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Fresh NEW LOOK YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD the phrase "Change is as good as a rest." And who doesn't feel invigorated by the idea of a makeover? But real change often requires big effort — and can take some time to get used to, especially when it involves stepping outside your comfort zone. Take my new haircut, for instance. Having always admired the "lob" (long bob), I'd been toying with the idea of going shorter for a while. I knew lopping off six inches would make my hair healthier, but I'm so used to the convenience of long hair (it's easier to put up on bad hair days, and lately there have been many). Last week, I finally gritted my teeth and got it chopped. Thankfully, no regrets…only compliments. Which…

What we're excited about this month STYLE GAME CHANGERS PERSONAL STYLE is important to all of us, no matter where we are in our lives or how much time/money we can devote to the effort. And, like yours, mine is ever evolving (never more so than since I had a second baby a few months ago!). In between sizes and struggling with a new look, I'm thankful for the tips I've learned on the job — like the power of one key piece (see "The Blazer," page 22) or how rethinking a beauty classic (see bobby pins, right) can be a game changer. We stress about enough as it is, right? Style should be fun! So our pages aren't mandates, but a guide to what we're loving — and what…

The only accessory this statement dress needs is a cool cuff (see page 28). DRESS, $150, KATE SPADE SATURDAY Tuck in the chain and carry the Mondrian-inspired piece as a clutch. PURSE, $43, LULU'S The ankle-strap flat plays nicely with jeans, pants and skirts. SHOES, $60, SOLE SOCIETY A sporty solar-powered, waterproof watch? Yes, please! WATCH, $40, Q&Q SMILESOLAR SERIES Love the cobalt blue. Love the dipped hem. Love the less-than-three-lattes price: $19! SKIRT, FOREVER 21 Wear this light knit to work with a pencil skirt. SWEATER, $104, 525 AMERICA — Kristen Saladino, fashion director "A strategic band of black is instantly slimming." BLAZER, $130, MANGO. DRESS, $134, CALVIN KLEIN; MACYS.COM. EARRINGS, $27, MY JEWEL CANDY. BRACELETS, $13, CHARMING CHARLIE. CLUTCH, $20, MARSHALLS. SHOES, $110, JESSICA SIMPSON; zappos.com.…

Expert Advice: Ask the Editor Our resident authority on all things pretty sifts through the latest trends and tricks to help you get gorgeous Q I'M ON A GLUTEN-FREE DIET. DO I NEED TO USE GLUTEN-FREE BEAUTY PRODUCTS, TOO? Only on your lips. "To affect the body, gluten generally needs to be ingested," says Mona Gohara, M.D., a dermatologist at Yale School of Medicine. THE LIP-PRODUCT LINE BITE BEAUTY IS CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE. HIGH PIGMENT PENCIL IN ZINFANDEL, $24, SEPHORA Q Should my eyebrows be lighter or darker than or the same color as my hair? Darker. Slightly darker brows frame the face and make eyes pop, says L.A. brow specialist Kristie Streicher. Use a tinted brow gel (Nars Brow Gel, $22, Sephora) one shade darker than your hair to get…

THE PERFECT KID'S PLAYROOM inspires creativity and is a cinch to keep clean. This space, by GH in partnership with DIY Network's Blog Cabin, does all that and grows with your child: The bright, timeless style (the winning look voted on by viewers) makes it easy to switch things up. Style a room you and your kids will love for years to come. DAYBED, $499, CRATEANDBARREL.COM. LITTLE FELIX CHAIR, $69, STRIPED BIN, $13, AND METAL LETTERS, $35 EACH, ALL LANDOFNOD.COM. BURLAP CHANDELIER (20'), $250, LAMPSPLUS.COM. CRAFT TABLE The legs of this table adjust for kids of all ages. The rug is scrubbable. SANSAD TABLE, $50, IKEA.COM. CATAMARAN STRIPE RUG, $550 FOR 8½' BY 11', DASHANDALBERT.COM. COOL CABINET A red metal storage "locker" hides toys and supplies. Its low height gives…

"Don't start with the harshest cleaner. Begin with the mildest and work your way up." —Heloise 1 PROBLEM, 3 SOLUTIONS HOW CAN I GET SCUFF MARKS OFF MY FLOOR IF IT'S… 1 Wood? Use a dry microfiber cloth; its specially designed threads act like hooks that will pull up any dirt without scratching the floor — even if it's sealed with polyurethane, which many are. 2 Tile? Try an art gum or pencil eraser. A smooth tile's surface is like a sheet of paper, and the rubbing action "erases" the marks. 3 Laminate? You want something that will provide a bit of friction but won't harm the coating. I use the netted side of a dry sponge and rub gently until the spots are gone. Warning: Don't wet the sponge…

