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CONTENTS JAN/FEB 202 2

VO LU M E 1 0 0

NUMBER 1 & 2

life in color

68 E A R LY B L O O M E R S Hellebores burst from the ground to herald spring.

74 H O M E : A L OV E

S T O RY A designer marries

a Victorian house’s details with a couple’s diverse decorating tastes.

82 H OW T O P OW E R

UP DINNER

The most delicious ways to use your countertop appliances.

home

28 C O L O R Beachy neutrals 32 WO R K S PAC E S

An artist builds a tiny studio in the woods.

36 H A N D S - O N Upcycle

old sweaters and scarves into felted wool crafts.

42 O R G A N I Z I N G

A ﬂexible approach to decluttering your house. Designs for spaces that grow with the child.

50 I D I D I T !

This handy couple turned a sliver of a wall into a sleek beverage center.

54 P L A N T I N G S

Dazzling winter witch hazels.

food

56 B A K I N G Sweet, heart-

shape cream puﬀs.

60 FA M I LY R E C I P E S

Podcaster Korsha Wilson shares a favorite taste of the Caribbean.

62 FA S T & F R E S H

36 ON THE C OV E R P H OTO CARSON D OW N I N G PRODUCER JA R R E T EINCK

in every ıssue

4 EDITOR’S LETTER 8 BHG.COM 88 C O O K B O O K 108 S T Y L E M A K E R

Easy dinner ideas.

66 B R E A K FA S T

life

10 C E L E B R AT E

houseplants you’ll love.

12 T H R OW B AC K

20 H E A LT H Y S K I N

Valentine love knots. We’re celebrating 100 years of BH&G!

14 T R E N D S Glass art pieces jazz up decor.

16 B O O K C L U B

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18 P R O P I C K S Easy

Kids’ books in honor of Black History Month.

beauty

Best ways to wash your face with TLC.

Customize this eggs Benedict brunch for two.

better

94 T H E G U I D E 96 H E A LT H

Tips for handling stress.

104 P E T S

Care for your pet’s heart.

106 N U T R I T I O N

Go nuts with these crunchy powerhouses.

PHOTOS: (DINING ROOM) NATHAN KIRKMAN, (SHRIMP, HELLEBORES) CARSON DOWNING, (CRAFTS) MARTY BALDWIN

47 K I D S R O O M S

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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MAJEURE

IT ’S OUR BIRTHDAY! BH&G is 100 this year! We’ve been helping families make their homes and lives better— introducing ideas like the family room and backyard BBQ—since our first issue in 1922. (Fun fact: We were originally called Fruit, Garden and Home.) Throughout this year, look for stories celebrating our milestone, culminating in a special September issue.

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PORTRAIT: MELANIE ACEVEDO/SARAH LAIRD

Last Halloween, we had a nor’easter sweep through New England that took down a huge tree in our yard. Approximately 80×80 feet, the tree was a rarity on Cape Cod, where early settlers cleared the land centuries ago and big storms now come through with increasing regularity. Our silver maple even made the front page of the local paper along with our neighbor’s 250-year-old Siberian elm that split in the same microburst. It’s painful for us and our neighbors to lose these grand beings, but as with most things beyond my control, I’m trying to manage my disappointment by looking on the bright side. Luckily for both our neighbor and us, the trees did not damage our houses. Our tree, which we think was planted in the early 1930s, was already a worry to me. My friend Susan, who really knows trees, gave me a warning when she visited: “Silver maples don’t live that long, and they’re notoriously shallow-rooted.” Ours came down gracefully, falling beside the house and into the backyard, her outer branches lightly resting on the gutters without making even a dent. The only things destroyed were inexpensive Adirondack chairs. “You dodged a bullet,” people commented on Instagram when I posted a photo of the damage. Others remarked that at 90-plus years old, our tree would become diseased at some point soon and need to be removed, likely drawing the ire of the surrounding community. Like the Lorax, most people love trees. For now, the tree is lying peacefully in the yard waiting to be cut up and removed by a local woodworker who wants to create furniture out of it (we’ll get a credit for a table). But destruction can lead to rebirth, so our plan is to use the now sunny space for a kitchen garden. Though I know I’ll miss the shade of that grand tree during the heat of summer, I’m going to enjoy sampling homegrown tomatoes (while having an intact home in which to eat them). The fi rst job at hand is to fi nd a spot well away from the house to put in a replacement specimen tree. Planting a tree is a living symbol of optimism, so I’m looking for something that will grow fairly quickly, have a sturdy root system to weather the storms, support local wildlife, and provide STEPHEN ORR, a few seasons of interest with flowers or fall Editor in Chief instagram @steporr color. All suggestions are welcome!

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Staying Cozy What’s myth and what’s fact when it comes to keeping heat inside your home? Get our tried-and-true tricks for staying warm without spiking the bills. Two key hacks: Reverse ceiling fans and keep vents open. BHG.com/WarmHome

DIY SEED STATION

Hover your phone camera over this code for tips and a video to build the station.

Valentine’s Day Crafts Shower your loved ones with one-of-a-kind homemade crafts that show how much you care. Our heartfelt projects can be used as cards, gifts, or decor around the house. BHG.com/HeartCrafts

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PHOTOS: (LIVING ROOM) MICHAEL PARTENIO, (CRAFTS) CARSON DOWNING, (SEED STATION) JACOB FOX

This mobile seed-starting station comes together in an afternoon. Use a set of shelves as the base, then add heating, lights, and waterproof trays to create optimal conditions. Scan the code, below, to see how to prep seedlings for transplanting.

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We created this soft pink by twisting together hot pink and white. Roll, twist, repeat until uniform (or leave clay striped for two-becomeone undertones).

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KNOTTED UP These knots are made from polymer clay, a plastic-based material

you can get in almost any color. Better yet, no kiln is required; use your oven to set designs. (Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safely baking and don’t use your kitchen tools to work the clay—it isn’t foodsafe.) Keys for success: Roll clay by hand—your body heat will make it more pliable—and wash hands thoroughly after sculpting. Once it’s baked, mask up and use fine sandpaper to smooth away any imperfections. See how-to video for making the knots by hovering your phone’s camera over this code, right. n

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throwback

BH&G is turning 100! That’s a lot of recipes, DIY plans, and garden to-do lists. We hit the archives to spotlight a few absolute gems and, just for fun, a couple of head-scratchers.

A TOAST

TI ME TE ST ED

We stand by these tips from decades past.

“Suppose we each agree this year we will plant a flower at every opportunity. ... This ‘flower’ may be merely a thought, a good deed done, or a bit of unselfish service rendered to a neighbor.”

1961

To protect a wet paintbrush between coats, “Wrap brush in a plastic bag and immerse in water. Water forces air out of the bag, so bristles remain soft.”

—E.T. MEREDITH, publisher BACKSTORY

This New Year’s toast from our founder appeared in Fruit, Garden and Home— our original title from July 1922 to August 1924. When we changed our name, Mr. Meredith wrote: “I’m sure you will agree that Better Homes & Gardens is ‘better.’”

1944

1923

You don’t need a yard to put up a bird feeder, as we wrote nearly 100 years ago: “A simple and pleasant way to neighbor with winter birds is to maintain a window feeding-tray.”

1957 [ OFFICIAL

File this under What were we thinking? This midcentury story claimed that “bathrooms can lead a double life: Durable by day, dressed up for parties,” suggesting (with a straight face) this slightly terrifying, supposedly sturdy clown rug for daily use. And for parties? Add “luxurious wall-to-wall cotton carpet.” Cut it in two, of course, for easy washing. How … practical?

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100 YEARS OF

PANCAKES

Over the years we’ve published 171 pancake recipes, 107 mentions of “griddle,” 12 “ﬂapjacks,” 10 ideas for camping pancakes, and 2 suggestions of pancakes for “husky plaid-shirt breakfasts” (left). In 1950 we oﬀered this tasty syrup sub: Mix 1 cup honey with ¹∕4 cup melted butter; add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to taste. In 1972 we put sourdough starter to use in pancakes. And in 1930 we went Russian-style: Wrap thin cakes around cottage cheese and serve with jam. Mark your 2022 calendars: National Pancake Day is March 1. Use your smartphone camera to scan this code for our best-ever buttermilk pancake recipe.

ILLUSTRATION: EDWIN FOTHERINGHAM

To avoid rug dimples: “Move the furniture a little each time you clean. You can raise the rug’s pile by placing a damp cloth and running a hot iron lightly over it.”

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GLASSES

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Functional sculpture for your desktop. Milano Times, $20–$35; store.moma.org

VASE

Swirls of gray and amber make a statement with or without ﬂowers. Patterned Glass Vase, $35; hm.com

theartofglass

Swirled, speckled, or blown into unique sculptural shapes, glass pieces like these can be an affordable way to integrate fine art into your everyday decor. Display the pieces—even functional items like glasses, plates, or a carafe—on an open shelf or buffet when not in use; the light will show off their jewel-tone hues, textures, and translucence while casting shadows as dynamic as the objects themselves. ■

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book club

reading list In honor of Black History Month, author, entrepreneur, and mom Meena Harris shares her favorite kids’ books that celebrate inclusivity and finding strength and joy in who we are.

Meena Harris with her latest book, Ambitious Girl, illustrated by Marissa Valdez. “I wrote this for my daughters and anyone who has ever been underestimated or overshadowed.”

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Books are my favorite gift to give, especially to children. They are a way to expand minds, learn our history, and imagine the impossible.

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by Misty Copeland, illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey This story shows that black and brown kids belong in the world of dance, and we are all better off when we champion one another.

I S FO R M E L AN I N written

and illustrated by Tiffany Rose This spin on traditional ABC books celebrates kids like my daughters and allows them to see themselves on the page.

3 YO UR

N AME I S A S ON G by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow,

illustrated by Luisa Uribe A story that honors the power, meaning, and pride behind our names— and the idea that every name is magical.

4 S C HOM BU RG:

T H E M AN WH O BUI LT A L I BRARY by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez The story

collection became the foundation for the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

5 H AI R

LOV E

by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison With messages that expand the notion of who and what we consider to be beautiful, this book is a long-standing favorite in our house.

of a law clerk whose passion and personal

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6 THE

S N OWY DAY

written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats One of the first children’s books to depict people of color as main characters.

7 THE

P RO U D E ST

B LU E by Ibtihaj

Muhammad with S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly A tribute to being proud of who you are and where you come from, by the first American Muslim woman to wear hijab in the Olympics (where she won bronze in fencing). ■

PORTRAIT: MEENA HARRIS

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pro picks

Join the plant-parent ranks—no green thumb necessary. These experts’ houseplant choices are easy to love and hard to kill.

BAYLOR CHAPMAN

Decorating with Plants author and designer; baylorchapman.com

POTHOS PARTY

The golden pothos is easy to ﬁnd. Also try rarer cultivars like the heavily variegated ‘Marble Queen’ or bright ‘Neon’.

E M E R ALD RI PPLE PE PE RO M IA

“If you’re looking for a tabletop specimen, this is an easy plant with a whole lot of interest. Its thick, ﬂeshy leaves can retain moisture for longer periods of time—great for someone who wants a more hands-oﬀ gardening approach.”

MARYAH GREENE Plant consultant and stylist; yourgreene piece.com

DARRYL CHENG

G O LD E N POTH O S

“I call this the instant gratiﬁcation plant. It’s the one I often recommend for beginners because it’s extremely forgiving and grows pretty quickly. It prefers bright indirect light but tolerates low light.”

QUICK FIX

If your peace lily suddenly ﬂops over, it’s likely thirsty. A deep watering will perk it right back up.

The New Plant Parent author; @houseplantjournal R AB B IT ’S FOOT F E R N

“This plant is amazing for so many reasons: It doesn’t need a lot of water, it grows well even in low humidity, and its frond turnover is low so it doesn’t make a mess of leaﬂets as so many other ferns do.”

DANAE HORST

Houseplants for All author; founder, foliacollective.com

BRIAN KELLETT & EMILY BROWN

‘ S E N SATI O N ’ PE AC E LI LY

“The huge ribbed leaves and their blue-green shade set this plant apart from other peace lilies. This one likes medium to bright light and grows to be quite large, making it a perfect statement plant.”

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Founders, stumpplants.com

VE LVET LE AF PH I LO D E N D RO N

DON’T GET BURNED

Indirect light is best for this philodendron. Too much direct sun can scorch its leaves.

P H OTO S M A R T Y B A L DW I N A N D C A R S O N D OW N I N G

“The velvety trailing leaves add a hint of luxuriousness to every room. It can live in areas with bright or slightly lower indirect light. We water ours once a week to every other week.” ■

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wash this way It may seem like the most basic step in your routine, but washing your face correctly is the foundation for healthy skin. Skip it and you’re likely to see dullness or clogged pores. Do it wrong—say, with a tooaggressive cleanser— and you might break down your skin barrier, cause dryness and inflammation, and even accelerate aging, says board-certified New York City dermatologist Dina Strachan, M.D. Brush up on the dermapproved steps that will help (not harm) your skin.

