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They come in a set of two, in sizes standard, queen, and king, and right now they’re all on sale. The standard set is going for as little as $23, making them less than $12 each, while the queen-size pillow set is on sale starting at $24, and the king-size pillow set starts at just $28. “They’re soft yet supportive and great for someone like me who can’t just sleep in one spot,” wrote one shopper who titled their five-star review, “Like sleeping on a supportive cloud....

And no, I’m not talking about the tiny home movement. These are beautifully designed rooms, such as kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, or bedrooms, reproduced in miniature form (usually at a 1:12 scale). In these pint-sized spaces, photo frames are roughly the size of a thumbnail, and a clove of garlic reaches nearly to kitchen counter-height. But these aren’t the pink plastic dollhouses you might have grown up with. Many of the scaled-down designs feature trendy accessories, including round mirrors, potted fiddle leaf figs, and chunky-knit throw blankets, as well as popular materials like patterned cement tile and velvet upholstery....

In the new sleeping area, a bed with a slim headboard tucks under the eaves. Cabinets frame a large window, while a window seat piled with pillows serves as a comfortable perch; the top lifts for extra storage. In the hall outside the closet, a base cabinet featuring Shaker-inspired molding shines under a skylight. Designed to serve as a second spot for hanging clothes, the storage unit nods to the home’s original style, but a trio of funky pendant lights lends a modern touch that keeps the space from feeling dated....

On the surface, it might seem like the 1904 Craftsman house she bought six years ago was an odd choice with its dark brown floors, woodwork, and cabinets. It was too formal and serious, Liz says. Still, she liked the idea of a house with history and was confident she could lighten things up. (It was a smart move space-wise now that she shares the 1,600 square feet with Dave Reiné and their twin babies....

Sanjay knew designer Janie Molster and her husband socially and had been curious to see her home and take in her personal style. The couple signed up for a progressive dinner that stopped at Molster’s house—and loved her style from the start.“It was spectacular,” Sanjay says. “We left and said, ‘One day, we are going to ask her to help us with our house.’” But first, the couple hired an architect to elevate and “age” the house, adding significant character with pocket doors, moldings and trims, and historical hardware, while bringing contemporary function to the flow and usability of the rooms....

Black mondo grass provides blackish-purple leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer. Three hosta varieties create a pleasing contrast with the surrounding lacy foliage of ostrich fern. And finally, you’ll enjoy continuous blooms from the impatiens in this beautifully textured border. Plants for Creating the Bold Woodland Garden Plan 3 Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’): Zones 6-10 1 Variegated redtwig dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’): Zones 3-8 1 Lily (Lilium hybrids): Zones 3-9 6 Astilbe (Astilbe × arendsii ‘Fanal’): Zones 4-8 1 Hosta ‘Frances Williams’: Zones 3-8 1 Siebold hosta (Hosta sieboldiana var....

Personally, I’m a huge fan of hard seltzers in the summer, especially when I’m at the beach, but my biggest complaint is that they always start to get warm by the time I’m done drinking them. Regular koozies (the collapsible, neoprene ones that you probably have in your junk drawer) just don’t keep the drinks cold. After reading so many amazing reviews, I decided to try the Brumate Hopsulator Slim can koozie....

Cabin kitsch, you’ll always have a place, but not at this North Woods getaway. Here, with internationally known kitchen designer Mick De Giulio at the helm, lake house style has entered uncharted realms of sophistication. And, not surprisingly, considering De Giulio’s pedigree, it all started in the kitchen. “My interior designer suggested I call Mick De Giulio,” Ace says. “I thought, who in Chicago is going to want to work on a house in Detroit Lakes?...

Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and the new metal roofing altered the structure. Additions of efficient metal-clad windows and insulated doors had equal influence on the home’s style. Eco-Friendly Remodeling Mudroom Makeover Just inside the front door, the mudroom’s mix of open shelving and pullouts manages the gear and mess that accompany country living. Family and guests have a bench to sit on while lacing up their shoes....

Should I eat cottage cheese before bed? “Cottage cheese is high in lean protein, calcium, and fat. Protein is an essential building block of muscles, so it’s important for both athletes and those trying to lose weight. Calcium is an important nutrient, especially for females, as it is required to maintain bone mass after roughly the age of 30,” says Ashley Reaver, RD, at Ashley Reaver Nutrition LLC in Oakland, California....

“We set out to lighten everything,” says Stephanie, who owns Golden & Pine, an interior design studio and home-goods store with a focus on ethically made products and a decidedly airy aesthetic. Stephanie used a lush, fringed carpet to anchor the sitting area. Underneath, a 12-x-15-foot jute rug (a budget pick from Rugs USA) extends to the high-traffic perimeter. The camel color couch gets a lift from peachy pink pillows....

1 cup red onion, thin wedges 1 cup cold water 1 cup rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, halved 2 teaspoon cumin seeds

In an unexpected move, Hilary Duff, holding her Yorkie, Jak, painted the front door of her California home dusty rose, surprising even herself. “I’ve never seen myself as girlie, and I don’t own much pink, even though I love it,” she says. The color softens the dark facade. Hilary’s design eye is drawn to vibrant, show stopping patterns. When she recently gave her Los Angeles house a facelift, she wasn’t shy about featuring them center stage....

A pro tip: The bottom, glum-faced pumpkin quite literally plays the heavy in this tower; we weighted it down by adding heavy rocks and sand to its interior for extra stability. To carve: Hollow out four pumpkins in various shapes, colors, and sizes, scraping the inside walls thinnest on the sides you’re planning to carve. (No thicker than 1" works best.) Print out the stencil patterns and tape them to the pumpkins’ surfaces....

1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes ½ cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper