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Hint: You might want to move your bed. Ryan McVay/Getty Images One of the most important spaces in our homes is the bedroom. After all, we spend at least eight hours every day there (hopefully). Photo:Ryan McVay/Getty Images However, this is also one of those rooms where we tend to makedesign mistakes. This can lead to a space thats not only unaesthetic but also potentially uncomfortable. The Bed Is in a Corner It costs nothing tofix this design mistake....

Get inspired for your next bedroom updatejust in time for winter hibernation. And trust us when we say, good bedroom design goesfarbeyond just making your bed every day. I am loving the emergence of the fully upholstered four-poster bed, says designer Tracy Morris. Photo:Photo byAnice HoachlanderforTracy Morris Design Its the ultimate combination of clean lines and coziness. Lately, designers are encouraging clients to lean into a more-is-more attitude when it comes to window treatments....

Beginner-friendly poses to destress and decompress. One of the reasonsyoga is so valuable for stress reliefis that it incorporates dynamic, or moving, stretches. Moving stretches activate your range of motion, circulating blood and oxygen and delivering nutrients to tissues. Photo: Haley Cairo This powerful combination is incredible for melting away muscle tension. They’re low-impact and beginner-friendly, so you might work them easily into a daily fitness orstretching routine. McDonald recommends holding each yoga pose for four to six deep breaths to soothe your muscle tension....

She recommends choosing compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups at once in addition to a few isolation movements. When youre ready to get moving, try these trainer-approved exercises for the ultimate full-body workout. The simple solution: Learn and master safe squat form. Photo:kali9/Getty Images Hereshow to do a squatcorrectly, Start by standing with your feet directly under your hips. Next, stand up again quickly, engaging your core and glutes as you rise....

Sip your way to better sleep. According to theTea Council of the USA, nearly 160 million Americans drink tea daily. Its popularity continues to rise, partly due to itshealth benefits. Photo:Codruta Istrati/Getty Images One of the key benefits of tea is its positive effect on sleep quality. Chamomile Tea Chamomile teais a popular herbal tea known for its calming effect. Used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, magnolia bark is known for its calming properties....

Here’s what the pros would do. Onurdongel/Getty Images Want todeclutter your entire homein fifteen minutes? I spoke with three professional organizers and asked them what they would declutter if they had just fifteen minutes. Photo:Onurdongel/Getty Images Their answers might just change your perspective and motivate you to organizeright this minute. Then put everything you grabbed in the basket into its correct home. Start with your makeup bag or drawer. Get rid of anything expired or that you just simply do not use....

Whatever the season, nothing is more relaxing than sipping a homemade cocktail. Add in sweltering summertime tempsorarid winter air and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for dehydration. There are a few simple steps tostart drinking responsibly. First, have at least one glass of water for every boozy beverage you drink. And of course, pace yourself. According to nutrition expertMaggie Michalczyk, RD, we should also lean towardslow- to no-sugar cocktails....

After learning about the benefits, find out how to make bone broth that’s as healthy as possible. What Is Bone Broth? In short, bone broth is a form of stock. and chef at theInstitute of Culinary Education. “This creates a really rich form of stock. Bones are typically roasted prior to using as well.” Top Bone Broth Health Benefits Bone broth is high in protein. Animal bone broth is an excellent source of protein....

People Images/Getty Images If eyes are the key to the soul, brows are the gates. Here are six brow hacks from the pros to consider trying. Tweeze by the window. Photo:People Images/Getty Images After all, you’re free to’t tweeze what you’re free to’t see. Check the hair’s direction before tweezing. According to Bailey, the most commonmistake people makewhen tweezing is removing the hair in the wrong direction. Once that vessel is ruptured, the hair never returns....

Brow blindness is real. We asked experts about the biggest brow mistakes people make, andwhat you should do instead. Over-Tweezing Your Eyebrows This was a common mistake made in the 90s. Photo:Arturo Peña Romano Medina / Getty Images Today, were seeing a reemergence of this eras beauty trends, and history is repeating itself. Most commonly, people too heavily microblade or they get a shape that doesnt flatter their face. This gives you room to figure out what you like and what works best for you....

Rethink your fifth wall with these expert-approved colors that go beyond basic white. Jake Shea for Becky Shea Design Paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform a room. The ceiling shouldnt be an afterthoughtits an integral part of the room’s design … You want to create a feeling that draws people in, regardless of ceiling height or room layout. Photo:Jake Shea for Becky Shea Design Designer-Approved Ceiling Paint Colors Borrowed Light No....

Mix up your at-home cocktails with this classic raspberry liqueur. The classic Chambord cocktailthe royalecalls for adding a splash of Chambord with a few ounces of champagne. Check out our collection of Chambord drinks ahead and choose one to try tonight! Photo: Getty Images To make this drink sparkle even more, serve with a few raspberries on top. A couple of ounces of pineapple lends a citrusy brightness to each glass....

IYKYK: A Diptyque candle is just too pretty to throw out. But don’t fret: It is possible to breathe new life into that awkward wax-clad container. You don’t need any special equipment whatsoever. This will cause the wax to melt and rise above the water. Wax shrinks when it is frozen, allowing it to separate from the walls of its container. Boiling water This method works best with wide-mouth candles....