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Whether you only have a few steps to work with or a wraparound porch with stately stairs, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite front porch step ideas with practical suggestions. Give your home’s exterior an update by creating an inviting entry to greet guests and welcome you home after a long day. Front Porch Planters A bright and cheery yellow door pops against gray siding to create a welcoming front porch....

Oh, it will be so nice to be back together again after having to table Stylemaker in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Especially just as spring bursts open, our home and work lives begin to bustle again, and our backyards turn ripe once more for intimate gatherings with family and friends. This oncoming sense of renewal and reconnection is exactly how we feel about Stylemaker 2021, a two-day virtual reunion of some of the country’s most prolific home and garden-focused style creatives and influencers....

Buy It: Power XL 5-Quart Air Fryer ($120, Bed Bath & Beyond)

Buy It: Wilton Springform Pan ($13, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Nordic Ware Cookie Sheets ($20, Target) Buy It: Wilton Brownie Pan ($8, Walmart)

Start by stapling batting and fabric to the wall, then stretch wide ribbon on the diagonal from floor to ceiling to make diamonds. At each intersection, hammer in a decorative furniture tack to create a tufted look. Install baseboard and crown molding last. Make the panels from canvas painter’s drop cloths, then attach large grommets to the top edge. Slide the curtains onto galvanized pipe. Mount the pipe using galvanized round floor flanges (found in the plumbing supply department of a home center)....

Editor’s Tip: Large nut cups in birthday patterns and colors would also work well as the base for these mini baskets. Nut cups and cupcake liners come in a wide assortment of colors and patterns. Check out craft supply stores, cake decorating supply stores, and online retailers for options. Editor’s Tip: Make sure guests always remember the birthday party. Tuck a copy of the party invitation behind the frame glass, or use scrapbooking supplies to make a tag for guests to attach to each frame....

Buy It: Picnic Time Picnic Basket, $74.99, Target Test Kitchen Tip: To make this easy no-cook summer recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

To build this Easter tree: Editor’s Tip: To protect the candy and make the decoration last year after year, spray it with a clear-coat finish and let dry before hanging. Editor’s Tip: If using real flowers, create a simple vase with water in a resealable plastic bag. Secure the base of the flower stems using a rubber band.

Buy It: Our Table Rectangular Baker ($20, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Our Table Ramekin Set ($10, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: For an even easier weeknight dinner, prepare the meal 24 hours in advance and bake when ready to serve. Buy It: Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet ($25, Walmart)

Learn how to install shiplap! Get ideas for rustic kitchen cabinets to match your theme. Try these tips for adding farmhouse style. Choose between different types of wood cabinets. Get farmhouse kitchen style with these 10 tips. Master the new look of country kitchen designs.

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Liquors like vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, and rum.Fun mixers like club soda, tonic water, fruit juice, and simple syrups.Garnishes like olives and fresh fruit.Basics including ice, cocktail napkins, and straws! Free 11x17-inch place mat Free 8.5x14-inch place mat Free Trivia Quiz Test Kitchen Tip: Feel free to craft this cranberry sauce up to two weeks in advance and chill, covered, in the refrigerator until the holiday meal.