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BE MINE 76 WAYS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY & EVERY DAY

R E D V E LV E T HEART COOKIES P. 74

Show Your Heart Some Love p. 125

Crush on Carnations p. 96

Cast Iron: The Must-Have Skillet p. 106

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LIFE IN COLOR 90 FAIRY-TALE ENDING Living happily ever after—after a remodel.

96 SWEET ON CARNATIONS The humble fi ller takes the spotlight.

102 UNCOMMON THREADS Creativity goes global at NYC’s Studio Four.

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IRONCLAD Recipes that will have you reaching for a cast-iron skillet.

HOME 24 COLOR Punch up your decor with tropicals.

31 BEFORE & AFTER A dilapidated ranch becomes the ideal family pad.

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PURSUITS Unleash your inner artist at a creative workshop.

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CRAFTS Play cupid with these valentines.

54 I DID IT! No entry closet? Build this coatrack.

58 PUNCH LIST Bright ideas that enhance walls.

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PLANTINGS Hardy hellebores welcome spring.

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TECH We help you pick a streaming device for all your binge watching.

72 THE DIRT FOOD 74 HANDS- ON Cookies + powdered sugar = love.

76 FAST & FRESH 84 EAT THIS NOW

106 ON THE COVER PHOTO ANDY LYONS FOOD STYLING J E N N I FE R PETE RSO N

Recipe on p. 121.

A Japanese spice with nuances.

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ENTERTAINING Texas chili scores on game day.

BETTER 125 HEALTH

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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 EDITOR’S LETTER 8 BHG.COM 112 THE KITCHEN

Learn to control your risk of heart disease.

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132 LIVE FIT 134 HOW SHE DOES IT

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Most cooks have a well-seasoned cast-iron pan they think of almost like a family member.

I inherited mine from my grandmother Clarice.

She’s been gone for decades, but my dad always told us stories about how she cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner in it for my grandfather and four hungry sons on their north Texas farm during the Dust Bowl years. Every time I melt a pat of butter on its pitch-black surface, I think of all the meals she would have made in that skillet: fried chicken, cream gravy, okra, steak fi ngers, succotash, cinnamon rolls, pineapple upside-down cake, scrambled eggs and ham. Something as basic as a skillet can inspire endless variations. And that idea inspired our food editors to take a fresh look at cast iron and add an element of surprise to an everyday kitchen item (p. 106).

As editors, novelty or a sense of discovery determines much of what we gravitate toward in our stories. I love searching out a spice to experiment with in the kitchen (like shichimi togarashi, the Japanese chile pepper blend on p. 84 that has the added flavors of citrus and sesame) or a hellebore variety to try in the garden (p. 64). However, this month we were

FINDING BEAUTY IN THE BASICS

equally drawn to the opposite of new: how to make even the most basic things better.

We turn the spotlight on carnations—surely one of the most overlooked flowers (p. 96)—to create arrangements that will make any valentine’s heart sing. We even took an unexpectedly high-style look at cats as a decorative motif in home decor (p. 10).

At Better Homes & Gardens® magazine, we often use the word better while planning our stories. Not only because it’s in our name but also because it’s in our DNA. For 95 years, our goal has been to give people of all income levels the inspiration they need to elevate their lives each day. It’s a mission we take seriously. Drop us a line to let us know how STEPHEN ORR, we make your life better Editor in Chief or how we can make the instagram @steporr magazine better for you. twitter @orrsteporr

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“Ballard Avenue is packed with really inspiring boutiques and restaurants,” she says. This one’s oyster bar can be hard to get into, but it’s her date-night favorite. thewalrusbar.com

At the start of 2013, Moorea Seal was successfully designing and selling her handmade jewelry, blogging (you may have heard of her 52 Lists Project), and sharing things she loved on Pinterest. The wild popularity of those Pinterest boards ended up being the encouragement Moorea needed to take a leap and open a shop—fi rst online, then adding a storefront in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood in the spring of 2014.

The shop reflects Moorea’s aims: “a balance of fresh, modern design and the influence of nature, plus a desire for slow-paced living.” The diverse collection of fashion and home goods includes mod ceramic bird feeders, desk accessories, and Moorea’s celestially inspired jewelry.

Beyond looking good, the store does good by donating 7 percent of proceeds to a rotating lineup of mostly local nonprofits. mooreaseal.com Q

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B E AU T Y S O L U T I O N S

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Those minutes spent soaking in a bath or luxuriating under the shower can transform your skin, hair, and … mood. Maximize the benefit of every drop.

Q CHECK THE TEMP

You want warm water, not hot. “Water that is 1 or 2 degrees warmer than your body temperature relaxes your muscles,” says Regine Berthelot, lead esthetician at Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa in New York City. Hot water strips skin’s natural lipids, proteins, and oils, which compromises its protective barrier and makes skin feel dry, scaly, and itchy, says dermatologist Mona Gohara, M.D., an associate clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine.

Q CUSTOMIZE YOUR BREW For dry or irritated skin, pour in a capful of bath oil. “Oils are hydrating, and those that contain rose, bergamot, or eucalyptus also decrease inflammation,” Gohara says. Try Dr. Teal’s Body and Bath Oil with Eucalyptus & Spearmint ($7; drugstores).

For breakout-prone skin or body aches, choose bath salts over an oil (some oils clog pores, which can lead to pimples). Your body absorbs the salt’s trace minerals, such as magnesium and sulfate, which help soothe muscles, says Vanda Serrador, facialist and expert at The Body Shop.

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Q WEAR A MASK

The 10 minutes you’re reclining in a bath is the ideal time frame for a facial mask. “It takes that long for ingredients to permeate the skin,” Gohara says.

Resist doing anything else. “I don’t recommend exfoliating or shaving in the bath, because you would then be soaking in what comes off,” Gohara says.

Plus, you can’t get a close shave once skin has swelled.

Instead, take these minutes to decompress; then splash off the mask, towel-dry, and apply moisturizer to lock in all that absorbed water.

IN THE SHOWER Q DO A DOUBLE SCRUB Start with a technique called dry brushing. Before your shower, run a stiff-bristle brush (try the Round Body Brush, $12 ; thebodyshopusa.com) gently up your legs and arms, then in circular motions on your torso, Berthelot says. If you scratch your skin at all, use a softer brush and less pressure.

Then step into the shower, wet skin, and apply a salt or sugar scrub all over your body. The double scrubbing

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action works wonders, but “limit it to once or twice a week max,” Gohara says.

“And when you get out of the shower, slather on a heavy body cream to protect the skin barrier.”

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Before you shampoo, reach for a hair mask or hot-oil treatment. Distribute from roots to ends, then stay out of the stream for a few minutes. The steamy air lifts hair cuticles so ingredients penetrate each strand.

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It’s time to give your basic masking routine a personalized upgrade.

Multimasking— applying multiple masks simultaneously— allows you to target specific treatments only where you need them. For example, a hydrating cream mask goes on any red, irritated areas, while a clay mask absorbs oil in slick spots like the T-zone or chin area. To incorporate a sheet mask in the mix, simply tear off a portion of one of these single-use paper or cotton cloths, and place it where you need it. Ten minutes later, rinse and glow. Q

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back at the ranch

A major downsize, a strict budget, and a serious to-do list turned this dilapidated ranch into the ideal family pad.