Do you need a tool? Fingers work just fine to massage cleanser into your skin, although you can use

a brush as long as you keep the pressure light and don’t scrub. And if you prefer a washcloth or cleansing pad, always grab a fresh one to avoid exposing your face to bacteria, Strachan says. Set the tap to warm (not hot) water. The whole cleansing process should take anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds, says Pennsylvania-based dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, M.D., founder of the Skin of Color Society. Don’t spend much longer on this step, as there is such a thing as overwashing the skin, which can lead to dryness.

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WA S T E LESS Swap disposable cleansing wipes for eco-friendly reusable pads or cloths you use at the sink.

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EVERYDAY CLEANSING WHEN TO WASH

A nighttime cleanse before bed is essential to remove environmental pollutants, dirt, and dead skin (not to mention giving your cream or serum a fighting chance). This may be the only daily wash your skin needs. “A lot of times you can just rinse your face with water in the morning if you are not particularly oily,” says cosmetic chemist Ginger King. ■

WHAT TO USE

For most skin types (balanced to dry or sensitive), a mild, moisturizing cleanser removes dirt without overdrying or causing irritation. Moisturizing cleansers typically contain humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid— ingredients that attract water. Find both in Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel ($11; cvs.com).

For skin that’s especially dry or sensitive, use a wash that also includes emollients to hold in water, Strachan suggests. La RochePosay Toleriane Gentle Cleanser ($15; laroche-posay.us) has ceramides and glycerin, and is extra gentle for delicate or dehydrated skin. If you love a bar, choose one that isn’t actually a soap, which can strip oils from the skin, Strachan says. Try Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar ($3; target.com). Bonus: This derm-approved bar works for the face and body. ■

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EXFOLIATE

Treatment cleansers with exfoliating salicylic or glycolic acids are helpful for unclogging pores and smoothing away dead skin, but they can also trigger irritation. Be mindful: Look for a lowconcentration wash, use it no more than once a day (or every other night), and skip scrubs or other exfoliants, Strachan says. For oily skin or acne, Taylor likes the .5% salicylic acid in Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser ($7; target.com). If you prefer a glycolic wash, Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser ($35; dermalogica .com) combines skin conditioners with a gentle amount (3%) of the acid.

Hydrating cleansers won’t leave your skin feeling “squeaky” clean, and that’s a good thing. “Ideally, we have some of our own natural oils on the surface to help retain water,” Strachan says.

get rid of stubborn (think water-resistant) cosmetics, MAKEUP Toa double cleanse might be in order. Start with an REMOVER oil-based wash or micellar water, then follow with your

regular daily cleanser. Most makeup is made with oils, silicones, or waxes. “Oil dissolves oil, so an oil-based cleanser or balm will help remove it,” King explains. Cleansing wipes, while convenient, can be too abrasive since you need to scrub, Strachan says. ■ T RY: Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm ($34; farmacybeauty.com)

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For a space that’s as airy as the coast but also as warm as sun-kissed sand, let the shoreline be your guide. Hazy marine blues and pebble grays are nature’s complement to earthy tints that have an undertone of amber—the colors of sand and shells. It’s a softened take on color wheel opposites blue and orange.

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COLOR FLOW To marry the colors of an openconcept living room and kitchen while letting each space have its own identity, designer Stefani Stein used a simple trick: Reverse the ratio of warm and cool tones. Blue and gray dominated the kitchen’s existing cabinets and backsplash, so she led with cream and camel hues in the living room.

COZY UP Opt for warm off-whites rather than ones with blue or gray undertones.

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beachy neutrals

Gray acts like a palate cleanser between cool blue and warm wood tones.

LIGHT BLUE Drawing on the kitchen’s misty blue cabinets, Stein flowed washed-out blues into the living room on the large area rug and in a mix of blue and pale sea green pillows.

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CAMEL Wood, leather, and other natural materials are active players in this palette. “All the wood doesn’t have to be the same,” Stein notes, though each tone should lean warm. A vintage brass coffee table and tan leather sofa blend into the same color family.

CREAM Linen Roman shades plus accents like the ceramic table lamp and tufted ottoman add tone-on-tone

texture to the off-white walls. Stein’s go-to white paints: Blondie, Disco, and Snow Leopard by Portola Paints & Glazes.

GRAY The kitchen’s midtone gray tile backsplash is picked up in living room accents like the small concrete table beside the pink chair. The sofa’s throw pillows also correlate since the colors are a similar faded saturation.

DARK BLUE Inky blues on vases, a pair of armchairs, the rug, and pillow trim help ground the palette. Look for a medium dusty blue to tie in with the scheme’s overall earthiness. n

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Stein repeated coastal hues that harmonize with each other but don’t necessarily match.

CRAFT ZONE

work spaces

Elizabeth used 12-inch-deep Ivar cabinets from IKEA to maximize storage in minimal floor space. She stained the raw pine an off-white. Metal drawers on tracks at eye level keep tools and supplies organized and easy to reach.

happyplace Needing a work space at home, artist Elizabeth Grubaugh built a freestanding studio with tall ceilings, forest views, and clever storage—all in 168 square feet.

Elizabeth’s daughter, Vivian, also uses the studio for dance practice.

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love to be deep in the woods, and this space helps me get to that fantasy place,” she says. Prefab pine cabinets and painted plywood ﬂ oors set a neutral backdrop for her creative pursuits. “There’s a lot of texture and color coming from outside,” she says. “And my work is so colorful, it’s nice to keep everything else calm.”

ZONED OUT Since the windows don’t open, Elizabeth positioned a door on either side of the building for cross ventilation. A signiﬁ cant portion of ﬂ oor space is dedicated to her

worktable, which is situated by the window that aﬀords the best soft light for photographing pieces for her online shop and Instagram. Bulky items like her serger and sewing machine and fabric samples hide in large boxes under the table. Her dog, Starlight, likes to be close by and has a zone all to herself.

INVENTORY Shelves in cabinets behind the worktable, opposite, top left, house note cards, gift wrap, and other items Elizabeth creates

from her handillustrated designs.

DESIGN ON A BUDGET A few smart solutions, such as using easierto-install stationary windows and stock-size doors, kept the budget at $14,000. To get the look of concrete ﬂoors for less, Elizabeth painted plywood a matte gray. Low-cost exterior T1-11 sheathing is available at any home store.

ROOM WITH A WOODSY VIEW The studio’s charcoal exterior paint helps the building recede into the woods, Elizabeth

says, “and makes the surrounding lush greens pop.” She slanted the rooﬂine down slightly toward one side to manage runoﬀ. The taller, 12-foot-high wall, with a stacked pair of windows, brings in natural light.

SHIPPING STATION A 22-inch-deep Ivar unit, opposite, bottom right, is roomy enough to house a printer, boxes, and packing papers. Elizabeth kept cabinets below counter height to take up less visual space. ■

ILLUSTRATION: ELIZABETH GRUBAUGH

nspiration strikes easily lately for Elizabeth Grubaugh— thanks to a small but mighty studio steps away from her home in Hudson Valley, NY. The former art director is now an illustrator and surface designer. She built the 12×14-foot space with zones for crafting and shipping her colorful stationery and screen prints. A worktable where Elizabeth draws and paints is tucked near windows that frame a view of trees in her yard. “I would

Starlight’s bed is two stacked twin mattresses decked out in fabrics Elizabeth designed.

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handmade&heartfelt

Give an old sweater or beyond-repair scarf new life by turning it into felted wool you can craft into upcycled home goods.

colorblock pillow Pieced-together blocks of felted wool make up this pillow front. Because the edges of felted wool won’t fray, you can use lapped seams, where one fabric overlaps another. For how-to on this project and others, see page 41.

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BY KIT SELZER; PRODUCED BY: JESSICA THOMAS

A doublestitched seam gives the pillow edges a decorative finish.

t’s usually a laundry no-no to wash and dry your woolens the way you do towels, but that’s exactly how you create felted wool for crafting. When you wash a sweater or scarf in hot water and toss it in the dryer, the yarns will mat and turn into dense, easy-to-sew felted wool. Though wool blends may work, 100 percent wool is best. If you don’t have old wool clothing or blankets at home, check secondhand stores. Or buy felted wool as yardage or scraps at quilting shops or on Etsy. We also like wool felt, which is made from compressed, rather than woven, wool fibers. One of our favorite online sources for both is prairiewoolens.com.

Two gifts in one— embellishments for packages that double as ornaments.

gift toppers

These cute cutouts owe their color variation to roving—fluffy clumps of wool fiber that pull apart like cotton candy. TO MAKE ONE: Place a 4-inch square piece of felted wool on a needle felting mat. Swirl a small piece of roving on top. Press a needle felting tool up and down across the wool to blend in the roving for a marbled effect. Cut a simple shape from the finished piece, then use the felting tool to clean up the raw edges. Sew on a yarn loop. Hover your smartphone camera over the code, right, to watch our how-to video.

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sewing gear

Your favorite needleworker will surely appreciate the design and practicality of a needle book and pincushion. Contrasting covered buttons and an assortment of fabrics customize the sharp set. For interest, we used a mix of colors and textures—a piece of DIY felted wool for the outer cover and purchased sheets of wool felt for the inside cover and pages. (Look for wool or a wool blend rather than crafts store felt, which is generally polyester.) Ground nut shells, found online and in crafts stores, fill the pincushions. We recommend the lavender-scented kind (plumeasypatterns.com).

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Important facts about FANAPT® (iloperidone) tablets PURPOSE Fanapt® is a prescription medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Deciding to look at alternate medications is something your health care provider may do. Your health care provider needs to consider that Fanapt® may change your heart rhythm (meaning there is more time between heartbeats). When taking other drugs that may cause this same change in heart rhythm, you are at a higher risk of a serious, even life-threatening medical issue (torsade de pointes), which may result in sudden death. In many cases, your health care provider may prescribe another medication like Fanapt® ﬁ rst. ®

Fanapt needs to be taken as directed starting at a low dose and slowly increasing the strength. This may delay the control of symptoms in the ﬁrst 1 to 2 weeks of treatment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BOXED WARNING: Elderly patients with psychosis related to dementia (having lost touch with reality due to memory loss and experiencing a decline in day-to-day functioning) who are treated with antipsychotic medications are at an increased risk of death compared to patients treated with a placebo. Fanapt® is not approved for use in people with dementia-related psychosis.

Patients should not use Fanapt® if they have a known allergy to Fanapt® or its ingredients. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, rapid swelling of the skin (angioedema), and other symptoms of allergy (e.g., throat tightness; swelling of the throat, face, lips, mouth and tongue; hives; rash; and itching) have been reported. An increased risk of stroke has been reported in clinical studies of elderly people with dementiarelated psychosis. Fanapt® is not approved for use in people with dementia-related psychosis. Fanapt® may change your heart rhythm (meaning there is more time between heartbeats). Heart rhythm changes have occurred in patients taking Fanapt® and are a risk factor for serious, even life-threatening medical issues. You should tell your health care provider if you have or have had heart problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you feel faint or have unpleasant feelings of irregular or forceful heartbeats as any of these feelings could be a sign of a rare, but serious side eﬀect that could be fatal. You should not use Fanapt® with other drugs that are known to cause these same heart rhythm issues. Tell your health care provider if you have some or all of the following symptoms: very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating or increased

heart rate and blood pressure. These may be signs of a condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a rare but serious side eﬀect that could be fatal. This may happen with Fanapt® or drugs like it. Abnormal or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue, or other parts of the body may be signs of a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia (TD), which could become permanent. The chance of this condition going away decreases, depending on how long and how much medication has been taken. Tell your health care provider if you have body movements you can’t control. Fanapt® and medicines like it have been associated with metabolic changes (high blood sugar, high cholesterol and triglycerides, and weight gain) that can increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risks. Tell your health care provider if you have diabetes or risk factors for diabetes (for example, obesity, family history of diabetes), or if you have unexpected increases in thirst, urination, or hunger. If so, your blood sugar should be monitored. Increases in blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), which in some cases can be serious and associated with coma or death, have been reported in patients taking Fanapt® and medicines like it. Changes in cholesterol and triglycerides have been seen in patients taking Fanapt® and medicines like it. Check with your health care provider while on treatment. Some patients may gain weight while taking Fanapt.® Your health care provider should check your weight regularly. Tell your health care provider about any medical conditions that you have including problems with your liver. Fanapt® is not recommended for patients with severe liver problems. Tell your health care provider if you have a history of or have a condition that may increase your risk for seizures before you begin taking Fanapt.® Light-headedness or faintness caused by a sudden change in heart rate and blood pressure when rising quickly from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension) has been reported with Fanapt.® This condition is most common when you start therapy, when restarting treatment, or when the dose of Fanapt® is increased. You should consult your health care provider if you have or have had heart problems or conditions that lead to these sudden changes since Fanapt® should be used with caution in these patients.

