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  • 1 week ago | architecturaldigest.com | Alexandra Kelly

    When you’re watching a movie or TV show, it’s not just the characters that drive the story. The location plays an equally important role, and in some cases, an outsized one. Who doesn’t remember the idyllic English cottage that Amanda Woods (played by Cameron Diaz) rents in The Holiday? Or the iconic shot of San Francisco’s Painted Ladies in Full House’s opening credits? Of course, though, finding that just-right location goes far beyond simply identifying the perfect home.

  • 1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Madeline Buiano |Alexandra Kelly

    Credit: Hugh Stewart Summer is the season of al fresco entertaining, and if you’re busy gearing up for the next few months of hosting outdoor celebrations, there’s only one person to turn to for help: Martha, the trusted source for summer hosting. From elegant backyard dinners at her Bedford residence to casual family pool parties at her Skylands estate in Maine, Martha knows how to throw a warm-weather gathering.

  • 2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Alexandra Kelly

    Credit: Gheorhge / Getty Images Key PointsTomatoes typically split due to sudden changes in watering, especially after a dry spell followed by heavy rain or overwatering. Tomatoes with thinner skins, like heirloom varieties, are more susceptible to splitting compared to thicker-skinned types. Preventing splits involves consistent watering practices, mulching to retain soil moisture, and harvesting tomatoes as soon as they ripen.

  • 1 month ago | marthastewart.com | Alexandra Kelly

    Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Your bedroom should feel like a respite from the world, one that allows you to unwind and recharge for the next day. But as clutter (and life) takes over, the space can start to feel less like the calming oasis we intend it to be. This can be due to too little space, lack of organization, or just everyday items that build up (like those half-empty lotion bottles or collection of water glasses on the nightstand).

  • 1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alexandra Kelly

    Your bedroom should feel like a respite from the world, one that allows you to unwind and recharge for the next day. But as clutter (and life) takes over, the space can start to feel less like the calming oasis we intend it to be. This can be due to too little space, lack of organization, or just everyday items that build up (like those half-empty lotion bottles or collection of water glasses on the nightstand).