Dana Miller carved out a corner of the kitchen for the office, where she runs her blog, House*Tweaking, and keeps her family organized. Glass-front cabinets create a lighter feel than solid doors.

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BUMP IT UP A VAULTED CEILING INCREASES THE SENSE OF SPACE WITHOUT ADDING SQUARE FEET.

SPLURGE! A WALNUT SLAB CREATES THE FEEL OF A TABLE.

BEFORE

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he Underdog. That’s what Dana and Steve Miller dubbed the rundown 1950s Dayton, OH, ranch they purchased at an estate sale in 2012. With two young boys and another baby on the way, they were ready for a change. “Our previous home was 2,700 square feet, but we lived in two rooms about 90 percent of the time,” Dana says. “We wanted a smaller house that we could mold to our family’s needs.” Because they’re both handy (Steve is an engineer by trade), the only limits on their house search were location and budget. They found their blank slate in what she says was “the worst house on the street.” “The other couple viewing the house was revolted, but we were high-fiving, knowing we found the perfect place,” Steve says. Without adding to the footprint, they got to work making the 1,600-square-foot home the perfect fit. Widening doorways to accommodate kid stampedes, vaulting the ceilings, and creating multifunctional rooms topped their to-do list. The smaller footprint brings the family together and lets them enjoy every inch of the space they worked so hard to create.

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HUB OF THE HOME The Millers created a central hangout by tearing out a wall between the kitchen and living room. “The kitchen is where everything happens, so we wanted it to feel warm and welcoming,” Dana says. “The big island is our main gathering spot. We almost always eat here unless we have guests.”

HOME BEFORE & AFTER

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TV ART A DIY PLANK BUMP-OUT FRAMES THE TV.

FRAMED UP WHITE MULLIONS ENSURE THE VIEW IS THE FOCUS THROUGH THE XL WINDOWS.

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CASUAL IS KEY

BE OUR GUEST

The living room’s decorating focus was centered on one key element: comfort.

“Everything in the room is meant to be sat on or have feet put on,” Dana says.

Unfussy wood elements that handle wear and tear repeat throughout. A cloudlike shag rug layered over sisal defi nes the gathering area and gives the kids a soft place to romp. “My kids have colorful personalities, so I want my house to be calm and relaxed,” Dana says.

Because the front door opens directly into the living room, right, Dana defined a mini entry using a few clever and functional tricks. DIY wood shelves line one wall; baskets on the bottom shelf store toys for each kiddo—Mabrey (4), Everett (8), and Layne (11)—and one for mom. Next to the door, peg hooks give guests a place to hang coats, and the bench below is a drop spot for purses and packages.

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DOWNSIZE AND UPGRADE Dana shares the perks of going smaller.

H I G H ST YLE

“With less space to fill, we were able to splurge on items that can get expensive— flooring and tile, for example.”

E D ITI N G DOWN

“We don’t have space to keep extraneous things, so this gives us an excuse to say no when a family member tries to give us stuff.”

Q UALIT Y TI M E

“While it sounds obvious, we actually spend more time together. We lived in a smaller apartment during the renovation, so when we finally moved in, the space felt huge.”

THREE-IN-ONE

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The family’s dining room pulls triple duty, also serving as the mudroom and laundry. Two IKEA wardrobes, far left, provide much-needed storage and stow seasonal items. Dana created a sleek “fauxdenza” by hanging IKEA upper cabinets wrapped in stained plywood on the back wall, above. Fabric panels on curtain wire conceal the washer and dryer when not in use, left.

A wood slab built from old boards found in the attic makes the perfect spot for folding laundry and doubles as a buffet serving area for parties.

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CREATIVE CLASS

Workshops, retreats, and crafting spaces popping up all over the globe mean you have more chances than ever to unleash your inner artist.

Something interesting is emerging out of the maker movement and blog universe. Over the last couple of years, indie artisans and creative influencers have been translating their talents into classes, workshops, and skill-sharing social events, making this a particularly energizing time to be creatively curious. Check out a few of our favorite options, and dip your toe into a two-hour class after work or go full immersion in a destination workshop.

BEFORE YOU GO I S IT A S KI LL F IT ?

For destination workshops in particular, make sure you know the targeted skill level so you get a good creative workout but aren’t out of your depth.

WHAT ’S TH E C L A S S S IZ E ?

I S TH E R E ANY F R E E TI M E ?

Is the itinerary packed? Will you have time on your own? Pick a pace that gels with your comfort level.

WHAT ’S TH E TOTAL COST ?

Does the fee include supplies, food, and transportation?

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I F YO U WA N T T O …

Make a dent in your bucket list, become a photo master, and recharge your creative batteries all in one trip. During weeklong workshops in Tuscany, stylist and author Annette Joseph teaches how to create and style photos that will make your CHECK OUT …

Instagram followers swoon. Students explore farmers markets, A destination workshop like antiques shops, and the local landscape for photo fodder, and Annette Joseph’s in Italy a professional photographer helps you master your camera. annettejosephstyle.com Q PI N C H - M E M O M E NT Sipping wine from the vineyard on the property, which was a medieval fortress, while gazing at the countryside.

Q CO N S I D E R TH I S At $3,275 (excluding airfare), this trip is a commitment. On the other hand, you don’t have to sweat the details of planning an international getaway, lodging and most meals are included, and you’ll be immersed in hands-on learning with pros. Not a bad deal.

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I F YO U WA N T T O …

Instead of collapsing on the sofa with Netflix, mingle with like-minded creative souls while learning a new craft (and bring home a project to show for it). Minneapolis-based LAB, founded in 2013 by Jessica Moriarty and Mollie Windmiller, is part of a growing trend of artsCHECK OUT … and-crafts studios hosting workshops and social events. LAB holds A teaching studio like evening and weekend classes on watercolor painting, embroidery, LAB in Minneapolis calligraphy, and more classic-but-cool-again art forms. Local artists labmpls.com and pros teach in a studio workspace every artist dreams of having.

Q GRAMMABLE MOMENT Mastering that first macrame knot, doodling a gorgeous card for your long-distance pal, or glancing around and realizing I’ve found my people!

Q CONSIDER THIS These single sessions let you try your hand at one (or more) crafts without much of a time or cash commitment. It’s like speed dating for a new hobby.

GET YOUR CRAFT ON

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO WHAT WI LL I G ET O UT O F TH I S?

Are you looking for serious instruction and a personal creative outlet, or is the social side of the class just as important to you?

Look for a workshop structured for what you most want to get out of it to ensure it’s money well spent.

WHAT ’S TH E CO M M ITM E NT LEVE L?

Do you want to flirt with a new hobby or make it a regular thing? LAB’s classes are one-shot deals lasting two or three hours, but other studios have series.

H OW M UC H DO E S A C L AS S COST ?

It often depends on the crafting materials needed. As a baseline, LAB’s average workshop costs $125, with some as low as $25.

