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Add Your Own Nailhead Trim Secondhand Storage Put a vintage trunk that’s been collecting dust in your attic to work by using it as a coffee table. Because trunks are already designed to hold as much as possible, it’s the ideal living room storage solution. Make sure you break up the interior space with smaller containers and baskets so your wares stay organized. If you don’t already have one, look for trunks at vintage shops and antique stores....

But the devil, as they say, is in the details. Although making compost isn’t rocket science, there is a little science involved. A few missteps in the process can lead to some serious frustration. Here are tips to avoid the following common composting mistakes. 1. Using Only One Pile or Bin It’s always best to have at least two piles or a double-chamber bin, so while your first batch matures, you can add new waste material to the second bin chamber or pile....

Looking for the best pool float to relax or tan in? Consider a flat pool lounger with a headrest that’s so comfortable, it’ll slow downtime. If you want to drift along the waves with friends, check out pool tubes or pool chairs—bonus if they come with cup holders. And there’s plenty of Instagram-worthy floats in the shape of avocados, flamingos, and pineapples, too. Aqua Leisure Pool Float Water Hammock, $17 Intex Flamingo Inflatable Ride-On, $21 GreenCo Giant Inflatable Pineapple Pool Lounger, $25 Zcaukya Inflatable Pool Float, $18 Jasonwell Inflatable Avocado Pool Float, $22 (was $33) CoTa Global Inflatable Pool Float Tube, $13 Jasonwell Inflatable Pool Chair Set of Two, $30 (was $40) Intex Tote-N-Float Wave Inflatable Air Mat, $15 (was $16)

Buy It: Expert Grill Cedar Planks ($6, Walmart) Buy It: Char-Broil Grill Pan ($6, Target)

With a simple screen, shelf, or curtain, you can divide rooms into sections based on function or create privacy within an open floor plan. Room dividers allow you to carve out a bedroom in a studio apartment or create a separate home office in a large living room. And if you have kids or roommates, a room divider can provide a visual signal that you need some alone time, whether for work or stress relief....

Do: Stick with the Classics Use a neutral hue such as brown, black, or gray for a look that will withstand the test of time. Even deep reds and navy blues are classic front door colors that act as neutrals. If your style changes or you alter your home’s exterior later, neutral hues will adapt with you. Another neutral option is to stain your door instead of painting it. A wood stain will emphasize the door’s natural material or grain pattern....

Rainbow Cake A quick click on the #rainbowcake tag and you’ll immediately be blown away by the 840,000 creative cakes. Lauren of @cakelaurenloves shared this showstopper (decorated with a beautiful woven style piping technique called macramé) with us exclusively before sharing with her followers. She makes an annual rainbow cake as part of her friend’s annual Pride collaboration for bakers to share the love through celebration cakes. Make your own layered rainbow cake with this recipe and fill it with rainbow sprinkles....

The space effortlessly transitions from guest suite to party zone thanks to multi-use furniture and a wall of cabinets that hides a kitchenette, pull-down bed, and closet. A slatted wall lets light and air into the new upstairs loft, while wood-look tile—an outlet find—is more forgiving of frequent furniture shuffling than real wood. The kitchenette is stocked for all their party-planning needs. Platters and bowls for parties hide in upper cabinets, cutting down on trips into the house....

“It’s a Mediterranean-inspired project with contemporary details,” designer Marie Flanigan says. “It’s all about juxtaposition in this house.” That jibes perfectly with the vision Ira Lieber had for his home. “So many homes today are sleek, minimalistic, ultra-modern,” he says. “I wanted to incorporate old world with modern in my home. I wanted that warm old-Europe feel.” A table from Bliss Studio sounds a classic note that jibes with limestone floors....

Honors & Awards Her cookbook Ruffage: A Practice Guide to Vegetables was a 2019 Michigan Notable Book winner and James Beard Award nominee. Her dinners at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, Michigan, made her a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Great Lakes.

With that hubbub, of course, comes the challenge of actually obtaining one (or many) of these delightful foodie Advent calendars. We’ve got good news on that front: As of November 2, all three of Aldi’s exceedingly popular Advent calendars—plus several others that seem equally fantastic—are available for purchase. Availability is only as long as supplies last, though, so if you want to indulge in Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar this year, you should act fast....

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Artemisia plants are visually appealing, and many varieties like ‘Silver Mound’ are also a joy to touch with their exceptionally soft foliage. The flowers of artemisias are often relatively insignificant, usually small, almost petal-less blooms in soft yellow colors. Many gardeners prefer to remove these blooms because the stalks take away from the overall effect of the plant. Artemisia Care Must-Knows The most important thing about artemisia plants is they need well-drained soils....

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces, or shortening ½ cup cold water Nut Pastry: Prepare as above, except substitute 1/4 cup ground, toasted pecans or almonds for 1/4 cup of the flour. Pastry for Lattice-Top Pie: Prepare as above, except trim bottom pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Roll out remaining pastry and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips....

½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon honey 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Mini Cornbread Muffins 1 8.5 ounce package corn muffin mix ⅓ cup milk 1 egg ½ cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (2 ounces) Shortcut: Instead of making the spice mixture, substitute 2 tablespoons purchased barbecue seasoning....