WHAT TO READ 4 HOT NEW NOVELS AUSTEN SPIN-OFF FIRST IMPRESSIONS By Charlie Lovett Did Jane Austen really write Pride and Prejudice? That's the controversy at the heart of this mystery, which begins in a London rare-book store. ROMANTIC THRILLER THE REMEDY FOR LOVE By Bill Roorbach A snowstorm hits a small town in Maine, trapping strangers in a cabin: Danielle, who is homeless, and Eric, a lawyer who swoops in to help her. As temps drop, tensions rise and passions flare. FAMILY DRAMA REUNION By Hannah Pittard Kate hasn't seen her philandering father in years, but she flies back to Atlanta for a family gathering after he dies. Also attending: siblings, half-siblings and four of Dad's former wives. Emotions run high as she learns to forgive, if not forget.…

MIRACLE H2O Watch your back, coconut water: Maple water packs 46 nutrients(!) and only 20 calories and four grams of sugar . $3, drinkmaple.com GYM CHIC FOR CHEAP We can't get enough of the bright colors and wear-it-anywhere style in this very, very affordable line from as little as $6. forever21.com GLUTEN-FREE SOY SAUCE TO GO Gluten-sensitive? Throw one of these cute single-serve fishies in your purse for sushi dinners out. $4 for a pack of 12, littlesoya.com ACHE ERASER Roll out tight spots and prevent injury with the Grid foam roller. It's like an at-home massage. Sore no more! $40, tptherapy.com REDEFINING SUCCESS I RECENTLY had the pleasure of meeting Arianna Huffington, author of the best seller Thrive. In it, she suggests that instead of…

1 SLEEP EVEN BETTER HOW: WALK AFTER DINNER Put aside worries that being active at night might ruin sleep: People who walk or jog in the evening often report sounder slumber, says a study from Sleep Medicine. A 15-minute post-dinner stroll can also help prevent heart disease and diabetes, finds a George Washington University study. Walkers who did short bouts after each meal saw a healthier dip in blood sugar than those who strode for 45 minutes consecutively. The biggest benefit? After dinner. WHY THIS ROCKS: You get a good night's sleep and stable blood sugar to keep cravings at bay, helping with weight loss. 2 BURN MORE CALORIES HOW: GO NORDIC Add a set of special ski-like poles to blast fat and tone your arms at the same time.…

THAT'S GENIUS! 3-D PRINTERS Wrap your brain around this: The next generation of printers can crank out solid three-dimensional objects. We made the cute pumpkin container at left in 25 hours! You can craft anything from toys and cell phone cases to bangle bracelets and more. Small stuff can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. Now let's talk cost: At-home versions like the Da Vinci 1.0 pictured here will run you about $500 (amazon.com). Might be worth it: Adults and kids visiting our labs watch in total awe. How it works: Pick a design template (or customize your own); then the printer unwinds plastic from a spool, melts it and pushes it out in thin layers until the item takes shape. Ease-ability? Well, read that manual…and then hit…

Jolly time popcorn seal-worthy since 1925 OUR LONGEST continuous Seal holder and the first branded popcorn in the U.S. turns 100 this month (happy birthday!). Jolly Time sources millions of pounds of non-GMO kernels a year from local family-owned farms in the Midwest. When it first earned the GH Seal, popcorn was considered a treat. These days, it's a health food. Studies have shown that the whole grain is low in fat and high in fiber and antioxidants. And that's what's poppin'. DYSON BLADELESS FANS We're huge fans of these fans: sleek, easy to clean, safe (no blades for small fingers to get stuck in), beautifully designed and super-quiet. The new desk, tower and pedestal models all earned the GH Seal. Dyson Cool,* $300 to $450, dyson.com VICHY ANTI-AGING SERUM…

