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LIFE IN COLOR 102 IN THE MOOD

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FOR COLOR What mood do you want for your home? We show you how to use color to create it.

110 DELPHINIUMS Get the drama of these garden stars without any drama.

114 HOP TO IT A casual Easter brunch frees everyone up for egg hunts and bunny-making crafts.

Longtime pals energize a sleepy California bungalow.

HOME 32 CRAFTS Easter decorations that last.

110 114

38 OUTDOOR LIVING It’s time to spruce up the porch.

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FIRSTS Lessons for newbie gardeners.

52 TRENDS Bold botanical wallpapers bring life to walls.

58 GATHERINGS An easy party with exotic flavor.

64 I DID IT! 68 BEFORE & AFTER 74 PUNCH LIST 76 PLANTINGS 80 GARDENERS WE LOVE Pick your own at this tulip farm.

FOOD 84 NEW WAYS Cauliflower three ways.

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EASY BAKING Traditional cakes get updates and cute looks, too.

94 FAST & FRESH 100 HOLIDAYS

102 ON THE COVER P H OTO B L A I N E M OAT S FOOD ST YLING K E L S E Y B U L AT PRODUCER STEPHANIE HUNTER

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FRESH 16 OBSESSED 24 SHOPKEEPER 28 BEAUTY

IN EVERY ISSUE 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 14 BHG.COM 126 THE KITCHEN

COLOR REPORT

COOKBOOK

30 TEST DRIVE

152 THROWBACK

BETTER 140 HEALTH Get started in yoga.

146 HEALTHY EATING 148 NUTRITION 150 PETS Tips to calm your pet at the vet.

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120 COLORFUL PAST

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Remember mood rings? I know I’m dating myself here, but as a kid, I was obsessed for one hot Texas summer about the idea that the “jewel” in those rings could indicate how a person was feeling emotionally: Pink was happy, black was depressed, blue was optimistic. My little glass oval was often an indecipherable shade of puce, which worried me a little—but only until I moved on to the next fad (pet rocks).

This year while producing our annual color issue, we looked at the long-standing link between color and psychology and how certain parts of the color spectrum have been used in interior design over time.

Traditionally speaking, a den or library feels cozy when painted in dark colors like brown or forest green. A kitchen seems happy and inviting in light yellow. A bold red dining room has long been thought to stimulate the appetite. Conversely, a vivid red or orange bedroom might feel more frenetic than relaxing. We approached our “In the Mood for Color” story (page 102) with the simple idea of looking at what new color trends might alter our collective mood. Soft shell pink (lately called millennial pink because of its

COLOR THEORY

popularity on social media) is calm and optimistic in a bedroom or living room. Gray, an almost ubiquitous neutral for the past few years, gives a dignified air. Dark tones like indigo or emerald green transform a space into a sophisticated, old-world statement.

Whatever your favorite color, there’s probably a room (and mood) for it.

But at the end of the day—and best of all— we are merely talking about paint and not a high-stakes renovation. The simple act of changing a wall color can quickly transform your entire house or apartment. So don’t be afraid to experiment.

As we all know, emotions can change quickly and walls STEPHEN ORR, can always be Editor in Chief repainted when instagram @steporr the mood strikes. twitter @orrsteporr

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Forget the dark, heavy look of hunting lodges and dens. Leather is lightening up and embracing its cheerful side by merging the material’s time-tested durability with just-right-for-spring color.

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This soft pillow cover looks like suede but is machine-washable. $48; madurahome.com

A handy basic, beautified. Plus, it’s small enough (2" diameter) to carry in a purse. $35; leatherology.com

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Whipstitched leather elevates a dormroom staple. $156; allmodern.com

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Swap in these handles for a quick dresser update. $14–$20 each; cb2.com

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A little edgy, a little sweet—these leather wraps turn small glass tumblers into trendy vases in three steps.

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Print template at BHG.com/Leather. Trace onto leather and transfer marks for holes. Cut out.

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Look for leather that’s 2–4 oz.

(0.8–1.6 mm thick).

It’s sold by the yard ($15–$25) at crafts stores or at tandyleather.com.

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:

to make holes the same size as the rivets.

A pair of heavy-duty scissors or leather shears, a heavy-duty rotary leather punch, 8 mm rivets and setting tool, and a 3"- to 4"-tall tumbler.

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Bring right hole of one flap over left hole of next; secure rivet with setting tool. Repeat with all holes; insert tumbler. Q

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INSIDER GUIDE

Marie-Laure shares her top spots to experience Atlanta’s unique food scene.

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PE RRI N E ’S WI N E S H O P

PO N C E C IT Y MARKET

MORNINGSIDE FARM E RS MARKET

Marie-Laure’s go-to spot for a taste of home is Perrine Prieur’s wine, cheese, and decor shop.

“We partner on events and love adding French flair to town,” she says. perrineswine.com

Having studied architecture, Marie-Laure is an admirer of Ponce’s mix of industrial building and upscale atmosphere.

She recently opened a kiosk in the market. poncecitymarket.com

“It’s the oldest farmers market in the city and the only one fully certified organic,” Marie-Laure says. The market is open Saturday mornings year-round. morningsidemarket.com

Le Jardin Français isn’t the kind of place you go to snag a quick bouquet for date night. Founder MarieLaure isn’t about to let you leave without learning something.

And why would you want to hurry out?

The shop overflows with buckets spilling flowers and branches you can browse and pick as you please, and Marie-Laure is there to guide you.

“My school was the garden,” MarieLaure says of her time in France, where she grew up working for her family’s gardendesign business and went on to craft flower arrangements for clients like Louis Vuitton before moving to Atlanta 20 years ago. Now she’s the teacher, showing visitors how to build a bouquet rond—stems arranged in hand and tied before being put in a vase—and telling them how to make the flowers last longer.

(She revives wilting hydrangeas, for example, by placing stems in boiling water for 15 minutes.) Don’t be surprised if you leave wondering where the past few hours went; it’s all part of the magic. le jardinfrancais.com Q

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Marie-Laure Coste Dujols is bringing Parisian-style flower shopping to Atlantans at Le Jardin Français, where learning is fun, personal, and not the least bit intimidating.

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paradise is peeking into the parlors and boxwoodhedged courtyards of historical homes, book a last-minute trip to Charleston, SC, for the Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens. Daily tours between March 15 and April 21 allow rare access inside the doors (and garden gates) of private homes dating back to the 18th century.

Events include wine tastings and live music. $25–$50 per event; historiccharleston.org

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The filter removes twice as many dissolved particles as others.

WATER WORKS Glass and stainless steel make this filter handsome enough for the counter. Plus, it holds 2¹⁄2 gallons, so getting your eight glasses a day is no problem.

Filtered Carafe, $70; zerowater.com Q

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B E AU T Y T E S T D R I V E

beginner’s guide to

THE FIRST GRAYS

ROOT REBOOT In addition to masking grays, root concealers help a thinning hairline look a bit thicker.

Do you feel like it’s too soon to rock gray hair?

No need to panic, pluck, or dye every hair on your head. Beauty director Erica Metzger explores low-key camouflage tricks.

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A pro can make your grays look like subtle highlights.

At Fourteenjay salon in New York City, colorist David Adams lightened my natural brunette color with toffee and caramel tones and darkened the grays around my face with honey lowlights. The effect was natural, and the upkeep easy. Three months went by before I noticed my roots.

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Root concealers buy you time, whether you’re a root-touch-up regular between dye jobs or not ready to commit to long-term color. The color goes on like makeup and lasts until you wash it out. My faves (right): tinted powder and spray for the patchy spot at my temple. On ponytail days, a waxy crayon controls the crazy strays.

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SPOT-DYE DIY

Permanent color provides full gray coverage but takes more commitment (think touch-ups every four to six weeks). “Don’t be afraid to dye the grays and leave the rest of your hair alone. Just match your natural color or go one shade lighter,” says James Corbett, Clairol color director.

A tint brush is key for isolating small sections, so pick one up if it’s not included in the box.

Drugstore picks: Clairol Nice’n Easy, $8; or Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Coverage, $9.

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SPRAY

Comes in eight shades. L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up, $11; lorealparisusa.com

POWDER

Easy application on the go. Everpro Gray Away Root Touch-Up Magnetic Powder, $10; Walgreens

CRAYON

Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch-Up Stick, $25; ritahazan.com; Bumble and Bumble Bb. Color Stick, $26; sephora.com Q

ILLUSTRATION: SUJEAN RIM; PHOTOS: JASON DONNELLY

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One quick yank took care of the white antenna sprouting from the top of my head.

My first gray, gone!

No surprise, the wiry strand grew back, along with a patch of silvery frizz above my left temple. It was time to wise up and ask the pros for easy options to hide the noticeable streaks and tame the wonky texture.

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Getting in the Easter spirit invariably involves eggsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lots of them. And while dyed is nice, this year put some faux eggs in your basket and try these cracked, wrapped, gilded, and papered techniques that will keep until next year.

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E N HAN C E A VAS E O F PU S SY WI LLOW B R AN C H E S WITH PAI NTE D EGG O RNAM E NTS .

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WRAPPED EGGS Set a few springy scenes inside a raffia world.

G ET WR APPI N G

To make an egg, coat paper raffia ribbon in a 3:2 mix of Mod Podge and water.

Wrap it around an inflated 10-inch balloon; let dry overnight. Pop and remove balloon, then

U S E A CAKE STAN D O R PL ATE AS A FR AM E FO R A LOOS E N E ST O F DYE D R AFFIA .

CRACKED EGGS Call off the hunt.

Chocolate eggs hide in plain sight in these hanging decorations that double as an Easter brunch favor.

G ET C R AC KI N G

These papier-mâché eggs come cracked, so all you need is chalk-finish paint for a soft look that highlights metallic grass and foiled candy. Egg Diorama Ornaments, $8 for three; smilemercantile.com.