have their blood tested and monitored during the first few months of therapy. Some (including fatal) cases of agranulocytosis, a serious decrease in specific types of WBCs called neutrophils or granulocytes, have been reported in drugs like Fanapt.® Fanapt® can increase the level of the hormone prolactin. Tell your health care provider if you experience breast enlargement, breast pain, or breast discharge, abnormal menstrual cycles in females or impotence in males. If elevated levels of prolactin persist, this may lead to bone loss. Medicines like Fanapt® can impact your body’s ability to reduce your body temperature. You should avoid overheating and dehydration. Fanapt® and medicines like it have been associated with swallowing problems (dysphagia). If you have or have had swallowing problems, you should tell your health care provider. As with many conditions that affect the way you think or feel, thoughts of suicide may occur. If you get these feelings, seek help immediately from your health care provider, or local emergency room. For males, in the rare event you have a painful or prolonged erection (priapism), lasting 4 or more hours, stop using Fanapt® and seek immediate medical attention. Fanapt® and medicines like it can affect your judgment, thinking, or motor skills. You should not drive or operate hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until you know how Fanapt® affects you. The most common side effects for Fanapt® versus placebo were dizziness, dry mouth, feeling unusually tired or sleepy, stuffy nose, feeling faint/light-headed when standing quickly, racing heartbeat, and weight gain. The average weight gain in clinical studies lasting 4 to 6 weeks was 5 pounds. If you experience any of these symptoms, talk with your health care provider. When taking Fanapt,® you should avoid drinking alcohol, and you should not breastfeed. You should notify your health care provider if you become pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking Fanapt.® Tell your health care provider about all prescription and nonprescription medicines, and supplements you are taking. Some medications may interact with Fanapt.® To access the full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, visit www.Fanapt.com.

Fanapt® may increase the risk of falls, which could cause fractures or other injuries.

You are encouraged to report negative side eﬀects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

Decreases in infection-ﬁghting white blood cells (WBCs) have been reported in some patients taking antipsychotic agents. Patients with a preexisting history of low WBC count or who have experienced a low WBC count due to drug therapy should

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hands- on teapot trivet Protect your tabletop—and pour on a little color—with a felted wool trivet that stands up to heat and moisture. To maximize scraps, you can seam together two fabrics.

WOOL KNOWHOW A few wool felting basics to keep in mind. LAUNDER, REPEAT

Each time you wash and dry wool, the fibers tighten. Our projects are best with felted wool that’s dense, so plan on several washand-dry cycles. Launder scraps in a pillowcase to help catch the lint. TUMBLE ACTION

Agitation is a good thing. Wash wool with towels or jeans to assist the felting process. TEXTURE OPTIONS Make your own bias tape or buy it at a fabric store.

You know how some wool sweaters feel softer than others? Various types of wool also will produce different textures and looks when felted.

PREP TALK Before you wash and dry a wool sweater, cut it apart

using sharp fabric scissors. Sleeves often make good scraps. 40

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STITCH TRICKS A sewing machine will save time and ease effort, but all these projects can be made by hand.

needle book (page 38)

Key Materials Felted wool: 4½"×6¼" and scrap ■ Wool felt: 4½"×6¼" (1) and 4"×5¾" (2) ■ Elastic hair tie, cut at joint ■ Size 8 perle cotton thread ■ Size 9 embroidery needle ■ 1¹∕8" metal covered button kit ■

1 ATTACH

SIDES

Clamp edges of wool pieces with fabric clips, then sew using a blanket stitch.

3 COVER

4 INSERT PAGES Stitch the two 4"×5¾" wool felt pieces in center of book cover to create four pages.

5 ATTACH

BUTTON

Using elastic loop for placement, sew button shank to front cover.

BUTTON

Cover button with

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trivet (opposite)

Key Materials Felted wool: 5"×8" (2) and 8"×8" (1)

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7" square paper template with three rounded corners

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2"×36" piece of cotton or linen fabric

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1 PREP WOOL With ³∕8" seam, sew the two 5"×8" pieces

With wrong sides together, pin edges of wool pieces. Starting at the square corner, clamp a bias tape edge to wool top edge with fabric clips; leave excess bias tape. Sew with ³∕8" seam allowance. Fold bias tape over raw wool edges; clamp. Whipstitch bias tape to wool back but don’t cut thread.

4 MAKE

LOOP

Whipstitch open edges of excess bias tape closed. Fold over to create a loop; stitch end in place on back.

FUZZ REMOVER Use a tool that gently scrapes away fuzz, pills, and lint to neatly finish projects.

Key Materials Assorted felted wool scraps

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Solid-color felted wool: 10½"×20" and 13½"×20" ■

20" pillow form

1 MAKE

BIAS TAPE

Fold and press 2"×36" fabric piece in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Open and fold long edges to meet at center crease; press.

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together on long side; press seam open. Trace square template onto center of sewn piece and cut. Repeat with 8"×8" piece; set both aside.

3 BIND WOOL

LOOP

Layer 4½"×6¼" felted wool and 4½"×6¼" wool felt pieces; pin together in center. At center of one short side, sandwich ends of hair tie between layers, secure with fabric glue, and clamp with fabric clip; let dry.

2 SEW

wool scrap following package instructions.

pillow

FRONT

(page 38)

Cut scraps into rectangles and squares, and piece together to make a 21" square; sew together with ½" lapped seams. Trim to make 20" square.

Key Materials

2 MAKE

Felted wool: 2½"×2½" (4) and scrap ■ Felted wool circle with 4½" diameter ■ Ground nut shells ■ ⁷∕8" metal covered button kit

With wrong sides up, overlap 13½"-wide solid-color piece by 4" over 10½"-wide piece to create a 20" square.

1 SEW

Place front on top of back, wrong sides together; pin all sides. Add pins in center to secure pieces when sewing.

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PATCHWORK

Sew squares together with ¼" seams to form patchwork square. Press seams open.

2 SEW

PINCUSHION

Trace wool circle onto patchwork square; cut. With right sides of the two circles together, pin and sew edges with ¼" seam, leaving a 1" opening.

BACK

3 PREP COVER

4 SEW COVER Sew along all four edges with ¾" and ½" seam allowances. Insert pillow form into cover. ■

3 FILL PINCUSHION Turn right side out; use a pen to push out seams through opening to form circle. Fill pincushion with ground nut shells. Whipstitch to close.

4 ATTACH

BUTTON

Cover button with wool scrap following package instructions. Center button on top; sew through both layers to cinch pincushion.

Envelopestyle opening on back

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organizing

decluttering

In her new book, Minimalista, professional organizing expert Shira Gill teaches you her flexible approach to right-sizing the amount of stuff in your home and your life. We asked her to highlight her key steps for lighter living.

WHY DECLUTTER? It’s likely that you currently own more stuff than you need or can easily manage— most people do. A cluttered living space is a universal stress trigger, whereas paring down can be a form of selfcare, freeing you from distraction and noise.

CREATE A HABIT Practice a fiveminute tidy to reset your kitchen before bed each night.

THE BOOK Shira Gill details the steps of thinning, organizing, and maintaining your possessions in Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life ($25, Ten Speed Press)

SET UP FOR SUCCESS Shira Gill wants you to look at your accumulated stuff and feel empowered, not daunted, about tackling it. She gives us all permission to break up the job into manageable chunks, take it slow, and celebrate every bit of progress. Here’s her advice for getting started. Now go on—you got this! TH E PROC E S S My method

focuses on one room at a time, one small section at a time. This approach helps you get out of overwhelm (“It’s all too much!”) and into action (“I finished my sock drawer!”). TH E G OAL If you don’t first

clarify your specific goals, you’re just moving piles of stuff around. Think about what getting organized would mean for your life: What do you want to create space for? How would you feel? Having clearly defined goals is a great motivator and will help sustain your forward momentum. TH E E D IT Focus on what you

tools you need

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want: It is exponentially easier to let go of things that don’t support your goals. Let your space inform limits: If you have 35 pairs of shoes but room for only 20, pick your favorites and donate the rest. Ask yourself: “Is this item adding value to my daily life? Would I buy it for full price again today?”

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OVERCOMING COMMON CHALLENGES

give it away

The letting-go struggle is real. Get past these mental hurdles to win.

C LI N G I N G TO TH E PA ST

Focus instead on creating a home that’s filled only with items that are useful, functional, and practical for who you are now—not who you were.

SCARC IT Y M E NTALIT Y

Asking “What if I need it one day?” encourages you to hold on to everything just in case. Instead, allow yourself to let go and move forward. You’ll feel free, light, and liberated.

S U N K COST S

Once you are ready to let go of things you spent a lot of money on, you might be tempted to sell your items. But consider that you might feel better giving them away and freeing yourself from another item on your to-do list.

G I F T G U I LT

You are not a rude or ungrateful person for donating a gift you won’t use. Pass unwanted things to people who will actually enjoy them.

EDITING STYLES

How do you edit? There is no right or wrong way. And your style might vary depending on the room and what it holds. Try one of these approaches.

WHAT IS Editing is simply the EDITING? process of deciding

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what to keep and what to let go. This series of small decisions stacks up to create big, fat transformative results. Pick a single category or a small space to edit and finish it completely before moving on to the next. This way, you’ll never face a massive mess, and you can keep your home intact and livable throughout the editing process.

THE SWEEP Start in one corner of a room and work your way around the space in a circle, editing one small part at a time until you’ve completed the entire room. In a bedroom, you might edit the dresser top first, then the drawers, then the pile of stuff in the corner, and so on, until you have touched every item and made decisions about what stays and what goes. This method yields great results even if you’re short on time and ensures that you don’t bite off more than you can chew.

ONE CATEGORY AT A TIME You still work one room at a time, but you’ll edit by category instead of location. If you’re editing your home office, start with a paper overhaul, then round up all of your electronics, then move on to office supplies, and later books. This approach gives you the chance to get a realistic sense of volume (“How do I have 127 pens?”) and to determine your ideal number in any given category.

FEELING STUCK? Commit to just 15 minutes . You’ll be amazed by what you can do.

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WET AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (WET AMD)

KEEP LIVING LIFE THROUGH YOUR EYES TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SIGHT WITH EYLEA. If Wet AMD has impacted your eyes—and how you see life— ﬁght back with EYLEA. • EYLEA is clinically proven to help improve vision—which may help you read letters and see details more clearly • EYLEA helped maintain vision improvements for up to 4 years with continued treatments in a clinical study

ASK A RETINA SPECIALIST ABOUT EYLEA. INDICATIONS EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection 2 mg (0.05 mL) is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of patients with Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular Edema following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection is a prescription medicine administered by injection into the eye. You should not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, or known allergies to any of the ingredients in EYLEA, including aflibercept. Injections into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye) can occur. Inflammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your doctor may monitor this after each injection. There is a potential but rare risk of serious and sometimes fatal side effects, related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA.

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The most common side effects reported in patients receiving EYLEA were increased redness in the eye, eye pain, cataract, vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment, vitreous ﬂoaters, moving spots in the ﬁeld of vision, and increased pressure in the eye. You may experience temporary visual changes after an EYLEA injection and associated eye exams; do not drive or use machinery until your vision recovers sufficiently. Contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side effects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection. For additional safety information, please talk to your doctor and see the full Prescribing Information for EYLEA. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see the Consumer Brief Summary on the adjacent page. *IBM Truven MarketScan data: Number of injections administered, from Q4 2018 through Q3 2019; Data on File.

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Consumer Brief Summary This summary contains risk and safety information for patients about EYLEA. It does not include all the information about EYLEA and does not take the place of talking to your eye doctor about your medical condition or treatment. What is EYLEA? EYLEA is a prescription medicine that works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF can cause fluid to leak into the macula (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for sharp central vision). Blocking VEGF helps reduce fluid from leaking into the macula. What is EYLEA used for? EYLEA is indicated for the treatment of patients with: • Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) • Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) • Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) How is EYLEA given? EYLEA is an injection administered by your eye doctor into the eye. Depending on your condition, EYLEA injections are given on different schedules. Consult with your eye doctor to confirm which EYLEA schedule is appropriate for you. Who should not use EYLEA? Do not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, inflammation in the eye, or are allergic to aflibercept and/or any other ingredients in EYLEA. What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA? • EYLEA must only be administered by a qualified eye doctor. Injection into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye) can occur. Inflammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, seek immediate care from an eye doctor • In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your eye doctor may monitor this after each injection • There is a potential but rare risk of serious and sometimes fatal side effects related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA • Serious side effects related to the injection procedure with EYLEA are rare but can occur including infection inside the eye and retinal detachment • You may experience temporary visual changes after an EYLEA injection and associated eye exams; do not drive or use machinery until your vision recovers sufficiently • Because EYLEA is composed of large molecules, your body may react to it; therefore, there is a potential for an immune response (allergy-like) in patients treated with EYLEA What are possible side effects of EYLEA? EYLEA can cause serious side effects, including • See important safety information listed under “What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA?”

