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Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen Queen Elizabeth II is not only the longest-reigning British monarch, but also the longest-serving female head of state in the world. She succeeded to the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952. Only 25 at the time, The Queen is now 95. For some American context, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign has overlapped with 14 U.S. Presidents, from Harry Truman to Joe Biden....

1. Ambiance “Music makes everyone feel at ease and creates an instant vibe,” Revels says. “For Sunday BBQs, we love My Girl Radio on Pandora. For Saturday nights, we may kick it up a little.” Pair the casual playlist with breezy decorations to set the atmosphere of your gathering. Revels pairs simple touches (like a blanket over the back of a chair to combat a cool after-dinner breeze) with more elaborate place settings to create a gorgeous party set-up that doesn’t take hours to create....

¼ cup pasteurized egg whites ¼ cup water ½ cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 8 ounce carton mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoon Frangelico or other hazelnut liqueur (optional) ⅓ cup hazelnuts Alan’s Pie Pastry 3 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar ½ tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ¾ cup unsalted butter ⅔ cup ice-cold water 2 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon vinegar

⅓ cup butter, softened 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon mild chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 lengthwise wedges 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded, and chopped ½ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint 2 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon apple pie spice 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls (8) 1 tablespoon melted butter sugar-cinnamon mix

* To make 1/2 cup sour milk, place 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/2 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla Apple Spice Icing 1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 1 tablespoon apple juice, apple cider, or milk

Basket-Of-Gold Care Must-Knows Basket-of-gold loves full sun and dry, average-to-sandy, well-drained soil; soggy soil encourages root rot. Although best flowering occurs under full sun, this plant’s foliage will appreciate afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Once established, the low-growing perennial can be quite drought-tolerant. Trim basket-of-gold in the summer after its petals drop. Taking off the top half will help maintain a pleasant form and prevent this plant from aggressively self-seeding....

Use Our Trimwork and Molding Guide More Wallpapered Accent Walls Our Favorite Neutral Color Combos Decorating with Gold Tip: These homeowners had to splurge on some major projects, but saved money where they could. Since hard-wood floors aren’t ideal for play time, they added fun carpet squares to the room. This solution was much more cost-effective than tearing up the floors and adding carpet. Real-Life Bedroom Decorating Ideas Our Fave Green Color Schemes