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use scissors to cut a hole in the egg. Inside, felt animals on mossy pebbles mingle for peak cuteness.

G ET DYE I N G

For the nest, place dampened natural raffia in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Add ¼ cup vinegar and at least a bottle’s worth of food coloring. Soak overnight; drain, rinse, blot with paper towels, and air-dry.

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Cut paper napkins into 1-inch squares.

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with Mod Podge diluted with a little water; apply squares, brushing a thin layer of the Mod Podge mix over each.

Repeat to cover egg, overlapping the squares. Let dry on waxed paper. Find a mix of ceramic egg sizes at incubatorwarehouse .com, and check out fancy napkins at casparionline.com.

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Create texture by applying fi ber paste to the outside of plastic eggs; let dry overnight. Sand any sharp edges and coat with crafts paint; let dry. Apply patches of gold-leaf sizing to each egg; let dry 30 minutes, then apply gold leaf over sizing. Using a foam brush, flatten gold leaf, removing excess as you go. Spray with sealer. Mona Lisa metal-leafing supplies; dickblick.com Q

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MA J O R PI EC E S Approach the layout as you would an indoor living room with comfortable seating in traditional shapes. Try a wicker settee that mimics the silhouette of a scroll-arm sofa, left, and deep armchairs.

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HIGH D E F I N ITIO N Anchor the seating arrangement with an outdoor rug.

Black-and-white is a perennially sophisticated choice, and a graphic print helps camouďŹ&#x201A;age dirt. Choose the pattern to kick the formality up (geometric fretwork) or down (thick stripes).

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PU N C HY CO LO R Accessories in saturated oranges and hot pinks energize the neutral backdrop. Contrast geometrics with at least one botanical or abstract print for personality.

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AI RY F U R N ITU R E Look for pieces with open frames and lighter lines—something the ocean breeze could pass through. Pale rattan and driftwood-like fi nishes feel right here.

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O RGAN IC TE X TU RE Beachy style relies on lots of natural texture. Top the floor with reed mats or a chunky woven rug— natural jute or seagrass if the space is covered, a polypropylene look-alike if it’s exposed to the weather. Layer in nubby throws and a raffia table runner.

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PLAYFUL ELEMENTS Don’t let these spaces get too serious; they should be casual and fun. Hang a swinging chair, right, or include a piece in a funky shape. Pile on accessories in eclectic patterns.

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MODERN If you crave a serene and well-ordered getaway, this is your fit: clean lines and a reserved palette, with a comfortable side.

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LOW PROFILES Look for midcentury modern-inspired furniture with simple lines and no fussy ornamentation.

A low-to-the-ground sectional with a deep frame, below, is ideal for lounging.

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NEUTR AL GROUND Set the foundation with an understated palette where no one element demands too much attention.

Bleached or gray-washed woods and solid neutrals are the base.

3

SCULPTURAL ITEMS Contrast boxy furniture with a few curvy pieces to keep things from going too stark. A low-slung scoop chair with a wire frame, below, softens the scene but still reads modern.

4

MUTED ACCENTS Don’t overdo the accessories; this look is decidedly uncluttered.

Choose pillows in a narrow range of toned-down colors and keep patterns calm (color-blocked stripes, for example).

To clean wood, mix a mild oil-base soap with warm water.

Visit BHG.com/ PorchFurniture for more tips.

Wood or PVC Decking?

You can get a modern-looking gray deck by installing either pressuretreated wood that will age to gray, above, or PVC decking that looks amazingly similar, left. So which is better? It depends. The initial investment for wood is low (about $1 per linear foot), but it fades irregularly based on furniture placement and sun exposure, plus needs regular maintenance such as resealing. PVC (such as Azek) runs about $3–$5 per linear foot but fades much slower and needs only a quick hosing to keep it looking new.

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taking over an ESTABLISHED GARDEN One of our editors, Katy Kiick Condon, left her home-design comfort zone for the uncharted territory of gardening.

THE NEW NEIGHBORS Katy Kiick Condon, a BH&G® editor, with her husband, Jeff. Proof that you can do this.

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The Garden Primer by Barbara Damrosch The Well-Tended Perennial Garden by Tracy DiSabato-Aust The Perennial Care Manual by Nancy J. Ondra FAVO R ITE PL ANT

be an expert to have taken this on!” It turned out our garden was neighborhood-famous. Pressure!

With panic rising, I dropped by the BH&G garden department (I know, it’s like cheating) and left with a well-loved copy of “the only book on perennial gardens you’ll ever need,” The Garden Primer by Barbara Damrosch. The author promised to teach me to “think like a plant” and that everything was going to be O-K! And it was. Mostly. My fi rst year didn’t go perfectly, but I got to know my plants, and I’m pretty sure I can fix most everything I ruined— even the drip irrigation lines I pruned back in an overzealous frenzy of deadheading.

If you fi nd yourself in a similar situation and can’t beg the editor of Better Homes & Gardens for plant IDs in Latin (thanks, Stephen!), don’t despair. I may not be a pro, but I know where to fi nd them. This is what I learned.

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Seize the local: Become a member of my neighborhood’s garden club and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

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t’s possible that I’m in over my head. Strike that. It’s certain. My husband, Jeff , and I bought our fi rst house last year. We knew from real estate pictures that the Des Moines home we fell for had large, well-established perennial gardens. In the dead of winter, that seemed fi ne. Once summer arrived, Jeff would handle the lawn, and I’d maintain—no, enhance!—the gardens.

The Iowa snows eventually receded, and I enthusiastically set to hacking back some of what I was pretty sure was last year’s debris.

Indeterminate plants (weeds?) started popping up, and as we nosed around, neighbors took notice. Anyone who walked by stopped to tell us how much they loved our garden: “It’s a bright spot in the neighborhood!” Or worse, “You must

Ornamental grasses.

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Don’t stress about achieving Master Gardener status overnight. Here’s the game plan as your first growing season gets under way:

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RESEARCH

Q Keep a journal of plant notes.

(If you’re feeling fancy, might I recommend the Observer’s Notebook: Trees?) And/or start a Pinterest board to store information and brainstorms.

Record the average and historical first and last frost dates for your ZIP code (find them at garden.org) so you know what your growing season is.

Q

Q Start taking pictures of your garden right away, says Sandra Gerdes, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® manager. You’ll want to record the specifics of each season so you can remember what happens when and where.

Before you get your hands dirty, call your local utilities for a free check for buried pipes and wires. Don’t assume previous owners have done it and steered plants clear of trouble spots.

Luckily, the clay pipe I smashed was no longer in use.

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Q When spring feels close, start clearing beds of weeds, leaves, old annuals, last year’s growth of native grasses, spent hostas, and other dead foliage. This is infinitely easier to do if new growth hasn’t started yet.

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Q Dorian Winslow, president of the tool-supply company Womanswork, helpfully observed that if you’re not sure which are dead annuals and which are dormant perennials, do nothing until things start greening up. Dead plants that don’t show any signs of life were annuals. (You will begin to notice a theme: Wait and see.)

With your slate as clean as it’s going to get, lightly rake your soil to loosen it, and rake in some compost.

Q Keep your eyes peeled for early bulbs poking through so you don’t bury them or cause rake-related damage.

Q

Q Mulch! Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, taught me that mulching is the No. 1 thing you can do to ensure success. “Never let your bare soil be exposed to the air and sun.” I like this tip because it mainly involves picking between colors of wood chips.

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Q My other favorite pearl of wisdom is from Chip Tynan, manager of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Answer Service: “Hands off! Leave the plants alone. Biding your time and living with your garden for a full growing season may allow you to avoid work and regrets later.”

Sandra echoed this point, suggesting that while you’re waiting you need to be diligent about watching. Keep taking pictures throughout the year (and at different times of day). Draw maps and the plants themselves. Keep all of this info in your journal from Step 1 so next year you’ll know what to expect and can improve your plant care. Take this advice and your hydrangeas may actually have flowers, unlike my poor over-pruned leaf-only plants.

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So get going. If you do nothing else, mulch and watch. And remember, look twice, lop once.

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Resources for when things get dicey SPEAK TO A HUMAN

IDENTIFY WEEDS

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DAYD R E AM WITH PU R POS E

Call the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Answer Service (weekdays 314/577-5143). Anytime, click on the Gardens & Gardening tab at mobot .org—it’s a treasure trove.

For a head start in the game of Weed or Plant, check the National Gardening Association’s weed library at garden.org. It also has a Q&A service to answer questions and help with plant IDs.

Download the Garden Answers Plant ID app for info live from your garden bed.

You take a pic of your plant, and the app fi nds possible identities. While it doesn’t always have a sure match, it’s a good place to start.

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3 MAHAR AN I W6 02 2 - 02 by Osborne & Little, $200/double roll; burkedecor.com

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5 MAG N O LIA B LOS SO M S , $118/double roll; anthropologie.com

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Entertaining expert Nathan Turner’s fusion of easygoing decor and a Middle Eastern menu gives his party exotic flavor with minimal effort. This is how he sets the scene.

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MOROCCO ON THE PATIO A master of dresseddown elegance, L.A.-based designer Nathan Turner shares his entertaining formula: E M B R AC E A TH E M E

“Themes give a starting point to build a menu, flowers, and decor around.”

A visit to a local Israeli market in L.A. inspired this gathering’s sparkling pomegranate cocktail, left, and a cheese board with a Middle Eastern spin (page 60).

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Nathan’s cocktail looks glamorous but comes together quickly. Stir a little pomegranate molasses (a tangy syrup sold in the ethnic section of many grocery stores), Cointreau, and pomegranate seeds into sparkling wine.

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”I’m a traditionalist but also a Californian.

I’ll dress down a too-fancy table with wicker or burlap— something with an earthy vibe.” Here he balanced etched-glass coupes with a terra-cotta baking dish for the pistachios.

S H O P YO U R H O M E

”Use what you have.