NOT ONLY IS DETROIT JUDY GREER'S HOMETOWN, but it's also become the talk of the town from NYC to L.A. With a spate of new boutiques, excellent eateries, recent art shows by the likes of celeb photographer Bruce Weber and a happening music scene, the "new" Detroit has the goods of a big city with the heart of a Midwestern town. ALL-"AMERICANO" Hit up Astro Coffee in the historic district of Corktown, where you can choose from a variety of roasts — and while you're at it, have one of their delish homemade baked goodies. astrodetroit.com BUZZY BUSINESS Check out the stunning hand-assembled watches, leather bags and bikes at the the original flagship store. The Detroit-born biz whose motto is "Where American is Made" is putting the city back…

SLEEK SOFA A neutral variegated fabric hides wear and tear. $499, ikea.com BOLD-PATTERNED PILLOWS Add personality with punchy patterns. $62 for 18" by 18", surya.com BISTRO TABLE White marble and a sleek pedestal base make for a charming, space-saving table. gratsdecor.com COLORFUL STATEMENT LAMP Light up a room with an eye-catching red base. $218, bellacor.com PENDANT LIGHT Wake up your space with a graphic shade. $64, lbclighting.com RED VASE Handblown crystal holds your favorite blooms. $65, badashcrystal.com TEA POTS Steep in style with this silver set. $85, englishteastore.com CEILING Evening Shadow WALLS Honied White ACCENT Silver Peony Paint, Sherwin-Williams, $39 per gallon…

MONDAY FIVE-SPICE PORK WITH PLUMS DIRECTIONS In 12-in. skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. butter on med.-high. Season 4 (3-oz.) boneless pork loin chops with ¾ tsp. five-spice powder and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook pork 5 min. or until browned, turning once; transfer to plate. Add 5 sliced plums to skillet; cook, stirring, 3 min. Stir in 1 pressed garlic clove, then ¼ c. seasoned rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; cook, stirring, until simmering. Return pork to skillet; cook 1 min. or until cooked through. Stir in 3 green onions, cut into 1-in. pieces. SERVES 4 About 315 cals, 19 g protein, 21 g carbs, 18 g fat (8 g sat), 2 g fiber, 865 mg sodium. TUESDAY HEARTY KALE & BEAN SALAD DIRECTIONS In lg.…

WILD THINGS HOW TO: Paint pumpkins with two coats of chalkboard paint; let dry and draw on faces. For bat, glue on felt wings; for cat, felt ears. To make spider, paint eight twigs and make holes around top of pumpkin with screwdriver; secure with hot glue. + FOR MORE FAMILY-FRIENDLY IDEAS, CHECK OUT JODI LEVINE'S NEW BOOK, CANDY AISLE CRAFTS. TRICK-OR-TREAT TOTE BAG HOW TO: Spuds are the secret to this stamped canvas bag (available in craft stores), which kids will be proud to show off door-to-door. Cut a potato lengthwise and lay your desired shape (see opposite page) on the cut side. Grown-ups–only step: Cut around the shape with a knife, removing excess potato to create a stamp. Pour black acrylic paint onto a paper plate and use…

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MONDAY A.M. MEETING Pair a fitted skirt with a roomy blazer and a white T-shirt (that's right, a tee!). Fit tip: A longer hem on an oversize jacket minimizes hips. BLAZER, $129, CALVIN KLEIN; MACYS.COM. TEE, $12, THREADS 4 THOUGHT. SKIRT, $44, DAISY FUENTES FOR KOHL'S. NECKLACE, $76 (WITH CODE GH20), JULIET & COMPANY. RING, $7, FOREVER 21. SHOES, $140, DUNE LONDON. DINNER DATE The new dressed-up jogging pants look date-night-ready with a sophisticated blazer and animal-print pumps. BLAZER, $198, BANANA REPUBLIC. CHAMBRAY SHIRT, $24, OLD NAVY. PANTS, $60, ARITZIA. NECKLACE, $11, MONSOON USA. SHOES, $129, DUNE LONDON. BRUNCH WITH IN-LAWS "Fall-ify" your white jeans (yes, you can wear them after summer) and a nautical striped top by adding a wool plaid blazer. BLAZER, $149, TOMMY HILFIGER. TEE, $74, SPLENDID.…

$39 Red telegraphs self-confidence. Just sayin'. SWEATER, OLD NAVY $49 Pair metallic oxfords with cropped pants to really shine. SHOES, lulus.com USE CODE GH10 $27 The double-sided pearl trend is ripped from the runway, but these cost a whole lot less. EARRINGS, MY JEWEL CANDY $34 Graphic dots make these the perfect party pants. PANTS, OLD NAVY $36 Letter perfect: a gold-plated initial cuff. CUFF, soexcessive.com USE CODE GH10 $48 A lightweight floral puffer is the ultimate layering piece. VEST, PRINCESS VERA WANG FOR KOHL'S…