The most common side effects include • Increased redness in the eye • Eye pain • Cataract • Vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment • Vitreous floaters • Moving spots in the field of vision • Increased pressure in the eye There are other possible side effects of EYLEA. For more information, ask your eye doctor. It is important that you contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side effects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. What should I tell my eye doctor before receiving EYLEA? • Tell your eye doctor if you have any medical conditions • Tell your eye doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your unborn baby • Tell your eye doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your baby. You and your eye doctor should decide whether you should be treated with EYLEA or breastfeed, but you should not do both How is EYLEA supplied? EYLEA is supplied in a clear, colorless to pale yellow solution. It is provided in a pre-filled glass syringe or glass vial containing the amount of product required for a single injection into the eye, which is 0.05 mL (or 2 mg of the medicine product). Where can I learn more about EYLEA? For a more comprehensive review of EYLEA safety and risk information, talk to your health care provider and see the full Prescribing Information at EYLEA.com.

Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 777 Old Saw Mill River Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. © 2020, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. Issue Date: November 2020 Initial U.S. Approval: 2011 based on the August 2019 EYLEA® (aflibercept) injection full Prescribing information.

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kid zones

Featured in Dream Rooms for Children, the most recent book by Susanna Salk, these inspired spaces from savvy designers soothe any growing pains.

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Designer Fawn Galli opted for rich jewel tones over primaries or pastels in this bedroom, right, so foundational pieces will still work as the child matures. “Children’s areas deserve to be places that don’t stagnate,” Susanna Salk says.

2 LAYERED PATTERN Balancing busy patterns, like the tropical drapes and geometric rug, is all about having moments of solid color in a limited palette. Purple Roman shades and the emerald bedspread give the eye a place to rest as they pull in colors from around the room.

3 MICRO SITTING AREAS A petite armchair and table create a cozy lounge for reading and relaxing. BY M A L LO RY A B R E U

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kids rooms

A RUG AS BIG AS YOU CAN GO ALWAYS MAKES A ROOM FEEL LARGER. ELIZABETH HAY designer STATE M E NT RU G S

A larger-than-life tiger print rug , above, adds drama to a simple bedroom. Background elements, like the striped wallpaper, will carry through teenage years with some art swaps. ■

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Forget typical jungletheme wallpapers and bedsheets. Designer Elizabeth Hay uses animal-shape tables and baskets, above right, for a grown-up spin on wildlife. ■

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Designer Starrett Ringbom turned the traditional paneling in her son’s room, right, into mural-like art by installing wallpaper inside the molding.

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FOUND SPACES Those unused areas at home could become the next hangout spot. Designer Andrew Kotchen made over a loft space with a treehouse-inspired knotted rope light ﬁxture, craft table, and denim beanbag chairs.

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ather than fight or ignore the clipped ceiling in their Cary, NC, game room, Zoe and Andrew Hunt took a different angle. They used the ceiling slant to their advantage, building in a bar unit that’s a perfect fit. The wine rack shelves were tricky, Andrew admits. “Our walls are not close to square, and we learned that the hard way,” he says. “Each shelf ended up being a slightly different shape and size to fit into the space.” Their math skills and diligence paid off. “The matching slant makes the rack feel like it was always meant to be there,” Zoe says. The couple bought the base cabinet at a home center and adapted it to accommodate the beverage cooler. They made a countertop and floating shelves from pine boards they burned with a plumbers torch to accent the grain. “It created a unique look that you just can’t get with stains or paints,” Andrew says. Including the fridge, this bar cost about $450 to build.

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Three boards secured with glue and pocket holes along their long edges form the countertop. After sanding the top and practicing their burning technique on scrap wood, Zoe and Andrew scorched the grain by moving the plumbers torch back and forth, working in

sections and keeping the flame about 6 inches from the surface. After the wood cooled, they sealed it with spar urethane, a sealer often used on boats.

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WITCH hazel

There’s really no downtime for these hardworking shrubs, but their winter show can be particularly spectacular. Caps of snow won’t harm witch hazel flowers, which have petals up to an inch long.

spot. Well-drained, loamy soil is best. PRUNING Light pruning will enhance witch hazel’s natural upright growth. Intermedia witch hazels are commonly grown on grafted root stock; shoots coming up from the base of a shrub should be cut oﬀ at soil level. ■

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flower anytime between fall and early spring; for flowers in the depths of winter, opt for Hamamelis vernalis (a North American native) or H. × intermedia hybrids, both shown here. ALL IN THE FAMILY The boldest modern witch hazels—hybrids of Japanese and Chinese species— are known as H. × intermedia. They have large fl owers with a spicy fragrance and bloom in late winter; they’re hardy ■

to Zone 5. ‘Arnold Promise’, ‘Jelena’, and ‘Diane’ are among the most widely available. Vernal witch hazels (H. vernalis, sometimes called Ozark witch hazels) are native to the lower Midwest and hardy to Zone 4. Their ﬂ owers are smaller than those of the intermedia hybrids, but they are heavy bloomers with exceptional fall leaf color and a sweet fragrance. Common witch hazels, H. virginiana, are the hardiest of all—to Zone 3. They bloom BY M A R T Y R O S S

in November or December with lemon-scented ﬂ owers amid the yellow fall foliage. All witch hazels bloom up to four weeks. PLANTING Plant witch hazels anytime from spring through early fall. Water once a week while they are becoming established. ■

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Try witch hazels in a mixed planting border; their upright forms especially complement shrubs with more rounded habits. Or use witch hazels as architectural elements in a yard, standing sentry by a front door or beside a garden gate. SOURCES There are more than 100 named varieties of witch hazel, but only a couple dozen are widely available. Some can be found at garden shops and big box stores, others from mail-order specialists, including brokenarrow nursery.com and rareﬁndnursery.com. ■

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triking fall foliage, luminous coolseason ﬂowers, interesting seed capsules, and a handsome structure give witch hazels yearround appeal. “They’re workhorse performers,” says Aaron Harpold, assistant director of horticulture at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, “so plant them in a spot where they always have an opportunity to shine.” Depending on the variety, this upright shrub can

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baking COCOA CREAM PUFFS To make plain cream puffs, reduce flour to 1 cup and omit the cocoa and sugar. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 1¹∕4 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 cup water ¹∕2 cup butter ¹∕4 tsp. salt 4 eggs Powdered sugar and/or freeze-dried strawberries, blended into a powder (optional)

1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Stir together ﬂour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar. In a saucepan bring water,

keys to our hearts It takes just a cookie scoop (or spoon) to shape the puffs.

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butter, and salt to boiling; stir until butter melts. Add flour mixture all at once to saucepan, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Cool 10 minutes. 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon after each addition until smooth. 3. For heart-shape puffs, follow tips, below. For regular puffs, drop 12 heaping Tbsp. of dough onto prepared cookie sheet. 4. Bake in a 400°F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and set. Remove; cool on wire racks. 5. Up to 2 hours before serving, cut cream puffs in half. Remove soft dough from inside. Spoon Chocolate Pastry Cream or Strawberry Whipped Cream (recipes, right) into puffs. Replace tops. Chill until serving time. If you like, dust with powdered sugar and/or strawberries. Makes 8 hearts or 12 regular puffs. PER UNFILLED CREAM PUFF 225 cal, 14 g fat (8 g sat fat), 124 mg chol, 201 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 6 g pro

CHOCOLATE PASTRY CREAM HANDS ON 30 min. TOTAL TIME 3 hr. (includes chilling) 1. In a heavy saucepan combine ¹∕2 cup sugar, ¹∕4 cup all-purpose ﬂour, and ¹∕4 tsp. salt. Gradually stir in 1¹∕2 cups half-and-half and 4 oz. chopped semisweet chocolate. Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into 4 beaten egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tsp. vanilla. Spoon into a bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap; let cool slightly. Chill 2 hours until cold (don’t stir). 2. In a chilled small bowl beat ¹∕2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate cream; chill 30 minutes. Makes about 4 cups. PER ¹∕3 CUP 185 cal, 12 g fat (7 g sat fat), 83 mg chol, 72 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 13 g sugars, 3 g pro

STRAWBERRY WHIPPED CREAM START TO FINISH 5 min. In a large chilled bowl beat 1¹∕2 cups heavy cream and ³∕4 cup strawberry jam on low until combined; beat on high until stiff peaks form. Use within 2 hours. Makes about 3 cups. PER ¹∕3 CUP 236 cal, 16 g fat (10 g sat fat), 51 mg chol, 22 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 16 g sugars, 1 g pro

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Using a cookie scoop (#30 or 1³∕4-inch) or spoon, place three scoops of dough in a triangle on top.

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lamb patés

Food writer and podcast host Korsha Wilson makes these crispy, comforting handheld snacks when she needs a reminder of family and a taste of the Caribbean. The word patŽ (pah-tay) is pronounced the same as the French spread (pâté).

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or many, a flight to the U.S. Virgin Islands signals the start of vacation, but for me, it’s a reunion where I see my extended family. I spend time enjoying the vistas, soaking up the warm Caribbean sun, and eating as many patés as I can. Patés are an excellent snack you find at food trucks and stands in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Golden and warm, the pockets of fried dough are often filled with saltfish, beef, or even tuna or chicken stewed with spices and tomato. The best shops sell out, meaning you have to get there early. I learned how to make paté dough from my grandmother and always join in when I’m back in USVI and a cousin or great-aunt is making patés and johnny cakes. When I’m home in New Jersey, I make my own version of patés using ground lamb spiced with Scotch bonnets and turmeric. The setting is decidedly less tropical, but it still makes me feel like I’m in St. Thomas surrounded by my family whenever I take a bite.

ﬁngers to work the butter into the ﬂour until the mixture is crumbly with no large pieces of butter. Add the honey.

LAMB PATÉS Like Jamaican patties and Puerto Rican pastelillos, patés are a hybrid of African ﬂavors in the European form of a Cornish pasty. Their origin and pronunciation reﬂect the U.S. Virgin Islands’ history of colonialism, migration, and food cultures shaping one another. HANDS-ON TIME 45 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 30 min., plus cooling 3 2 2½ 3½ 1 ½ 1 2 1 ½ ½ 2 2 1 1

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cups all-purpose ﬂour Tbsp. sugar tsp. baking powder Tbsp. butter, cut into ½-inch cubes tsp. honey medium onion, diced ½-inch knob ginger, peeled and minced garlic cloves, minced lb. ground lamb (or beef) tsp. Creole seasoning tsp. turmeric sprigs fresh thyme Tbsp. tomato paste tsp. Caribbean hot sauce (optional) whole Scotch bonnet chile pepper Vegetable oil for frying Caribbean hot sauce

1. For dough: In a bowl whisk together ﬂour, sugar, baking powder, and 1 tsp. salt. Add butter cubes and use your

tip Cooked patés can be frozen then easily reheated in the oven.

2. Add ¾ cup room temperature water to the bowl in a steady stream, using a spoon to mix the flour and turning it over on itself until the mixture becomes a craggy dough. If it seems too dry, add an additional ¼ cup water and stir until the mixture holds together. 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 minutes until dough is a smooth ball that springs back when pushed. Let dough rest, covered with a kitchen towel or damp paper towel, 30 minutes. 4. While dough is resting, make the filling: In a medium saucepan heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil over medium. Once shimmering, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 3 minutes until fragrant. Add lamb to the saucepan and brown with the aromatics, using a wooden spoon to break apart large pieces. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning and turmeric; stir and cook 5 minutes to let the spices bloom. 5. Add thyme sprigs and tomato paste; stir to coat meat. Add 1 tsp. Caribbean hot sauce (if using), Scotch bonnet, and ½ cup water. Let simmer 10 minutes over medium until most of the water has evaporated. (If you want lots of heat, break open the pepper while it stews.) 6. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Remove Scotch bonnet and thyme sprigs; let mixture cool 15 minutes.

8. Spoon approximately 2½ Tbsp. of the lamb ﬁlling onto the rolled dough. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, dampen the bottom edge of the oval. Fold top half down to align with bottom edge. Use a fork to press the two edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and ﬁlling.