I’ve repurposed baking dishes as serving bowls and juice glasses as vases.”

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MIX IT UP

LAY THE SPREAD

Following the Middle Eastern theme, the appetizer board, below, hints at mezze platters with oil-cured olives, dried fruits like peaches and figs, and roasted leek or beet hummus. Like tapas in Spain, mezzes are small dishes or snacks served with predinner drinks throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Centerpieces don’t always have to be flowers. Nathan filled mismatched compote dishes with fruit and the occasional flower, right.

A strategic hit of gold from a footed bowl dresses things up a little.

“It’s like adding jewelry,” he says. To keep the look from getting too one-note or stuffy, Nathan added the unexpected black candles. “They’re a little funky and add drama.”

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BUILD A BOARD Style a snack board like Nathan’s in four steps.

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Start with the cheeses.

They’re the largest items and need room for slicing and scooping.

Arrange them evenly around the board.

AD D STRU CTU R E

Little bowls and cups anchor the arrangement and help contain loose items. Fill them with nuts, olives, and dips or spreads.

PI LE IT O N

Now that your board has structure, fill any gaps with things that can be piled or tumbled.

Choose for taste but also for color and texture. “The key here is getting a really good variety,” Nathan says.

F I N I S H IT O F F

For the final touch, tuck in a few herb sprigs, such as mint or rosemary.

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NATHAN TURNER’S I LOVE CALIFORNIA In his latest book, Nathan makes the case for easygoing entertaining to bring people together. “Do as much or as little as you want, but just do it. Don’t wait. Don’t worry about your clutter. People are always happy to be invited,” he says. $40; abramsbooks.com

SET THE BAR

The trick to a great self-serve bar is having everything guests need—ice, glasses, garnishes, napkins—in one spot.

“I’ve never met a tray I didn’t like,” Nathan says. “It makes everything look better, cleaner, more chic.”

He also looks for ways to pull in the party’s color scheme: Here a piece of gem-tone fabric lines the tray. Q

GET THE LOOK Build your entertaining tool kit with items Nathan considers essential.

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Bigger is better for arranging nibbles.

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“Coupes are so glamorous,” Nathan says. $11; crateandbarrel.com

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Gain color confidence with a low-commitment, high-impact DIY project. Painted furniture gives a room personality and an old piece a second life.

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This old bedside table, below, was a real snoozer until Susan Handler, who writes the Saw Nail and Paint blog, woke it up. She chose milk paint for its matte look and nontoxic ingredients. First, though, she updated the piece with a screwdriver, removing the doors and the skirt with its bracket feet. After installing new feet and base trim, she stained them to match the original finish. This extra step ensured the paint finish looked even all over.

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Dinged and dated wood furniture is everywhere. Pick up a piece at a thrift shop (or, if you’re lucky, curbside), then hide the brown finish with one of these eye-catching paint colors.

T R A N Q U I L Velvet Finishes paints Jessica Davis, who writes the Petal & Ply blog, knew this bookcase only needed a boost—minor repairs and two coats of deep teal paint over its dark wood—to make it a showpiece. She left the wooden legs unpainted for contrast.

G R A P H I T E Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Matching nightstands go Scandinavian with tops sanded down to bare wood. Carrie Holmes, who blogs at Thirty Eighth Street, used a dark matte paint to contrast the pale wood and streamline the pieces.

P E O N Y 2 0 7 9 - 3 0 Benjamin Moore Hot pink paint shakes up this French Provincial dresser. Christina Miller, who shares furniture projects at phoenixrestorationseattle.com, applied liquid leaf paint along the trim and around the drawers to mimic original gilt details.

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Kristi Kuehl Pure Home Paint & Finishes A two-tone paint treatment gives this dresser modern sophistication. To update the original hardware, Kandice Kullmann, of Just the Woods blog, brushed on silver paint. Q April 2018 |

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beyond BLUE This kitchen got its start with a statement color, gained momentum with specialized organization, and finished with a gourmet cooking zone.

A sweet setup for serious cooks: a six-burner, professional-grade range with French doors flanked by marble countertops.

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Blue house.

It was practically a given that blue would play a major role in the kitchen in Kathryn and Matt Purselle’s Atlanta-area home.

“We wanted a complicated blue—a little green, a little gray,” Kathryn says.

The designers at Terracotta Design Build nailed it with Tempe Star SW 6229

by Sherwin-Williams when they replaced the mishmash of old cabinets.

New appliances, countertops, and backsplash tile with an industrial edge complete the facelift.

One thing barely changed: the layout.

“We moved a lot of things a few inches,” Kathryn says, “and it’s all so much better.”

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TAKING SIDES The footprint of this walk-through kitchen didn’t need to change dramatically. Strategic shifts on both walls maximize the work triangle and improve storage.

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Washing large items in the double-bowl sink proved frustrating.

A wall interrupted the visual flow of the sink wall.

Fewer wall cabinets and a shorter peninsula improve the feel of the kitchen.

The microwave sits in a belowcounter niche.

Without the unnecessary wall, the pantry joins the work zone.

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The Purselles wanted cooking essentials visible, so pans and tools hang neatly from hooks on wallmount rods. A niche in the fridge cabinet has a magnetic knife rack and a shelf for oils and vinegars.

Shelves roll out for easy access to dry goods; no more lost items in the back. Rarely used cookware stays in the upper cabinet.

(They keep a stepladder in the skinny cabinet on the left.)

Display shelves made from reclaimed wood bridge two wall cabinets and leave space for the high-arc industrial-style faucet.

The top shelf caps the subway tile backsplash.

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EPIMEDIUMS

Don’t let their delicate looks fool you. These adaptable perennials solve many garden trouble spots, proving their mettle in a quiet way.

Feel free to pick a favorite based on color or flower shape. They’re all pretty tough.

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Masses of hot pink petals rise above a tidy clump.

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These starry blossoms linger a month or longer.

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A best bet for beginners, its mottled foliage adds extra appeal.

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Gets its name from the rose blush along its heart-shape leaf edges.

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Toast this one for its second set of blooms in midsummer.

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Plant it for a drought-tolerant, weed-beating groundcover.

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EPIMEDIUM × ‘SUNSHOWERS’

Dainty fl owers. Wirethin stems. You might think epimediums need a lot of coddling. But these natives from China, Japan, and the Mediterranean tolerate some of the most punishing conditions and spread to choke out weedy competition.

Q PUSHING THE LIMITS The woodland warriors handle many challenges: rocky soil, dry areas, hillsides to control erosion, dappled sun where lawn won’t grow.

Once established, they tolerate dry, shady areas where other plants suffer, like under shallow-rooted trees.

But to get the most robust plants, give them rich, well-drained soil in full shade.

E. GRANDIFLORUM ‘CIRCE’

Wherever you place them, avoid soggy, heavy soil.

Q COLD COMFORT

Most species of this perennial thrive in Zones 5–7, but Japanese species sneak by in Zone 4 and Chinese species tolerate Zone 8.

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What really sets these young entrepreneurs apart is their dedication to organic growing. Wicked Tulips is the only certified-organic tulip bulb grower in the United States, and they sell only organically grown U.S. and Dutch bulbs.

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Jeroen and Keriann Koeman, left, open the Johnston, RI, farm to visitors who come to pick their own bouquets and tiptoe through 5 acres of blooming tulips.

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Triumph, 14"–16"

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8 ‘ PALM I S L AN D’ Creamy yellow to white blooms on extra-tall stems. Single Late, 22"+

9 ‘AN G E LI Q U E ’ Peonylike flowers good for cutting.

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Drama queen with ruffled petals marked with red flames.

Parrot, 18"–22"

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Cauliflower’s star power is far from dimming. Maybe that’s because it has become the darling in low-carb and gluten-free recipes (not to mention its chameleon-like ability to morph into rice, pizza crust, and more). The colorful varieties are more readily available than ever, and each has its own nutritional benefits. While all shades are ample sources of vitamin C, orange has a high amount of beta-carotene, purple is rich in antioxidants, and green has an extra dose of vitamin A.

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BY: MAGGIE GLISAN; PHOTO: JACOB FOX; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL

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CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH

Rice cauliflower by finely chopping with a chef’s knife. A food processor works, but be careful you don’t overprocess and end up with mush.

In a 12-inch skillet heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add one head finely chopped cauliflower (or two 10-oz. pkg. riced cauliflower) and 1 tsp. salt. Cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally; let cool. In a large bowl stir together 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, 1⁄2 tsp. sugar, and 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt. Add cauliflower, 1 ⁄2 cup sliced green onions, 1⁄2 cup snipped fresh mint, 1⁄2 cup snipped fresh parsley, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup chopped cucumber. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 1⁄2 cup sunflower kernels before serving.

CARAWAY WHOLEROASTED CAULIFLOWER

C AU L I F L OW E R TA B B O U L E H

C A R AWAY WHOLER OA S T E D C AU L I F L OW E R

In a bowl whisk together 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. stoneground mustard, 2 tsp. toasted crushed caraway seeds, and 1 tsp. salt. Spread over one head cauliflower. Pour 1⁄4 cup water into an 8- to 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Place cauliflower in skillet; cover with foil. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes. Uncover; increase heat to 450°F. Roast 30 minutes more or until golden brown and tender.

CAULIFLOWERPOTATO PIZZA WITH CAULIFLOWER CRUST

C AU L I F L OW E R P O TAT O P I Z Z A W I T H C AU L I F L OW E R CRUST

Cut cauliflower into pieces and serve with dried fruit, pickles, mustard, and rye toasts.

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M A K E IT A S M O RGA S BO R D :

In a large bowl toss together 4 oz. thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes, 1 cup small cauliflower florets, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary; set aside.