A few things to know about Brooke: Yes, she is that stunning — and kind, and eloquent — in person. GH Beauty Director April Franzino got the chance to sit down with her recently. They talked about everything from her MAC Cosmetics collab to those legendary brows and that ageproof skin. Listen in. YOU GOT TO MAKE MAKEUP! WHAT WAS YOUR PROCESS? I gathered tear sheets and smudges, little drawings, [photos of] inspirational women from the past, colors and palettes. The idea was that all women have a duality: a fresh version of themselves and a sexier version. It's the first time MAC has done a 15-color eye palette. The lipsticks have a nice "bitten" look to them without being lipstick-y. And the cream blush I just can't live without.…

SUITE BLUE Using a single color as a theme is an effortless and (hello!) gorgeous way to elevate a room. Aside from going blue in big doses (walls, a throw, curtains), think about adding it in surprising spots: Paint the inside back of a bookshelf or a drawer; cover books in colored paper; hang a silky robe on the back of the door. Then sprinkle the room with luxurious pieces like these. WONDER WALL For a color this rich, pick a flat, scrubbable paint — it's forgiving. Evening Blue, $37 per gallon, benjaminmoore.com BRIGHT IDEA A blue-and-chrome base freshens up a side table. $259, lampsplus.com SMART ART Paintings are a great way to mix in blues. $35 for 23" by 17", society6.com BLUE IN BLOOM Glossy ceramic can make…

WHEN THEY WEREN'T working long hours as producers at NBC News, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg were constantly filling in family and friends on the week's big headlines. "They would call us up before a date, a meeting or a dinner and say, 'I've got five minutes. Tell me what's going on,' " Danielle explains. "Everyone's busy, but no one wants to be caught uninformed." Convinced they were on to something, the friends, who met studying abroad in Rome in 2006, got to talking. "Danielle sent me a 2 A.M. text message that said, There's an opportunity here," Carly recalls. "After that, it clicked." In July 2012, they quit their jobs and launched TheSkimm, a daily newsletter directed at time-strapped millennials that delivers a smart, sassy digest of the day's…

NATASHA VASQUEZ, 34, still remembers the moment in April 2011 when she said goodbye to her old life. "My husband's anger had been escalating, and that day it came to a boiling point," says the Denver-based mom of two. "I threw as much as I could into my car — clothes, shoes, books, some toys. I made sure my kids were safe and just started driving." BUT SHE HAD NOWHERE TO GO. Fortunately, a friend offered Vasquez a basement to stay in with daughter Aubree, then 9, and son Foster, then 4. It was a single room where the three slept together in a queen-size bed. "Our stuff was crammed into one small closet, and we showered in a spider-filled bathroom down the hall," she says. It was a huge…

Most of us get enough protein, but we're not eating it at the right times to create lean muscle (which revs metabolism), finds a recent study from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Our typical pattern — a little at breakfast, a little more at lunch, lots at dinner — means we don't have enough of the nutrient during the day for efficient muscle-building, and at night we get more than we need, so it's converted to glucose or fat. YOUR SLIM-DOWN PLAN Start the day with a higher dose of protein. Each option below offers at least 21 grams of a recommended 60 to 90 grams. MAKE FROM SCRATCH Parfait: Alternately layer 6 oz. nonfat Greek yogurt and 1/2 c. blueberries. Top with 12 almonds and 1 Tbsp. honey…

Adrienne Brown's life-changing moment was…unusual. She didn't find motivation in a self-help book or enlightenment on a mountaintop. When the lightning bolt struck in 2012, the then 36-year-old mother of three was at home in Phoenix, eating cream puffs on the couch and binge-watching the TV show Alias, starring Jennifer Garner as CIA agent Sydney Bristow. "I was thinking, Wow, she kicks butt. I could do that, too, if I got off the couch." It was a badly needed dose of inspiration. Two years earlier, Adrienne had received devastating news: a diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer. Thankfully, chemo, radiation, a double mastectomy and hormone therapy were successful, and Adrienne's follow-up scans came out clear. But the disease took an unforeseen toll on her body. Due in part to the steroids…

