November 2017

FOLDING LAUNDRY

Last night I was doing the laundry. Inexplicably, it's the folding that always seems to hold me up, so I usually put it off. I was sitting on the floor watching television and going through the repetitive motions of rolling socks, squaring up napkins, and unsuccessfully attempting to fold a fitted sheet (don't judge).

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HOST-READY FOOD GIFTS

A Bottle of red, a bottle of white, or perhaps you want to show up with something a little more special for the host tonight?

Happy place

This irresistibly upbeat gallery-meets-shop in Westport, CT, is a year-round source of sunshine via its cheeky home and fashion collectibles.

Queen of COLORING

For some it's a creative outlet. For others it's a moment to relax. For Johanna Basford, the artist behind the craze's biggest titles, coloring is a chance to make her mark.

HARVEST HUES

Create a comfy cocoon using the fiery colors of autumn's changing landscape as your guide. The decorator's trick of a 60:30:10 ratio yields the most relaxing effect: Use your dominant color in 60 percent of the room, then divvy up two accent colors-- 30 percent of one and 10 percent of another.

Up to the CHALLENGE

Two Seattle-based designers walk us through their 1-2-3 solutions for creatine spaces that are high style and durable enough for a young family.

DISHWASHERS

Your dishwasher may not be reaching its full potential. Get the inside story on how to use if more effectively: Scrub less, skip the towel-drying, and never rewash again.

MAKING THE CUT

Etching glassware is an easy, affordable way to elevate basic pieces. Use our ideas (or your own) to create works of art in 20 minutes or less.

Organize your DROP ZONE

No matter the size of your entry, implementing these storage strategies combats clutter and upgrades efficiency.

I did it!

This do-it-yourselfer topped off her master bath makeover with a decorative paint treatment that disguises-- get this-- sheet vinyl flooring.

SIMPLY SHAKER

SHAKERS, THE ORIGINAL MINIMALISTS, PAVED THE WAY FOR MODERN DESIGN WITH A SIMPLE, HONEST LIFESTYLE. THEIR FURNISHINGS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES (MINUS SOME OF THE AUSTERITY) STILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME TODAY.

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

Topiary is the art of taking ordinary plants and shaping them into living sculptures.

Living HISTORY

Two globe-trotters found their next adventure in the renovation of a 150-year-old farmhouse. Yes, they hung shiplap. But they also hung vibrant contemporary art and made room for passed-down family treasures. The look feels familiar and somehow new. Let's call if modern heirloom style.

WINE 1,2,3

Holiday wine buying just got easier, thanks to our handy guide on what to pour with your Thanksgiving meal.

ROASTING PANS

If turkey is the shining star of the big meal, the roasting pan plays a key supporting role. Our picks for pans worthy of keeping in your kitchen ensemble long after the show is over.

TO DEVELOP TYPE 2 DIABETES IF YOU EAT FRESH FRUIT DAILY

FIVE MILLION

50 PERCENT; That's how much getting a flu shot lowers your risk of the flu

THE AVERAGE SHOPPER SPENDS $290 ON BLACK FRIDAY

56 percent

It's the superfood of the season: ½ cup of pumpkin supplies 100% of your daily vitamin A and 10% of vitamin C needs

COFFEE DRINKERS ARE 18%

START OF DARKNESS

The days get way darker way earlier starting November 5. You might need to adjust more than your clocks to stay energized and upbeat.

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Buffalo, windowpane, gingham, tartan-- in the world of pattern, there's a plaid for everyone.