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Keenan Goldsmith never knew his grandfather. The insurance salesman died a dozen years before baby Keenan came bouncing into the world on a chilly, foggy morning in Louisiana. But John Goldsmith left something behind for his descendants, something that had kept him alive in a German concentration camp by making him “useful” to the Nazis, something that had offered him solace during his bouts of depression. John Goldsmith taught his daughter, Keenan’s mother, to knit....

Here Faudree is shown with his beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Name: Cercis canadensis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Eastern Redbud Tree with Pink Blossoms ($34, The Home Depot) Name: Magnolia grandiflora Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 80 feet tall Zones: 7-9 Buy It: Little Gem Southern Magnolia Tree ($55, The Home Depot) Name: Cornus florida Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Forsythia Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall Zones: 5-8 Name: Rhododendron Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade and well-drained acidic soil Size: To 6 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: PJM Compact Rhododendron Shrub ($34, The Home Depot) Name: Malus Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Prairie Fire Flowering Crabapple Tree ($35, The Home Depot) Name: Syringa vulgaris Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 12 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Buy It: Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac ($16, The Home Depot) Name: Viburnum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 16 feet tall Zones: 2-8 Buy It: Summer Snowflake Viburnum Shrub ($32, The Home Depot) Name: Prunus Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Amanogawa Flowering Cherry Tree ($36, The Home Depot) Name: Fothergilla gardenii Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 5-8 Buy It: Legend of the Small Bottlebrush ($18, The Home Depot)

How to Make Bath Bombs Supplies Needed 1 cup baking soda1/2 cup citric acid1/2 cup Epsom salt7 tbs coconut oil1 tsp water20-25 drops essential oilsNatural food coloringDried flower petalsMixing bowlMeasuring cups and spoonsWax paperMetal or plastic molds Step-by-Step Directions Follow these simple how-to instructions to make your DIY bath bombs. You should be able to make the mixture and add it to the bath bomb molds in under 30 minutes....

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They landed on a property that checked a key box. The home was situated on a sizable lot in a private, gated community. But the house needed work: Better architecture to start and an updated design scheme with an authentic reflection of the couple’s taste. “We didn’t love the house in the state that it was,” Nikki says. “But I liked the idea of turning its page to a new chapter....

Bright sunlight and rain can bring any time you plan to spend outside to an abrupt halt. But outdoor patio curtains can make your space far more comfortable, and this style is both wide and waterproof. The curtain panel is 100 inches wide by 84 inches long (though 18 other sizes are available), and it’s made from a blackout polyester. Plus, it comes equipped with a stainless steel grommet, so you can easily attach the curtain to a curtain rod....

On her walks, Thomas would create flower arrangements in her mind with her neighbor’s blooms. “I thought it would be fun to actually make these arrangements so I reached out on Nextdoor to see if anybody would be interested in a flower swap,” she says. “My neighbors would give me whatever flowers they could cut from their garden, I’d combine them with flowers from another neighbor’s garden, and then I’d return with a brand new ’re-arrangement’ for them....

Build Your Own Sundae Bar The first step of a DIY sundae bar is creating a fun space to serve the ice cream and toppings. We used a serving tray to hold spoons, and set out empty jars for guests to fill with their sundae creations. Various bowls and dishes hold the toppings. Fill in with colorful dish towels, serving spoons, and ice-cream-related decor to add a fun touch this ice cream social....

For Easy Cleanup: Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

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Diwali originated on the Indian subcontinent and has roots in the Hindu faith. Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs also have their own Diwali celebrations and customs. These include traditional foods, fireworks, and millions of lanterns and lights. Diwali is pronounced, “di-wah-lee,” or, “di-vah-lee,” depending on the region, and in some parts of the world it is known as Deepawali. Learn more about the holiday that’s celebrated by more than a billion people around the globe....

Scandinavian design is an aesthetic rooted in simplicity. It features subtle textures, a soft color palette, and sparse styling. For Sigurd Hadland, founder of FJØRN Scandinavian in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, Scandi environments are also at one with nature. “Natural materials are the driving force,” he affirms. “The awareness of nature has driven design toward natural materials and an organic, integrated style.” For Swedish interior designer and stylist Pella Hedeby, Nordic design produces “an airy, calm and relaxed feeling....

You might expect humidity in certain seasons and regions, but even during winter condensation on the inner surface of windows makes it easy for mold and mildew to grow. Unless exterior walls are properly sealed, condensation can rot the structure and moisture can ruin insulation. Cracked exterior paint and peeling or blistering siding are signs of a problem. Kyle Shirley of Denver-based roofing company Sol Vista Roofing adds that “if a roof leak caused water damage to the interior of your home, it’s important to get the moisture cleared as quickly as possible....