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With help from Replacements, Ltd. (a retailer that sells current and vintage tableware), we identified some of the most popular pattern styles, including transferware, florals, and ornate rims, and compiled a set of accessories for each. Use these easy place setting ideas to update vintage china with a fresh look. 1. Botanical Scenes Botanical china patterns (like Spode’s Buttercup) tend to have a formal feel. To lighten the look, pair your set with botanical-print linens and touches of natural wood....

​First, decide on a budget for your party. You don’t need to spend a great deal of money to have friends and family over—and certainly not on a celebration with just the people in your house. Remember: If you let those attending help supply some of the party’s needs, it can drastically reduce how much your party costs. Pick a Theme People love a theme party because you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into, and hosts love them too because it sets simple parameters—and those can help you stick to your budget....

Last week, The New York Times food editor Emily Fleischaker kicked-off the #JuliaChildChallenge on Instagram by attempting to recreate the French omelet (or omelette, for French accuracy) just like Child’s (seemingly) simple demonstration on a 1963 episode of The French Chef with Julia. Fleischaker even begins her video the same way, saying, “You’re about to see a French omelet being made.” After a quick shake in the pan (14 seconds from start to finish), the dish is complete....

Circular saws are mainly used for cutting wood, but they can cut different materials with specialized blades. Like most tools, they can be bought for either left or right handed individuals. You’ll probably use a circular saw more than any other tool for big projects such as deck building. A saw with a 7-1/4-inch blade and a motor that draws 10 to 13 amps is powerful enough to cut effortlessly through 2x stock, even at a 45-degree angle....

The following steps will guide you through the process of using a random-orbital sander. If you’re a first-time sander, don’t worry. The process is super simple. In no time, you’ll be sanding like a pro and extending your skills to a variety of carpentry projects! Step 1: Prep Materials Secure your material to a work surface using clamps. This prevents it from moving and possibly causing dangerous kickback. Once your material is secure, connect a ventilation system to your sander....

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2 sheets frozen puff pastry (17.3-ounce package) 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Pastry Cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups half and half 4 large egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract 1/3 cup whipping cream

Lady Palm Care Must-Knows Lady palm spreads by underground stems called rhizomes. Plan to remove the suckers on the outskirts of a lady palm regularly to keep the plant contained. Dig the suckers out with a sharp spade or cut them off with hedge trimmers. Otherwise, lady palms don’t require much pruning, except for damaged or dead fronds. Use a sharp pair of sterilized pruners to snip off the fronds. Rich in texture, lady palm makes an attractive accent plant for indoors, too....

1 ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar 4 cup ridged potato chips

3 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon sifted powdered sugar

Pair lilies with spring- and early-summer-blooming plants such as peonies, catmint, Siberian iris, spiderwort, and shrub roses. Call on purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, and Russian sage to pick up blooming when lilies fade. When planting lilies alongside companions, plant the bulbs in drifts of five or more bulbs of a single variety. Avoid mixing lily cultivars or the scene will take on a chaotic, busy appearance. Lily Care Must-Knows Plant bulbs in spring or fall when the soil is cool....