Materials are usually included in the class fee, and some even provide bites and beverages to enjoy as you meet and make. Cheers!

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CONNECTING WITH INSTRUCTORS, MAKERS, AND STUDENTS WHO COME IN IS A BIG THING FOR US. LAB’S JESSICA MORIARTY

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Remember to ask about the cancellation policy before you book.

You’ll want to know whether a refund or class credit is an option if you can’t make it to class.

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Ready to get your hands dirty? These creative retreats, classes, and workshops piqued our interest. We think you’ll love them, too.

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Build dynamic arrangements in the style of Dutch paintings, or refine your bouquet-making skills in one afternoon.

Q COST Starting at $425 Q WH E R E Brooklyn and San Francisco

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The rock star textile designer teaches block-printing and working with indigo during four-hour hands-on sessions at her studio and week-long trips abroad.

Q COST Starting at $280 Q WH E R E Denver, Brooklyn, Scandinavia, Tokyo, and Jaipur, India

Pack your bags and head for a weekend retreat centered on studio time, inspirational speakers, and farm-to-table meals. Familyfriendly options are offered.

Q COST Starting at $245 Q WH E R E Boulder and Brooklyn

Hand-lettering is still a hot ticket in the digital age. Try the trend and improve your penmanship at one of calligrapher Lindsey Buck’s classes in her Ohio studio, Anthropologie stores, or online.

Q COST $125 Q WH E R E Cincinnati and Worthington, OH, and on her website Q

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HANDCRAFT STUDIO SCHOOL Learn and preserve the crafts your great-grandparents knew. Carve intricate wooden spoons, or try ceramics in single classes.

Q COST Starting at $75 Q WH E R E El Cerrito, CA

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What’s black and white and colorful all over? These cute and crafty valentines.

Each hides a treat that’ll make you everyone’s favorite cupid.

STUCK ON YOU The coloring craze comes to Valentine’s day. Print, cut, and package batches of supersize stickers.

Include markers, crayons, or colored pencils to help your valentine be creative.

HOW-TO Q DOWNLOAD coloring sheets from BHG .com/VDayCards and print onto Avery 8½×11-inch shipping labels.

Q TRACE desired shapes with cookie cutters (or use craft punches) onto printed sheets and cut out.

Q COLOR one sticker; attach to treat bag.

Q FILL bag with uncolored stickers, colored pencils, and candy.

Q FOLD top over 1 inch, and punch two holes. Finish with a paper ribbon bow.

FIND IT Toysmith mini colored pencils, $4.99; amazon.com; glassine lined paper gourmet bags (4¾×6¾ inches), $7.12 for 100; papermart.com

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PEEKABOO Closed they’re graphic patterned bookmarks. Open they reveal two surprises: a sweet treat and a hidden colorful heart shape.

HOW-TO Q COVER work surface with newspaper.

Q GLUE together two pieces of paper, one patterned and one solid color, using spray adhesive.

Q PRINT and cut out downloadable template from BHG .com/VDayCards.

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Q TRACE template onto solid-color side, and cut out using straightedge and crafts knife.

Q CREASE center from top to bottom using a ruler and bone folder.

Q APPLY double-sided crafts tape along left side (below flap) and bottom of the card, then firmly press along tape to create pocket.

Q FOLD top flap closed, and punch a hole in the upper right corner.

Add treat of choice.

Q THREAD narrow ribbon through hole, and tie.

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Get the templates Get our free download at BHG.com/VDayCards with the materials lists and templates for each project.

PLAYING CUPID Colorful corrugated paper gives these sturdy heart-shape pockets eye-popping texture. Paper straws make easy arrows.

Find it: The Corrugate Stack, $6.99; joann.com. Paper straws, $0.89 for 10; papermart.com.

HOW-TO

CUT THE SECOND CORRUGATED HEART AGAINST THE “GR AIN ” OF THE OTHER HEART TO GET A CRISSCROSS LOOK .

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Q TRACE around a 5-inch heart-shape cookie cutter on corrugated paper and cut out.

Q FOLD heart on a diagonal, and Q PUNCH hole in center about ½ inch from fold. When you unfold it, there should be two diagonal holes.

Using pinking shears, Q CUT another heart from corrugated paper in a contrasting color, making it about ¼ inch larger on all sides.

Q APPLY crafts tape along small heart’s sides (not top), center on large heart, and attach.

For arrow, trace and Q CUT OUT two heads and two tails from solid cardstock using template at BHG.com/VDayCards.

Q ATTACH tail pieces to paper straw using crafts tape. Fringe tail.

Q THREAD straw through holes of top heart.

Q ATTACH arrowhead to straw with crafts tape.

Q FILL heart with small candies.

Q SEAL top with glue dots. Q

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i did it!

This creative problem solver found a way to tackle her family’s entryway clutter in the home-center plumbing aisle.

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Chelsea Coulston and her husband, Matt, who is in the U.S. Navy, have lived in nine houses in six cities. Even when they bought their Jacksonville, FL, home, they knew they wouldn’t be there forever. So Chelsea has continued her practice of making easy, affordable projects that can be packed and taken to their next place.

One such piece: an industrial-style coatrack Chelsea built in a day. “We don’t have a coat closet, and we needed a dedicated drop zone,” Chelsea says.

A $500 version at a popular retail store inspired her $200 coatrack built with plumbing parts and lumber from a local home center.

Now Chelsea has a handy, stylish spot for organizing her family, which includes daughters Peighton and Millie. “We use it every day,” she says.

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WHAT SHE DID

Chelsea found pipes in the right lengths at a local home center.

Some home centers will cut and thread them for you.

PAI NT TH E PI PE S Make sure the galvanized steel pipe and parts are clean, then spray-paint each piece black.

2 MATERIALS ½-inch galvanized steel threaded pipe 36 inches long (2) 48 inches long (2) 10 inches long (2) 5 inches long (2) 3 inches long (2) 2 inches long (4) ½-inch galvanized steel pipe parts fl anges (6) tees (6) caps (4) 90-degree elbows (2) Black spray paint 2×6s cut to 41 inches (3) and 36 inches (3) Pocket screws Sandpaper Minwax PolyShades stain-polyurethane in Mission Oak 1×4 cut to 40 inches (1) Flange screws Wall hooks (5) ½-inch conduit straps (2)

TOOLS Miter saw Kreg pocket-hole jig Drill

AS S E M B LE TH E LEG S Once the pipes and other parts are dry, assemble the two back legs in this order (from top down): a flange, a 3-inch-long pipe, a tee, a 5-inch-long pipe, a tee, a 2-inch-long pipe, and a cap.

Connect the back legs by screwing a 36-inch-long pipe into the top tees. Assemble the two front legs in this order (from top down): a flange, a 10-inch-long pipe, a tee, a 2-inch-long pipe, and a cap.

1×4 to be used as the hook rail, then apply the stain-polyurethane.

Allow to dry.

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AT TAC H TH E LEG S Screw the flange on each leg into the bottom of the bench, making sure all four tees face inward to create shelf rests.