A CURE FOR OVERSTUFFED CABINETS: colanders, mixing bowls and measuring cups that not only flatten for easy storage, but also actually work, found our Kitchen Appliances Lab. The best of the bunch is the salad spinner. The collapsible one isn't quite as effective as the traditional version, but it comes close enough to make it well worth your, oh, three inches of cabinet space. We love the Squish Colander (above), $20, Chef'n Small Colander, $12, and Prepworks Salad Spinner, $33, all from amazon.com. STYLISH SAFETY SOLUTION It's a chic necklace that you can also wear as a belt or a handbag strap (Lflect, $47). It happens to be highly reflective and protective — even looks a bit Chanel-inspired! Come evening, it's the fashionable equivalent of those orange safety vests, which…

DELUXE PICK SAMSUNG H7150 55" ($1,600) WE LOVE IT BECAUSE: You can tell it what to do. Speak your command, and it obeys (nice to be the boss!). This feature-stocked TV also lets you watch in 3-D or two shows at once on a split screen. Plus, apps galore (Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video…). Picture quality? Primo. And it's super-easy to use. GREAT VALUE VIZIO E600I-B3 60" ($900) WE LOVE IT BECAUSE: You get lots of bells and whistles for your buck: great image quality; a smart interface that includes Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus and Netflix; and a simple-to-use remote. BASIC PLUS SHARP LE551U 48" ($470) WE LOVE IT BECAUSE: It's got a fab price — plus sleek design, rich picture quality and easy-to-switch inputs (TV…

CALLING AMY POEHLER a decent multitasker is like calling Hillary Clinton kind of ambitious. Poehler, 43, works 12-hour days as both the star and the executive producer of NBC's Parks and Recreation (which begins its seventh and final season in January) while also producing Comedy Central's Broad City and NBC's Welcome to Sweden. She just finished the movie The Nest alongside her former SNL costar and "comedy wife," Tina Fey. Meanwhile, she has two young sons (Archie, 5, and Abel, 4) and is in the middle of both a divorce (from fellow comedian Will Arnett) and a hot year-old romance (with Parks and Rec guest star Nick Kroll). Oh, and in her spare time she wrote Yes Please, out this month — a part-memoir, part-manual mashup of inspirational career counsel…

Pretty Pumpkins Flowers in fall shades (ruby, purple, orange) transform any gourd into a "wow" centerpiece. Can't find a white pumpkin? Paint one. Goof-proof add-on: gold tacks! Bat Magic Bewitching toppers take flight on a chocolate pumpkin cake (recipe, page 165). Knot black satin ribbon, glue to floral wire and dot on eyes with puff paint. Spooky Sippers OJ (spiked or not) is much more fun to drink from a personalized milk-bottle glass. Tape the top half of the bottle, then paint the lower half with two coats of chalkboard paint. Tie bat ribbons around pretty straws. Charming Cat Coat a pumpkin with two layers of chalkboard paint. Once dry, use chalk to draw on whiskers, a nose and eyes. Finish by hot-gluing on black felt ears. For more easy…

IN MICHIGAN, where I grew up, my family observed a classic Midwest tradition. With every major life event, we aimed to nourish relatives, friends and neighbors. A birth in the family? Let them eat German chocolate cake. A death? Please accept our condolences and this vegetable lasagna with heating instructions taped to the plastic wrap. That was just what you did. We also cooked to heal ourselves. Every Saturday for 22 years, my Grandpa Charles made a massive vat of chili for the kids in the neighborhood. The children waited with chipped, mismatched bowls in hand until he took a final taste and declared it perfect. As a kid, I thought his chili was simple generosity. Now I know that making it offered him something valuable, too. Grandpa spent his…

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CAKE PREP 35 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ¾ c. unsweetened cocoa 1½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1 c. lowfat buttermilk ¾ c. canned pure pumpkin 2 tsp. vanilla extract ¾ c. butter (1½ sticks), at room temperature 2 c. granulated sugar 3 lg. eggs Brown Butter Frosting (page 173) 1. Prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-in. round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper; grease. Dust pans with flour. 2. In lg. bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In med. bowl, whisk buttermilk, pumpkin and vanilla. In lg. bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat butter and sugar until blended. Increase speed to high; beat 5 min. or until pale and…

