For starters, c’mon dont bring gifts to the reception. Regardless of the topic, we can always count on you to set us straight. Recently, weasked our readersabout which wedding etiquette rules have fallen out of fashion. Credit: Pinterest Heres what yall had to say. Always hated [receiving lines], wrote one reader. Greeting your guests remains all-important, but the means of doing so has become more flexible. Credit: Netflix Who Hosts the Shower The mother of the bride or groom would never throw thewedding shower....

Baked Boursin cheese and cherry tomatoes make an incredibly creamy and rich pasta sauce that takes nearly zero effort. Tell them you spent all daywe won’t share your secrets. This pastais creamy and garlic forward in flavor because of the cheese. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Marianne Williams; Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Marianne Williams; Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines What Is Boursin? Let the baking dish and pasta stand at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed....

This easy homemade fudge recipe is a chocolate lover’s delight. With four simple ingredients, you have a perfectly soft-set creamy fudge. Learn how to make fudge with this foolproof recipe. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless A little salt balances the sweetness, and chocolate is rich, pleasantly, bitter, sweet and decadent. Foolproof Homemade Chocolate Fudge Learning how to make fudge doesn’t have to be tricky....

Inspiration to set your bathroom aglow. HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER In some rooms, dim lighting can make a statement. Theres no rhyme or reason, however, for a poorly lit bathroom. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER A dingy bathroom can also get in the way of the rooms function too. Without bright lights, morning beauty routines may go astray. In addition to having bright powerful lights, bathrooms deserve a pretty fixture to be proud of....

Tie your bathroom together with the perfect mirror. When it comes tobathroom design, it’s all in the details. One of the easiest ways to give your bathroom a stylish look is by choosing the right bathroom mirror. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER Revamp your bathrooms with these stylish bathroommirror ideas. In her home,Natalie Steenused an emerald cut glass mirror by Worlds Away for an extra guest-worthy sparkle. No rough edges herethe glass itself has its own ‘frame-like’ detailed edge....

Transform your bath into a spa-like escape. “This, to me, is the perfect primary bath. Its just a feeling of ‘Ah, exhale,’ " says designer Stephanie Sabbe ofthis bathroom. Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLING: LIZ STRONG Creating a vanity from an old bamboo-detailed chest helps it blend with the bedroom. Wall sconces and a decorative mirror add elegance to what is essentially a functional space. Here, designer Shannon Eddings usedFarrow & Ball’s Card Room Green (No....

Not too long, not too shortthese medium-length haircuts are just right. Not too short, not too longjust right. As in a medium, or mid-length, hairstyle. Credit:@BECKYM_HAIR The beauty of a mid-length haircut can be attributed to the signature in-betweenness of it. There’s comfort in knowing you don’t have to fully commit to one side of the spectrum. Here are 40 mid-length blonde hairstyles to bring to the salon. Credit: @hairby_chrissy...

They go way beyond chocolate chip cookies. Plus, they can also make a sweet addition tobreakfast disheslike pancakes, muffins, and breads. These recipes showcase that chocolate is the perfect pairing for peanut butter, banana, pumpkin, and more. Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Sometimes I stir it all together while the chocolate is still soft. Chocolate Cobbler Not all cobblers feature fruit. A splash of bourbon makes this chocolaty dessert even more spectacular....

Lamps, sconces, and chandeliers to delight in. Odds are, youre going to want to take a layered approach to your lighting strategy. A lamp or sconce that can be switched on and off directly from bed is essential. Credit:James Ransom; Styling: Alya Hameedi From lamps to sconces, chandeliers, and other unique fixtures, these are our favoriteideas for lightingyour bedroom. Set the twin lamps atop identical side tables for the perfect mirrored pair....

As the holiday season gets underway, so do our cherished seasonal traditions. Some traditions are as old as time, and other practices are just beginning to take shape. Traditions aside, another perk of the holiday season is attending (and hosting) Christmas parties. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Page Mullins Each year is a shiny opportunity to throw the most memorable Christmas party yet. Cookie Exchange Party Aren’t Christmas cookies the best?...

Eons better than the boxed or bagged kind, this salty-sweet, buttery popcorn is hard to beat. Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Think of these as the holiday version of grape jelly meatballs. Made with cranberry sauce and pepper jelly, they are a little tangy and a little spicy. Credit: Southern Living Bacon-Wrapped Smokies These savory bites are always the first thing to disappear at a party. Good thing they’re easy to make, thanks to our ingenious oven rack method....

If you know, you know. After all, no cookbook can tell you how muchbuttermilkto add like your grandmother could. We rounded up our favorite Southern recipes that should bememorized and mastered. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley It doesn’t ask for much. (That step, however simple, is imperative.) Then, crispy fried perfection. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Both sausage links and pork shoulder bring incredible richness to thisstew....

Kick your boxed cake up a notch with these homemade frosting recipes. Our number one tip for upgrading your boxed cake mix? Homemade frosting is much simpler (and quicker) to make from scratch than cake batter. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox While baking your cake, whip up a batch of homemade icing to top it off. These fun flavors will carry you through the seasonsfrom holiday-party-ready buttercreams to Strawberry Frosting meant forsummer potlucks....