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AS S E M B LE TH E TOP Attach one 90-degree elbow to each end of

the remaining 36-inchlong pipe. Screw the 48-inch-long pipes into the elbows, then screw a flange onto the ends of the pipes.

Screw the two flanges to the bench top.

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FINISH TH E PI EC E Screw five evenly spaced hooks into the 1×4. Attach to the top pipe using two conduit straps. Rest the shelf on the bottom tees.

You might need to loosen a pipe a little to level the framework.

MEET CHELSEA COULSTON She blogs about her house projects at Making Home Base.

WHY I D IY

So I can get exactly what I want.

While I can’t always find what I’m looking for in stores, I can almost always make it myself.

B E ST D IY S KI LL

Sewing.

I’m also pretty handy with a saw and drill.

D ECO R ATI N G ST YLE

The common thread throughout my home is casual.

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MAKE TH E BENCH, S H E LF, AN D H OO K R AI L Make the bench using a Kreg jig and pocket screws to join the three 41-inch-long 2×6s. Join the three 36-inch-long 2×6s to make the shelf. Sand them, along with the

Build it For at-a-glance dimensions, get the drawing for this entryway organizer at BHG.com/ Coatrack.

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Check off this month’s home updates: versatile wall lights (no electrician needed), a make-it-easy paint tool, and a new kind of reusable wallcovering.

HOT SPOTS Shine a light without stealing table space with a wall lamp that doesn’t need to be hardwired.

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B E F O R E YO U CA L L A P RO

“MY GARBAGE DISPOSAL ISN’T WORKING.”

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Make an easy, high-impact home update even better.

Modern Masters’ water-base Front Door Paint is guaranteed not to fade. And it dries quickly, so you can close your door a couple of hours after painting it without worry. Choose from 25 colors, including Tranquil, above. $38.95 per quart (covers 80–100 square feet); modernmasters.com

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PAINT finish and a drippy mess.

This aerosol can accessory by Rust-Oleum is the solution.

It fits any spray can and lets you work comfortably and with the control of a paint sprayer.

Comfort Grip, less than $8 at hardware stores.

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WOOD-PLANK WALL: EASY ON, EASY OFF You don’t need to dismantle an old barn to get real reclaimed wood planks for your wall. Less than ¼ inch thick, Artis Wall planks come ready to hang with a special tape.

The best part: Removing them doesn’t damage the wall or the strips. Learn what old building your wood came from on the company’s website. Boxes of 20 square feet come in four colors ($13.95 or $19.45 per square foot) or natural to paint or stain ($11.45 per square foot); artiswall.com Q

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Heat olive oil and garlic in skillet, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until browned. Add pepper, onion, broccoli, broth and tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed. In the meantime, prepare rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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TURNING TOAST TO DINNER File this as your back-pocket recipe to rescue Thursday’s dinner dilemma in 30 minutes flat.

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INDONESIAN-STYLE BEEF & RICE BOWLS A cinnamon stick and freshly grated nutmeg supply nuanced flavors and complex aromas. In a pinch, use 1 ⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1⁄8 tsp. ground nutmeg.

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1. In a large skillet heat curry paste over medium-high heat, stirring a few seconds or until fragrant. Add coconut milk, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and cloves; stir to combine. Add beef; use a spatula to gently break up the beef into smaller pieces. Bring to boiling. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick.

2. Serve meat mixture over rice. Top with cucumber slices, cabbage, shallot, chile, and cilantro; squeeze lime over the food.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 506 cal, 28 g fat, 74 mg chol, 393 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 3 g fiber, 27 g pro.

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MUSHROOM & CHEESE SOURDOUGH TOASTS Clean mushrooms with a quick rinse, then pat dry with paper towels. Try varieties beyond button, such as chanterelles, creminis, and oysters.

If you opt for shiitakes, remove their woody stems.

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Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp. butter cups sliced assorted mushrooms cloves garlic, minced Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme eggs 1 ⁄2 -inch-thick slices sourdough bread cups sliced semisoft cheese, such as Taleggio or Fontina

1. Preheat broiler. In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. When butter has melted, add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 minutes

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2. In the same skillet heat 1 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Break eggs into skillet.

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Remove from oven. Top cheese with mushroom mixture and eggs. Sprinkle with fresh herbs or microgreens. Makes 4 servings.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1⁄8 tsp. salt.

Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and rosemary.

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Season to taste with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Transfer to a 2-qt. rectangular baking dish. Top with remaining Parmesan and the Fontina. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until beginning to lightly brown around the edges. Sprinkle with additional rosemary before serving. Makes 6 servings.

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HANDS ON 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 45 min.

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egg cup soft bread crumbs Tbsp. milk tsp. freshly grated nutmeg lb. ground pork cup finely chopped Italian parsley cup finely grated Parmesan cheese,

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1. For meatballs: In a medium bowl whisk together egg, bread crumbs, milk, nutmeg, and 1⁄8 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Stir in pork, chopped parsley, and Parmesan.

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Bring to boiling; reduce heat to simmer.

3. Drop rounded tablespoons of pork mixture into broth. Gently stir meatballs in broth. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through (160˚F). Top with additional Parmesan and black pepper. Makes 4 servings. *Tip: Another night, shape and bake these meatballs on a pan lined with foil in a 375˚F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160˚F. Serve over pasta with pesto or tomato sauce.

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BETTER CHILI

Some come to watch the game. Some come to watch the commercials. Everyone comes to eat the chili. Want to be the host who scores big? Make this.

BY: MAGGIE GLISAN

HOLD THE BEANS Made the way they do in the Lone Star State, this Bowl ‘o Red stands out for what it doesn’t contain: beans. Ground beef, tomatoes, and a generous amount of medium-hot pasilla chile pepper make this a one-pot winner.

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BOWL ‘O RED HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 40 min.

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14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained 14.5-oz. can beef broth 12-oz. bottle lager beer or 1 1⁄2 cups beef broth Tbsp. yellow mustard

1. In a Dutch oven cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brown, breaking up meat. Drain off fat. Stir in pasilla pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cloves, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.

2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, beer, and mustard. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

SLOW COOKER Prepare as directed in Step 1. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, broth, 1⁄2 cup of the beer, and the mustard. Cover. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours. Serve as directed.

EACH SERVING 379 cal, 25 g fat, 97 mg chol, 916 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 2 g fiber, 24 g pro.

THE EXTRA POINT TO A TOUCHDOWN POT OF CHILI IS A TOP-YOUR-OWN BUFFET. THIS ONE GETS HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND.

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SIMPLE SPREAD Fill the toppings bar with bowls of oyster crackers, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, pickles, olives, and fresh tomatoes or peppers—whatever you please. And if someone will really miss the beans from their chili, you can always set those out, too. A tray of hot fries makes a fun alternative to a bowl of chili. Hit the grocery store freezer section for a combo of regular and sweet potato fries for even more variety. Q

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Fairy-Tale Ending ON A QUIET NASHVILLE STREET, BEHIND A WHITE PICKET FENCE, THERE LIVED A HAPPY FAMILY OF FOUR. THE SETTING WAS IDYLLIC, BUT THEY DREAMT OF BRIGHTER COLORS,

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when Betsy and Ryan Chapman moved into their 1929 home. “We discovered secret nooks and creaky floors,” Betsy says. “Like wrinkles, they’re evidence of a long life, and they warrant respect.” The Chapmans wanted to preserve as much of that original detailing as possible—moldings, an ornate mantel, and even those creaky floors. However, stuff y old-fashioned rooms would not do.

