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Take Inspiration From Your Home Whether the fireplace hearth is new or a redo, its design inspiration should derive largely from elements that exist in your home. That goes for big questions, such as determining the fireplace hearth’s overall design, to little ones, such as the details that create a finished look. For example, a sleekly contemporary home demands a minimalist fireplace hearth; anything else would create design dissonance for a home....

Note: All parts of lily-of-the-valley are poisonous. Plant Name: Convallaria majalis Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 1 foot tall; clumps can spread several feet wide Zones: 2-7 Plant it with: Lily-of-the-valley looks great as a carpet under taller plants such as bleeding heart. Learn more about growing lily-of-the-valley Learn about other great shade plants to grow with lily-of-the-valley Name: Rosa ‘Iceberg’ Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Plant it with: ‘Iceberg’ pairs perfectly with any other type of rose, as well as lavender (Lavandula) and catmint (Nepeta)....

2 cup blackberries 1 cup water 1 cup sugar ¼ cup honey 1 cup water Juice of 4 lemons (3/4 cup) Cocktail: 2 ½ cup sparkling water, chilled 1 ½ cup gin 4 cup ice cubes 1 cup blackberries Lemon slices

½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon whipping cream or milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla Whipping cream or milk

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter ½ cup chopped pecans

“To me, dusty pink feels like the color that saturates a fall sunset,” says Erinn, who not only creates chic interiors but also is the founder of StyleRow, a one-of-a-kind digital hub serving the luxury design community. “I especially love pairing pink with wood tones,” she says. “It brings softness to a scheme that might otherwise be dominant with the burnt orange and yellow of fall foliage.” Erinn’s vintage dinnerware (a swirly pink-and-gold Sascha Brastoff pattern from the 1950s that she snagged at an estate sale) never shuffles to the back of a closet like her breezy lightweight wardrobe....

½ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup whipping cream 2 teaspoon butter 1 cup thinly sliced peaches ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brandy

Tip: A coat of deck sealer brings out the natural color of the cedar. Step-by-Step Instructions to Build This RoomFind a general contractor in your area. Get free Quotes! Tip: For a three-season version, Hilpipre-Wright suggests putting polycarbonate plastic siding around the exterior to create a greenhouse. Find a general contractor in your area. Get free Quotes! Find a general contractor in your area. Get free Quotes! Tip: If you use a fountain pump that runs on electricity, make sure you build it near an outlet....

*Tip If you like, soak the scraped-out seeds in a bit of water in a small bowl 15 minutes to help remove the clinging squash flesh. Rinse seeds and pat dry. Toss with 1 tsp. neutral oil and a pinch each salt and black pepper. Spread on a small baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 10 minutes; set aside to cool. Sprinkle over squash, beans, and salad before serving.

Easy Baking Ingredient Substitutions Butter Substitutes Baking Ingredient Substitutions PLUS: How to Soften Butter How to Soften Butter & More Easy Baking Tips

At Home With Ashley Ashley of At Home with Ashley worked with her husband to renovate their laundry room from the ground up. This included replacing the exterior wall, window, and an outdated water heater. Determined to create a beautiful space while adding efficiency, they used the latest products to add modern function without losing the home’s vintage charm. Custom artwork, subway tile with a gold Schluter trim, and colorful Milton & King wallpaper are just a few of the details completing this happy space....

Best Containers for Freezing Milk Canning Jars Select canning jars specifically approved for freezing (this is on the jar packaging). These Ball mason jars ($14, Target) are a good option. Use only wide-mouth glass jars as the jars with necks (regular mouths) are more likely to crack when the milk expands. Don’t fill jars to the top; leave about an inch of room for expansion. Ice Cube Trays Fill an ice cube tray with your milk....

Substituting Shortening for Oil Shortening is made from solidified vegetable oil. When it comes to cooking applications or frying savory items such as stir-fries, you can absolutely use shortening instead of oil by simply allowing it to melt in the pan before adding the ingredients. To use shortening as a substitute for oil in baking, you can swap the two using equal amounts. This can be to substitute any type of cooking oil—avocado oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, and other cooking oils....