A flesh-toned mani is the perfect detox from last season's over-the-top nail art craze. The trend makes fingers appear longer and hands look younger and more elegant, says Julie Kandalec, creative director of Paintbox nail studio. To find your neutral, hold a finger up to one of these color swatches. It's a match! Crabtree & Evelyn Nail Lacquer in Alabaster, $6; crabtree-evelyn.com Essie in Sandy Beach, $9; essie.com Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Base Coat, $19; Ulta Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Base Coat, $19; Ulta Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Color Coat in Truffle Shuffle, $10; drugstores OPI Nail Lacquer in Going My Way or Norway, $10; salons HIPPxRGB Nail Tint in T3, $18; rgbcosmetics.com HIPPxRGB Nail Tint in T4, $18; rgbcosmetics.com +BRUSH EXPOSED NAIL EDGES WITH POLISH TO PREVENT…

Jazz things up for a night out with an unexpected sparkly sweatshirt. TOP, $25, MANGO Wear your hair up to flaunt classic shades with camo'd temples. SUNGLASSES, $175, RAY-BAN A silky blouse in a decidedly refined navy camo begs to be worn to the office. TOP, $169, TOMMY HILFIGER TOP, $79, ANN TAYLOR. PANTS, $69, LANDS' END. EARRINGS, $27, MY JEWEL CANDY. NECKLACE, $58, JULIET & COMPANY. BAG, $98, DANIELLE NICOLE; AMAZON.COM. SHOES, $79, NINE WEST; ZAPPOS.COM. Balance borrowed-from-the-boys oxfords with a pleated black midi-skirt. SHOES, $118, VINCE CAMUTO Test-drive the trend with gold-trimmed bracelets. BANGLES, $58 EACH, C. WONDER Neon pink makes it girly. So pretty with a fall jacket! SCARF, $28, STUDIO S; sears.com Two trends in one: a military print and a bucket bag. Love it! BAG,…

Affordable indulgences the GH beauty team can't resist right now $17 Artsy ceramic-handled face and eye brushes. SONIA KASHUK BRUSH COUTURE FIVE-PIECE SET, TARGET $5each French green clay face masks in single servings. MUD MASKS, gardenapothecary.com $18 Dust this gleamy golden powder on tops of cheeks for a soft, pretty glow. PACIFICA GOLDEN LOTUS HIGHLIGHTING POWDER, TARGET $19 The woodsy scent adds warmth to any room. VETIVER & CARDAMOM APOTHECARY ROOM SPRAY, paddywax.com $18 Tote this shea-and-essential-oil salve to treat skin flare-ups. RELIEF BALM, meowmeowtweet.com $25 Hair refresher, volumizer and texturizer in one spritz. DRYBAR TRIPLE SEC 3-IN-1, SEPHORA…

DREAMY BEDDING The colorful comforters and sheets from Biscuit Home, owned by interior designer Bailey McCarthy, will make you want to dive right in. biscuit-home.com SEASONAL SWAGS Greet guests with a stunning DIY wreath from the new Wreath Recipe Book. $25, artisanbooks.com NAPA'S HIDDEN GEM It's wine-country harvest season, and what better place to crash after tastings than at Auberge du Soleil, redesigned by Suzanne Tucker? aubergedusoleil.com SHOP LIKE YOU'RE ON VACAY Hit up ShopLatitude, the e-bazaar that sells goods from around the world like this copper bowl from Istanbul. $65, shoplatitude.com ROOM SWAP YOU KNOW that moment when one small change makes a room feel totally new? Recently, I was looking to make our guest room more functional. I replaced an unused dresser with a…

Expert Advice Ask the Editor GH's home design director answers your questions and shares her secrets for creating spaces you'll love Q Pattern mixing…yikes! What's the key to keeping things from looking too crazy? A My number one rule for layering: Stay in the same color palette. Start with a wow-factor pattern that sets the tone, like a bold zigzag or a bright abstract (the ones below are from the Journey Fabric Collection; calicocorners.com). Find a fabric that echoes the colors in your main pattern but features smaller-scale prints. Add a stripe, a check and a solid, and you're officially a mix master! Q What height should my coffee table be? A The ideal height for a coffee table is one to three inches lower than your sofa seat. So…

Mom sighed from the living room, where she sat clipping coupons. Her sandpapery remarks drifted over the sound of her snipping scissors. "While you're trying to make yourself into a movie star, this stack of laundry ain't gettin' smaller." I rolled my eyes at her in the bathroom mirror, trying not to singe my forehead. Mom scowled a lot in those days. Every morning, I'd plant my butt on our love seat with chocolate Pop-Tarts and a glass of milk and wait for The New $25,000 Pyramid to come on. The game show was addictive: Each contestant had a list of words and phrases and had to get her partner to guess as many of them as possible before a 30- or 60-second clock ran out. I loved it, and…