Interior designer Hannah Crowell came to the rescue, tasked with uniting the Georgian Revival architecture with the family’s need for kid-friendly surfaces, Ryan’s love for midcentury modern furniture, and the contemporary patterns and colors they craved. The result, Betsy says, is modern, fun, and energetic. A happy ending, indeed.

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light show The mod shape of the chandelier contrasts with its traditional antique silver finish.

The stately dark balustrade table and tufted chairs could have made the dining room skew sedate if not for the dramatically scaled wallpaper, Carnival by Christopher Farr. With springy green and blue providing plenty of pretty, you don’t need window treatments or artwork.

BY LIN DA O’KE E FFE PHOTOS DAVID L AN D PRODUCED BY J E N NIFE R B E RNO D EC LE E N E ILLUSTR ATIONS BY CLAU DIA PEARSON

new look An Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, originally designed in 1948, gets an update with abstract fabric.

“We wanted the living room to be a clean-lined, uncluttered space where we could be with the kids,” Betsy says. The plush, low-slung furnishings, ensure cushy seating and unobstructed views of the room’s focal point: the original carved fi replace mantel.

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Geometric black-and-white watercolors, above, hang over a Restoration Hardware console inspired by vintage typesetter’s cabinets. Leaning family photos and favorite artwork against the wall, rather than hanging them, makes it easy to switch them out on a whim. Right: Ryan and Betsy Chapman with 4-year-old Vivian and 14-month-old Bo.

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The Chapmans kept the original footprint of the kitchen but redesigned the layout to use space more efficiently. A wall of new cabinets accommodates a built-in coffeemaker, wine cubby, and charging station out in the open. Behind closed doors there’s a microwave and TV.

touch up Gold hardware adds glamour to cabinets painted Sherwin-Williams’ Conservative Gray.

mix it up A bright yellow finish bridges the gap between traditional Windsor chairs and an iconic midcentury pedestal table.

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Before the renovation, the upstairs hallway ended at a wall of bookshelves. A new entrance to the kids’ bathroom added utility to the high-traffic landing.

The floor tile and wallpaper pair well because of their similar scale and hexagonal grid setting.

Fun fact: Pineapples symbolize hospitality.

The dog wallpaper in the kids’ shared bathroom feels at once retro and modern. They chose the Best In Show wallpaper by Osborne & Little because it’s gender neutral.

Designer Hannah Crowell customized storage cubes from Home Depot with the scraps of wallpapers and fabrics used elsewhere in the house. Insta-playtime. Q

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This shade of pink has been Vivian’s room color since she was born. “It’s not too in-your-face.

It’s livable. The antique rug plays with the room’s colors, but it also feels treasured. I imagine her liking all the elements as she continues to grow,” Betsy says. “At least that’s the plan!”

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ONE OF A KIND

If you doubt your flower arranging skills, keep it simple. Floral designer Ariella Chezar arranges these bicolor burgundy carnations loosely in a tall vase, but leaves a few stems extra long for drama.

Bouquets with similar picotee blossoms (one color edged with a contrasting color) each get their own vase. “Even an everyday flower looks awesome massed together with itself,” Ariella says.

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or years, carnations have been treated like movie extras, nondescript fillers that make the scene and the stars look good. But floral designer Ariella Chezar thinks it’s time they got the lead.

“Truth is, there’s no other flower that has the ruffle and texture of a carnation,” she says.

“It draws you in.”

Why does this ubiquitous, unassuming flower—cultivated since ancient times and available at a grocery store near you—get a bad rap? Flower snobbery, Ariella says, and typecasting. “Most people have seen carnations only in mixed arrangements, and you don’t always get to appreciate how cool the flower is.”

To show off their ruffly texture and gorgeous colors (carnations come in about 250 varieties), Ariella stuffs a vase with several dozen, all in a tight palette. When she mixes carnations with other kinds of flowers (which she does spectacularly, right), she picks costars that complement rather than contrast with the humble flower that has her heart. “I’m deep in my carnation crush. I’m on a crusade to show everyone how fabulous they can be.”

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It looks straight out of an old master painting, but this arrangement is “deceptively inexpensive to make,” Ariella says, because 75 percent of the blooms are carnations.

Peach and lavender mini carnations (aka sprays), bright white frilly ones, and creamy Putumayos play beautifully with spendier ranunculus and Garden roses. “I’ve been sneakily using carnations for years, with no one being the wiser,” Ariella says.

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A LOW TRIANGLE SHAPE KEEPS THE AR ANGEMENT FROM LOOKING TOO FORMAL .

That signature ruffle really comes to life in a clutch of bicolor and picotee carnations. Just three varieties give this bouquet a range of reds, from burgundy to pomegranate to cherry.

Ariella uses garden cuttings to add wildness: leucothoe shrub for its burgundy leaves and viburnum for its deep purple berries.

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‘Bacarat’

‘Soraya’

‘Nobbio Burgundy’ ‘Kortina Chanel’

‘Dalila’

GOOD TO KNOW Carnations are easy to find in florist shops or grocery stores, and unusual varieties can be special ordered through a florist. If you want a specific color and style, ask for it by the variety name.

‘Amico Lavender’

‘Champagne’

‘Hurricane’

‘Barbara Dark Pink’

Carnations are in the dianthus genus, along with sweet Williams and cottage pinks.

Carnations do not naturally produce blue pigment, but growers have hybridized purple and lavender tints.

Bright blue carnations are dyed.

‘Lizzy’

‘Hypnosis’

‘Minueto’

For all their star potential, carnations are quite low-maintenance. Nothing more than stripping foliage that falls below the waterline and adding a drop of bleach will keep them looking good for two to three weeks.

‘Barbara Rosy’

Many carnations have a clove scent. In fact, they are sometimes called clove pinks. Q

‘Star Snow Tessino’

Dianthus chinensis ‘Grace White’ ‘Scarlette’

‘Putumayo’ ‘Star Dianthus’

U N CO M M O N TH R EAD S WELCOME TO STUDIO FOUR, A DECOR DESTINATION BUZZING WITH COLOR, TEXTURE, AND INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE GLOBE.

BY K ATHLEEN HACKET T PHOTOS R ACHEL MCG INN PRODUCED BY EDDIE ROSS

HOP OFF THE SUBWAY AT NEW YORK CITY’S

Union Square, walk a few blocks up Broadway, and enter the soaring showroom of Studio Four. Part interior designer playground, part neighborhood fabric and wallpaper shop (with a weaving studio and creative lab thrown in for good measure), Studio Four was founded by Stacy Waggoner and Kate Reynolds, above, seven years ago. Back then, the wallpaper market was starting to explode, and independent designers around the world relied on social media to promote and sell their work directly to consumers.