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9. In a heavy Dutch oven heat 2 inches Cook only two of vegetable oil over patés at a medium until a bit time so the oil of flour dropped doesn’t dip in temperature. into the oil bubbles. Crowding the Carefully add one pot can paté into the oil, yield patés that flat side down. are greasy, Add another paté not crisp. once the first one is floating. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown on one side. Using tongs, carefully flip and fry 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from oil and let drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. 10. Repeat with remaining patés. Serve immediately or let cool and freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, bake 20 minutes at 400°F. Serve with Caribbean hot sauce. Makes 8 patés. PER PATÉ 462 cal, 22 g fat (6 g sat fat), 65 mg chol, 206 mg sodium, 61 g carb, 2 g fiber, 35 g sugars, 5 g pro ■

7. To assemble, cut dough into eight pieces. On a ﬂoured surface, roll one portion of dough into an oval, about 8½✕6 inches.

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FOR A BET TER DINNER TONIGHT

choice chicken

For the juiciest patties, choose ground chicken that includes light and dark meat.

GROUND CHICKEN OR TURKEY

1¹∕2 lb.

FRESH BASIL

2 Tbsp. chopped, plus leaves for topping

FRESH PARSLEY

2 Tbsp. chopped

GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE

2 Tbsp.

GARLIC

1 clove, minced

PROVOLONE CHEESE SLICES

4, cut into quarters

on the grill

HERBED CHICKEN PARM SLIDERS START TO FINISH 25 min.

8, split and grilled or toasted

MARINARA SAUCE

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with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and turn to coat. 2. On a grill or greased grill pan cook patties over medium 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (165°F). Top each patty with two pieces of provolone; cover grill and cook 1 minute more or until cheese melts.

3. Transfer sliders to rolls. Top each with 1 Tbsp. marinara sauce, basil leaves, and additional Parmesan. Makes 8 sliders. PER SLIDER 270 cal, 13 g fat (5 g sat fat), 84 mg chol, 521 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 4 g sugars, 21 g pro

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CIABATTA ROLLS

These little sandwiches have all the ﬂavor of their Italian American inspiration, but we cut the usual breading and frying steps for a faster, healthier take. 1. In a medium bowl combine chicken, basil, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, and ¹∕2 tsp. salt. Use your hands to mix evenly. Form into eight patties. Drizzle

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PURCHASED FRESH PIZZA DOUGH

1 lb., at room temp

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GREEN PIZZA

ESCAROLE

1 head, washed, cored, and chopped

GARLIC

2 cloves, minced

BROCCOLI FLORETS

2 cups chopped

SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE

¹∕2 cup (2 oz.)

CRUMBLED FETA

¹∕3 cup

CHERRY TOMATOES

¹∕2 cup halved

PITTED OLIVES

¹∕4 cup halved or coarsely chopped

LEMON WEDGES

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START TO FINISH 35 min. Flavors of the traditional Italian escarole-stuffed pie known as pizza di scarola inspired this weeknight sheet-pan pizza. For carnivores, top it with diced salami or thinly sliced prosciutto before baking. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tsp. olive oil. Using fingertips, stretch pizza dough into an oval as large as the pan, allowing dough to rest as necessary. 2. Add 1 tsp. olive oil to a skillet over medium; add anchovies, stirring to break into small pieces. Add escarole and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until escarole is wilted. 3. Spread mixture evenly over dough; top with broccoli, mozzarella, feta, tomatoes, and olives. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until mozzarella is melted and bubbling, and crust edges are crisp and golden brown. 4. If you like, top pizza with lemon zest, crushed red pepper, and/or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 4. PER SERVING 446 cal, 14 g fat (4 g sat fat), 22 mg chol, 935 mg sodium, 58 g carb, 4 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 18 g pro

time-Saver Purchased dough makes homemade pizza doable during the week. Be sure the dough is at room temperature so stretching it is easy.

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ANCHOVY FILLETS

one pan

WEEKNIGHT CHORIZO AND SHRIMP PAELLA START TO FINISH 20 min.

SMOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE

4 oz. cooked with casing removed, cut into ½-inch pieces

You don’t need a special pan to make this quick paella, but do make sure to get Spanish-style cured chorizo in the salami section of your deli.

1. In a large skillet heat 1 tsp.

2. Stir in shrimp, peas, and

olive oil over medium-high. Add chorizo, onion, and celery. Cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic. Stir in rice; press down to cover bottom of skillet. Do not stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until rice starts to sizzle and stick to the bottom.

paprika, scraping bottom. Cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; stir until wilted. Serves 4. PER SERVING 398 cal, 15 g fat (4 g sat fat), 168 mg chol, 1,227 mg sodium, 37 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 4 g sugars, 26 g pro ■

ONION

1 medium, cut into thin wedges

CELERY

2 stalks, ﬁnely chopped

GARLIC

3 cloves, minced

COOKED SHORT GRAIN RICE

2 cups, chilled

SHRIMP

1 lb. medium in shells, peeled and deveined

FROZEN PEAS

¹∕2 cup

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1 tsp.

BABY SPINACH

5 to 6 oz.

Rice advice Short grain Calasparra is the rice of choice for paella because it absorbs liquid (and flavor) well. Chilling it will help yield socarrat, the bottom layer of crispy rice.

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Skip the Valentine’s Day restaurant rush and cook a romantic brunch at home instead. Making eggs Benedict from scratch means you can customize it however you like.

ORIG INAL Swap in prosciutto for Canadian bacon and have one fewer item to cook.

GREAT EGGS To simplify this brunch favorite, our Test Kitchen tested several techniques and found that an easy poaching method happens to be the best one—and you can’t beat a blender for making foolproof hollandaise.

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U PDATE A base of waffle-iron hash browns adds extra crunch for a Benedict with tomato and crab or any other toppings.

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Build-YourOwn Eggs Benedict

We like to cook all the eggs at once so they’re ready to eat at the same time.

Serve updated (and gluten-free) eggs Benedict on crispy hash brown waffles. For a classic version, skip to Step 2 and serve on toasted English muffins. total time 35 min.

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refrigerated or thawed frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (2 to 3 cups) cup cornstarch Tbsp. melted butter or olive oil cup butter egg yolks tsp. lemon juice tsp. Dijon mustard Dash bottled hot sauce Tbsp. white vinegar eggs Toppings, such as prosciutto, smoked or cured salmon, cooked bacon, sliced tomato, avocado or guacamole, flaked cooked crabmeat, sautéed spinach, and/or fresh chives

1. Preheat a waffle iron. In a bowl toss together potatoes, cornstarch, the 3 Tbsp. melted butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Divide mixture into four portions. In batches if necessary, spread each portion into an even layer in greased waffle iron. Close and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and crisp. Hash browns should lift from grid easily when done. 2. Meanwhile, for hollandaise sauce, place the 1/3 cup butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium until simmering. In a blender combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, and hot sauce. With blender running, gradually pour in the butter; mixture should thicken. Transfer to a 6-oz. custard cup and place in a small

BRUNCH BASICS 1 Adding cornstarch makes hash brown waffles extra crispy.

2 Using a wide pan of simmering water beat other popular poaching methods for speed and ease. 3 A blender quickly whips butter and egg yolks into velvety hollandaise. 4 Customize this Benedict with topping ingredients like bacon, spinach, and smoked salmon. saucepan. Add enough hot water to come halfway up the outside of the custard cup. Place over low heat until sauce is heated through (160°F), whisking occasionally and adding 1 to 2 Tbsp. hot water to thin as needed. 3. For poached eggs, add 4 cups water to a 10-inch skillet; add vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce to simmering. Break one egg into a custard cup; slip egg into simmering

water. Repeat with remaining eggs, spacing eggs equally in water. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are set and yolks thicken but are not hard. Remove with a slotted spoon. 4. To assemble, place two hash brown portions on each plate. Stack each with desired toppings, an egg, and hollandaise sauce.

Season with additional salt and pepper. Serves 2. make ahead Poach eggs as directed and place in a bowl of cold water. Cover; chill up to 2 hours. To reheat, in a saucepan bring water to simmering. Use a slotted spoon to slip eggs into water; heat 2 minutes. per serving 776 cal, 58 g fat (25 g sat fat), 806 mg sodium, 45 g carb, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 17 g pro n Jan/Feb 2022 |

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THE WANING DAYS OF WINTER AREN’T SO WEARISOME WHEN YOU GROW HELLEBORES, WHICH BURST OUT OF THE GROUND BEFORE MUCH OF THE GARDEN HAS AWAKENED.

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This photo: The most widely available and diverse type of hellebore is a hybrid known as Lenten rose (Helleborus × hybridus). Planting hellebores on a slope ensures good drainage and lets you enjoy their nodding blooms from a vantage point a little below them. Opposite: Like most hellebores, Confetti Cake changes over time—it starts out white with red speckles when it opens then turns pink. Jan/Feb 2022 |

IN BLOOM Some of Kris’s favorite hellebores from her decade of growing them.

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Forty or more big double blooms on a single plant.

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Eye-catching yellow flowers with a splash of red.

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Lenten rose collector Kris Jurik likes to share small bouquets of the flowers with friends and neighbors.

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It’s Kris Jurik’s favorite moment when, in early March in her garden in Ames, IA, “Lo and behold, up come all my hellebores and the show begins,” she says. The late-winter and early-spring bloom time of hellebores, particularly the showy type known as Lenten roses, makes them a favorite of gardeners. So does the allure of their delicate, cup-shape flowers that resemble roses (the name “Lenten roses” also comes from their bloom time near Lent). In recent years, plant breeders have responded to increased demand from home gardeners by producing ever-more-interesting hybrids ranging from deep purple doubles to dusty peach-color flowers. But what clinches hellebores’ status as garden all-stars is how undemanding they are. They thrive in dappled shade, need little water, and go almost entirely unnoticed by deer. “You don’t have to fuss with the plants,” says Kris, who first planted hellebores in a shady patch of her garden about 10 years ago and quickly became a collector. She grows hundreds of them now, most in a hillside bed above a garden path, so she can look up into the gently bowing faces of the flowers as she walks by. The flower colors change subtly as the season progresses, “and that’s a good thing,” she says. “It adds to their charm.”

White flowers fade to green, with a frosty pink edge.

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Festive, dark speckles decorate pale petals.

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Dark blooms have a bright eye.

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Two-tone flowers glow in spring light.

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A pinwheel of dramatic dark petals.

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Ruffled double flowers.

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Double raspberrycolor blooms fade to pink.

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Look closely and you’ll see its freckles.

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Pair hellebores with twiggier elements, like this spirea, in arrangements.

PLANTING & CARE CONDITIONS Part shade, such as on a

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deciduous woodland edge, is ideal, but hellebores are surprisingly adaptable to more sunlight, says Dick Tyler, a hellebore breeder and owner of Pine Knot Farms in Clarksville, VA. Well-drained soil is essential. The plants are hardy in Zones 4–9. Also keep in mind: Hellebore plants are toxic to animals but taste Technically, hellebore flower bad, so pets usually avoid them. petals are actually PLANTING Start with showy sepals, transplants. Plants in 4-inch pots which evolved to from mail-order nurseries or protect the plant’s reproductive parts. local plant sales will grow quickly. Larger specimens have more The flowers of impact when they’re planted deep purple but take longer to settle in and Lenten roses, such as Black Diamond, thrive. Spring and early fall are look like velvet. good times to plant. Water about once a week after planting In a woodland while they become established. garden like Kris’s, bottom, far left, Expect hellebores to grow to hellebores pair well about 18 inches tall. with other early CARE In late winter or very bloomers, such as early spring, before the plants grape hyacinths and Virginia bloom, snip off the previous bluebells. year’s foliage at soil level. It keeps the garden tidy and shows Some hybrids off emerging flowers at their face up instead of down, making them best. Toss the old leaves into especially good for yard waste bags, not onto the arrangements. compost heap, to guard against the potential spread of pests or While hellebore flowers are diseases. Mature hellebores often thought don’t need much water beyond of as diminutive, natural rainfall, but occasional some can reach watering in drought-prone areas up to 3 inches keeps plants looking lush. across. Others, such as Kingston PROPAGATION In late summer, Cardinal, can be look for seedlings around the extravagantly skirts of plants. These tiny plants ruffled. can be left to grow in place, or you could transplant them to another area. Seedlings bloom in about three years. SOURCES pineknotfarms.com, plant delights.com, bluestoneperennials.com, whiteflowerfarm.com n Jan/Feb 2022 |

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A LOVE STORY A HAPPY MARRIAGE BALANCES PASSION AND COMPROMISE. SO DOES SMART INTERIOR DESIGN. HERE’S HOW DESIGNER MEGAN OPEL BRIDGED THIS VICTORIAN’S HISTORICAL DETAILS WITH THE HOMEOWNERS’ DISPARATE TASTES.

