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If you’d like to take the magic of your favorite bookstore with you wherever you go, you’re in luck. In addition to tote bags and t-shirts emblazoned with local bookshop logos, there’s another means by which you can enjoy a brush with a bookstore when you’re unable to visit in person. Powell’s Bookshop in Portland, Oregon, is releasing a fragrance inspired by bookshops. It’s the olfactory equivalent of wandering the stacks, and it sounds absolutely charming....

After spending so much time at home in the last year and a half during the pandemic, it’s completely understandable that many are turning towards revamping their space. The home renovation business is booming as so many of us have decided we are sick of staring at those outdated kitchen cabinets or the color on the walls in the bedroom. PPG brand paints is here with a suggestion that could solve your decorating dilemmas....

The Mermaid Capital of Texas isn’t located on the coast. In fact, the city that has that recognition is actually hundreds of miles inland. San Marcos is a landlocked spot located between Austin and San Antonio, and it has recently been designated the official Mermaid Capital of Texas, a title it will have for the next decade. The city’s connection to mermaids runs deep. It began in the 1950s at Aquarena Springs, a local resort set along Spring Lake, which is connected to the San Marcos River....

A Texas man is receiving perfect scores for an impromptu “gymnastics” routine going viral on social media. Guy Bell told Fox News that he was feeding his family’s horses at the Will Rogers Range Riders in Amarillo when he spotted his daughter practicing her balance beam skills on a wooden fence. Impressed by the youngster’s athletic display, the cowboy felt inspired to test his own abilities. And boy are we glad he did....

Finding the perfect moisturizer for your skin is not always simple, especially when you start considering what you really want for your skin and which ingredients are going to help you get there. The general consensus? A combination of healthy instant hydration and long-term antiaging benefits, ideally budgeted at an affordable price point that means you don’t have to skimp on your skin or break the bank. Not exactly simple, right?...

When you hear the name Crock-Pot, you probably picture the traditional slow cookers the brand has become synonymous with over the years. However, slow cookers aren’t the only kitchen appliances you can buy from the well-known brand. You can also stock your kitchen with the 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker from Crock-Pot, which can slow cook, pressure cook, brown, sauté, and steam food. The best part? It’s currently on sale at Walmart for 55 percent off, bringing the price down to just $45....

You can never have too many dogs. At least that seems to be the case for residents of Houston, Texas. A study conducted by Protect My Paws, a pet insurance comparison platform, found that Houston is home to the world’s highest ratio of dogs to humans at 52.1 dogs per 100 humans. That’s more than one dog for every two humans. The Petting Capitals study used academic reports and official government statistics to compare dog densities in 54 world cities....

When Mamie Eisenhower entered the White House after her husband, Dwight Eisenhower, was elected president in 1953, she happily became the nation’s First Lady and leading self-professed “proud housewife.” As such, Mamie was closely involved with the White House’s domestic staff, even going so far as to collect grocery coupons from the paper and doling out birthday cards and gifts to the people she worked with. According to Biography, under Mamie’s supervision, the White House entertained an unprecedented number of foreign leaders, and the staff gave her the title of “Hostess in Chief....

Why You Need Kitchen Scissors You say you have a good pair of sewing scissors? Good. Keep them in your sewing box and out of the kitchen. Trying to cut a bone, snip herbs, or open a clamshell package with your sewing scissors will quickly dull the blades. Kitchen shears such as these Kitchen Aid All-Purpose Shears are designed for heavy duty cutting and are made of harder steel which is why every serious cook needs a pair in his/her utensil drawer....

The world of summer tours, music festivals, and even informal jam sessions at your favorite local haunt may be put on pause right now—but Willie Nelson isn’t about to let the coronavirus pandemic steal the joy of a good time, and a good tune. This Wednesday, June 10, those good times and good tunes will come in the form of a “A Night for Austin,” a two-hour livestream benefit concert for the Austin Community Foundation at 8 p....

If you and your girlfriends are looking for a new place to share a cheesecake, there’s no better kitchen for late night dessert eating than this Golden Girls-themed Airbnb. The three-bedroom, one bath guesthouse in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is not only an adorable spot for a girls’ weekend, but also has ties to cast member Rue McClanahan. Turns out that McClanahan, who is of course best known for playing Southern belle Blanche Devereaux, grew up in Ardmore, the listing explains....

Who doesn’t love a little bubbly to celebrate holidays, a special milestone, or just because? But that glass of bubbly may be called Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or generically “sparking wine” depending on where it’s from. Types of Sparkling Wine Champagne True Champagne blends three grapes―Chardonnay (white), Pinot Noir (red), and Pinot Meunier (red)―from the Champagne region of northern France (about a 1 1⁄2-hour drive northeast of Paris). To create Champagne, producers use the méthode Champenoise (“Champagne method”) that may be noted on the wine’s label....

A clean home should be status quo for everyone, so why is it so hard to make it a reality? In a perfect world, your home would always be in pristine condition. (Not a crumb or dust bunny in sight!) But, no matter how good your intentions are, life always manages to throw a wrench into your cleaning routine. Whether you’ve had a particularly busy week at work or are juggling a job with parenthood, it’s all too easy to deprioritize even the easiest chores....

It has been a weird, long, and difficult year. We are all taking this uncertain time one day at a time. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues, and we are spending most of our time at home, comfort is now a necessity. Whatever comfort means to you, be it in a batch of freshly baked brown butter chocolate chip cookies, or you find reassurance by losing yourself into a good book, now is the time to embrace whatever brings you more ease....

Heading to Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas? Then two things are probably true: You’re a Fixer Upper super fan, and you’re going to need some coffee to make it through your marathon of a day. You’re in luck: Recently, the First Couple of Waco, Chip and Joanna Gaines, opened up their coffee Shop, Magnolia Press, right by the Silos. Now, in a new blog post and video, Chip and Joanna Gaines were kind enough to give us a glimpse into how Magnolia Press came to be and the design inspiration behind the space....

Is it Blizzard time yet? With temperatures rising and summer fast approaching, it’s certainly a good time to treat yourself to a Dairy Queen Blizzard — and their new summer lineup of Blizzard offerings looks delicious. In total, the popular soft service ice cream and fast food chain is offering six Blizzard treats to kick off the upcoming summer season. First up: The Girl Scout Thin Mints Blizzard, which is made with Girl Scout Thin Mints cookie pieces and cool mint blended with DQ’s signature soft serve (available exclusively at DQ stores)....

If you’ve ever had to polish your grandmother’s silver before a family holiday or shine up a favorite piece of your mama’s jewelry, you already know the answer to this question: Yes, sterling silver does tarnish. That’s the short answer. But the reason why polishing tarnished silver is forever on your to-do list requires a slightly longer explanation. Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? Pure silver, like pure gold, does not rust or tarnish....

To think that America nearly didn’t get to experience Chapel Hart! In a recent conversation with Taste of Country, the Mississippi trio admitted that their viral performance of the Dolly Parton- inspired “You Can Have Him, Jolene,” on America’s Got Talent almost didn’t happen. “We had no idea what we were really walking into,” Devynn Hart recalled to the outlet. “It’s a super long process.” “I think the craziest part is we almost didn’t audition at all,” her sister Danica Hart added....

Quarantine life may not have us feeling like royalty, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat like royalty while we wait out the coronavirus. Darren McGrady, the British royal family’s former private chef, recently joined YouTube and is using the platform to teach fans how to cook the Queen’s favorite recipes in his new video series “Cooking Under Quarantine”. McGrady, who spent 15 years working in the Buckingham Palace kitchens, kicks things off by demonstrating how to make royal tea scones, A....

Keeping your home in tip-top shape can be a struggle, and sometimes it’s hard to know how often you should be deep cleaning to maintain that sparkle—especially when it comes to your floors. Below, we’ve asked an expert for their take on how often you actually need to mop your floors, what are the best mopping practices, and what to look for when shopping for a great mop. How Often Do You Need To Mop Your Floors?...