The ideal peaceful den differs from person to person. Interior designer Nancy Charbonneau’s version, for example, includes comfortable seating surrounded with natural light and a few houseplants. “My own ‘Zen den’ is in a corner of my living room, and for me, it works better that it’s in a more open area rather than an enclosed space,” she says. “It’s more about the sense of peace, and not necessarily the pieces, in the space....
Toasting Nuts in the Oven Whether you want to know how to toast walnuts in the oven or any other whole nuts or larger pieces of nuts, follow these directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts in a shallow pan ($10, Target). Bake 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice to prevent burning. The more finely chopped the nuts, the less time they’ll take to toast....
See more ways to decorate with geometric patterns. What You Need Adhesive vinyl sheetsWood or plywood chairNewspaperPainters tapeSandpaperTack clothMetallic spray paintClear varnish Step 1: Cut Shapes Trace or print your desired shapes onto adhesive vinyl sheets. Use a ruler and pencil to guarantee straight lines. We used a small triangle stencil to make all of our shapes the same size. Once you’ve drawn your design, cut out the shapes with scissors, keeping the back of the adhesive on for now....
To use a nail gun, you’ll need nail strips and safety glasses. A few pieces of plywood for practice are also a good idea. Ready to get started? Follow our instructions, below. What You Need Nail gunSafety glassesNail stripWood scraps Step 1: Load Nail Gun Consult the manufacturer’s instructions of your nail gun to understand the mechanics of the machine. Put on your safety glasses, then load the nail gun with a nail strip....
2 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla *Test Kitchen Tip: Rubbing the lemon peel with the sugar helps allow the lemon oils to be released.
Founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, Liberty & Co. was established in 1875 with the goal of introducing Londoners to luxury goods from faraway places. Shortly after opening a small shop on Regent Street, the company began printing its own fabrics inspired by traditional Japanese designs. The avant-garde textiles, which featured floral motifs, paisleys, and abstract patterns, achieved immediate, widespread acclaim. That success led to several store expansions, and the grand Tudor revival building that still serves as the brand’s flagship today was completed in 1924....
1 cup chopped banana ⅓ cup raisins 2 medium fresh jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 teaspoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Line art makes a simple yet striking addition to modern-day gallery walls, but the technique dates back thousands of years to some of the earliest cave drawings. Linework was later popularized by renowned artists including Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, and contemporary versions often draw inspiration from these earlier works. You’ll now find examples of this understated style on wall art, ceramics, pillows, wallpaper, and more. It’s particularly popular on sites like Etsy, where a search for “line art” yields more than 300,000 products, but you can also shop line art decor at retailers like Target, Pottery Barn, and World Market....
Wallpaper choices are many and varied, so you can easily find a style, pattern, and material that works for you and your price point. For a subtle design that brings loads of texture, consider grass cloth. If you love the effect of vinyl wallcoverings but want a more elevated material, consider fabric wallpaper. Whatever material, style, and pattern you choose, you’re bound to bring a unique look to your living room....
Measure half of a dowel pin and tape off drill bit to measure how deep to drill. Then drill a hole into both ends of the two smaller platform pieces where they will meet up with the longer platform pieces to form an X. You will drill a hole in the center of the four points of the X where they will connect to the legs later. After determining the height of where the platform will connect to the legs (this will vary depending on your planter), mark a dot on the legs where your platform will connect....
2 tablespoon butter 4 cup peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Bosc or Anjou pears (about 4 medium) ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavor syrup ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