Prepare Cauliflower Crust (page 132). Spread potato mixture onto crust. Slide crust on parchment back onto pizza stone; bake 25 minutes more or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender and crust is crisp and brown around edges. Top with Parmesan, olive oil, rosemary, and salt. Q

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FO O D E A SY BA K I N G

PIECE and hummingbird loves white chocolate. Three traditional cakes court new flavors for spring. Keep them casual with a quick frost, or decorate for special occasions with these clever tricks.

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LEMONLAVENDERPOPPY SEED CAKE

bake it This cake will be a hit at a springtime bridal or baby shower.

Lavender brightens classic lemonpoppy seed with floral flavor.

frost it Use a foolproof dot-and-drag technique for petals.

Pipe dots in a circle using a piping bag with a large round tip. (Don’t own a pastry bag? See the tip on page 90.) Use an offset spatula to pull frosting toward middle; add a second layer if you like.

ADD A CANDY

Place a lemon drop or several small candies or sprinkles in the center.

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FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL

FO R M TH E PETALS

L E M O N - W H I T E C H O C O L AT E MINI CHEESECAKES Prep Time: 15 min. | Total Time: 3 hours 20 min. | Makes: 12 servings (incl. refrigerating)

W H AT YO U N E E D 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, divided 28 square shortbread cookies (1-1/2 inch), divided 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons 2 eggs

M AKE I T HEAT oven to 325°F. MELT 2 oz. chocolate as directed on package; set aside for later use.

USE pulsing action of food processor to process 16 cookies until finely crushed; spoon into medium bowl. Add butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; mix well.

Press onto bottoms of 12 paper-lined muffin cups, adding about 1 Tbsp. crumb mixture to each prepared cup.

BEAT cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and melted chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Spoon over crusts.

BAKE 17 to 20 min. or until centers are almost set. Cool completely.

MELT remaining chocolate. Coarsely chop remaining cookies; sprinkle over cheesecakes. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

REFRIGERATE 2 hours.

Special Extra: Garnish with additional lemon zest before serving.

FO O D E A SY BA K I N G

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HUMMINGBIRD CUPCAKES

bake it

PIPING BAG HACK You don’t have to use a pastry bag for these frosting finishes. In a pinch, a resealable plastic bag stands in. Snip off a corner—large or small, depending on the tip you’re replacing.

We reinvented the iconic three-layer Southern bananapineapple spice cake as easier-tohandle cupcakes. A rich white chocolate frosting ups the decadence.

frost it A few simple shapes make this sweet lamb face.

F ROST TH E TO P & AD D A WOO LLY TRI M

Use a piping bag and star tip to make a ruffly border around the edge. If you don’t have a star tip, make curly loops using a small open tip or plastic bag.

F I N I S H TH E FAC E

frost it For bunny ears, use the dot-and-drag frosting technique (page 88) with a pink layer on top of a white one.

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MAKE TH E FAC E

Pipe a circle using a large round tip for face; add eyes, nose, and mouth using a small round tip. Press in white sprinkle whiskers.

For the ears, pipe pink icing onto a mini marshmallow cut in half and press into the frosting. Use a small round tip to pipe on the eyes and nose.

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ZUCCHINICARROT CAKE

This sweet edible garden grows marzipan carrots with mint sprig tops.

bake it Team zucchini bread?

Team carrot cake?

This subtly spiced cake with honey-sweetened cream cheese frosting proves they’re even better together.

frost it Marzipan—a sweet almond paste sold in many grocery store baking sections—can be tinted with food coloring and formed into shapes.

TI NT MAR Z I PAN

Knead orange food coloring (paste works best) into marzipan.

To keep hands dye-free, coat them with powdered sugar or wear plastic gloves.

Sweet bonus

Surprise your little bunnies with a creative hidden-egg cake.

Learn how to make it at BHG.com/ SpringCake.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 131.

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S HAPE CAR ROT S

Roll colored marzipan into carrot shapes and create ridges with a toothpick. Finish with a mint sprig in the top. Q

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BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN

1 lb.

CRÈME FRAÎCHE OR SOUR CREAM

¹⁄2 cup

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FRESH HORSERADISH

4 tsp., finely grated (or 2 Tbsp. bottled)

2 tsp.

RUSSET POTATOES

1 lb., thinly sliced

SEEDED RYE BREAD

4 slices, toasted

FRESH ITALIAN PARSLEY

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STEAK AND POTATO TOASTS Grated fresh horseradish yields a brighter, sharper flavor than the bottled version. Look for firm roots free of wrinkles and sot spots. Peel of the tough brown skin with a paring knife and grate just before using. Chill root wrapped in a damp paper towel in a plastic bag up to 10 days. If using bottled horseradish, increase amount to 2 Tbsp.

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1. Generously season steak with salt and black pepper.

In a small bowl stir together crème fraîche, horseradish, and vinegar; season lightly with salt and black pepper.

2. In an extra-large heavy skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat; add steak.

Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness (145°F for medium), turning once.

Let rest, covered with foil, on cutting board 10 minutes.

3. Wipe skillet clean, then heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Working in batches so you don’t crowd pan, cook potatoes in a single layer until browned and just tender, about 2 minutes a side.

Repeat with two more batches using an additional 2 tsp. olive oil each time. Season with salt and black pepper.

4. Spread toast with crème fraîche mixture. Slice steak across the grain; top toast with potatoes, steak, and parsley. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 523 cal, 27 g fat, 103 mg chol, 661 mg sodium, 37 g carb, 4 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 31 g pro.

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SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH LEMONS AND GREEN OLIVES CHICKEN THIGHS

8 bone-in with skin (2¹⁄2–3 lb. total)

SMOKED PAPRIK A

³⁄4 tsp.

Manzanillas—briny Spanish olives with a firm texture and slightly smoky taste—pair well with the smokiness of the paprikarubbed chicken. For subtler flavor, turn to bright green Italian Castelvetranos, which have a meaty, buttery flesh.

HANDS-ON TIME 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 55 min.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 15×10-inch baking pan with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.

Add chicken to pan, turning to coat both sides with oil.

Season chicken with salt and ¹⁄2 tsp. paprika. Place lemons and shallots in pan around chicken. Roast 30 to 40 minutes or until skin is browned and chicken is done (175°F).

2. Remove pan from oven.

Squeeze lemon juice over chicken . Transfer chicken to a platter; cover with foil to

LEMONS

2, quartered

SHALLOTS

2, quartered

GREEN OLIVES

1 cup (with or without pits), rinsed

BUTTER

2 Tbsp.

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A S I D E OF MAS H E D POTATOE S OR C RU ST Y BREAD SOPS U P TH E LE MONY J U IC E S .

keep warm. Transfer liquid from pan to a glass measure. Skim off fat; return liquid to pan. Stir in olives, butter, and remaining ¹⁄4 tsp. paprika. Roast 5 minutes to warm olives and melt butter. Spoon sauce, olives, and shallots over chicken. Serve with mashed potatoes or couscous.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 606 cal, 51 g fat, 164 mg chol, 937 mg sodium, 5 g carb, 2 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 32 g pro.

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GINGER PORK WITH CUCUMBER AND HERBS GREEN ONIONS

6, finely chopped

The tastiest part of this recipe is the crisped chunks of ground pork in the soy-garlicginger base.

TOTAL TIME 25 min.

SOY SAUCE

3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium

BROWN SUGAR

2 tsp. packed

1. In a medium bowl stir together half the green onions, the soy sauce, sugar, and, if desired, crushed red pepper; set aside.

2. In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook

until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pork; stir to break apart. Press flat to make one large patty. Cook 3 to 4 minutes without stirring.

When pork is crisp on bottom, break up and stir in soy sauce mixture.

Cook and stir until pork is cooked through and crumbly, 2 to 3 minutes more. Top pork with remaining green onions, the cucumber, and herbs. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings. Q EACH SERVING 500 cal, 23 g fat, 77 mg chol, 505 mg sodium, 46 g carb, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 26 g pro.

GARLIC

1 clove, minced

Watch and learn FRESH GINGER

1 Tbsp. minced

Check out this recipe video to make this meal tonight. BHG.com/ FastPork.

GROUND PORK

1 lb.

CUCUMBER

1 medium, chopped

FRESH HERBS

¹⁄2 cup mint, cilantro, and/or basil

For extra zing, finish each bowl with lime juice and sriracha.

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bookmarked for Passover

A new generation of young cooks is reviving and refreshing traditional Jewish cuisine and sharing modern takes on the Passover holiday.

Add their cookbooks to your collection for inspired dishes all year long.

FOR THE BAKER Calling all bakers: You’re going to want to flag every delicious variation of challah, babka, rugelach, and bagel in Shannon Sarna’s step-by-step guide. For Passover, the Jewish food blogger behind The Nosher suggests modernizing matzo by making your own.

“Incorporate spices or herbs to transform this typically bland ingredient into something memorable,” she says.

Try Shannon’s cinnamon-sugar version spread with cream cheese and jam for breakfast, or go fancy and serve her truffle variation of matzo alongside a selection of fruits and spreads on a cheese board.

MODERN JEWISH BAKER by Shannon Sarna, $30

FOR CLASSICS REIMAGINED Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern turn a modern lens on time-honored traditions. Even if you don’t know anything about Eastern European Jewish cooking, the stories in the book educate and inspire. These owners of Gefilteria, a New York City-based company selling artisanal gefilte fi sh, love to rethink classic dishes at Passover. Try their Cauliflower and Mushroom Kugel, a soufflélike version of the baked pudding typically made with potatoes or noodles. (Matzo meal replaces bread crumbs for Passover.) THE GEFILTE MANIFESTO by Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern, $35

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Expand your entertaining repertoire with Leah Koenig’s collection of small bites and spreads.

“There are lots of nibbles you can serve before and after the Seder meal, and I like to focus on seasonality,” she says.

