Pink daffodils have pink center cups (coronas) and the outer petals are usually white or ivory, but you’ll see some pale yellow too. The shades of pink are always on the warm end of the spectrum, like salmon, peach, or apricot rather than hot pink. The flowers are intriguing to watch because the colors develop over several days, with the cup changing from yellow to pink, or a rim turning a bright pink or yellow....
“Patios and other gathering spaces can be as beautifully designed as you please, but if people don’t use them, they aren’t a success,” says Kevin Lenhart, design director and landscape architect at Yardzen. “Because they are [portable], patio umbrellas allow spaces to stay nimble and adapt to different activities, group sizes, and light or weather conditions.” We put 28 of the best patio umbrellas to the test in our lab in Des Moines, Iowa, to see which ones held up against weather conditions, sun damage, stains, and more....
“It would have been a lot cheaper to tear it down,” Rob admits. But as the proud new owner of a historic Prairie School home, dreams of a fabulous renovation danced in his head. Yes, the place had fallen on hard times. Yes, many of its historical elements had been covered up. “It had been 1980s-ized,” Rob says. “But I think if you live in Chicago, you should live in a home that honors this area’s architectural roots....
The pillows are decorated with colored piping around the edges as well as double stitching that keeps them intact. Shoppers can choose from a handful of colors, including black, blue, and gray, as well as two sizes: queen and king. One thing to keep in mind is that the brand recommends that you spot-clean any stains with a sponge, rather than putting the pillows directly in the washing machine. “These are the most luxurious pillows I have ever touched … better than any [at a] hotel I have stayed in,” one five-star reviewer shares....
Combined with just a few simple ingredients, deBoschnek loves that “in so many of these recipes they use all of the ingredient,” she says, referring to the juice from canned fruit cocktail being utilized. Unlike some of the recipes in vintage cookbooks, deBoschnek likes the fact actual timings are used here, so you don’t have to guess when steps are done.
Plants for Creating the Bird and Butterfly Garden Plan 3 Phlox paniculata ‘Eva Cullum’: Zones 4-8 2 Penstemon ‘Prairie Dusk’: Zones 3-8 2 Bee balm (Monarda ‘Petite Delight’): Zones 4-8 1 Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii ‘Nanho Blue’): Zones 7-9 3 Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’: Zones 4-9 1 Sedum ‘Brilliant’: Zones 4-9 2 Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’): Zones 4-8 If you can’t find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute them with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....
“Everybody’s home should reflect who they are,” Chris says. “Christy and I are a little more funky—we have an eclectic taste, and I wanted our home to embody that as well. I wanted the house to be an experience—not just a house—that was warm, unique, and had a personality as big as ours.” Chris wanted to give traditional building materials like brick, stucco, and Yellow Balau hardwood a new life, so he combined them in an eclectic fashion....
Silver candlesticks from Replacements Ltd. cast a glow across a tablescape anchored by a tablecloth made of paisley fabric from Duralee. Vintage stemware mixes with “Bicos” amber tumblers from Vista Alegre. Dinner and salad plates are from the “Trianna” collection for Lenox. Juliska’s “Isadora” placemats weave gold onto the table. Candlesticks don’t have to come in pairs. Buy mismatched patterns in varying heights, like these from Replacements Ltd., to guarantee a glowing report for your centerpiece....
1 cup cider vinegar ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1.5 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings (2 cups)
2 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 6 tablespoon cold water
The Best Espresso Powder Substitutes If you don’t have instant espresso powder ($5, Walmart) and are wondering what to use instead, try one of these two Test Kitchen-approved espresso powder substitutes: Instant coffee powder: Using an equal amount of instant coffee powder ($6, Walmart) or granules will work fine in your recipes. Keep in mind: Espresso powder is more concentrated than coffee powder, so using the latter as an espresso powder substitute won’t impart the same depth of flavor....
Want to showcase your tulips in your home? Learn how and when to cut tulips and put them in a vase. Single Early Tulip Care Like all tulip bulbs, Single Early Tulips require well-drained soil and at least 6 hours of bright sunlight per day. Tulips do best in soil that is relatively dry in summer and well-drained in winter. (Wet, boggy soil in winter quickly leads to bulb rot....
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1 cup cinnamon-flavor pieces, bittersweet chocolate pieces, or semisweet chocolate pieces 2 teaspoon shortening White Glaze 1 cup white baking pieces 2 tablespoon shortening
*Tip: To make Quick Vanilla Sugar, split 1 vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a small sharp knife. Using the tip of the knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Working in batches, in a food processor combine 4 cups sugar and vanilla seeds. Cover and process until combined. Transfer to a sterilized 1-quart jar; secure lid. Use immediately or store in a cool dry place indefinitely.
2 teaspoon olive oil 1 ½ cup broccoli slaw ½ cup shredded carrots 6 sliced green onions
Every week or so, wipe down the outside of your washing machine with a soft cloth and your favorite all-purpose cleaner or with a mixture of mild dishwashing liquid and water. Open the machine so you can clean inside the lid and around the edges of your washer’s opening. Use a folded piece of paper towel or cotton swabs to get crevices and seams clean. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry....