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DINING ROOM Emily Kirschner is a self-proclaimed vintage-lover and is, as she puts it, “Facebook Marketplace obsessed.” Her husband, Dan, meanwhile, favors more modern design. They define their combined look as Parisian: A mix of antiques from different eras and styles layered over their home’s elegant architecture. To help their collections feel united and establish flow between rooms, designer Megan Opel relied on a tight palette of creamy white, black, and taupe (introduced in the dining room rug and in brass, leather, and wood pieces).

When on the hunt for something particular, Opel tells local antiques dealers to keep an eye out. That’s how this 1930s toy store display case ended up here.

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Opel modernized the original carved mantel with white paint and new black marble tile—a glam highcontrast update to the soft gray there before.

W THE FAMILY Dan Kirschner—here with wife Emily and kids Chloe, Eve, Andrew, and Madeleine, and dog Izzy— prefers clean-lined modern pieces, like the entryway’s large pendant and Eames Hang-It-All coatrack; both are in black to mimic the original front door and the leaded-glass sidelights.

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hen Emily and Dan Kirschner started their River Forest, IL, house hunt, they knew cookie-cutter wasn’t going to cut it. With its leaded-glass windows and original millwork, the 1880s Victorian they landed on is anything but. However, it was also painted tip to toe in shades of terracotta and didn’t ﬁt the couple’s his-and-her dreams of super clean and modern (for Dan) and soulful, collected, and not too perfect (for Emily). To help them achieve their vision—and make sure the house was practical and comfortable for four kids and a dog—they turned to designer Megan Opel. “Emily didn’t want her house to look ‘instantly decorated,’” Opel says, “and she wasn’t in a hurry.” Over time, Opel helped curate the couple’s inspirations and collections, blending them against a house-wide base of creamy white paint, black accent pieces, and a few thoughtfully chosen, extra-durable pieces of contemporary furniture. “If every single thing is vintage, the house could look like an antiques store,” Opel says. Case in point, the dining room combo of an antique crystal chandelier, custom trestle table, and Eames dining chairs: something old, something new, something modern (and wipe-able too). A happy marriage indeed.

ENTRYWAY The whole house, including the original carved wood stair balusters, got a fresh coat of paint: Buttermilk from Restoration Hardware. “A very creamy white works well for an old home with high ceilings,” Opel says. “A brighter white would have looked sterile.” She paired an iconic Nelson platform bench with a tattered vintage Oushak rug to create a “cool tension” and peppered the stairwell with graphic black-and-white paintings.

When searching vintage rugs online, Opel chats with the seller to confirm a piece is vintage (not just vintage-style) and asks for extra photos or even videos of her picks.

FAMILY ROOM Opel specified sturdy new sofas (with stain-resistant fabric), rugs, and lighting so they would go the distance in the high-traffic family room. She mixed in a vintage marble-topped coffee table and a pair of ottomans she found on Etsy and had re-covered to coordinate with the new fireplace surround. Opel’s signature styling approach is on display along the mantel: an extra-tall antique mirror flanked by a vase of foliage and sculptural objects.

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“For pillows, I like to splurge on designer fabrics,” Opel says, “then I buy zippers and welting online and bring all the supplies to my dry cleaner’s tailor to sew for about $25.”

IT’S OK TO TRY THINGS OUT IN DIFFERENT ROOMS AND SEE WHAT WORKS. THE BEAUTY OF DECORATING WITH NEUTRALS IS YOU’RE NOT BOUND TO SET PLANS. MEGAN OPEL, designer

Fill a vase so most stems max out around two-thirds the height of your mirror. Opel’s source for the faux stuff: ndi.com.

For mantel styling, mix up the shapes: boxes, sculptural bookends (check estate sales for leather-bound books), or a bowl with a string of glass beads.

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I LOVE DECORATING AND STYLING– IT’S MY LOVE LETTER TO MY FAMILY. EMILY KIRSCHNER, homeowner

This pine flooring was painted dark brown so the couple wasn’t afraid to repaint it white. “Now it feels like you’re in an artist’s studio,” Emily says.

KIDS BEDROOM The black spindle bed (a new-to-look-old Jenny Lind) is made up in Opel’s go-to style: plain white sheets and duvet with a pair of Euro pillows (use a trio for a king bed, opposite), a single lumbar pillow, and folded quilt. “They can easily change out quilt and pillows so the room can grow with her over time,” Opel says.

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PRIMARY BEDROOM “Dan’s style is ultramodern, and Emily’s is more romantic,” Opel says. She softened their sleek black iron canopy bed (a holdover from their former home) with a fluffy cotton duvet, subtly patterned pillows, and layered rugs. ■

Opel uses burl wood throughout the house for some French Deco flair. “Guaranteed, each piece has its own unique pattern,” she says.

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New toy on your kitchen counter? A slow cooker, air fryer, or multicooker can be like having an extra set of hands helping with weeknight dinners, meal prep, and entertaining, and each of these kitchen workhorses has its particular strengths. We polled BH&G food editors and Test Kitchen cooks for their advice on the best ways to get the most out of these countertop appliances.

slow cookers RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 88.

USE THEM FOR Gently cooking dried beans ■ Making saucy braised meats: pulled pork, shredded chicken thighs, roasts, Italian beef, etc. ■ Applesauce and apple butter ■ Keeping food warm while serving: mashed potatoes, meatballs, mulled cider, etc. ■

SKIP THEMFOR Lean meats, fish ■ Recipes that call for searing first ■ Bread ■

reasons WELOVE THEM Simple settings ■ Set-and-forget operation ■ Ability to check, taste, and add ingredients in stages ■

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CONFIT Hours of gentle cooking make chicken leg quarters fall-apart tender. They can anchor a citrus and Dijon salad or star with velvety slow cooker beans in a sausage cassoulet.

MISTFOODS WITHCOOKING SPRAYTO ENSUREEVEN BROWNING.

AIR-FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP

AIR FRYERS ARE GREAT AT MAKING CRISPY SNACKS, BUT SKIP WET BATTERS (WHICH STICK TO TRAYS) AND OPT FOR DRY BREADING INSTEAD.

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Coated with shredded coconut, coconut milk, and coconut oil cooking spray, these crispy shrimp are a tropical dream. The air fryer cooks the shrimp without drying them out and creates crisp breading with a fraction of the fat of deep-frying.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH PINEAPPLEAVOCADO SALSA + AIR-FRYER SPICED CASHEWS One weakness of most air fryers is their limited capacity, which can make it tough to count on them for main-dish applications. Turn an appetizer portion of coconut shrimp into a full meal of tropical tacos with fresh salsa and a sprinkle of spiced cashews.

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USE THEMFOR Reheating leftovers, especially pizza and fries ■ Potatoes ■ Juicy vegetables ■ Fish ■ Crispy appetizers, chicken wings ■

SKIP THEMFOR Fibrous vegetables ■ Feeding a large group (most models don’t have the capacity) ■ Batterdipped or sticky/soft ingredients (they stick to trays/grates) ■

reasons WELOVE THEM Quick operating time ■ Convection cooking allows for 360-degree crispiness ■

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MULTICOOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP The pressure cooker function makes multicookers excellent at tasks that can take ages on the stove. We love using them to cook rich beef broth and caramelized onions. Combine these two elements and you’re just a few steps away from silky, French bistro-style onion soup.

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multicookers MULTICOOKER BEEF, MUSHROOM & CARAMELIZED ONION PENNE Pasta cooks quickly enough on the stove, but use a multicooker to ensure that every al dente bite has absorbed layers of flavor from the savory ingredients.

USE THEM FOR Fast braises for large or tough cuts of meat: ribs, short ribs, pot roast, lamb shanks, etc. ■ Bone broth, stock ■ Quickly cooking dried beans ■ Whole grains and polenta ■ Cooking meat from frozen ■ Flan and cheesecake ■

SKIP THEMFOR Anything you could cook in 12 min. or less on the stove ■ Add-as-yougo cooking ■ Delicate vegetables ■ Dairy (add it after pressure cooking) ■

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reasons WELOVE THEM

Ability to cook in stages with different functions (sear then braise) ■ One-button program options (yogurt, rice, broth, etc.) ■ Versatility (the best of a slow cooker and pressure cooker in one) ■

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hands on 20 min. total time 6 hr.

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POWER UP DINNER SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CONFIT

The slow cooker’s mellow heat makes value-cut chicken legs silky and special. Crisped in a pan, the fall-apart-tender meat is the star of a slow cooker cassoulet (below right) or a French-inspired winter salad (p. 90). hands on 10 min. total time 3 hr. 10 min. 4 1

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bone-in, skin-on chicken leg quarters (drumstick and thigh) Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed tsp. granulated garlic

1. Pat the chicken pieces dry. In a small bowl mix together thyme, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Rub mixture all over the chicken pieces.

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2. Coat the inside of a 6- to 7-qt. slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken pieces skin side up in an even layer in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 3 to 31/2 hours or low 6 to 7 hours. 3. Serve chicken immediately or cool slightly, then refrigerate until completely cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Serves 4. per serving 405 cal, 16 g fat (4 g sat fat), 189 mg chol, 463 mg sodium, 62 g pro

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN CASSOULET

This homey white bean casserole uses herbes de Provence, a French blend that often includes thyme, rosemary, lavender, basil, and savory or marjoram to flavor the stew. If you can’t find it in the spice section of your grocery store, look online or use Italian seasoning.

1. In a 4- to 6-qt. Dutch oven combine beans, 8 cups cold water, and 11/2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour; drain. Rinse beans with cold water; drain. Pour beans into a 6- to 7-qt. slow cooker. 2. In a 12-inch skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add onions, celery, carrot, and herbes de Provence; cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine; simmer 1 minute or until nearly evaporated, stirring to scrape up browned bits on bottom of pan. Pour vegetable mixture over beans in cooker. Add broth and dried tomatoes; stir to combine. Cover and cook on high 4 to 41/2 hours or low 8 to 9 hours. 3. In a clean 12-inch skillet heat an additional 2 Tbsp. olive oil over mediumhigh. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. If using low-heat setting for slow cooker, turn to high. Stir sausage into beans in cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, add bread crumbs to the skillet. Cook over medium 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring frequently. Transfer to a small bowl.

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11/3 cups dry cannellini beans or Great Northern beans (9 oz.) 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup sliced celery 3/4 cup chopped carrot 2 tsp. dried herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning, crushed 6 garlic cloves, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth 21/4 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, chopped 12 oz. fully cooked garlic chicken sausages, thickly sliced on the bias 11/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices hearty sandwich bread) Slow Cooker Chicken Confit (recipe, far left) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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CRISPY CHICKEN AND CITRUS SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

You can make the chicken legs for this hearty salad up to 4 days in advance. Reheated in a skillet until crisp and golden, they crown an otherwise simple salad for a great dinner on busy nights. START TO FINISH 25 min.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Conﬁt (recipe, p. 88) Tbsp. white wine vinegar tsp. Dijon mustard tsp. honey Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil cups mixed greens (watercress, arugula, spinach, and/or mesclun) large Cara Cara orange cup chopped Candied Nuts

1. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium. Add the chicken conﬁt legs; cook 4 minutes per side or until heated through and the skin is crisp. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, ¹∕4 tsp. salt, and ¹∕8 tsp. black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Set aside 2 Tbsp. of the vinaigrette. Add greens to remaining vinaigrette in bowl; toss gently to coat. Divide salad among four plates. 3. Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom oﬀ the orange. Set orange on cutting board and cut away peel and white pith from top to bottom. Thinly slice orange into rounds and cut orange rounds into pieces. Arrange orange pieces over salads. Place a chicken leg quarter on each plate. Drizzle chicken with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle

