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These are the most stunning types of amaryllis to brighten up your home in winter. The huge, colorful blooms of amaryllis bulbs are perfect for brightening up your home during the winter months. Temptation ‘Temptation’ takes the prize formost intricately patterned flowersamong amaryllis varieties. Credit: Courtesy of Flowerbulbs.com The blooms appear to change their patterns each time you look. Temptation’s stems reach about two feet tall. The multitude of red-and-white-striped petals make for a stunning flower on two-foot-tall stems....

Today’s gray living room ideas are anything but gloomy. Gray is a versatile color that can go frommoody and darkto light and soft. Use a saturated gray with dramatic bright accents of jewel tones or primary colors for a bolder look. Credit: Tria Giovan These examples demonstrate how to use this contemporary neutral on walls, furniture, and decor. Monochromatic Gray Living Room Idea Go monochromatic to achieve a sophisticated, layered look....

Add this versatile neutral color to your decor to add a calming touch to your home. Amix between blackand white, gray is, by definition, a neutral. But its varying shades, from light dove to dark charcoal, make gray as versatile as any color. Credit: Ray Kachatorian Patternedsheetsand pillows introduce touches of pink,egg-yolk yellow, and blue to add personality. In gray kitchens, contrast is key to creating visual interest and dimension....

Add some flower power to your garden year after year with these tough-as-nails hardy perennials. The size of the species in a plant genus often varies considerably. For this list, we’ve picked 21 perennials that stand out by toughness and beauty alike. Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Daylily BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Practically indestructible,daylilies(Hemerocallisspp.) will flower profusely in almost any sunny spot. They’re drought-tolerant and insect-resistant and offer a wide range of colors and bicolors....

We have delicious and filling fall casserole recipes with only 400 calories per serving. Lovecasseroles, but trying to minimize the calorie count? Our healthy casserole recipes are cheesy and rich, and they all clock in under 400 calories per serving. Credit: Blaine Moats Just pop one of these healthy fall casserole recipes in the oven and enjoy. Healthy Baked Cavatelli This hearty fall casserole recipe is called “healthy” for a reason....

Keep supplies, papers, and electronics tidy in your home office with these smart storage solutions. Paul Costello Work-from-home setups come in all shapes and sizes depending on the space available. Regardless of how much space you have, thesehome officestorage ideas will help keep your space tidy. Credit:Paul Costello Setting up an organized systemfor your office supplies makes them accessible during a busy day. Maintaining a work-life balance is particularly important when your home is also the office, after all....

Make a statement with your fall pumpkins with these unique ideas. Move over, Jack, theres other outdoor pumpkin decor in town. We provide tips and tricks for carving, painting, adorning, and displaying festive pumpkins. Credit: Helen Norman Our free stencil makes this an easy project. Etch Your Pumpkins Groupetched fall pumpkinstogether to create an eye-catching outdoor display that lines your walkway. Write a Message Let youroutdoor pumpkin decordo the talkingliterally....

Energetic, warm, and strong, red has the power to evoke a multitude of emotions. Its no wonder the Unexpected Red Theory became a viral TikTok trend in 2024. An accent wall gives depth to a room, says designer Alessandra Branca. Credit: David A. Land Whatever your intent, using the colorred makes a statement in a big way. Hints of red continue on dishware showcased inglass-front cabinets. A striped navy rug grounds the look and provides a complementary color....

Fix it and forget ituntil it’s time for dessert! without adding to your dinnertime workload. Lavender-Honey Lemon Tart This make-ahead pie feels elevated but is not one bit fussy. Credit: Carson Downing Fill the crust with the curd, then refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Lemon Poppy Seed Dump Cake Mix, dump, set, and forget. That’s all it takes to add thisslow cooker dessertto your menu! Credit: Carson Downing...

The combined interior styles create a warm, welcoming space with clean lines and sleek finishes. The heavily textured bricks add plenty of rustic charm to the old-fashioned fireplace style. Inside the firebox, theres a contrasting tile detail in the form ofdiagonal herringbone, a classic farmhouse element. Credit:James Nathan Schroder Theshiplapwalls and matte black paint complement the intricate surround and further modernize the space. A beige brick herringbone pattern peeks out from the firebox while a limestone hearth adds another rustic textural element....

Our crafts projects for kids make Mothers Day a homemade celebration of love. Let the kiddos create a special gift to show Mom how much they love her this Mother’s Day. These Mother’s Day craft ideas go way beyond macaroni necklaces. Credit: Jacob Fox Get our best handmade Mother’s Day craft ideas here. Mom will love the big hugs or the promise of alone time! Repeat with another color. Credit: Jacob Fox...

Create a natural border with flowering hedges instead of fences for an oasis filled with color and fragrance. Circle your yard with flowering hedges instead of traditional enclosures. Azalea Grown for their showy spring flowers,azaleas(Rhododendronspp.) Credit: Bill Stites light up the landscape with their trumpet-shape blooms in a broad spectrum of colors. Some, such as the Encore azalea (pictured here), alsobloom on new woodthroughout summer and fall. Most azaleas are deciduous and have smaller leaves than truerhododendrons....

These flowers, herbs, and other plants for sandy soil dont mind less-than-perfect growing conditions. Sandy soil can be a challenge for gardeners. Sandy soil has one big upside, though: It drains well. Credit: Edward Gohlich Its an excellent choice for plants that like dry conditions and are prone to root rot. Check out this list of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and trees that thrive in sandy soil. This plant tolerates poor and rocky soil and is very heat- and drought-tolerant....