Hit the farmers market for baby beets, carrots, and fresh herbs for her Borscht Crostini. Or try her version of a kuku—an herb-heavy Persian frittata— with zucchini and feta. (Make them Passover-friendly by swapping in matzo for the bread and potato starch for the flour.) LITTLE BOOK OF JEWISH APPETIZERS by Leah Koenig, $19 Q

BY: MAGGIE GLISAN; PHOTOS: ANDY LYONS

FOR SMALL BITES

Organic pasta. Real Vermont white cheddar.

And six other ingredients you can pronounce.

Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese.

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C E I LI N G CO LO R

Whether your room is lofty or modest, a white ceiling is soothing when the tone is consistent with the rest of the space. Londonbased Dyer Grimes architects used white with blue undertones to unite this bedroom’s cool palette.

IN THE MOOD FOR COLOR

When you walk into your home, do you want to feel calm? Uplifted? Confident?

Color—more than any other factor—establishes the mood of a room. Expert advice helps you use color to give every space in your home that just-right feel.

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BY D E B S C H WA R T Z P R O D U C E D BY M O N I K A B I E G L E R E Y E R S

COOL +

If tranquillity is your priority, whitewashed colors will help you find your Zen. Make it whisper-quiet, but never dull, using soft, chalky hues that are close in value so none vie for attention. Color consultant Kate Smith says the best rooms for decompressing are the ones that peacefully blend tints, tones, and shades of a few desaturated colors.

Incorporate a range of textures so it’s even more comforting. “You need the softness of drapes, rugs, and throws to add warmth,” says interior designer Tom Delavan.

SERENE Texture keeps a cool room from feeling cold. Silky fabrics mixed with nubbly ones enrich Tom Delavan’s neutral living room.

CALMING HUES Cool colors softened with gray undertones are the most restful.

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GET THE LOOK Soft edges encourage relaxation. Choose furnishings with curvaceous silhouettes and diaphanous fabrics united by a calming tone.

KEEP I T L IG HT

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Airiness is refreshing.

Look for paperthin lampshades that almost blend with the ceiling. Maxim Cocoon, $198; lampsplus.com

Lightweight linen curtains soften window frame edges.

Shadow, from $169 per panel; madura home.com

Casual slipcovers encourage lounging.

Färlöv armchair, $399; ikea.com

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HAPPY +

For an upbeat room that enlivens your senses — and neutral furniture—look to complementary colors, which contribute a natural energy when paired. Choose pure hues that haven’t been shaded with black for extra zing. “They are the brightest and cheeriest and project joy,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams.

They may not all seem to go together, but if you repeat the colors around the room it gives them continuity and they start to harmonize.

ENERGETIC

CANDY COLORS Bright colors jibe when they have the same value (amount of white or black).

Cushions in a look-at-me color give traditional chairs a jolt in a Jeffrey Bilhuber dining room.

LU C K Y YO U

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VIVI D VI O LET

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GET THE LOOK High-intensity rooms are surprisingly easy to pull off with a few key elements.

PICK YOUR MUSE

Set the palette with a multicolor anchor piece. Surya Konya KON10-11, $165 (5'2"×7'6"); hayneedle.com

TONE IT DOWN

COLOR BLOCK IT

Pull vibrant hues from the palette onto furniture in solid colors.

Milo bench, $175; onekingslane.com

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Tame riotous color with natural wood. Sawyer Side Table, $299; potterybarnkids.com

PHOTOS: (ROOM, THIS PAGE) CHICHI UBIÑA, (OPPOSITE) MANOLO YLLERA

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Stylist Martin Bourne established this palette with furniture and accessories rather than with paint.

S U B D U E D C O LO R S O N T H E WA L L S A N D F LO O R K E E P THINGS FROM F E E L I N G C H AOT I C .

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CO NTR A ST

For intensity, interior designer Miles Redd champions bold juxtapositions: dark with light, matte with shiny, old with new. “Tension of disparate elements makes a room feel exciting,” he says.

Here bright yellow art shakes up green-and-blue decor.

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PA I N T I N G T H E LEGS OF AN O L D S O FA W H I T E EMPHASIZES D E TA I L S AND BRINGS IT U P T O DAT E .

GLAM + DRAMATIC

As riveting as a red-carpet gown, rich colors in touchable fabrics create an enveloping experience. For maximum saturation, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, suggests sticking to two or three gemstone hues, such as emerald and sapphire. Then break it up with a light neutral to make the colors pop. Layer on accents that shimmer and shine—like jewelry for the room. “ You want it to have a little flamboyance and sparkle,” she says.

Deep blue walls and drapes have a sultry cocooning effect in this room by designer Jeremiah Brent.

JEWEL TONES Like precious stones, these deeply saturated hues radiate intensity.

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PM-10 Benjamin Moore

GET THE LOOK Up the glam factor with luxe-looking materials in saturated colors, plus metallic accents.

ADD SHEEN

GET GLITZY

GIVE IT FLAIR

Pillows in shiny fabric look opulent. Greek Key Embroidered Pillow in Melon (22"=22"), $79; williamssonoma.com

Shimmery acrylic and gold exude indulgence.

Murano Tables, $300 (set of two); zgallerie.com

Tufted velvet gets even swankier with brass legs.

Opalhouse, $270 (available April 8); target.com

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HOW THE PROS USE COLOR

Paint, tile, wallpaper—interior designers have an arsenal of tools for adding mood to a room. Their priority? Making you smile when you walk through the door. Here, their tips for achieving big emotional payoffs at home.

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CECE BARFIELD

PHOTOS: (ROOM) MARIKO REED, (TILE) MARTY BALDWIN

WE ALWAYS TRY TO INCORPORATE A SENSE OF TIMELESSNESS, EVEN IN A CONTEMPORARY SPACE. THESE BLUEAND-WHITE TILES FEEL AS IF THEY’VE BEEN HERE FOR A LONG TIME. AND THERE’S AN ELEMENT OF

Dash of Curry 2159-10 Benjamin Moore

PHOTOS: (KEN FULK ROOM) DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN, (PORTRAITS, FROM TOP) WERNER STRAUBE, JOHN BESSLER, CARE OF CONSORT DESIGN , (CONSORT ROOM) CHRIS PATEY

coffee and the morning paper. But it also creates a cozy spot to nestle by the evening fire with a good book.” KEN FULK

FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE MAKES A HIGH-GLOSS THAT IS FANTASTIC. IT’S SUPER SHINY AND INSTANTLY MAKES A ROOM FEEL MORE GLAMOROUS. CHRISTINA MURPHY FINEPAINTSOFEUROPE.COM

”We love Melted Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore. It’s a dusty take on millennial pink, but the desaturation of the shade makes it feel sophisticated.” CONSORT DESIGN

I BELIEVE THAT ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS TO EVOKE A PARTICULAR MOOD OR CREATE IMPACT IN A SPACE IS WITH A POWERFUL WALLCOVERING. IT’S A SIMPLE

D E L P H I N I U M S

SPECTACULAR SPIRES IN INTENSE HUES, DELPHINIUMS DESERVE THEIR DRAMA QUEEN STATUS. LET THEM MAKE A SCENE IN YOUR GARDEN.

Delphiniums are famous for the range and intensity of blues—sky blue to indigo. From left: Blackmore & Langdon’s ‘Faust’, ‘Blue Lace’, ‘Centurion Rose Shades’, ‘Dwarf Stars’, and Blackmore & Langdon’s ‘Blue Nile’.

BY T OVA H M A R T I N P H OTO S K I N D R A C L I N E F F

Like giant exclamation points in the garden, delphiniums get your attention. Lavenderpink flowers of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Centurion Rose Shadesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stand out against magenta smoketree, green hydrangea, and spirea in front.

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elphiniums, like most superstars, require extra attention.

The towering perennials need stakes for support and have a reputation for being finicky when grown in less than ideal conditions (read: most U.S. gardens). But White Flower Farm nursery in Morris, CT, is making growing the lofty spires (up to 7 feet tall) of brilliant flowers less daunting.

The nursery propagates lessdemanding varieties, including strains from the acclaimed Blackmore & Langdon nursery in England. “B&L delphiniums are more vigorous, sturdier, and stronger than most varieties,” says Cheryl Whalen (above), White Flower Farm’s head gardener. For plants that don’t need support, Whalen suggests dwarf 30-inch-tall varieties. (What other perennial is a dwarf at 30 inches?)

For an extended color range beyond the blues, delphiniums now have white, pink, and red covered.

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Hardy in Zones 3–7, delphiniums prefer moist, cool summers and do not fare well in hot, dry weather or windy conditions. Plant in full sun where they have plenty of breathing room. (In warmer climates, get a similar look with delphiniums’ kissing cousins, larkspurs.)

2 RICH SOIL

Fertile soil with good drainage is a must. Prep the site the season before planting by adding plenty of compost, Cheryl Whalen says.

“After planting, topdress with mulch to keep the moisture in and water regularly.”

3 THINNING

In the spring, delphiniums send up spikes with several shoots. Thin to one or two shoots per stalk the first year to help spikes establish, three or four the second year, and five to eight in year three when the short-lived perennial peaks.

Heavy winds or thunderstorms can topple the weighty, blossom-packed tops.

Support the thin, hollow stems using single-stem supports (available at garden centers) or bamboo stakes and twine.

5 C O M P L E M E N TA R Y PA R T N E R S

To balance their height and help shelter delphiniums from wind gusts, surround them with shrubs, such as hydrangeas, boxwoods, and spireas. Get seasonlong beauty by planting summerblooming delphiniums with spring favorites like peonies and irises and late-summer ornamental grasses, catmints, foxgloves, and verbascums.

6 OTHER LOFTY SPIRES

If you can’t grow these head-turners in your region, consider spireforming stand-ins, such as foxgloves, penstemons, or lupines.

Find delphiniums at whiteflowerfarm.com.

top row The double blossoms of 5-foot-tall Delphinium ‘Blue Lace’ rise above castoroil plant’s sprawling dark red foliage.

