Source: Maryn Liles via PARADE Aside from planning the big meal, decorating your Thanksgiving table for dinner is half the fun of hostessing. After all, don’t you want your table to look just as good as the food you cooked in your Instagram pics? By adding just a small detail or two here and there, you can instantly elevate your Thanksgiving table decor and take it from looking good to looking great. Who wouldn’t be #grateful for that! No matter what your decorating style or budget is, … [Read more...]

www.foodandwine.com |October 22, 2020 Turkey is often the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table, so you want to have an impressive recipe in your back pocket. Luckily, we have plenty of different variations you can try. Clementine-and-Garlic Roast Turkey; Dry-Brined Spatchcocked Turkey; Vinegar-Brined Roast Turkey; Chipotle Mayonnaise-Roasted Turkey (trust us, slathering your turkey with flavored mayonnaise over and under the skin is the move). Want to try smoked turkey? We’ve got recipes for that, too. … [Read more...]

Source: Lauren Sieben | Realtor.com In a year full of canceled vacations, socially distant celebrations, and postponed events, we’re all desperate to hold on to any festivity and sense of normalcy we can get our hands on—including Halloween. The tradition of going door to door for candy or inching your way through a haunted house is a sketchy proposition in a pandemic world. But if the idea of sacrificing Halloween altogether this year is just too spooky to endure, we talked with health experts about ways … [Read more...]

Source: Monique Valeris | MSN Lifestyle Contributor It's safe to say that the coronavirous pandemic has impacted just about every industry, including the home space, to some extent. With many being forced to work from home, more and more people have shifted their focus towards nesting. Scroll through Instagram, for instance, and you'll find hosts of images featuring decorating projects — refreshed home offices are just one example — proud organizing moments, unique craft ideas, and many other creative projects … [Read more...]

Source: Dominic Bagnato | via www.Houzz.com Are you planning to build a master bathroom or upgrade the one you have? The last thing you’ll want is to blow the budget or end up with a design that’s a far cry from the one you envisioned. Once you and your designer have worked out the best way to use your available space, it’s time to work on the details that make it functional and beautiful — while keeping an eye on costs. 1. Consider Using the Same Color Tiles for the Floor and Walls Choosing the same … [Read more...]

Source: Clare Trepasso - Realtor.com Until recently, the prognosis for the housing market wasn't great. With the economy in a free fall, home sellers swiftly took down their "For Sale" signs and many buyers chose to wait out the coronavirus pandemic. It was like the pause button was pushed on the normally bustling spring home-buying season. But as states reopen their economies, the summer real estate market just might turn out to be hotter than anyone was anticipating. For the first time in more than two … [Read more...]

Source: Margaret Heidenry | Realtor.com | May 6, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has thrown millions of people's financial plans off the rails, and that certainly includes home buying. If you were hoping to purchase a property soon, you no doubt have a lot of questions—about whether it's possible to buy or tour a house now, COVID-19's impact on home prices, and more. We're already written a guide to home buying in the age of coronavirus to help you navigate this new reality in real estate, but we know there's a … [Read more...]