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In response to the overwhelming success of the Hearth & Hand line, Cara Sylvester, Target’s senior vice president for home, said: “It’s been a wildly successful addition to Target’s strong owned brand portfolio, and we’re constantly refreshing the assortment and adding new categories, like bedding and furniture, to bring guests—and loyal Chip and Joanna fans—back for more.” For Fixer Upper fans who weren’t about to DIY their own shiplap, the line makes it easy to introduce a touch of the modern farmhouse aesthetic into their own homes....

Yet nailing down the perfect iteration of these essential closet staples isn’t easy, and I’ve especially struggled with finding the perfect T-shirt. Most T-shirts I’ve tried have either been too long and boxy or too tight and fitted, not to mention the sleeves being too short, or even the collar being too high to be comfortable in summer. Thankfully, I’ve finally found the 10-out-of-10, no notes, absolutely perfect T-shirt after years of searching in Madewell’s Supima Cotton Essential Tee; I love it so much that I stocked up and bought three....

Highlights Graduated with a B.A. in English from Amherst College7 years of print and digital editorial experienceLead editor for Real Simple’s Mindfulness for Skeptics spotlight package During her time as Real Simple’s associate editor, Maggie covered a range of topics, from travel and career to stress and sleep, and produced the brand’s first spotlight package, Mindfulness for Skeptics. She loves demystifying complicated topics, debunking health fads, and sharing practical, science-backed solutions for healthy living....

Jordan and his family opted to buy a newly renovated two-family home, with the idea of renting out the other apartment for income. But he soon found that he’d bought a house with some major unforeseen issues. “We started to have all these red flags before we even closed,” Jordan says. “And in two months’ time, we had a bill of over $45,000.” That was to fix plumbing issues, repair heating units, and fix a problem created when the flippers he bought the house from failed to put a waterproof sealant beneath the shower....

Take the guesswork out of your Easter egg hunt this year by embracing natural egg dyes. Fortunately, you might not spend a dime on this safe, eco-friendly project because all this mixture needs is paprika and vinegar to dye your eggs an earthy orange tone. Blue egg dye Yellow egg dye Pink egg dye Brown egg dye Green egg dye

To make the process even more confusing, what you see on the walls may not stay consistent throughout the day. No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: Different angles and lighting—natural or artificial—can dramatically transform a color. “That perfect pale grey during the day can sometimes look very violet or blue at night, which will drive you crazy over time,” says Erin Gates, designer and the blogger behind Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life....

To buy: $65 (was $90); amazon.com. New to the love of Uggs? Try their most classic style: the Women’s Koola Short Fashion Boot at 28 percent off. This mid-shin option has a soft suede upper, a combination sheepskin and faux fur interior, cushioning sock liner, and durable EVA sole. The chestnut color goes with everything (trust me, I’ve worn them everywhere) and they’re easy to slip on and off, making them ideal to sink into during winter when you’re constantly chilly....

Everyone says that this time that we’ve all been at home is a time to figure out the things that you really want in life. We’ve all been forced into living simpler, slower lives for safety sake and honestly I’ve been loving it. We’ve done everything from a virtual scavenger hunt to my son’s birthday party at home! And we’ve come up with tons of new recipes like the best ever cinnamon streusel coffee cake and better than takeout fried rice....