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The sensational video posted by HBO Max shows a clip of House of the Dragon co-stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy interviewing each other about their drinks of choice. The video has become an undeniable hit—15.6 million views and 1.4 million likes, and counting—due in part to it featuring some of the best eye contact ever caught on camera and D’Arcy giving their answer in an ultra-sultry voice that the internet can’t get enough of....

Made by UK-based Star Brands, The Pink Stuff is a mildly abrasive paste cleaner (and yes, it’s pink!). You apply it using a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub it onto the surface, and rinse it off with clean water. It promises to remove stains and rust from most hard surfaces, including cooktops, saucepans, sinks, ceramic tile, and more. The vegetable oil-based formula is nontoxic and made with 99 percent natural ingredients, including baking soda, quartz, and soap....

What Is Basque Cheesecake? Basque cheesecake (aka tarta de queso or gazta tarta) got its start at La Viña Bar in San Sebastián, Spain about 30 years ago. It’s got the foundation of a basic cheesecake recipe, using a combo of cream cheese, heavy cream, eggs, and sugar. The only differences here are a lack of crust and the burnt topping. Just creamy, smooth cheesecake. To achieve the burnt exterior, Basque cheesecake is baked at a high temperature for a short time....

Designer Maureen Stevens helped find the sweet spot between old and new. Removing dated built-ins and a kitchen wall was an instant refresh. New elements such as statement lighting, geometric tiles, and midcentury-style furnishings pair well with vintage flooring and millwork. The teamwork is evident in the living room, where Stevens suggested keeping the original trim around windows and doors but giving the fireplace a sleek profile. “I like that dichotomy,” Laura says....

Plants for Creating the Deer-Resistant Garden Plan 4 ‘Silver Mound’ artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana), Zones 4-8 3 Creeping thyme (Thymus praecox ‘Albiflorus’), Zones 4-9 3 Lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), Zones 4-9 4 Cushion spurge (Euphorbia polychroma), Zones 3-10 2 Variegated sweet iris (Iris pallida ‘Variegata’), Zones 4-9 1 Fernleaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina’ Gold Plate’), Zones 3-9 2 Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Sunset’), Zones 2-7 3 Globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’), Zones 5-9 2 Peony (Paeonia ‘Crinkled White’), Zones 4-8 3 Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Zones 4-9...

Note: We made our unit to fit a queen size mattress (80 x 60 inches). All measurements are approximate, and will vary depending on the size of your bookcases. Hardware and Supplies 1-1/4-inch coarse thread pocket-hole screws2-1/2-inch coarse thread pocket-hole screws1-1/4-inch wood screwsSet of two 2-inch angle bracesWood glueThree bookcase sets, approximately 18 x 70-7/8 x 14-5/8 inches Note: This project calls for pocket holes, which are often preferred among professionals for their ease of use....

How to Make a Star Halloween Costume Supplies Needed FREE Pattern Cardboard Gold acrylic paint Craft glue Paintbrush Gold glitter String of 30 battery-operated LED lights Duct tape Thick elastic band Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Step-by-Step Directions With a few supplies and these how-to instructions, you can create your own inexpensive Halloween costume for kids. Customize your DIY star costume with colorful glitter and sequins! Step 1: Cut the Star Enlarge the star pattern and cut out from cardboard....

Plants for Creating the Fabulous Fall Garden Plan 3 Veronica spicata (‘Goodness Grows’): Zones 3–8 1 Yarrow (Achillea ‘Moonshine’): Zones 4–8 4 Chrysanthemum (‘Foxy Natasha’): Zones 5–9 2 New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’): Zones 4–8 1 Dwarf white aster (Symphyotrichum): Zones 4–8 4 Goldenrod (Solidago ‘Fireworks’): Zones 5–9 1 Blue fescue (Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’): Zones 4–8 1 Lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina ‘Helen von Stein’): Zones 4–8 1 New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Alma Pötschke’): Zones 4–8...

How to Wrap a Gift Supplies Needed Gift wrapScissorsTape Step-by-Step Directions Follow these simple how-to instructions to perfectly wrap a gift. It’s so easy, you can wrap a package in under 30 seconds! Step 1: Secure and Fold The best part about the Japanese gift-wrap technique is that you don’t have to worry about measuring your paper perfectly to avoid extra folds showing. We started with a piece of paper that measures about four times the size of our gift, and it was just the right size....

“The concept from the start of this project was a new old house,” designer Benjamin Johnston says. “From the architecture to the interior design, we wanted to create a home that feels simultaneously current and like it’s been here for generations.” Johnston set a classic backdrop with paneled walls in some spaces, plaster in others, beamed ceilings, wood plank floors, and swaths of deeply veined marble. “We leaned into materials that will age over time,” the designer says....

As long as you choose a location with full sun for the perennials and woody plants in this plan, they’ll thrive without much care other than occasional watering. From summer into fall, you’ll enjoy blossoms in soft shades of violet-blue and yellow, thanks to perennials like catmint, coreopsis, and yarrow, while the silver-blue and bright chartreuse-gold foliage of evergreen blue spruce and juniper draw the eye upward. Mingle in the plan’s optional bulbs (crocus, daffodils, and tulips) for a little early spring color....

How to Make TikTok Ramen Noodles You won’t be using the seasoning packet, so grab whatever packet of instant ramen you have on hand to make the trendy TikTok ramen recipe. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking by adding more heat, garlic, etc. There are also videos making the trendy recipe with sesame oil if you need a dairy-free swap for the butter. Leave off the egg if you’re allergic or plant-based (just make sure the ramen noodles you’re using are egg-free, too)....

Baking directions:

1 16 ounce jar salsa verde ¾ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Name: Paeonia ‘Big Ben’ Bloom Time: Early season Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 48 inches tall Zones: 3-7 Native to North America: No Why We Love It: The fragrance is outstanding and the plant has wonderful vigor, performing well in the garden each year. Name: Paeonia ‘Bowl of Beauty’ Bloom Time: Early season Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 26 inches tall Zones: 3-7 Native to North America: No Why We Love It: Its charming form and colors absolutely sing spring....

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 8 tablespoon cold water

Ann M. Morris is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer with Allied Kitchen and Bath in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.www.alliedkitchenandbath.com Siri Evju is a Certified Kitchen Designer with Siri Designs in Portland, Oregon. Peter Salerno, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, is owner and president of Peter Salerno, Inc. in Wyckoff, New Jersey.www.petersalernoinc.com Plan for the remodel with these tips on layout, price, and more! Hire a carpenter, versus a custom closet company, to install shelving to save money....