Plus, the low-maintenance way in which it grows out gives you more precious time between touch-ups. Here are 38 balayage hair color ideas that will look amazing on dark hair. Dark Chocolate Brown with Bronze Balayage Add subtle depth and warmth to long dark locks. Credit:Instagram/@suetyrrellstylist Copper Red with Rose Gold Balayage Take a new do to a new level. Sweeps of caramel add a summer glow to this deep chestnut base....

Brighten up your front porch with seasonal plants. Embrace a thrilling mix of highs and lows in rosy hues. In front, trailing vincas spill over the edge. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Great Falls Angel coleus fill the middle ground, while Peppermint caladiums bring scale with their elephant-ear shape. For the best results, start with transplants instead of seeds and let them self propagate. Violas,pansies, and Panola (a pansy-viola hybrid with a medium-size face) blooms bring in color....

Good luck trying not to double-dip. From there, the options are endlesswith spicy dips, crab-filled dips, and classic cheese dips. And if you have a large gathering, you might want to go ahead and double it. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Everyone will be reaching for a chip when this slightly spicy chicken dip hits the table. Austin Diner-Style Queso Be prepared to spoil your dinner when thiscreamy quesois on the table....

Hosting aKentucky Derby party, but aren’t sure what to serve? Rest assured, we’ve got your celebration covered with these Kentucky Derby party recipes. Best of all, they’re just as easy to make as they are to pull apart and enjoy. Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Bonus: you might make it ahead of time and chill until ready to serve. Serve it as an appetizer with crostinis or over a bed of arugula for your Derby festivities....

Treat your Valentine to a homemade dessert this year. And what better way to do that than make them a simply irresistible dessert after aromantic dinner? The recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth treats was first published inSouthern Livingin 1984. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely These chocolate macarons have a sweet and rich chocolate ganache in the center that makes each bite heavenly. Use your favorite Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles for an extra festive touch....

Cool off with these refreshing salads. In this fresh and flavorful salad, corn is mixed with sumac and feta for a delicious warm-weather winner. It makes eating all your veggies extra easy. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel It has a wide variety of textures, from creamy beans to crunchy tortilla chips. It’s one of the best ways to use corn when it’s in season. Smoked trout subs in for the classic tuna and potato salad for the usual boiled potatoes....

These snacks are easy to make and small enough to not spoil the meal. The key is to offer a small bite that won’t ruin everyone’s appetites. (Use mini phyllo cups instead of puff pastry to make this dish even easier.) Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Theyre an easy yet impressive appetizer that will whet guests appetites without filling them up. Keep guests happy without ruining their appetite for the big Turkey Day feast....

These Thanksgiving recipes you’re free to make in advance will help you stress less and enjoy more. Enjoy a stress-free holiday feast filled withclassic sides,seasonal desserts, and endless flavor. Wait to add the crispy onions until right before you bake it. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This recipe can be prepared up to a month in advance if stored in the freezer. For the best results, make your cornbread two days in advance to allow it to fully dry out....

Start a new tradition and give her the night off from cooking. We’ve gathered these impressive yet doable dishes to suit every taste and budget. If your mom can’t stay out of the kitchen, let her relax with arefreshing spring cocktail. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox And don’t forgetdessert! Creamy Caesar dressing coats bursts of tomato, crunchy romaine lettuce, and tenderrotisserie chicken. Serve with crusty bread on the side for soaking up every last bit....

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Kids and adults both approve of these playful cakes. Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake Jessica Furniss Earmark this gorgeous sheet cake for your next springtime gathering. Juicy blueberries are folded into the citrusy batter to add an extra layer of tartness. Credit: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke The light and lemony frosting is naturally hued from a handful of pureed blueberries. Wacky Cake As you may have guessed from its name, this cake is unconventional....

From deep hues to soft shadesfind the just right pink drink for your next soiree. Enjoy these refreshing cocktails. Margaritas are meant to be enjoyed year-round and cranberries make this the ideal holiday cocktail. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Top with lemon-lime soda and it’s the perfect front porch summer sipper. Set out a platter with garnishes to highlight the cocktail’s ingredientswatermelon wedges, mint, and lime wheels. Watermelon Margaritas Add a little summer freshness to taco night with this fruity margarita recipe....

Somehow, she never lets it go empty. A touch of espresso powder makes for an even more decadent bite. With only one bite, these non-fussy treats will bring back memories in Grandma’s kitchen. Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Emily Laurae Grandma wasn’t above a secret ingredient: cake mix. These colorful, five-ingredient favorites come together in a snap, but they’ll be gone even quicker....