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salads with Candied Nuts. whisk together egg and coconut milk. In a third Serve immediately. Serves 4. shallow bowl stir together CANDIED NUTS Preheat oven P RO T IP to 325°F. Line a tray with foil; Use your countertop panko and shredded coconut. butter the foil. Spread 3 cups appliances on 2. With basket inserted nuts (such as pecans, your stove (set on in the appliance, preheat walnuts, or pistachios) in a a baking sheet if air fryer to 350°F for shallow baking pan. Bake necessary). 10 minutes. Preheat oven 10 minutes, stirring once. That way you can to 170°F (or the warm Meanwhile, in an 8-inch turn on the vent setting). heavy skillet heat ¹∕2 cup hood to whisk away 3. Working in batches, sugar, shaking skillet cooking and frying dredge shrimp in flour occasionally to heat sugar aromas and mixture to coat, shaking evenly; do not stir. Heat until some of the sugar melts steam when venting off excess. Dip shrimp in egg mixture, letting (it should look syrupy); stir the multicooker. excess drip off, and toss melted sugar only to keep it shrimp in panko mixture, pressing gently from overbrowning. Stir in remaining to adhere. Place breaded shrimp on a sugar as it melts. Reduce heat to large plate. Generously coat shrimp on medium-low; continue cooking top sides with cooking spray and season 5 minutes or until all sugar is melted and with additional salt and pepper. golden. Add 2 Tbsp. butter to melted 4. Coat the air-fryer basket generously sugar in skillet, stirring until butter melts with the cooking spray. Arrange half and mixture is combined. Remove from of the shrimp in the prepared basket. heat. Stir in ¹∕2 tsp. vanilla. Add warm Do not crowd shrimp. Air-fry 8 to nuts to skillet, stirring to coat. Pour nut 10 minutes** or until golden brown and mixture onto the prepared tray. Cool crispy, shaking the basket or turning the completely. Break apart candied nuts. shrimp once halfway through cooking. Makes about 4¹∕3 cups. Transfer cooked shrimp to a baking PER SERVING 650 cal, 38 g fat (7 g sat sheet and place in warm oven while fat), 191 mg chol, 660 mg sodium, 13 g cooking the remaining shrimp. Serve carb, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 64 g pro with chili sauce for dipping. Serves 4. *TIP This recipe works equally well with desiccated coconut—small shreds of Serve as an appetizer, as part of a meal unsweetened coconut—or sweetened with rice and stir-fried veggies, or in flaked coconut. The sweetened coconut coconut shrimp tacos (opposite). will result in more browning. START TO FINISH 35 min. **TIP Cook the first batch of shrimp only 8 minutes. This ensures that 1 lb. colossal shrimp (16- to 20-count the shrimp held in the warm oven are per lb.), peeled and deveined not overcooked. ¹∕2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg Spiced cashews ¹∕4 cup coconut milk make a crunchy ³∕4 cup panko topping for ³∕4 cup shredded coconut* shrimp tacos. Sub in any other raw Coconut oil cooking spray nuts or spices Thai-style sweet chili sauce you like. 1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl stir together flour, ¹∕2 tsp. salt, and ¹∕4 tsp. black pepper. In another shallow bowl

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Place the chicken conﬁt legs in the same skillet; cook over medium 4 minutes per side or until heated through and skin is crisp. 5. Season bean mixture with black pepper and additional salt. Divide among four bowls; top with chicken legs and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley (if using). Serves 4. PER SERVING 1,050 cal, 39 g fat (8 g sat fat), 249 mg chol, 1,565 mg sodium, 73 g carb, 25 g ﬁber, 19 g sugars, 93 g pro

PER SERVING 307 cal, 10 g fat (7 g sat fat), 229 mg chol, 519 mg sodium, 27 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 6 g sugars, 28 g pro

AIR-FRYER SPICED CASHEWS

The air fryer is aces at toasting nuts to golden crunchy perfection. Give them time to cool before digging in—they become crunchier as they stand. HANDS ON 5 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. 1 1 1 1 1

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Tbsp. packed brown sugar tsp. lime zest Tbsp. lime juice tsp. garlic salt tsp. chili powder tsp. ground cumin Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) cups raw cashews

1. Preheat air fryer to 300°F. Whisk together 2 Tbsp. olive oil, the brown sugar, lime zest and juice, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Add cashews; toss to coat. Pour mixture into air-fryer basket. Air-fry 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once halfway through cooking. 2. Spread cashews on a baking sheet or large plate. Let stand 20 minutes to cool and crisp up. Store cashews in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Serves 8. PER SERVING 218 cal, 18 g fat (3 g sat fat), 189 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 4 g sugars, 6 g pro

AIR-FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP TACOS WITH PINEAPPLEAVOCADO SALSA

Crispy shrimp tacos layered with tropical pineapple-avocado salsa are the cure for midwinter blahs. START TO FINISH 20 min.

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cup fresh pineapple chunks, chopped cup finely chopped avocado cup finely chopped red bell pepper cup finely chopped red onion cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro Tbsp. lime juice Tbsp. hot sauce (optional) Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp, hot (recipe, opposite)

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6-inch corn tortillas, warmed cup Air-Fryer Spiced Cashews (recipe, left)

1. For salsa, in a small bowl combine pineapple, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using). 2. Divide hot coconut shrimp (about two each) among tortillas. Spoon salsa over shrimp and sprinkle with spiced cashews. Serve immediately. If you like, serve with additional hot sauce. Serves 4. PER SERVING 579 cal, 23 g fat (10 g sat fat), 229 mg chol, 639 mg sodium, 64 g carb, 8 g ﬁber, 13 g sugars, 34 g pro

MULTICOOKER CARAMELIZED ONIONS

No liquid is used to cook the onions in this recipe because they contain enough moisture to create the necessary steam to bring the pot up to pressure. Cutting the onions vertically into thick slices prevents them from becoming stringy. Use these to make French onion soup or pasta (recipes, p. 92), quiche, or mixed with equal parts sour cream and mayonnaise for a decadent French onion dip. HANDS ON 20 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. 3 2 3

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large yellow onions (2¹∕2 lb. total) Tbsp. unsalted butter sprigs fresh thyme or ¹∕4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed cup water, broth, or dry white wine

1. Cut tops and bottoms oﬀ onions; set on the root end and cut onions in half vertically. Slice onion halves from top to bottom into ¹∕2-inch-thick pieces. In a 6-qt. electric multicooker use sauté setting on high to melt butter. Cook 2 minutes or until butter begins to brown. Press cancel setting. Add onions, thyme, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and ¹∕4 tsp. black pepper; stir to combine. Lock lid and adjust steam valve to seal. Set cooker on high pressure to cook 2 minutes. Immediately release pressure. Carefully open lid. 2. Drain oﬀ and discard excess liquid in multicooker pot. Return pot to multicooker. Use sauté setting on high to cook onions 12 minutes or until onions begin to brown and there are browned bits on bottom of pot, stirring only twice.

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Add a “before” or “after” step—spice rubs for meats, reducing a sauce, broiling meat after cooking—in order to add texture or intensify ﬂavor.

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MULTICOOKER BEEF BROTH

Multicookers excel at extracting all the flavor from bones to make rich broth in a third of the time. Beef chuck roast adds a flavor boost, and you can use the meat for soup or a rich mushroom pasta dish (far right). Be sure to allow the steam to release naturally—quickreleasing the pressure when making broth can result in dangerous oily splatters from the release valve. hands on 20 min. total time 2 hr. 20 min. 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 2

lb. beef chuck roast or meaty beef shanks lb. beef bones, knuckles, and/or marrow bones large onion, unpeeled and coarsely chopped (2 cups) large carrots, coarsely chopped (11/2 cups) large celery stalks, coarsely chopped (11/3 cups) oz. dried shiitake mushrooms Tbsp. tomato paste thyme sprigs (optional) bay leaf Tbsp. soy sauce

1. In a 6-qt. electric multicooker use sauté setting on high to heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Season roast with 1 tsp. salt. Add roast to multicooker; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides, turning roast once. Remove roast from multicooker. 2. Add 1/2 cup water to the multicooker and stir to scrape up browned bits on bottom of pot. Press cancel setting. 3. Return roast to multicooker. Add 71/2 cups cold water, the beef bones, onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, tomato paste, thyme (if using), and bay leaf. Lock lid and adjust steam valve to seal. Set cooker on high pressure to cook 1 hour. Let stand 45 to 55 minutes

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to release pressure naturally. Carefully open lid. 4. Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof bowl. Reserve roast meat for another purpose; discard bay leaf and remaining solids. 5. Stir soy sauce and 1/2 tsp. black pepper into broth. Taste and, if you like, add additional soy sauce and pepper. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Remove and discard any fat that has hardened on the surface of the broth. Store broth in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Makes 7 to 8 cups broth. per cup 77 cal, 5 g fat (2 g sat fat), 20 mg chol, 517 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g sugars, 6 g pro

Leaving the onion skins on gives Multicooker Beef Broth a rich amber color.

and bubbly. If you like, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serves 4. per serving 423 cal, 17 g fat (8 g sat fat), 54 mg chol, 1,622 mg sodium, 43 g carb, 6 g fiber, 14 g sugars, 17 g pro

MULTICOOKER BEEF, MUSHROOM & MULTICOOKER FRENCH CARAMELIZED ONION ONION SOUP PENNE start to finish 20 min.

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Multicooker Caramelized Onions (recipe, p. 91) made using dry sherry for water in Step 3 cups Multicooker Beef Broth (recipe, left) or mushroom broth bay leaf slices baguette Shredded Gruyère cheese Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Combine onions, broth, and bay leaf in a 6-qt. electric multicooker or in a pan. Use sauté setting on high to simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes to meld flavors, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high. 2. Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls set in a rimmed baking sheet. Place a slice of baguette in each bowl and sprinkle generously with cheese. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until cheese is browned

Multicookers allow you to make al dente one-pot pasta without having to cook the pasta separately. Cooking it in broth and with caramelized onions and mushrooms means the whole dish absorbs savory flavor. hands on 20 min. total time 45 min. 1 8 4 1 1

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Tbsp. butter oz. sliced fresh cremini mushrooms cups dried penne pasta (12 oz.) cup Multicooker Caramelized Onions (recipe, p. 91) to 2 cups cooked beef from Multicooker Beef Broth (recipe, far left), broken into large bite-size pieces (optional) large garlic cloves, sliced tsp. chopped fresh rosemary tsp. crushed red pepper cups Multicooker Beef Broth (recipe, far left) or mushroom broth cup grated Parmesan cheese

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3. Discard thyme sprigs (if using). Add the water; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is mostly evaporated, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Makes 2 cups. per 2 tbsp. 38 cal, 2 g fat (1 g sat fat), 4 mg chol, 148 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 1 g pro

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Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 5-oz. pkg. fresh baby arugula cup crumbled blue cheese

1. In a 6-qt. electric multicooker use sauté setting on high to melt butter. Add mushrooms; cook 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Press cancel setting. Layer penne, caramelized onions, beef (if using), garlic, rosemary, crushed red pepper, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in the pot; do not stir. Pour broth over top. Lock lid and adjust steam valve to seal. Set cooker on low pressure to cook 7 minutes for al dente pasta or 8 minutes for tender pasta. 2. Immediately release pressure. Carefully open lid. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and vinegar. Fold in arugula. If you like, season with additional salt. Top with blue cheese and additional black pepper. Serves 4. per serving 534 cal, 13 g fat (7 g sat fat), 30 mg chol, 1,655 mg sodium, 84 g carb, 6 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 21 g pro n

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If you are a current or former owner or lessee of certain Volkswagen or Audi vehicles, you could get cash and other benefits from a class action settlement.

Si desea recibir esta notificación en español, llámenos o visite nuestra página web. A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that consumers sustained economic losses because they purchased or leased vehicles from Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., VW Credit, Inc., Audi AG, or Audi of America, LLC (collectively “Volkswagen”) containing allegedly defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation and its affiliates (“Takata”). The Settlement includes certain vehicles made by Volkswagen (the “Subject Vehicles”). Volkswagen denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing and the Court has not decided who is right. If you have already received a separate recall notice for your Volkswagen or Audi vehicle and have not yet had your Takata airbag repaired, you should do so as soon as possible. When recalled Takata airbags deploy, they may, in very rare cases and under certain circumstances, spray metal debris toward vehicle occupants and may cause serious injury. However, some Volkswagen and Audi vehicles may be recalled for repair at a later date. Please see www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/takata-recall-spotlight#for-consumers-overview for further details about whether your vehicle is recalled and, if so, what you should do. Am I included in the proposed Settlement? The Settlement includes the following persons and entities: • Owners or lessees, as of November 10, 2021, of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, and • Former owners or lessees of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, who, between February 9, 2016 and November 10, 2021, sold or returned, pursuant to a lease, a Subject Vehicle. A full list of the Subject Vehicles can be found at www.AutoAirbagSettlement.com. The Settlement does not involve claims of personal injury. What does the Settlement provide? Volkswagen has agreed to a Settlement with a value of approximately $42 million, including a 20% credit for the Enhanced Rental Car/Loaner Program. The Settlement Funds will be used to pay for Settlement benefits and cover the costs of the Settlement over an approximately four-year period. The Settlement offers several benefits for Class Members, including (1) payments for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to a Takata airbag recall of a Subject Vehicle, (2) a Rental Car/Loaner Program while certain Subject Vehicles are awaiting repair, (3) an Outreach Program to maximize completion of the recall remedy, (4) additional cash payments to Class Members from residual settlement funds, if any remain, and (5) a Customer Support Program to help with repairs associated with replacement airbag inflators. The Settlement Website explains each of these benefits in detail. How can I get a Payment? You must file a claim to receive a payment during the first four years of the Settlement. If you still own or lease a Subject Vehicle, you must also bring it to an authorized dealership for the recall remedy, as directed by a recall notice, if you have not already done so. Visit the website and file a claim online or download one and file by mail. The deadline to file a claim will be at least one year from the date the Settlement is finalized. All deadlines will be posted on the website when they are known. What are my other options? If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you must exclude yourself by February 14, 2022. If you do not exclude yourself, you will release any claims you may have against Volkswagen and the Released Parties, in exchange for certain settlement benefits. The potential available benefits are more fully described in the Settlement, available at the Settlement Website. You may object to the Settlement by February 14, 2022. You cannot both exclude yourself from, and object to, the Settlement. The Long Form Notice for the Settlement available on the website listed below explains how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a fairness hearing on March 7, 2022 to consider whether to finally approve the Settlement and a request for attorneys’ fees of up to 30% of the total Settlement Amount. You may appear at the fairness hearing, either by yourself or through an attorney hired by you, but you don’t have to. For more information, including the relief, eligibility and release of claims, in English or Spanish, call or visit the website below.