GH's manners coach helps you sail through life with kindness, style and grace "Etiquette is about making people feel comfortable." —Peggy Post 1 PROBLEM, 3 SOLUTIONS When we go out, my friend insists on driving. The problem? She's a terrible driver! I've offered to drive, but she refuses. What should I do? 1 Casually turn the tables. In an offhand way, tell her that this time you'll pick her up. Say, "It's my turn to drive and your turn to relax and ride shotgun. I'll come get you at 10 A.M." After you pull this off once, hopefully you can stay in the driver's seat. 2 Tackle it head-on. Broach the topic directly, since it's a safety issue. Say, "This is awkward, but I have to tell you: I worry…

GH Trainer On Call Latreal Mitchell @LatrealMitchell Meet our fitness expert, Latreal Mitchell (call her "La"). With over 15 years in the better-body biz, she's helped whip celebs like Live With Kelly & Michael cohost Michael Strahan into shape. Now it's your turn. Each month, she'll motivate you with a smart, speedy at-home routine and her fun coaching style. Her mantra: "Trying is lying. Just do." For best results, do this circuit twice, three times a week. 1 CURTSY WORKS BUTT AND THIGHS; OPENS HIPS Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand. Step left leg back, crossing it behind your right leg, and bend knees as if doing a curtsy (as shown). Return to standing and repeat on opposite side for one rep; continue alternating sides for…

Turns out you can lower your risk of developing the disease simply by eating more fruits and veggies (the government recommends at least four cups daily), reports a recent California Teachers Study. Of 91,779 women followed, those who ate the most daily had a 15% lower risk than those who ate the least. What's more, these women were 34% less likely to have hormone-negative tumors, which are tougher to treat. LIVE-LONGER SECRET Just. Move. Regular exercise can ease the side effects of breast cancer treatment and increase survival chances. Yet only 35% of women with the disease work out regularly, reveals a University of North Carolina survey. A good goal for all, especially BC survivors: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly. ASSESS YOUR RISK AT…

Here's the deal: Trendy cushy carpet is cozy, but also stopping vacuums in their tracks. Those long, dense fibers restrict air circulation, so the average dirt-sucker quickly gets stuck and can be impossible to push. Our advice: Try raising the height of your vacuum head. No dice? Check the carpet brand's website for recommended vacuum models. Mohawk and Shaw list picks. HOW BAD ARE THEY? E-CIGARETTES The GH Institute looks at every new product. So when these cigs showed up, we checked in with the pros NOT GREAT, BUT BETTER THAN A BUTT "We should be comparing e-cigarettes to traditional ones, not to nothing at all," says David Abrams, Ph.D., executive director of the Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research. "Potentially toxic compound levels in vapor are nine to 450 times…

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1 COOKIE SHOOTERS Why, yes, those are milk and cookies rolled into one sweet work of art! Thank Dominique Ansel for the smart thinking — he's the same chef who conjured up the Cronut (croissant meets donut). Now you can make your own chocolate chip beauties in a popover pan! Recipe, page 172 2 THE NEW NOODLE It's the Holy Grail for carb lovers — a guiltless way to eat bowls and bowls of pasta! Zucchini, carrots and beets are being "spiralized" into linguine-like strands that are low-cal, packed with nutrients and gluten-free. So what do you need to dig in? A spiralizer — the cool tool that's as easy to use as a can opener. See our pick on page 169, and try our caprese "pasta." Recipe, page 169…

R.I.P. Dippers Cut "tombstones" out of flour tortillas using a cross-shaped cookie cutter. Coat with olive oil cooking spray; toast at 350°F 12 min. or until crisp. Arrange in serving bowl filled with store-bought bean dip and garnish with snipped chives. 1 Mummy Dogs Wrap frozen curly fries, thawed slightly, from 1 (28-oz.) bag around 12 hot dogs; bake as fry label directs. Use ketchup to decorate with black peppercorn "eyes." 2 Cobweb Cakes Put melted black candy melts in pastry bag with sm. round tip (a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped works, too); pipe spiderwebs on waxed paper–lined cookie sheet and freeze until firm. Slice 3 to 4 store-bought chocolate pound cakes into ½-in.-thick slices; cut into circles (slightly smaller than jar diameter) using round cookie cutter.…