace....

It also heralds the start of the Carnival season, the pre-Lenten celebration that culminates on Mardi Gras (which is French for Fat Tuesday). Yes, that’s right. Carnival, with its king cakes, crawfish boils, and brass bands, is a season, the length of which is determined by the moveable feast of Easter. Mardi Gras, the last hurrah before lent begins, is one day, specifically, the one before Ash Wednesday. (This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 1....

2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup milk ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter **Tip: To toast marshmallows, thread onto the end of a long skewer. Hold over the flame of a gas stove for 30 to 60 seconds or until lightly browned, turning frequently. Or use a chef’s kitchen torch to lightly brown the marshmallows....

If the thatch is more than ½ inch thick though, it may cause trouble. Think of it as a layer of plastic wrap on top of the soil. Your grass will not have access to air, water, and nutrients because thatch blocks them from reaching the roots. A thick layer of thatch can harbor disease-causing insects and fungi, prolong high humidity that promotes disease, and bind or tie up pesticides....

“This collection hits the popular color duo from different angles,” Mark says. “There is an East Coast versus West Coast dichotomy. Then that of American and European, English Spode and Portuguese pottery. Preppy and bohemian. This brings together the best of many places and styles.” Campari SunriseSeared Lamb Sausage and Red Pepper Skewers + Mint-Cucumber SauceTomato-and-Carrot SoupGrilled Marinated Chicken Thighs + Mediterranean ToppingsGrilled Vegetables with Olive Oil, Parsley, and Lemon JuiceIsraeli Couscous + Sliced AlmondsCheese Course with Grilled PitaRosé-Pomegranate Gelato + Shortbread Cookies...

**Tip Thaw frozen sauce overnight in refrigerator. Reheat in a medium saucepan over medium-low until heated through. Use as desired.