Stacy and Kate saw opportunity. They left their corporate gigs to create a global bazaar of fabrics, pillows, rugs, and wallpaper by far-flung artists and designers, with doors open to pros and DIY dabblers.

“There’s nothing like discovering a boutique textile designer and bringing them into the mix,” Stacy says.

Their picks come from everywhere—Australia, India, the United Kingdom, even NYC—but the connecting thread is a fondness for color, originality, and quirk.

Meet some of the emerging artists and designers on Studio Four’s roster on the next page.

TAK E A TO U R Clockwise from top left: Illustrator Caitlin McGauley’s cheetah wallpaper is the backdrop for a display of

pillows for sale both in the store and online. Q Owners Stacy Waggoner, left, and Kate Reynolds with two of their worldly goods: floral cushions made from vintage Hungarian embroidery and orange fabric that is block-printed by hand.

Q A large island provides ample space for customers to examine textiles and build decorating schemes.

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The Studio Four showroom gives the impression of a bustling design studio with weaver-inresidence Soraya Shah producing custom orders on a copper loom in one room, mood boards covering the walls of the research room, and custom and vintage rugs stacked high in yet another. “We always have interesting rugs and piles of pillows and throws available straight from the shop—or from our website,” Stacy says.

C H O O S E YO U R OW N A DV E N T U R E STUDIO FOUR PUTS OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH ARTISTS’ AND DESIGNERS’ FABRICS, PILLOWS, AND WALLPAPER WITHIN REACH (THEY WERE ONCE AVAILABLE ONLY TO PROS) VIA THEIR PUBLIC SHOWROOM AND ONLINE SHOP.

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AMAN DA N I S B ET D E S I G N

AN NA S PI RO TE X TI LE S

Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator with a touch of whimsy. waynepate.com

Interior designer with an eye for bold color and pattern. amandanisbetdesign.com

Hand screen-printed fabrics by an Australian interior designer and author. annaspirotextiles.com.au

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Traditional Tibetan pile carpets and Indian flatweave dhurrie rugs. elsoncompany.com

Australian duo designing prints that are hand-blocked and resist-printed in India. walter-g.com.au

Istanbul-based designer Elizabeth Hewitt finds inspiration in antique and global textiles. tulutextiles.com

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Nature and travel themes run through her watercolor-like illustrations. caitlinmcgauley.com

Jo Bound experiments with expressive painting techniques and deep hues. boeme.co.uk

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IN THE WORLD OF SKILLETS, SHINY AND NEW IS NO MATCH FOR TRIED AND TRUE. THESE EIGHT RECIPES WILL MAKE HUMBLE CAST IRON WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.

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BY S U S A N P U C K E T T R E C I P E S BY C H A D W I C K B OY D PHOTOS BLAINE MOATS FOOD ST YLING GREG LUNA PROP STYLING SUE MITCHELL

SESAMECRUSTED ROAST CHICKEN How to upgrade a classic: Grab your cast-iron skillet, sear a whole chicken in sizzling sesame oil, and bathe it with Asian seasonings before popping it in the oven. New potatoes absorb tasty drippings as they roast alongside.

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ardly any kitchen tool has withstood the test of time like a cast-iron skillet. Corn bread bakes up extra crispy. A steak won’t get a better sear in any other pan. And, if properly seasoned, its glossy-black patina will become more nonstick with each use, extending its life for eons.

Though slow to heat up, once it gets good and hot it holds its temperature so foods cook evenly. This is why that last piece of chicken you fry in it will be as juicy as the first. But don’t stop with fried favorites, this is the pan that can braise a stove top-to-oven weeknight dish, add irresistible crusty crunch to vegetables, and bake up tender fluffy desserts. And that’s barely scratching the surface.

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A little olive oil and a smoking-hot skillet deliver deep-fried taste without excess fat in these buttermilk-marinated CRUSTY FISH STICKS .

Herb-redolent garlic mayo replaces the more predictable tartar sauce.

Talk about a 20-minute one-pan dinner. Skillet-toasted fennel seeds give PAN PASTA WITH SAUSAGE a flavor boost even before the sausage, orecchiette, and greens are thrown in.

If you fell in like with cauliflower after roasting it, then pan-searing CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH HAZELNUTS AND BROWNED BUTTER will have you falling in love.

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GLAZED CELERY AND FENNEL Cast iron’s ability to conduct and hold heat brings out the best in these two vegetables. Their earthy flavors and licorice notes meld, and natural sugars caramelize as the cooking liquid evaporates.

RADISHES WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO Spicy radishes soften and mellow to tender yumminess with a 10-minute dance in a hot skillet. Here they’re tossed with their peppery green tops and sprinkled with salty bits of crisp prosciutto.

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VEGGIE SKILLET BISCUITS Baking cheesy biscuits flecked with colorful shredded vegetables on a hot iron surface produces golden crunchy bottoms while keeping them moist and fluffy inside.

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Hot skillet!

Get our party-ready hot dips made in a cast-iron skillet.

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ORANGE CORNMEAL CAKE This rustic skillet dessert riďŹ&#x20AC;s on the ever-popular pineapple upside-down cake.

Orange slices and fresh thyme leaves stand in for the pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. We LOVE the slightly bitter edge the orange peel gives the baked-in caramel glaze. Q

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. of sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, and 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper; set aside. Pat chicken dry; season with 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt. Fold legs up over breast. Tie legs together with 100% cotton kitchen string. Twist wing tips under back.

2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining sesame oil to skillet; heat 30 seconds. Place chicken breast side down in the skillet; sear 3 minutes or until golden and crusty.

Turn chicken over and sear 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat.

3. Scatter potatoes around chicken.

Pour the soy sauce mixture over chicken and potatoes. Roast 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thighs registers 175°F, stirring potatoes and spooning the skillet drippings over chicken once or twice during cooking. If sauce evaporates during roasting, add broth. Remove skillet from oven. Cover chicken; let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley before serving. Makes 6 servings.

EACH SERVING 503 cal, 32 g fat, 134 mg chol, 652 mg sodium, 15 g carb, 2 g fiber, 36 g pro.

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CRUSTY FISH STICKS HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

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cup mayonnaise cup finely chopped fresh cilantro lemon (2 tsp. zest and 1 tsp. juice) clove garlic, minced tsp. cayenne pepper oz. haddock or cod fillets, cut into 3×3⁄4 -inch sticks cup buttermilk tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce cup cornstarch eggs cup panko tsp. dried cilantro or parsley tsp. garlic powder cup olive oil

1. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. For aioli: In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, and a 1⁄8 tsp. salt. Cover and chill until serving time.

2. Season fish with 1⁄4 tsp. salt and 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Place in a large resealable

plastic bag. In a small bowl whisk together the buttermilk and hot pepper sauce; pour over fish. Seal bag; set in a bowl.

Chill 20 minutes.

3. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish; add 1 ⁄8 tsp. salt and 1⁄8 tsp. black pepper. In a second shallow dish lightly beat the eggs.

In a third shallow dish combine the lemon zest, panko, dried cilantro, garlic powder, and 1⁄2 tsp. salt.