Delphinium’s star power continues in arrangements.

middle row White Flower Farm marketing director Eliot A. Wadsworth carries freshcut delphiniums.

Blackmore & Langdon’s ‘Blue Nile’ has brilliant midblue florets with a contrasting white eye, or “bee.”

The 5¹⁄2-foot-tall spikes start to bloom as spring alliums fade.

bottom row Nectar-rich florets attract butterflies like this tiger swallowtail.

Magic Fountains strains come in a range of colors (lilac, pink, sky blue, dark blue, pure white, and white with a black bee) and stay under 3 feet so they don’t need staking. Q

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B L AC KM O R E & L AN G DO N ’S ‘ B LU E N I LE ’

B L AC KM O R E & L AN G DO N ’S ‘ STR AWB E RRY FAI R ’

HOP TO IT

There are eggs to hunt and bunnies to chase! So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created a help-yourself buffet designed to be tasty and totable.

With a grab-and-eat savory pie, totally rad(ish) sides, and cute decorations, this party makes it hip to hop.

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F O O D S T Y L I N G G R E G LU N A

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C R A F T S BY K I M H U TC H I S O N

P R O D U C E D BY J E S S I C A T H O M A S A N D N A N C Y H O P K I N S O

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E A SY D I Y G A R L A N D S STA R POM-POM BUNNIES AND C R E P E PA P E R C A R R OT S . H OW-TO : BHG .COM/ E A ST E R B R U N C H .

SHH , THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN OUR SUPER JUICE SPRITZER I S C A R R OT JUICE.

MENU We stuck with traditional Easter flavors in our buffet but used them in dishes that are delicious at room temperature

and great for eating while on a hunt. The centerpiece is a flaky ham-and-cheese pie (because you can’t skip the ham) served as wrapped sandwiches. DECOR Easter’s greatest hits —bunnies, eggs, and carrots—in cheery pastels set the mood.

Keep antsy egg-hunters occupied at a bunny-mask-making station: Glue a paper bunny face to a dowel handle, then have kids glue on paper ears and cheeks, pom-poms, and chenille stems to personalize their masks, opposite.

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E A STE R R AI N BOW SAL AD

Arrange stripes of golden beets, pink-and-white watermelon radishes, and strawberries on a bed of Bibb lettuce to look like a giant Easter egg.

A slightly sweet vinaigrette studded with pistachios and dill brings these contrasting fl avors together.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

HAM -AN D - C H E E S E S L AB PI E

H I D D E N EG G S NAPKI N RI N G S

Decorate paper eggs, below, using old-school potato stamps. (Cut potatoes at an angle to make an oval, then carve out the designs.) Tuck eggs into “grass” napkin rings made from strips of decorative paper fringed along one edge.

Easter mainstays ham and peas pair with red peppers and leeks in this savory pie, right. A healthy dose of Gruyère cheese in the fi lling and a crust fortifi ed with cream cheese keep the slices from falling apart when picked up.

WRAP IN WA XE D PA P E R FOR EASIER TOT I N G .

BLANCH VEGGIES WITH G A R LI C A N D P E P P E R CO R N S FOR EXTRA FL AVO R .

PO LK A- DOT EG G BAKE S

Dotted with yellow grape tomatoes and baked in a muffi n tin, these individual egg casseroles, far left, are extra light thanks to the beaten egg whites that are folded in.

VEG G I E & D I P C U PS

Serve carrots and asparagus, left, with a dollop of lemony chive-yogurt dip in juice glasses so guests can carry them while nibbling.

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Free party kit For brunch recipes, crafts instructions, and templates, go to BHG .com/Easter Brunch.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

PA I N T E D LINES MIMIC THE TEXTURE OF CARROTS .

NO COOKIE CUT TER NEEDED ; USE A KNIFE TO CUT TRIANGLES.

Don’t let the healthy carrot disguises fool you: This party’s finish is all about the sweet. CAR ROT TR E AT CO N E S Send kids home with a paper carrot basket, opposite, filled with candies tucked in tissue paper fringed like “greens.”

ALM O N D COO KI E CAR ROT S These soft sugar cookies have twice the almond flavor: from extract and sliced almonds in the dough (for a little crunch). Finish with a squiggle of orange frosting and almond slices for the carrot tops. Q

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colorful CONTRAST Graphic zebra artwork makes a modern counterpoint to the dining room’s traditional Chippendale-style chairs.

CHILDHOOD PALS RELIED ON THEIR SHARED HISTORY— PLUS A LOVE FOR ALL THINGS COLORFUL AND A LITTLE BIT GLAM—TO ENERGIZE A SLEEPY CALIFORNIA HOUSE. 120

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CONTINUITY Trellis motifs like this real wood lattice are repeated throughout the house.

To transform the entryway from a pass-through to a comfy niche, interior designer Amanda Reynal built in a window seat, framed a vintage Pucci scarf, and pulled up a couple of garden stools that bring the outside in. No longer a drop zone, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It might be my favorite spot in the house,â&#x20AC;? says homeowner Whitney Hanley.

ORNAMENT Geometric fretwork designs like this pagodastyle shelf provide extra interest and outdoor-living vibes.

W

ith papers signed, keys in hand, and a bunch of plain rooms in need of an update, California transplant Whitney Hanley (above right) also had the perfect person on speed dial: her childhood friend, interior designer Amanda Reynal (above let). “Whit and I have always shared a slightly whimsical sensibility: Neither of us shies away from color, and we like to keep the mood light and fresh,” Amanda says. Whitney agrees: “We just get each other, so I knew Amanda would know what works for me and my family.”

What works is a lively but casual glamour that’s part classic Palm Beach, part chic garden party. It’s an aesthetic the two shared even as they learned to ride horses, obsessed over Lilly Pulitzer dresses, and daydreamed about life after middle school in Long Island, circa 1985. After high school years spent apart, Whitney and Amanda’s paths crossed again in college. Friendship refreshed, they became roommates, and—no surprise—Amanda took on the dorm decor. “Think preppy meets posh,” she says.

Some things never change. Working through calls, texts, Skype, and FedEx, Amanda, who’s based in Des Moines, helped Whitney bring the Nantucket beach house of their childhood dreams to life with updated colors and patterns fit for the California bungalow. It’s proof that you like what you like, and you can’t make new old friends.

The fresh colors and lively spirit of a large abstract painting by Des Moines artist Robert Spellman served as the jumping-off point for the whole house.

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CHARACTER A vintage menagerie adds personality and keeps things from getting too serious.

anyone to leave here unhappy.

DESIGNER AMANDA REYNAL

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This vintage desk was a lucky find during a Palm Beach shopping expedition.

It didn’t appear particularly special in white, Amanda says, “But lacquered this rich blue, all of the little details suddenly came into their own.”

THROUGH THE EYES OF

AMANDA REYNAL

In addition to her design studio and retail shop in Des Moines, her latest projects are in New York and Connecticut.

I N E VE RY ROO M

”There has to be some personality— a few plot twists.

The space should give a feeling for what really matters to the people.”

A PL AC E TO START

”Art. It’s the soul of a home.

I like contemporary pieces in traditional interiors because if you do everything in the same style, the look gets stagnant.”

WH O LE - H O U S E U N IT Y

THE ART OF DISCRETION

IN COLOR “People are hesitant to use color because they don’t know how to use it judiciously,” Amanda says.

Case in point: The colors here may be bright, but they repeat and are always framed by neutrals.

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”Think of the rooms as symbiotic: You could take any piece of furniture, put it in another room, and it would still work beautifully.”

TEXTURE Woven pendants and a bamboo mirror are unexpected touches in the white-on-white kitchen.

Whitney and Mike Hanley with their daughters, Parker and Chapin, at the front gate.

Trellis wallpaper in the kitchen reinterprets the wood lattice in the entry.

The Chinese Chippendale-style motif of the outdoor furniture echoes the indoor style.

A mix of patterns in a narrower palette keeps the master bedroom lively but tranquil. Q

CONTROL A crisp white bedspread helps calm a roomful of texture.

FOOD RECIPES

THE

KITCHEN COOKBOOK

R E C I P E S F RO M PAG E S 1 14 –1 1 9

HOP TO IT HAM-AND-CHEESE SLAB PIE

This pie feeds a crowd. You will need to make the dough in two batches; the amount is too much for a standard food processor to handle all at once.

HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 3 hr. 15 min.

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recipes Pastry Dough (page 128) Tbsp. unsalted butter Tbsp. vegetable oil (such as corn) or olive oil cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (3 to 4 leeks) cloves garlic, minced cup reduced-sodium chicken broth tsp. Dijon-style mustard lb. cooked smoked ham, cut into ¹⁄4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) cups chopped red sweet peppers cup frozen peas Tbsp. chopped fresh marjoram, oregano, and/or thyme Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley oz. Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1¹⁄2 cups) cup all-purpose flour egg

1. On a floured surface, roll one batch of Pastry Dough to a 17×12-inch rectangle about ¹⁄8 inch thick. Fold into quarters; unfold into a 15×10-inch baking pan.

Ease into sides and corners. Trim to ¹⁄2 inch beyond pan edges. Cover and chill trimmings.

2. For filling: In a 3-qt. saucepan heat butter and vegetable oil over medium-

high heat. Add leeks and garlic. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.

Add chicken broth and mustard; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Stir in ham, sweet peppers, peas, herbs, parsley, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Cool 10 minutes.

Stir in Gruyère cheese and flour. Transfer filling to pastry-lined baking pan.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured

TEST KITCHEN TRICK If you find transferring the large piece of top pastry intimidating, try the Better Homes & Gardens® Test Kitchen method.

In Step 3, cut the 15×10-inch rectangle into ten 5×3-inch rectangles. In Step 4, use trimmings to decorate each rectangle as desired (left).

Using a floured wide spatula or bench scraper, transfer each rectangle onto the filling so they form neat rows. Fold bottom edges over top; brush with egg wash. Continue with Step 5.

