Use this guide to make shopping for, prepping, and cooking winter squash easier. It should also feel heavy for its size. Some squash will naturally have blemishes or bumps on the skin, which are nothing to worry about. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Storage You’ll want to store winter squash in a cold, dry, and dark place. There’s no need to refrigerate hearty winter squash until sliced....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Take a trip down memory lane with our top finds from Pottery Barn, West Elm, and more. Southern Living Theres no place like home, but really, theres no place like Grandmas house. Credit:Southern Living Its finished with red wood veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece. Ready to give your home nostalgic bliss? Keep reading to shop more of our favorite vintage-inspired decor finds that would have Grandmas seal of approval....

Because there’s nothing quite like climbing into your comfy bed at the end of the day. Of all these things, most importantly, it should simply be cozy. And there are certainly many paths to a cozy bedroom fromthe right flooringandlayered rugunderfoot topaint color choices. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Stylist: Matthew Gleason Here are 16 different approaches to achieving next-level coziness. Mix and Match Linens Cody Ulrich Go all out with cozy materials, textures, and colors....

Hair color trendswith hues that throw a little smoke are on the rise to the top. Traditional blondes and brunettes covered with a veil of gray are the ultimate cool girl hair color now. These ash blonde hair colors are all over Instagram and Pinterest, too. Credit: Pinterest/Hair By Kim Tran Take a peek at 17 ash blonde hair colors to take to your stylist now. In answer to the question, “What does ash blonde go with?...

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Bacon for breakfast is always a good idea. The salty, savory bite just brings something special tothe breakfast table. It adds character to casseroles, color to quiches, and bold flavor tobig-batch breakfasts. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This weekend, whip up a special breakfast with these signature recipes featuring one of our most-used ingredients. You’ll only need 25 minutes to throw it together for an easy and filling breakfast....

Adding white blooms will give your eye places to rest in your outdoor space. When turning to white flowers, there are lots of options, from the beloved rose to theever-fragrant gardenia. There are trees and shrubs with white flowers as well. Credit:Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography / Getty Images Here are the prettiest white flowers that will enliven your garden this year. Plant ‘Iceberg,’ ‘Prosperity,’ and ‘White Dawn’ for paleclimbing roses....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. At these Sunshine State resorts, everything (or almost everything) is included. Some things exist just to make life a little easier, and all-inclusive definitely falls into that category. Credit: Courtesy of Resort Based on value, customer reviews, and generous package offerings, these resorts make booking an absolute breeze. Did we mention it’s only about a mile fromWalt Disney World? And if you should probably get there, don’t worry about driving....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. These resorts celebrate Christmas like nowhere else. Like when Jimmy Buffett ponders, “How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?” Credit: Peter Frank Edwards Honestly, we’d sure like to. And since Christmas comes only once every 365 days, why not spend this one away? In true Palm Beach fashion, the hotel is twirled up for the holidays in pink and green....

Add a twist to the classics or liven up the punch bowl with these cranberry drinks. A simple syrup is made with cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Ginger beer adds a little ginger heat, but it isn’t spicy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Cranberry juice adds the beautiful jewel-tone color and tart juiciness, and brandy adds notes of vanilla. The fruity red sipper adds just the right amount of festive flair to a holiday dinner or cookie swap....

Foundation plants are anything but boring when you choose evergreens and perennials sized just right for your front beds. The right foundation plants add instantcurb appealby providing color, texture and structure. Here are the best foundation plants to consider to make your home’s exterior the envy of the neighborhood. Credit:Cora Niele/ Getty Images Space plants adequately so that theres at least one plants-width between the house and other plantings. Most importantly, read plant tags and descriptions, and pay attention to your plants overall mature size....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It has hundreds of restaurants and bustling attractions, which means there’s something for everyone here. Or there’s theHotel at Avalon, located in a popular mixed-use development and crowned with a rooftop pool. Credit:Courtesy of Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau Go for a stroll or ride your bike down the concrete path that runs parallel to North Point Parkway. It’s a great place to take the family for an afternoon of outdoor fun....

Leipers Fork will surprise you around every corner. Stacy K. Allen The secret is out about Leipers Fork. These days, Leipers Fork has one main road that goes right through the heart of town. Credit:Stacy K. Allen Or spend a day of your Nashville vacation exploring. Each one is unique and worth a visit. Its easy to fill a day, or even a laid-back weekend, in Leipers Fork. Credit: STACY K....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Known for its antebellum homes and haunted history, this Mississippi River city has another side to reveal. In Natchez, Mississippi, even the surrounding landscape beckons you toward a storied past. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Roads cut canyons through red-dirt forests that eventually arrive at the city’s famous bluffs. All along the way, oak limbs are spread wide. Welcome to the oldest town along the Mississippi River....