May 2019

Family MEALS

What's for dinner? It's the perennial question we get asked (or ask ourselves) every day. In our latest BH&G food Factor study, the answer was, "Whatever my family will eat." Accordingly, many of you have developed a rotating cast of guaranteed hits: baked or grilled chicken (more than double any other food item in our study), spaghetti, tacos, meat loaf, burgers, pizza. There aren't really any surprises on the list. And I agree: Don't, mess with success, right? Then again, don't, we sometimes get a little bored?

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OBSESSED WITH COLORFUL GLASS

Our favorite thing about drinkware and accessories in eye-catching hues: They instantly update a kitchen without moving a wall or painting the cabinets.

BLACK + WHITE

Combining these opposites dials up the drama with minimal risk. They're both neutrals, the look is always in style, and the palette goes with anything, which makes it easy to add to or update.

DINING in

DINING in For a foodie whose business has turned out millions of Southern-style biscuits, the kitchen is her hot spot-- and a place for making wood-fired pizzas with the kids.

GROWING UP

Hanging baskets are making a comeback, and with these creative display ideas and plant combos, they're more stylish than ever.

Clothes quarters

Sharing a closet might be the ultimate test of compatibility. Study these 12 space-smart or time-saving ideas to ace the challenge of two wardrobes in one spot.

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Q WHAT ARE THE SMARTEST WAYS TO GET RID OF UNNEEDED STUFF?

Hard WORKERS

These new tools and appliances go above and beyond the call of standard kitchen duty. We love the extra convenience they offer, and they look cool too.

I did it!

To make a space for the whole family to garden, these DIY enthusiasts built a salvaged-parts greenhouse complete with a potting bench, seedling shelves, and lots of natural light.

Teacup GARDEN

LUNGWORTS

With silver splashes or spots on their leaves, these hardy perennials are the flashy footlights of shade gardens.

GARDEN SAGE

A visit with Elvin McDonald, our legendary former garden editor and the author of 75 books (and counting), is a lesson in plant history, design, and charm.

Shipshape

brendan Walsh grew up flying kites and searching for crabs at low tide on the beaches of Cape Cod Bay. Now with three kids of his own, Brendan and his wife, Liz, wanted to pass down those childhood experiences, so they built a house two blocks from Brendan's parents.

DECLUTTERING YOUR finances

So you've just filed your faxes. Ready, set, start getting organized for next year! Here's what to keep, what to toss, and apps that ease the process.

Take cover

These pieces have a built-in form of sun protection called UPF to give you an extra shield.

Your guide to keeping pets safe in an emergency

Just as we should have one, so should our pets. If you're faced with evacuating for a hurricane, wildfire, flooding, or even a power outage, being prepared can make a big difference in quickly getting your animals to safety, says Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States.

1939 HOST WITH THE MOST

Upgrade your spring and summer parties with serveware that's both fancy and practical.