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surface, roll second batch of Pastry Dough to a 17×12-inch rectangle about ¹⁄8 inch thick. Trim to a 15×10-inch rectangle, keeping trimmings as similar in width as possible; chill trimmings. Fold pastry into quarters; unfold over filling.

(Or see our trick, left.) Fold edges of bottom pastry over top; pinch to seal.

4. Decorate edges by twisting reserved trimmings and laying along each edge.

If desired, decorate the top with any remaining reserved trimmings. Beat egg with 1 Tbsp. water; brush over top.

5. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes; cut into 10 rectangles. If desired, wrap each portion in waxed paper or bakery tissue; tie with kitchen twine. Serve warm or at room temperature. (It can sit at room temp for up to 2 hours then needs to be reheated for 15 minutes at 350°F.) Serves 10.

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MAKE-AHEAD TIP The pie can be assembled and refrigerated unbaked 1 day in advance. Or bake ahead, refrigerate, and reheat in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.

PASTRY DOUGH In a food processor add 2¹⁄4 cups all-purpose flour; ¹⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cubed; ¹⁄4 tsp. salt; and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. Pulse until pea-size pieces. Add one 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, cut up; process until dough comes together. Place in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag; gently shape into a rectangle. Seal; chill 1 hour or until ready to use.

Repeat for second batch.

PER SERVING 499 cal, 30 g fat, 115 mg chol, 1,016 mg sodium, 37 g carb, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 20 g pro.

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EASTER RAINBOW SALAD TOTAL TIME 30 min.

2 2

¹⁄3 cup white balsamic vinegar or 2 1

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balsamic vinegar Tbsp. honey Tbsp. lemon juice cup olive oil Tbsp. finely chopped pistachios, plus more for topping Tbsp. finely chopped green onion Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill head Bibb lettuce or Boston lettuce, leaves separated golden beets, roasted,* halved, and thinly sliced oz. whole fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 2 cups)

watermelon radishes, peeled and thinly sliced oz. ricotta salata cheese, finely shredded (substitute feta cheese, if desired)

1. For vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Stir in pistachios, green onion, and dill; set aside.

2. For salad: Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Top with rows of roasted beets, strawberries, and radishes.

Sprinkle with cheese and additional pistachios. Serve with dressing on the side. Makes 8 servings. *TO ROAST BEETS Preheat oven to 375°F. Place whole beets on a sheet of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet; fold

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Whisking the egg whites They will keep up to 3 days separately ensures an airy, covered in the refrigerator. almost soufflélike base. Be sure PER SERVING 262 cal, 21 g fat, 6 mg that you gently fold the beaten chol, 229 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 3 g whites into the batter to maintain the airiness. fiber, 14 g sugars, 3 g pro.

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Blanching vegetables (cooking briefly in boiling water then submerging in ice water to stop the cooking) maintains vegetables’ bright color and crunchy texture.

Look for small, thin carrots that can be served whole. We used the French, or Nantes, variety.

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cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ¹⁄2 tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 bunches baby carrots with tops (about 1 lb.)

1 lb. thick asparagus spears, trimmed 1¹⁄2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt ¹⁄3 cup chopped fresh chives 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lemon (1 Tbsp. zest, 2 tsp. juice) 1 tsp. minced garlic

1. For the vegetables: Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water. Fill a 12-inch deep skillet halfway up sides with water; add chopped garlic, peppercorns, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add carrots; cook 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to ice bath to stop the cooking; drain. Repeat blanching process with asparagus.

2. For the dip: In a medium bowl stir together yogurt, chives, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper.

Serve dip with carrots and asparagus.

Makes 8 servings.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate dip and vegetables in separate covered containers up to 3 days.

PER SERVING 118 cal, 6 g fat, 8 mg chol, 344 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 5 g pro.

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tsp. olive oil shallots, cut into thin wedges ( ¹⁄2 cup) eggs, separated cup milk tsp. crushed red pepper cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.) cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more for topping cup sliced orange, yellow, or red grape tomatoes (about 12)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease twelve 2¹⁄2-inch muffin cups; set aside. In a small skillet or saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat; let cool.

2. In a large bowl whisk egg whites to soft peaks. In a second large bowl whisk together egg yolks, milk, and crushed red pepper. Stir in cooked shallots, cheeses, and parsley. Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture.

3. Spoon ¹⁄4 cup egg mixture into each prepared muffin cup. (Cups will be nearly full.) Top each with a few tomato slices and additional parsley.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until puffed, set, and golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. (Egg bakes will fall as they cool.) Loosen sides; remove from cups. Serve warm or at room temperature. (They can sit at room temp for up to 2 hours then need to be reheated for 12–15 minutes at 325°F.) Makes 12.

PER EGG BAKE 108 cal, 7 g fat, 134 mg chol, 139 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g sugars, 8 g pro.

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Beat in sliced almonds. Cover; chill dough 2 to 3 hours or until firm enough to handle.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

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blend to make this spritzer ($4; walmart.com). If you can’t find passion fruit juice, sub in another tart juice like pomegranate or equal parts carrot and pineapple juices.

HANDS-ON TIME 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 10 min.

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PER SERVING 91 cal, 48 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 1 g fiber, 19 g sugars, 1 g pro.

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TOTAL TIME 3 hr., includes cooling 3 1 2¹⁄2 1 2 3 1 3 1 1¹⁄2 1 1

cups all-purpose flour Tbsp. poppy seeds tsp. baking powder tsp. salt cups sugar Tbsp. dried lavender buds* cup butter, softened eggs tsp. vanilla cups milk lemon (2 tsp. zest, 3 Tbsp. juice) recipe Lemon Buttercream Frosting (below)**

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13×9-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt. Place sugar and lavender in a blender or food processor; blend or process until combined.

2. In an extra-large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add sugar mixture, ¹⁄4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape sides of bowl; beat 2 minutes more. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each

addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beating on low after each addition until well combined. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.

Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

4. Frost and decorate using Lemon Buttercream Frosting. (See decorating how-tos, page 88.) Makes 12 servings. *NOTE Find dried culinary lavender buds in gourmet food stores or online. $10 per 4 oz.; amazon.com **TIP If you aren’t decorating the cake, halve the frosting recipe.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING In a large bowl beat ¹⁄2 cup softened butter with mixer on high 30 seconds.

Reduce speed; gradually add 6 cups powdered sugar, beating continuously. Beat in 2 tsp. lemon zest and 4 Tbsp. lemon juice. Beat in 2 cups additional powdered sugar.

Beat in enough whipping cream (4 to 6 Tbsp.) to make spreading consistency. To tint frosting purple, use a 2:1 ratio of red to blue liquid food coloring. (If you halve the frosting, use 6 drops red and 3 drops blue.)

PER SERVING 722 cal, 25 g fat, 111 mg chol, 500 mg sodium, 120 g carb, 1 g fiber, 94 g sugars, 6 g pro.

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TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 10 min., includes cooling 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1¹⁄2 tsp. baking powder ¹⁄2 tsp. salt ¹⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon ¹⁄4 tsp. baking soda ¹⁄4 tsp. ground cloves ²⁄3 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium) 1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained 2 eggs, lightly beaten ¹⁄2 cup vegetable oil (such as corn) 1 tsp. vanilla ¹⁄2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 1 recipe White ChocolateCream Cheese Frosting (below)*

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line eighteen 2¹⁄2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside.

2. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves.

3. In a medium bowl stir together bananas, pineapple, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add banana mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine. Fold in walnuts.

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups; fill about three-quarters full.

4. Bake 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Let cool completely on racks.

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5. Frost and decorate using White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting.

(See decorating how-tos, page 90.)

Makes 18 cupcakes. *TIP If you aren’t decorating the cake, halve the frosting recipe.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING In an extra-large bowl beat 8 oz. softened cream cheese and ²⁄3 cup softened butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds or until smooth.

Beat in 8 oz. melted and cooled white baking chocolate and 3 tsp. vanilla.

Gradually beat in 4 cups powdered sugar. Beat in 2 Tbsp. milk. Gradually beat in 4 cups additional powdered sugar. If needed, beat in additional milk, 1 tsp. at a time, to make frosting spreading consistency. For pink frosting, tint 2 cups frosting with 2 drops red liquid food coloring. For brown icing, tint ¹⁄2 cup frosting with 1 oz. melted semisweet chocolate.

PER CUPCAKE 450 cal, 19 g fat, 43 mg chol, 201 mg sodium, 68 g carb, 1 g fiber, 55 g sugars, 4 g pro.

ZUCCHINI-CARROT CAKE HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr., includes cooling 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¹⁄2 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 tsp. baking soda ¹⁄4 tsp. ground nutmeg ³⁄4 cup sugar ¹⁄2 cup vegetable oil ¹⁄4 cup evaporated milk 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs ¹⁄2 cup finely shredded carrots ¹⁄2 cup finely shredded zucchini ¹⁄3 cup finely chopped pecans 1 recipe Honey-Cream Cheese Frosting (below)* ¹⁄2 7-oz. pkg. marzipan Orange paste food coloring

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×1¹⁄2-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl stir together flour,

baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg; set aside.

2. In a large bowl stir together sugar, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir in eggs until combined. Stir in flour mixture, carrots, zucchini, and pecans. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Let cool completely on wire rack.

4. Frost and decorate using Honey Cream-Cheese Frosting. (See decorating how-tos, page 92.)

5. For carrots: Wearing gloves, dip marzipan in food coloring to reach desired color (we dipped it twice); knead in color. Roll into a 7-inch-long rope; cut into 1-inch lengths. See page 92 for shaping instructions. Serves 8. *TIP If you aren’t decorating the cake, halve the frosting recipe.

HONEY-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING In a large bowl combine 4 oz. softened cream cheese and ¹⁄4 cup softened butter. Beat with a mixer on medium until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp. honey; beat until combined. Add 1 cup additional powdered sugar and 1 Tbsp. milk, beating until smooth.

