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| For an event in the dining room she designed for the Stately Homes by the Sea Showhouse in Rumson, New Jersey, Garrigues infused power and pizzazz into a classic space rich with decadent moldings and architectural niches. |
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| victoria's secret |
| She has a collection of upscale furniture and fabrics that bears her name, plus she creates a line of budget-friendly accessories for Target. |
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| veggie tales |
| With healthy living top of mind for so many, it’s no surprise that vegetarian cooking is also topping the list as a cuisine of choice for many cooks. |
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| DISH IT UP |
| Here’s a must on your Seattle to-do list: a cooking class at Dish It Up!—a cooking school-cum-kitchen store in the Magnolia Village neighborhood. “Classes here are much like a chef’s table,” says owner Andrea Reith. |
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| All-American Pie Swap
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| These pie dishes are noted for their beautiful glazes and superior heat conductivity and retention, which help produce flaky, tender pie crusts. Each pie dish bears a maker's mark that identifies the craftsman who created the piece. |
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| New York cooking school, with recipes |
| A sustainable farm offers classes on seasonal produce to basic knife skills-plus a popular one that showcases cooking with owner Lisa Schwartz's award-winning goat cheese. |
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Beautiful Breakfast,
With Recipes |
| Butter Cream Frosting. Chocolate Ganache. Raspberry-Lemon Pie (aka The Man Pleaser). From deeply decadent to light and fresh, here are our best desserts to savor. |
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| Classic Cakes, Just for Two, with Recipes |
| Delectable (and often decadent) confections draw Windy City visitors and locals alike to Sarah's Pastries & Candies, a sliver of a shop on Chicago's exclusive Oak Street. |
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| Holiday Party, with Recipes |
| When Honolulu designer Michelle Uchiyama gathered friends for a dinner party at a home she designed for a client, she wanted her tablescape to reflect the diversity of her state. "Hawaii is about layers and textures in nature and culture," says Michelle. "The table needed to have that vibe of bounty." |
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| Informal Buffet Dinner Party |
| Meet Rachel Hollis. At 28, she's already developed the skill to throw the kind of party everyone wants to attend. This L.A.-based event planner is a creative force to be reckoned with. |
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| to le manoir born |
| A noble example of a classic English country home stands tucked away in the tiny village of Great Milton, England. |
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| lake austin spa |
| Lake Austin Spa Resort in the Texas Hill Country was recently ranked the No. 2 destination spa in North America by Condé Nast Traveler and No. 9 in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine |
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| perfect margaritas |
| One thing I learned while living in Austin was to appreciate a good margarita when I found one. Believe me the field is wide and bumpy, and opinions are many about where to find the finest ’rita in town. |
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| French lessons |
| Ariane Daguin's Manhattan kitchen is rich with food and family tradition. |
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| not far from fall |
| Say New England and autumn in the same sentence and almost instantly images of those legendary leaves in a kaleidoscope of toasty tones come to mind. |
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| Steeped in tradition |
Acquiring social graces can be arduous for children whose imaginations
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| wildewood garden club |
| Wildewood Garden Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a classic progressive dinner for its 100 some members. |
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| Sassy sorbet |
| Chef Michelle Myers’s smile is as bright as the rainbow of fruits she uses for flavoring sorbet. |
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| petite and precious |
| Miniature cakes are the next big thing. They are ornately decorated and made with only the best ingredients. |
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| back at the ranch |
| Long Meadow Ranch is settled back in Napa and you can still see the Italian influence on this beautiful home and ranch. |
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| sparkle aplenty |
| Using sparkle and light to offset the dark, rich autumn colors make a room look elegant and sophisticated. |
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| mother's day |
| Mother's day is to celebrate the most important woman in everyone's life. This brunch does just that. |
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| a holiday party |
| Diane Phillips' new cookbook is a sure way to entertain holiday guests with great recipes! |
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| easy island elegance |
| Boston designer Gary McBournie uses outdoor surroundings to influence the interior, and exterior, designs. |
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| festive, fresh & fabulous |
| Holiday gatherings can call for placecards. These ideas are sure to shock and appeal to your guests. |
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| BIG EASY TASTE |
| Judy Jurisich opened the New Orleans Cooking Experience on the oldest street in New Orleans. Her school shares authentic Cajun and Creole cooking. Read about her authentic vision, and see recipes. |
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| virginia cooking school, with recipes |
| Once frequent host to both presidents and other historical luminaries, today the plantation's inn remains a welcoming getaway-and a relaxing spot for a cooking class-for Washingtonians on retreat, newlyweds, or vacationers touring nearby colonial-era historic sites. |
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| travels with joanne |
| Classes take place in Provence, Tuscany, Piedmont, the Veneto, Seville, or San Francisco for cooking enthusiasts who sign up to learn with Joanne Weir. |
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| A visual feast |
| Seasonal colors and a little "closet shopping" inspire hostess Heather Christothoulou. Plus, find recipes for the full terrace luncheon menu, including a delicious lemmon poppy-seed layer cake. |
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| mother's day luncheon
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| For a Mother's Day luncheon, party planners Catherine Bailly Dunne and Tanis McGregor of Door Couture let a mother's words of wisdom inspire a celebration where guests span generations, from toddlers to grandmothers. Plus find recipes for the full menu, including this Frozen Chocolate Mousse. |
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| Desserts to Savor |
| From deeply decadent to light and fresh, here are our best desserts to savor. |
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