4. Drain fish, discarding any remaining marinade. Gently dip fish in cornstarch to coat, then dip in eggs to moisten. Dip in panko mixture to coat. Transfer to a tray or baking sheet.

5. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven; add olive oil. Carefully arrange fish sticks in skillet. Bake 10 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Turn and bake 8 to 10 minutes more (until fish flakes when tested with a fork and sticks are golden).

Remove to paper towels to drain; let stand 5 minutes. Drizzle with additional lemon juice; serve with aioli. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 570 cal, 44 g fat, 151 mg chol, 895 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 1 g fiber, 19 g pro.

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Tbsp. fennel seeds, crushed Tbsp. olive oil lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed if present 1 ⁄2 tsp. crushed red pepper 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 1⁄2 cups dried orecchiette, farfalle, or gemelli pasta (12 oz.)

3 cups coarsely chopped, stemmed mustard greens or baby kale leaves 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 to 3 Tbsp. finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add fennel seeds; heat 1 minute or until toasted. Add the olive oil; heat 1 minute. Add sausage and red pepper.

Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, stirring to break up pieces. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl, reserving drippings in the skillet.

2. Add the chicken broth and pasta to skillet. Stir to scrape up browned bits from bottom of the skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add cooked sausage and mustard greens.

Cook 1 minute more or until greens are wilted. Add lemon juice. Top with Parmesan and additional crushed red pepper. Makes 6 servings.

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sides evenly with oil. Season with 1⁄2 tsp. salt and 1⁄2 tsp. black pepper.

2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Place half the cauliflower in the skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.

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down slightly (5 to 8 minutes). Add the butter and hazelnuts to the skillet. Stir 5 minutes or until the butter turns golden brown and hazelnuts are toasted.

Remove skillet from heat.

4. Return cauliflower to skillet. Spoon the butter mixture over the cauliflower. Top with marjoram and lemon zest. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

EACH SERVING 296 cal, 30 g fat, 31 mg chol, 366 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 3 g fiber, 3 g pro.

GLAZED CELERY AND FENNEL TOTAL TIME 30 min.

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large fennel bulb, trimmed (reserving fronds), halved, cored, and cut into 1⁄4 -inch-thick wedges celery stalks (inner leaves reserved), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces green onions, trimmed (reserve dark green tops), halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch pieces Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. butter cloves garlic, minced cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Tbsp. lemon juice

1. Coarsely chop 2 Tbsp. each fennel fronds, celery leaves, and dark green onion tops. Combine in a small bowl; set aside.

2. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add fennel, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Season with 1⁄2 tsp. salt.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken broth and green onions. Cover and cook 8 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 minutes more or until most of the broth has evaporated.

4. Drizzle with lemon juice, and season with 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Sprinkle with frond mixture. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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RADISHES WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO TOTAL TIME 25 min.

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Tbsp. olive oil thin slices prosciutto (2 oz.) lb. radishes with tops,* trimmed and halved (or quartered if large) cup thinly sliced shallots cups baby arugula or baby kale* Tbsp. cider vinegar

1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet heat olive oil over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Place prosciutto slices in the skillet; cook 3 minutes or until crisp on both sides.

Transfer to paper towels to drain; cool and break into small pieces.

2. Add the radishes cut side down to the skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat 8 minutes. Uncover; stir in shallots and cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until radishes and shallots are tender and browned.

3. Remove from heat. Toss in the arugula and, if using, radish tops. Cover; let wilt 1 minute. Drizzle with vinegar; season with 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt and 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Top with prosciutto. Makes 6 servings. *Tip: If your radish greens are in good shape (vibrant green and free of holes), rinse, dry, and use in combination with baby arugula or baby kale.

EACH SERVING 85 cal, 6 g fat, 9 mg chol, 373 mg sodium, 4 g carb, 1 g fiber, 4 g pro.

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1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Use a box grater to shred zucchini, broccoli stem, and carrot onto a cutting board. Using a chef’s knife, give the shredded vegetables and broccoli florets a quick chop. (You should have 2 cups total.)

Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl.

Toss in 1⁄4 cup flour; set aside.

2. In a large bowl stir together the remaining flour, the baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, and 1⁄2 tsp. black pepper. With a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the butter until the pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Fold in the vegetable mixture and the cheese.

Gently stir in the yogurt until the mixture is moistened. In the bowl gently knead until it comes together as a dough.

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cups all-purpose flour cup cornmeal tsp. baking powder cup unsalted butter, softened cups granulated sugar eggs cup whole milk tsp. orange zest tsp. vanilla cup unsalted butter cup packed brown sugar tsp. vanilla Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish large orange or 2 small oranges, sliced 1⁄8 inch thick

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. For batter: In a medium bowl stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1 tsp. salt.

In a large bowl beat the 3⁄4 cup butter with a mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.

Add granulated sugar. Beat 1 minute or until fl uff y, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each until combined.

Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, beating on low between each addition until just combined. Stir in the orange zest and the 2 tsp. vanilla; set aside.

2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the 1 ⁄2 cup butter. Stir the butter around until melted and the bottom of skillet is coated.

Whisk in the brown sugar, 1 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla, and 1 ⁄8 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling; boil 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and caramelized. Stir in the thyme leaves.

Remove from heat. Lay the orange slices in one even layer in the bottom of the skillet.

Spoon batter over oranges; spread evenly.

3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in skillet 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; transfer any fruit stuck in skillet to cake. Cool 20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Makes 8 servings.

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“Now that I’m working full-time again, I only get to see him about two-and-a half-hours a day.”

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It makes for easy healthy meals. Use recipes with lean protein and lots of vegetables. Toss them in the pot before work; dinner’s ready when you get home.

TA K E S H O RTC U T S WITH VEGGIES

Ready-to-eat versions may cost more, but less than takeout.

H AV E A P L A N B

Frozen dinners can be healthy, especially with extra vegetables and a salad, says Rachele Dependahl, R.D.N. Choose meals with roughly 400 calories, 15 g protein, 5 g fiber, less than 600 mg sodium, and less than 4 g sat fat.

HEART STRONG

TRACK YOUR HEART RATE

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Know how hard you’re exercising: For a rough estimate of your max heart rate, subtract your age from 220. When working out, try to stay in the aerobic zone (60 to 80 percent of your max) to boost fitness and burn fat, says John P. Higgins, M.D., sports psychologist at McGovern Medical School, University of Texas, Houston.

1 Polar A360 The gold standard of heart rate monitors, it also tracks calories and overall activity.

And it’s waterproof. ($199.95; polar.com)

2 Samsung Gear Fit2 It can tell what you’re doing—walking or pedaling—and stores up to 500 songs. ($179.99; samsung.com)

3 Fitbit Charge 2 High-tech and high fashion, the Charge 2 tracks heart rate, steps, calories burned, floors climbed, and more. ($129.95; fitbit.com)

4 Garmin Forerunner GPS technology tracks pace. Runners can use the 235 to train. ($199.99 for the 35, $329.99 for the 235; garmin.com). Q

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STRONGER & FASTER These moves from fitness pro Leslie Maltz use your body weight to build strength and cardio bursts to work your heart for the ultimate heart-healthy workout.