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B E T T E R H E A LT H

THE RIGHT FORM

PROTECT YOUR WRISTS BY MAKING SURE YOUR ENTIRE HAND IS PRESSING ON THE GROUND.

SOCKS OR NO SOCKS? I F YO U WA N T T O C OV E R YO U R F E E T, OPT FOR A PA I R W I T H GRIPS ON THE BOT TOM TO PREVENT SLIPPING.

STRIKE A POSE

Cow & Cat These are often paired to warm up your back, neck, and torso.

Move with your breath, doing cow (dropping your belly) as you inhale and coming into cat (rounding your back to the ceiling) as you exhale.

Spread your fingers wide to ensure that pressure distributes evenly across your hands and to take the weight off your wrists.

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Y O G I S AY S

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TOP PROPS B L O C K S These bring the ground closer to you and can be used for support or to extend poses. Most blocks are made of foam or cork, so they’re both soft and stable.

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Q S T R A P This acts as an extension of your hands to lengthen your reach in poses. Yogis also use straps to move deeper into a stretch.

Q B L A N K E T A folded thick towel or blanket can be useful to put under your knees or back in certain poses to provide cushion or a little added height.

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YOGA AT HOME Q YO GA G L O You get unlimited access to thousands of online classes for $18 a month. Filters help you find a class that fits your level and time. yogaglo.com Q YO GA W I T H ADRIENE If you find yoga at all intimidating, Adriene Mishler’s YouTube channel is for you. She helps you find what feels good (versus nailing a posture). Her Foundations of Yoga series covers 40 poses for beginners.

DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO ANYONE ELSE. A yoga class is a judgment-free zone.

Stay present in your own body and space. If you find your eyes or mind wandering, deepen your breath to refocus your attention.

ANGEL RENEE, CITY YOGA CHICAGO OWNER

ASANA It literally means “a seat that is firm but relaxed” but refers to any yoga pose. In each pose, you’re challenged to find comfort in the uncomfortable.

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DownwardFacing Dog Benefits include energizing the body; calming the mind; stretching the shoulders, hamstrings, and calves; and strengthening legs and arms.

BREATHING BASICS GUIDE How you breathe helps you maintain strength and flexibility in a pose.

Q D E V E L O P AWA R E N E S S Sit and pay attention to your breath: Physically feel it without trying to change it. Q D O N ’ T H O L D YO U R B R E AT H This can cause you to lose focus. If your breath gets tight, your body may be telling you not to push the pose so hard. Q D I R E C T YO U R B R E AT H Don’t force it. Inhales are opportunities to extend and stretch in a pose; exhales are chances to deepen and sink into the moment and pose, says Sarah Herrington, with the Yoga Studies program at Loyola Marymount University in L.A.

SAVA SA N A A RESTING POSE (ALSO CALLED CORPSE P O S E ) T H AT OFTEN HAPPENS DURING THE C O O L D OW N .

IT CALMS THE MIND AND MUSCLES TO ABSORB ALL THE BENEFITS OF CLASS. YO U M AY FA L L A S L E E P, A N D T H AT ’ S O K !

Y O G I S AY S

KEEP YOUR FACE AND JAW RELAXED DURING POSTURES.

NAMASTE In Sanskrit, this means “the light in me honors the light in you.” It’s said at the end of class as a way of expressing gratitude.

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STRIKE A POSE

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Y O G I S AY S

DON’T EAT A LARGE MEAL WITHIN TWO HOURS BEFORE CLASS. A SNACK IS OK. ANGEL RENEE, CITY YOGA CHICAGO OWNER

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EAT TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD MAGNESIUM Found in bananas, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, cashews, and flaxseeds (grind flax to best absorb the nutrients), magnesium calms the nervous feel less anxious. “It’s such a

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. BO N U S : A lower risk of diabetes. Magnesium helps metabolize sugar in your blood.

COCOA

ZINC The parts of your brain regulating mood rely on neurons that need zinc to function their best. Research has also found that zinc can help lessen feelings of depression.

Good sources: spinach, Swiss cheese, oysters, beef, pork, and chickpeas.

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LOOK FOR DARK CHOCOLATE LABELED AT LEAST 70% CACAO AND LIMIT YOURSELF TO NO MORE THAN 1 OUNCE A DAY.

The cocoa in chocolate hits the same receptors in your brain as endorphins, which is why it has a way of calming you and making you feel happy, says Dana Hunnes, a senior dietitian at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

BO N U S : Research finds that cocoa helps you see differences in low-contrast items more clearly.

TODAY G E T H APPY FRUIT & F LAX S M O OTH I E In a blender combine 1 peeled and sliced banana, 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1 cup peeled and sliced kiwi, ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt, ¼ cup chopped fresh pineapple, ¼ to ½ cup orange juice, and 2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal or chia seeds. Cover and blend. Makes 2. Q FOR MORE I N FO ON HOW TO EAT FOR GOOD H EALTH , G O TO BHG .COM/STRIVE .

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B E T T ER N U T R I T I O N

sifting through

F OUR

The choices go way beyond all-purpose: Many nuts and seeds can also be made into flour. Let’s walk down the baking aisle for a look at a few common options.

FLOURS WITH WHEAT

FLOURS WITHOUT WHEAT

A L L- P U R P O S E F L O U R

G LU T E N - F R E E F L O U R

Milled from a combination of soft wheat (low gluten) and hard wheat (high gluten), it’s light with enough protein (which gives baked goods structure and elasticity) to make it versatile.

A combo of gluten-free ingredients, such as brown rice and potato starch or tapioca flour, many gluten-free flours have stabilizers or emulsifiers to mimic the texture of all-purpose flour.

W H O L E W H E AT F L O U R

A M A RA N T H F L O U R

The entire red wheat berry goes into this flour, boosting the level of fiber, protein, and B vitamins.

Some types can bake

Made from the whole amaranth grain, this high-fiber flour is a complete protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids. You can enhance the nutrition in recipes calling for all-purpose flour by subbing in 25 percent amaranth flour.

not work for baking.

W H I T E W H O L E W H E AT

Don’t let the name fool you: It’s not a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat. It’s 100 percent whole wheat flour milled from white wheat berries.

So it has the same nutritional benefits as whole wheat flour but is sweeter, lighter, higher in fiber than all-purpose, and works well in baked goods.

B U C K W H E AT F L O U R

Because it’s made from a seed, buckwheat flour is high in fiber and protein. Try it in pancakes and muffins.

ALMOND FLOUR

It has all the benefits of this low-carb nut— protein, good fats, and vitamin E.

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C H OOS E RI G HT Hearty,

S U B S MART For a nutrition

flavorful grains like amaranth work well in muffins and pancakes. Light, neutral-tasting types may be better for cakes.

boost, try white whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, or sub in up to half whole wheat flour for all-purpose in baked goods.

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BY BONNIE TAUB - DIX , M . A . , R . D, C . D. N .

STO R E IT Whole grain and nut flours have higher levels of oils, so long-term storage needs to be in the freezer: nut flours up to 12 months, whole grain flours six. Q

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G O O D T O K N OW

BETTER PETS

A checkup can be a tense time for your dog or cat—and you.

These strategies make the vet visit more bearable for everyone.

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KEEP THE CARRIER NEUTRAL

Set it out at least a week before the visit so your pet doesn’t associate the carrier only with the vet. Make it comfy: Line it with a fleece blanket, which research shows calms pets more than a towel, says Marty Becker, D.V.M., coauthor of From Fearful to Fear Free.

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TAKE JOYRIDES Let your pet tag

along to the pet store or on errands to break the association between the car and the vet. For cats, you can put them in the car for trips to the drive-through.

Start small by fi rst just backing out of the driveway then giving your pet a treat.

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MAKE THE RIDE COMFORTABLE

Cover the carrier with a towel or sheet so only the front is unobstructed. “Pets aren’t used to traveling at that speed and seeing the world whiz by,” Becker says. Also precool or preheat the car.

WHEN YOU GET HOME FROM THE VISIT, LET YOUR PET SETTLE DOWN IN HER CARRIER IN A QUIET ROOM. VETERINARIAN MARTY BECKER

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AT THE VET Q WAIT IN THE CAR Waiting rooms can bring out the worst in pets because they smell the fear hormones from every animal who has been there; lots of people and noise worsens things.

So ask if you can get a text or call when the vet is ready. Not feasible?

Keep the carrier covered and, if it fits, on your lap or a chair.

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ASK ABOUT CHANGING THE EXAM

These techniques can ease stress.

Ask if your dog can be examined on a slip-proof mat: on the table if the pet is small, on the floor if the pet is larger. Keeping your cat in the carrier with the top off and the cat covered by a towel helps, says Jill Sackman, D.V.M., Ph.D., head of behavior medicine services at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in locations across Michigan.

TOOLS TO RELAX

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PH EROMONE S

You can buy products mimicking these hormones that cats and dogs (and humans) give off, which can be calming for pets. Use a wipe or spray on blankets in carriers and/or run a diffuser with pheromones before you leave the house.

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Quiet classical and reggae have been proven to relax pets, Becker says. Play the CD A Sound Beginning or one

by ICalmPet; a book on tape, which has a calming rhythm, works, too. Q

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Bubbly fuchsia or moody blueviolet, when it comes to purple, it’s not a question of if, but which.

This room from our 1956 Decorating Book layered on a spectrum of purples. The tones of this more-is-more approach stretched, we said, from soothing and restful deep blue-purples through red-violets that generate excitement.

TH E U PDATE Inspired by the Pantone 2018 Color of the Year, Ultra Violet, our picks once

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5 B E N C H Milo in Plum, $185; onekingslane.com TH ROW The color and size (70"×47") are ideal for chill time. Herringbone Woven Stripe, $46; oliverbonas.com Q

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