March 2022

Did we invent the TOSSED SALAD?

"Crisp, crinkly, and delectably cool-- there’s something about a salad bowl tossed at the table or borne in all glistening from the kitchen that’s turned even salad-hating husbands into lusty rooters for green toss-ups," wrote cookbook author Meta Given in her July 1938 article for BH&G titled "Toss That Salad.” Now in our 100th anniversary year, we editors still enjoy the timeless simplicity of an easy salad. But did Better Homes & Gardens invent it, as we’ve often bragged? That’s hard to prove, but we did repeatedly promote the idea of tossing greens in a maple bowl with wooden salad tongs.

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

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THROWBACK

If our past March issues have a theme, it’s sweet, spring-y anticipation. Enjoy a few of our favorite ways to jump right in to the season.

GOOD WORKS

When New York’s hottest home show, Shoppe Object, returned (IRL!) last season, creative brands serving a deeper purpose stood out the most.

The nose knows

You can’t see or hear smells. But just because you are used to an odor doesn’t mean it’s not noticeable to guests-- particularly when it’s unpleasant. We’re here to help you ID and fix common stinky situations.

Warm BLUSH

Forget visions of cotton candy and tulle-- these pinks are all grown up. On walls, their earthy undertones and faded, chalky quality have the depth and luminosity of old-world plaster. As accents, they’re soft but have presence. Next time you’re tempted to go gray or beige, think pink instead.

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

Tired of tossing mushy, freezer-burned, or stale food? A few storage strategies will help you take care of what you have so you can eat it while it’s fresh.

MIX master

These Austin homeowners incorporated a little of this, a little of that for a style-blending kitchen that defies easy categorization.

I did it!

A do-it-yourselfer made her dingy little laundry room look brighter, happier, and surprisingly bigger by loading one wall with style and function and injecting some color.

Find your OUTDOOR STYLE

Match plants and containers to your decorating style and meet your new BSS (best summer space). Follow these cues to curate a lush patio hangout spot that fits your personality.

The dirt

Think small. Even if you lack space for a garden, you can grow a festival of microgreens at home.

Weekends with ubi

"EAT, RELAX, REPEAT" IS THE MANTRA WHEN DESIGNER UBI CONRAD SIMPSON AND HIS FAMILY HOST FRIENDS AT THEIR COASTAL CALIFORNIA HOME.

All-access pass

ACCESSIBLE AND MODERN. THAT’S THE DESIGN COMBO THIS FUN-LOVING FAMILY NEEDED FOR THEIR HOME TO LIVE EASIER. SEE HOW THEY MAKE IT ALL WORK-- AND THEN SOME.

Happy teeth

Your pet’s dental health impacts their overall health. Three must-knows to keep their teeth in tip-top shape.

ABHI RAMESH

RETHINKING ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING USING SMART, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS.