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Because the existing home on the property was an out-of-place 1950s ranch house, the couple had it relocated and started their project from the ground up. It was a dream chance to design every detail, but as lovers of old homes, they didn’t want their house to look brand-new. Mission accomplished—thanks to elements that authentically reflect the traditional coastal architecture and a design that makes the house look as if it grew gradually over the years....

“The homeowners are huge collectors,” designer Philip Mitchell says. “They love original Canadian artworks, soapstone sculptures, Inuit weavings, antique decoys. They love craft.” That affinity for beautiful works, fine detail, and hand-touched artisanship flows through their new home on Gooseberry Island. “It’s like paradise,” Mitchell says of the island setting for this Nova Scotia home. “Before they bought the property, it was almost like a summer camp: cottages and a turn-of-the-20th-century boathouse,” Mitchell says....

As the beauty and fashion director at Better Homes & Gardens, I met with brands, experts, and even a few celebrities from my bedroom office. I began feeling self-conscious about my background. From where I sat, my bed, dresser, and “beauty closet”—the console where I store many products to test—were all visible. I never got around to hanging art, and the unfinished backdrop didn’t reflect my job and interests or feel work appropriate....

Get the royal icing recipe. Here’s how to make the rosettes: For this classic cupcake design, use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a spiral of frosting, starting at the center and working toward the outside of the cupcake. Get the cupcake & butter frosting recipe here! Get the horse pattern. Cheers to our easy punch: 1 cup bourbon, 2 cups mint simple syrup, 4 cups chilled club soda over ice....

Tieghan started out with an idea to work in fashion design after graduating from high school, but after her food blog Half Baked Harvest gained momentum, she found herself to be a rising star in the foodie sector. A former guest contributor for Better Homes & Gardens, Tieghan’s work can aslo be seen in The Little Market, Glamour magazine, and Youtube. She has written three cookbooks: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, and Half Baked Harvest Every Day....

Bake 5 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack.

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 3 teaspoon milk Egg Paint 1 egg yolk 2 drops water Paste food coloring

Blankets come in different shapes, sizes, designs, and fabrics, so finding the right one for your preferences might be more challenging than you think. It’s not just about choosing a color and pattern that matches your room; material and weight are important factors to consider as well. Depending on the temperature in the room, some blankets are better at retaining warmth or repelling moisture. Also, some blankets can be bothersome for people with sensitive skin....

Get more DIY Halloween decor ideas. What You’ll Need: Masking tapeCheeseclothScissors Step 1: Wrap hands in tape To make the mummy hands, grab a friend to help create the hand mold—this is a two-person project! Start wrapping masking tape (sticky side out) at the base of your friend’s wrist and wrap all the way up to the bottom of the fingers. Make sure the tape overlaps so no parts of the hand are visible....

2 ounce chopped white chocolate ¼ cup softened butter 2 tablespoon raspberry preserves 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon whipping cream

1 15 ounce can navy or cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained ¼ cup bottled fat-free Italian salad dressing 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

⅓ cup softened butter 1 tablespoon whipping cream ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1 ½ cup powdered sugar