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That’s how much more people are spending per month compared to 2020 during the shutdown. We’re splurging on travel, dining out, and clothes. But spending more can mean saving less: Aim to set aside at least 15 percent of your pretax income. The app Digit can crunch your daily expenses and figure out how much you can save; the Acorns app invests your spare change.

You’re about 30 percent more likely to become nearsighted if you spend a lot of time—more than four hours daily—on your smartphone.

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STRESS

While you often can’t control when tension hits, you can ease how it impacts you. We explain how your body reacts to stress and prepare you to handle it.

what’syour stressstyle? Take this quiz to figure out how you respond to stress and learn to make the most of it.

You just got another project that needs to be done ASAP. You: A Send a snarky email complaining about your workload. B Ignore it and go organize your spice drawer. C Stare out the window for 20 minutes wondering how you’ll ever get it all done.

During an argument, your friend says something hurtful. You: A Hurl an insult right back. B Storm out of the room. C Crawl in bed and will yourself to fall asleep.

Someone cuts you off in traffic. You: A Honk, speed up, and gesture and yell at them. B Slow down so you drop out of their sight. C Are so shaken that you pull over and park.

Here are the styles and coping tips. A answers = n

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back from the situation and breathe deeply. Reread that email before hitting send; resist the urge to blurt out whatever comes to mind. Being reactive without thinking it through can cause more stress in the long run, explains Margit Henderson, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Denver. She also advises practicing yoga or meditation regularly; this can help calm your reactions.

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FLEE. Your goal is to become

more comfortable with uncomfortable feelings. You can’t ignore conflict forever, so think of how you can tackle the source of your stress to keep it from building up. Try journaling; reflecting on your emotions can help you face the situation.

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out of that paralyzed feeling. Movement or exercise is important because it dissipates stress hormones and calms the body. Henderson recommends standing up and stretching or taking a walk; these actions invigorate mind and body and remind you it’s safe to move toward a challenging situation and create a plan.

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FLOCK . This positive

response works with all the others: Seek out your community, vent to a trusted family member, lean on your friends, or meet with a therapist or faith leader.

FREEZE . The goal is to bring

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GOOD PRESSURE Stress that comes from stretching beyond your comfort zone can actually be beneficial. The scientific word for this is eustress (eu, meaning good) because your body responds by releasing the right amount of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline to propel you through, says Sara C. Mednick, Ph.D., professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. “These stressful experiences build confidence because they show you can handle challenges.”

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HOW TO TALK TOKIDS ABOUTSTRESS

Practice these expert tips daily.

Write down three good things that happened today.

Between school and social life, being a tween or teen is stressful enough. Life in a pandemic has only heightened the pressure. But parents are in a prime position to help. Whether your child is struggling in school, worried about getting sick, or missing hanging out with friends like they used to, these strategies can help kids open up.

such as, “What could have made your day better?” or “Is there anything I can do to make your day better?” This sort of open dialogue shows that you are listening and can help you get to the heart of their stress—whether it’s social, academic, or something else, without making them feel pressured to respond in a certain way.

Ask open-ended questions.

Use general questions like: “What’s up?” or “Are you doing OK?” Avoid leading questions that make assumptions like: “Did you have a difficult day at school? You look upset.” If your kids don’t respond or you get only yes or no answers, follow up with a question that focuses on what you can do to help,

Model healthy stressmanagement techniques.

Children are looking to you to see how to respond and function under stress. Avoid sharing catastrophic

thoughts; tell them the truth when they ask about current events but in an ageappropriate way. Let your kids know that it’s OK to ask for help. (Follow up with, “Do you think you might want to talk to a therapist?”) Encourage kids to spend time in nature, meditate (see the apps, page 100), exercise, play games, and spend time with friends—all of which reduce stress. Encourage kids to lean into favorite pastimes they enjoy.

EAT TO BE CALM Ready for some eating tips to ameliorate stress? Kaytee Hadley, R.D., functional medicine dietitian and founder of Holistic Health and Wellness in Richmond, VA, shares her top picks. n

To calm the nervous system Certain foods work by

dampening the body’s stress response. For example, complex carbohydrates enhance production of the calming, moodregulating brain chemicals serotonin and melatonin—key for restful sleep. Try: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain bread, beans, and legumes. Magnesium and B vitamins (in almonds and pumpkin seeds) are depleted during stressful times, so your needs are higher. n

To repair stress-induced cellular damage Chronic stress

can damage cell DNA, increasing the risk for several health conditions. Antioxidants help repair and prevent this damage. Try: Fruits and vegetables, especially berries and leafy green veggies. n

To nurture the gut-brain connection Gut health is closely

linked with mental health, so keeping that good-for-you bacteria happy can help keep you happy too. Fiber feeds the healthy bacteria in your gut. Try: Vegetables, potatoes, prunes, beans. Probiotic-containing foods, such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and miso, help diversify and replenish good bacteria levels.

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Reflecting on the good aspects of life lifts your mood and reframes your perspective. Small wins like checking a chore off your to-do list or spotting a beautiful cardinal count. Writing them down or sharing them with a friend reinforces the positive.

Create self-care speed bumps. We often hear the phrase, “Take care of yourself,” but that doesn’t have to be all about big time commitments. Think of self-care as little pauses during the day when you slow down and just look around or do something enjoyable. That could be watching a twominute funny video, taking a 10-minute walk, or simply changing a work video meeting to a phone call so you don’t have to feel “on” throughout the day.

Curb upsetting news content. Save a news check for later in the day and limit it to 10–15 minutes. Also disable news alerts on laptops and phones. Don’t watch news before bed; it can sabotage sleep, says Maysa Akbar, Ph.D., chief diversity officer at the American Psychological Association.

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HOWTENSION IMPACTS HEARTHEALTH Chronic stress can be particularly dangerous when it comes to your heart. The increased flow of stress hormones can cause high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease. The hormones also can trigger spasms of the arteries, “causing chest pain that mimics a heart attack,” says Nkechinyere Ijioma, M.B.B.S., a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, WI. n

The heartening news

You can take steps to help counteract these effects. Regular exercise is a

powerful antidote, prompting the body to release feel-happy hormones called endorphins, which leave you better mentally equipped to handle tension, Ijioma says. Mindfulness techniques like meditation and yoga hold promise too. A 2020 study found that people who meditated frequently had a lower risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and carotid artery disease compared with nonmeditators. This may be because mindfulness promotes slow, deep breathing and lowers cortisol levels. n

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Adopt a pet! Animal owners tend to have healthier hearts, thanks to the increased physical activity required in caring for them and the calming effects of furry companionship.

MORE RESOURCES Check out these meditation/mindfulness apps for kids: Smiling Mind (free); MyLife Meditation (free to try, $10 monthly). For adults and kids: Headspace (free to try, $13 monthly). n

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Helping your pet live a long, active life starts with making sure his heart stays strong.

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HEART SMART Certain breeds are at higher risk for heart issues. Ask your vet if your pet falls into that category.

UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES The most common cause of heart disease is age-related degenerative valve disease (in small breed

dogs) and adult-onset heart muscle disease (in larger breeds). Heartworm is another common cause, and it’s preventable, so make sure to give your cat and/or dog preventive medication, says Danielle Smith Laughlin, D.V.M., cardiologist at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA. In cats, another common cause (but one you don’t have control over) is a hereditary condition called cardiomyopathy, which leads to the thickening of the heart muscle wall and can cause clots or congestive heart failure. Some nontraditional diets, including grainfree foods and foods containing ingredients like peas, lentils, and chickpeas, have been associated with heart muscle disease in dogs and even some cats, Laughlin says. Also, cats who aren’t getting enough of the essential amino acid taurine tend to be at high risk, says Sarah Machell, D.V.M., medical director of Vetster in Toronto. This deficiency can happen if a cat is fed a nontraditional diet and isn’t getting enough from a supplement. (Commercially formulated cat foods

have taurine added to prevent a deficiency.)

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS The biggest tip-off that your pet may have heart disease is faster breathing at rest. Breathing more than 30 to 35 times a minute while sleeping or having trouble breathing in general warrants a trip to the vet. Other symptoms include lethargy, weakness, and fainting. In dogs, you might also notice a progressive cough. In cats, you might see openmouthed breathing or panting, or a sudden inability to use one or more of their limbs (which can signal a blood clot). ■

When cats or dogs are sleeping, they should take slow, deep, comfortable breaths. DANIELLE SMITH LAUGHLIN, D.V.M.

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Just like humans, pets can develop heart disease, and if it’s not caught in the early, treatable stages, it can significantly shorten their lives. Step one to protect your pet’s heart: Keep up with annual checkups. The vet should listen to your pet’s heart to check for abnormal sounds like a murmur, extra beats, or an irregular rhythm. If the vet hears anything suspicious or if your pet’s breed is predisposed to heart disease, they may also do X-rays to check the size of the heart and/ or an electrocardiogram. They may even refer you to an animal cardiologist. Besides the checkup, here’s what else you can do to safeguard your pet’s heart health.

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go nuts!

Packed with vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants, these crunchy powerhouses really are all they’re cracked up to be. peanuts Technically a legume, they’re chock-full of protein (7 g per oz.) and fiber. Research shows people who eat peanuts or peanut butter with breakfast are less hungry throughout the day. heart-health darlings, helping to lower LDL cholesterol and maintaining or raising levels of HDL,which protects your cardiovascular system.

pistachios

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Research shows they can boost your gut health. Pistachios are also high in two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, that can help reduce your risk of chronic eye diseases.

Having to shell pistachios helps you control how many you eat.

walnuts Their brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants work together to help keep memory and cognitive function sharp.

cashews These S E RVI N G S IZ E

Stick to a 1.5-oz. portion (about a handful) daily to curb calories and fat.

more nuts to note

■ HAZELNUTS

nuts are rich in copper (key for immunity) and magnesium (healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels).

pecans They can help improve blood glucose levels and insulin resistance, risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

One serving has almost a third of your daily dose of vitamin E, which boosts immunity. ■ MACADAMIAS They clock in a little higher in calories and fat than other nuts, but most of the fat they contain is healthy monounsaturated fat, which helps lower cholesterol. ■ BRAZIL NUTS These guys oﬀer up more than a day’s worth of selenium—a nutrient crucial to thyroid health. Just don’t go overboard (more than eight nuts a day); too much selenium can cause nausea and rashes. ■

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planner approach

writing stuff “For everyday writing, I use a gel pen, but for special occasions—cards and invitations—I recently discovered Kaweco fountain pens. They have a compact design and easy-to-change ink cartridges, and they write super smooth with no feathering or bleed-through.” $25; appointed.co

recent project

Suann uses both digital and paper planners to keep track of work and family activities. Helpful habit: At the ﬁrst of the week, she transfers everything in her Google calendar to her weekly planner. “It helps me set priorities and mentally prepares me for each week.”

Last winter Appointed opened its ﬂagship store adjacent to the studio in Washington, DC. It features a Notebook Bar where customers can design their own dream notebook to be assembled on-site in 15 minutes. “All of our planners and workbooks are made locally. It allows for hands-on collaboration in the design, printing, and ﬁnishing process. It also reduces our carbon footprint.“

SUANNSONG

postage plus “USPS has really stepped up their stamp design game. I stock up on pretty Forever stamps when they’re released. I have a stash of vintage stamps I’ve collected over the years so when I mail cards, I add a vintage stamp along with the Forever stamp to make it extra special.”

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SHARING HER PASSION FOR PAPER AND ORGANIZATION WITH BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED PLANNERS, NOTEBOOKS, AND JOURNALS.

If terms like “text-weight stock,” “foil stamped,” and “Wire-O binding” are part of your love language, paper goods company Appointed is a must-visit. Founder Suann Song shares her office picks, favorite finds, and strategies for organizing your week.

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work scents “I always have a candle on my desk. It makes my work space feel more special to have a subtle, pleasing fragrance—plus bergamot and citrus scents are said to improve your memory.” Suann’s pick: Linnea candles, $38; linneaandco.com ■

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