G O F RO M M OVE TO M OVE FO R AS MANY RO U N D S AS YO U CAN I N 1 5 M I N UTE S .

BRIDGE

Lie faceup on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, and arms at your sides (with your palms down).

Raise your hips to create a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement. Lower glutes to just above the floor, then repeat.

Continue for one minute.

C A R D I O M OV E D O J U M P I N G JAC K S FOR 30 SECONDS.

SQUAT & SKY REACH

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Extend arms down in front of legs with palms facing you. Bend knees into a squat, keeping weight back and knees behind toes. As you stand up, push off heels and reach up. Do 15 reps.

C A R D I O M OV E SKIP ROPE FOR ONE

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SUPERMAN

Lie facedown on the floor.

Extend legs out behind you and arms in front of you with palms facing each other. Raise both arms out to form the letter Y, with thumbs pointing to the sky.

Simultaneously lift both legs off the floor. Hold for two seconds.

Lower and repeat for 15 reps.

GAPF IT ’S Q U I LTE D SWE ATE R feels

like a cozy sweatshirt, looks like a stylish sweater ($79.95; gap.com).

C A R D I O M OV E M A R C H I N P L AC E F O R ONE MINUTE.

BICYCLE ABS

Lie faceup and place a rolled-up towel under your lower back. (Your butt will be slightly lifted.) Lean back, keeping feet on the floor and knees bent. Put your palms together in the center of your chest, bringing elbows out to the sides at 90-degree angles. Twist your torso to the left, touching left elbow to the floor. Return to center; repeat on right side. Once this feels comfortable, try lifting the opposite knee toward chest as you twist. Continue for one minute, alternating sides.

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CHIC COMFORT

BY ALYSSA SHAFFER AND SUSAN BRICKELL

No one will know they’re pull-on: Athleta’s C H E LS E A CARG O PANT is made from a lightweight, stretchy, wrinkle-resistant material ($89; athleta.com).

The SHAPE ACTIVEWEAR MOVEMENT TEE is a lightweight layering piece so soft you’ll never take it off ($54; amazonfashion.com). Q

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Why Jennifer Garner never skips sunscreen, even when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold and rainy.

The sun is up there shining 365 days a year. Summer or winter, its UVA rays can pass through clouds, haze, even windows.

The more unprotected sun exposure you get, the greater your risk of developing skin cancer. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Protection and early detection are the key to survival.

For sun safety tips and life-saving tools, like a free dermatologist skin cancer screening, self-exam kit, and discounts on sunscreen products, go to ChooseSkinHealth.com

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TAKE YOUR PICK ORIGINAL PEANUT (NOW PEANUT PRO) HAS FIVE NUTS AND TWO SEEDS; POWER FUEL IS PEANUT-FREE.

Mother of Invention SPREADING THE LOVE In honor of orphans like her sons, Greg and Matthew, Danielle launched a nonprofi t companion.

Project Left Behind (PLB) provides food, education, clothing, and more to orphans worldwide. One percent of NuttZo’s net proceeds fund PLB. “We’ve donated more than $100,000 to nine international orphanages.”

DANIELLE DIETZ-LIVOLSI’S NUTTY CONCOCTION HELPS ORPHANS ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN 2002 DANIELLE AND HER HUSBAND,

KEVIN, TRAVELED FROM SAN DIEGO TO THE UKRAINE TO ADOPT 3½-YEAR-OLD GREG.

Malnourished from life in an orphanage eating nothing but porridge, Greg wore size 18-month clothing and barely reached the 5th percentile for height and weight. “He was always smiling and would play Legos for hours, but he’d only eat mushy foods—bananas, maybe pasta.”

So Danielle busted out her food processor.

“I knew nut butters were the most nutrient- and protein-dense food, but Greg needed a food with high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (crucial to development) and a complete protein, meaning it has all nine essential amino acids.”

She added fl axseed oil to a base of organic peanuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts and dabbed a schmear on a banana slice.

Greg ate it. Then he ate some more. Within a few months, his cheeks had plumped and his hair had fi lled in. A year later, he’d hit the 15th percentile. When she and Kevin

adopted a second son, Matthew, in 2005, he, too, thrived on her superfood concoction.

One night while doing dishes, Kevin complained about how hard it was to get the nut butter out of the food processor. ”’Why don’t you just buy this stuff ?’ he asked. I said, ‘You can’t.’

That was our aha moment.” Over the next year, Danielle perfected the recipe, and in 2008 she quit her job as a radio sales executive to focus on getting NuttZo into stores.

After her local Jimbo’s … Naturally! started selling it, Danielle aimed big: Whole Foods Market.

She road-tripped 110 miles to deliver the product to the Southern Pacifi c region buyer. His rejection led her to make NuttZo truly ready to market, complete with a tamper-resistant seal. A fellow entrepreneur clued her into pitching a local Whole Foods because managers can purchase products made within a 100-mile radius. “I went to my La Jolla store and gave my 60-second elevator pitch. The buyer bought in on the spot.”

The key to her success: Authenticity and practicality. “I was solving a common problem parents have, and I had a compelling story about how it worked. My passion came through.”

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HAVE A LASER-FOCUSED MISSION STATEMENT. “When faced with a big decision, look to it for guidance. For example, if quality ingredients are central, don’t go low-quality to cut costs. Create a smaller product instead.”

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ENLIST SOMEONE TO HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE. “This can come in many forms: a business coach, a women’s business networking group, a friend. Meet weekly or monthly, and have three tasks you must cross off for each time.”

BY LESLIE GOLDMAN

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GET FANS ON BOARD. “I took Lululemon’s ambassador program as inspiration and recruited competitive athletes who love NuttZo to promote us on social media.

That’s more compelling than me handing out coupons.” Q

PHOTO: (JARS) JACOB FOX

READY, SET, START UP

1957 CLOSETS Then as now, we love easy, clever tricks that make a closet look better and work harder.

TH E O RIG I NAL This closet from our April 1957 issue is only 3×6 feet, but built-in compartments and hardworking doors put clothes and shoes in sight and in reach.

TH E U PDATE

The goals of good storage haven’t changed, but it’s easier than ever to meet them thanks to inexpensive additions that turn your closet into your own personal mission control.

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$10; thelaundress.com 3 O RGAN IZ E R Hang from your closet rod for instant shelves. Better Homes & Gardens Collection® 4-Shelf Organizer, $13.88; walmart.com 4 HAM PE RS Turn of the Century 3 Piece Round Canvas set, $109.99; allmodern.com 5 BOX S E AT Part storage, part seat for putting on shoes, $40; poppin.com

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Stock a tray with these necessities: Magik Lint Brush, Cold Iron Wrinkle Releaser, Dritz Sweater Stone to remove pills, Velcro for emergency closures, Hollywood Deodorant Removing Sponge, Great American Sewing Kit, hem tape, stain remover, and fabric glue. Tray, $18; Pen Cup, $6; poppin.com Q

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