Blythe Copeland

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Blythe Copeland

Credit: Galina Zhigalova / Getty images While taking the time to declutter the inside of your home is part of regular housekeeping, putting the same effort into cleaning your backyard is just as important. Since many backyards are multi-purpose spaces—with areas for eating, socializing, gardening, and more—it's easy for clutter to collect. But these eyesores take away from the overall appeal of your backyard, making it less functional and not ideal for entertaining.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Blythe Copeland

While taking the time to declutter the inside of your home is part of regular housekeeping, putting the same effort into cleaning your backyard is just as important. Since many backyards are multi-purpose spaces—with areas for eating, socializing, gardening, and more—it's easy for clutter to collect. But these eyesores take away from the overall appeal of your backyard, making it less functional and not ideal for entertaining.

1 week ago | brides.com | Blythe Copeland

For more than five decades, the Micari family has helped New York City brides find one-of-a-kind wedding gowns. Tony and Maria Micari opened the first Bridal Reflections salon in Massapequa in 1973, and added a boutique in Carle Place in the early 1980s. In 2006, the company expanded into an opulent, marble-floored showroom on Fifth Avenue in New York City, where brides reveal each potential gown to their family members by walking a red carpet-literally.

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Blythe Copeland

Photo: Kristina Trimailova / Getty Images Bees are essential pollinators that play a critical role in the ecosystem. Despite their importance, bees can be a nuisance when they buzz around the pool while you're trying to swim or sun. Plus, who isn't at least a little bit scared of being stung by one of these fuzzy insects? But you don't have to completely deter bees from your landscape to keep them away from your pool.

2 weeks ago | brides.com | Blythe Copeland

No two weddings are completely alike. However, while your guest list, gown, and signature cocktail may be unique to you and your partner, you may decide to adhere to some of the common customs associated with the occasion, such as the toasts, first dances, and, of course, the cake.