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Steal this stylish restaurant staple for your own home. Consider adding a bit ofsneaky storageto the base of your banquette. The key to capturing that essence? Photo:Photo by Ryan McDonald for R Titus Designs Lots of thoughtful textures and additions. Make It Minimal Photo by Bjorg Magnea for PJC Architecture Another benefit to a banquette? It can be a great way to cut down on visual clutter. Photo by Abigail Jackson for Carolyn Leona Design...

Get creativeand have funwith these unique activities. Date night is so much more than dinner and a movie. It’s setting aside time to spend with your significant other. Get creative with afoodie-themednight, a movie marathon, a game night, or a dance-off. Whatever you choose, this list of romantic ideas for a night in won’t disappoint. If you have a whole day to waste, upgrade your nextromantic Netflix and chill sessionwith an old-school twist....

Get ready to greet monarchs, tiger swallowtails, and more with these butterfly-attracting flowers. Growing a beautiful garden with flowers that attract butterflies is a rewarding feat. Before making your flower picks, check which hardiness zone each plant thrives best in. Photo: Getty Images Look up yourUSDA Plant Hardiness Zoneand choose flowers for butterflies specific to your zone. Aster With their cheery purple and pink blooms, it’s no wonder aster flowers attract butterflies....

Vostok/Getty Images Sleeping with a partner can have many benefits, including providing a sense of safety and closeness. Not sharing a comforter with the person you share the bed with is not an unfamiliar practice. So while partners sleep in the same bed each night, they each have their own blanket. Photo:Vostok/Getty Images This helps avoid issues with blanket hogging, and makes it easier to maintain a preferred sleep temperature.

From game-day staples to unexpected gems, find a party snack recipe that’ll wow your crowd. Greg DuPree Everyone has an opinion about which Football Sundaysnacksand finger foods belong on the table. The smashed potatoes are humble and bite-sized, but thecreme fraicheand caviar topping transforms them into a show stopper. Photo:Greg DuPree For best results, use a clear glass dish when smashing so each piece is about 12-inch thick. Use butternut squash instead of potatoes to lighten them up....

Try these fresh takes on Italian classics to add a little wow to your everyday. But there are plenty of decadent and delicious recipes that don’t featuretomato sauceor a whole lot of carbs. (And plenty of creative ideas that take the carb-and-tomatoes combo to the next level!) Photo:VICTOR PROTASIO Adding a dollop of gooey burrata on top adds to the lushness of this quick and easy meal. If you don’t love fennel, swap it for sweet onions instead....

Crafts for kids are always great, but they don’t have to be just for little ones. What are some good Valentine’s crafts? (Do be sure little ones are supervised at all times while crafting.) Photo: Philip Friedman Younger children will enjoy helping you or working on a few crafts by themselves. Pick your craft, gather your crafting supplies, and get started! Gold Tone Box Any time is a good time for color-blocking....

(You chop the vegetables after cooking so it’s easy to grill.) It’s the perfect cozy comfort food dish for a Sunday dinner. Slow-Cooker Birria Bowls This flavorful Mexican beef stew is a cinch to make in the slow cooker. Photo:Caitlin Bensel you might always swap out the beef for other meat if you don’t have chuck roast on hand. Orange salsa adds a touch of brightness to traditional meat and potatoes....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. With all these choices (humor! non-snobby cultural criticism!) Photo: courtesy of publishers you’re bound to find your next great read. There are severalscience-backed benefits of reading real booksrelaxation being one of them. Count falling asleep faster as anotherhealth benefit of reading a book before bed. Amazon It can also be afun activityfor when need a relaxing night in. Thosein their 20smight want books that offer valuable lessons on life, love, and friendship....

Spoiler: Metallics have a way of brightening tiny living spaces. But you don’t need to sacrifice good design when things are extra tight. Peruse these clever small apartmentdecorating ideasthat make small rooms seem more spacious. Photo:Follow The Flow/Getty Images You may just find what it’s crucial that you transform your home from cramped to comfy. “Neutrals allow visual breathing room, making every corner feel inviting and expansive.” “Bed lighting can also be on the wall to free up the top of the nightstand....

Plan some fun Valentine’s Day activities for your partner, your family, your friends, or solo. (You deserve alittle self-caretoo!) Explore some V-Day ideas to get inspiration for your celebration. Photo:Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Or share the quality they have that you most admire. Just doing that changes the entire tenor of Valentines Day and your relationship." “Theres something really wise about thatthe more you give, the better you feel inside.” MirageC / Getty Images...

Fromsummer squashtowinter squash, from acorn to zucchini, there’s a delicious array of options to work with. We rounded up 49 of our favorite squash recipes to give you something seriously healthy to enjoy year-round. Yes, pumpkinisa squash, but we have awhole ‘nother listfor that. Photo:Christopher Testani Those strands are then topped with an Alfredo sauce made withheavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Reserve one half of the squash skin so you have a creative way to serve your meal....

With cocktails this easy to make, you get to start drinking sooner. They require no muddling, blending, infusing, or pureeing. First, let’s check that you have the minimal equipment, and then come the simplest cocktails. Sarah Ferone Bar Supplies You don’t need a fully stocked home bar to mix a few drinks. The first three two-ingredient cocktails are featured in our video with the brands used cited in parentheses. Paloma Sarah Ferone...