Soak Up the Sun
Good House Keeping - US|July - August 2022
Today's outdoor living spaces are true extensions of the home, with the same sense of style, purpose and sophistication. Read on for creative ways to put the fresh in alfresco.
MONIQUE VALERIS
Soak Up the Sun

Set up a poolside party.

Lean into the season by arranging dining furniture right at the water's edge. To create the ultimate retreat, choose pieces made of natural materials, like a weather-treated all-wood table with chairs, that blend well with the surrounding greenery.

Cozy up to an outdoor counter.

You can build a simple outdoor bar on a budget from 4x4 "legs" and a treated-lumber top. "The homeowners wanted a window that offered a pass-through while the husband was grilling," says designer Maggie Griffin of this Atlanta setup. "Guests can also sit at the windowsill, and the cook in the kitchen can still feel like part of the conversation." Inject some pops of color, she adds, to "balance the expanse of wood tones and draw the eye from the interior of the home to the exterior living areas seamlessly."

Use your yard as a playground.

Is it even summer without a few outdoor games? Invite loved ones to enjoy some friendly competition with a round of ring toss, cornhole or dice-but don't skimp on decor. Pepper in items like lanterns and a chic woven chair that will come in handy for quick breaks when the games heat up.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING, THE PIONEER WOMAN WAY

Ree Drummond reveals how to prep for a memorable outdoor bash.

1. PLAN AHEAD.

Denne historien er fra July - August 2022-utgaven av Good House Keeping - US.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra July - August 2022-utgaven av Good House Keeping - US.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA GOOD HOUSE KEEPING - USSe alt
The Mental Health Benefits of Cats - How our feline friends keep our minds purring
Good House Keeping - US

The Mental Health Benefits of Cats - How our feline friends keep our minds purring

A recent survey on pets and mental health by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners reported that their pets had a positive impact on their mental health. For twothirds of survey participants, the companionship pets offered was key to a positive mindset. Howard Liu, M.D., M.B.A., chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Communications, an adult and child psychiatrist and chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, says feline companionship may be especially beneficial and meaningful for people struggling with anxiety, depression and autism spectrum disorder as well as people who have a history of trauma. Of course, cats aren't a magic pill, Dr. Liu says: "Every person and every cat is unique, so owning a pet is not a guarantee of better mental health." However, people who live with chronic mental health conditions often list spending time with their cats as a coping strategy for when they are sad, anxious or frightened.

time-read
3 mins  |
September - October 2024
Can Anything Really Firm Your Face? - Countless complexion brands tout skin-tightening solutions like firming skincare products, at-home devices and professional treatments
Good House Keeping - US

Can Anything Really Firm Your Face? - Countless complexion brands tout skin-tightening solutions like firming skincare products, at-home devices and professional treatments

Countless complexion brands tout skin-tightening solutions like firming skincare products, at-home devices and professional treatments. Here, our experts get real about whether these techniques can actually help skin bounce back once it starts to go lax. Sagging skin is caused primarily by the loss of collagen and elastin (proteins that give skin structural support and elasticity) with age, says Mamina Turegano, M.D., a dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in New Orleans. And there's no shortage of potions proclaiming to counteract it with firming and lifting effects. Most commonly in serum and moisturizer form, these products contain ingredients like peptides, retinol, vitamin C, growth factors and niacinamide that purport to stimulate collagen production or ones that plump skin, such as hyaluronic acid.

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024
The Stress-Busting Hack That's Right Under Your Nose- Breathwork is more than the wellness trend du jour- it's a science-backed route to relief from multiple modern ailments.
Good House Keeping - US

The Stress-Busting Hack That's Right Under Your Nose- Breathwork is more than the wellness trend du jour- it's a science-backed route to relief from multiple modern ailments.

“OK, OK, just take a breath.” If that’s what a friend advises after you panic-share about a major-anxiety-inducing situation — your teen taking his maiden solo voyage behind the wheel, work instability, another high-stakes world crisis dinging your phone every few minutes — it’s probably because they hate seeing you so on edge. But also, your friend is offering an effective means of slowing your spin. “The way you breathe affects anxiety, and anxiety affects how you breathe,” says James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. “It’s a two-way street, and while anxiety isn’t a conscious choice, our breathing is.”

time-read
8 mins  |
September - October 2024
Do Men Really Not See The Mess? - The answer might surprise you. Journalist and author Gemma Hartley pulls back the curtain to reveal the invisible forces that drive this all-too-common cause of marital strife.
Good House Keeping - US

Do Men Really Not See The Mess? - The answer might surprise you. Journalist and author Gemma Hartley pulls back the curtain to reveal the invisible forces that drive this all-too-common cause of marital strife.

There was a time, earlier in my marriage, when every morning as I walked into the kitchen I braced myself for the rage and resentment that would well up in me.Cupboards left open. Dirty dishes in the sink. Coffee cups strewn around the house. And usually a pair of slippers or shoes, with inside-out socks, on the floor somewhere nearby. Even when I had left the house spotless the night before, I’d wake to a scene of disarray — the mess my husband had left behind on his way out the door for work.I didn’t know which scenario seemed worse, my husband’s consciously expecting me to clean up these messes or his truly not noticing them at all. I found myself silently tallying these small resentments, furious and flummoxed in turn that he seemed oblivious to things that needed to be tidied up around the house. It seemed as if he was always waiting for me to tell him what had to be done, as if he was incapable of noticing the mess himself even when he was creating it.

time-read
6 mins  |
September - October 2024
BLISTERED BITES
Good House Keeping - US

BLISTERED BITES

Shishitos are delicious all yearand creepy on Halloween!

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024
DRINK if you DARE
Good House Keeping - US

DRINK if you DARE

Welcome, vampires, skeletons and zombies: This spiritforward duo may be strong enough to wake the dead.

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024
Have a scary-good HALLOWEN
Good House Keeping - US

Have a scary-good HALLOWEN

The spookiest day of the year calls for tricks and treats!

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024
More Than a Walk in the Park
Good House Keeping - US

More Than a Walk in the Park

Agility training can be a fun and engaging way to get moving and bond with your pet.

time-read
3 mins  |
September - October 2024
Get More From Your Garage
Good House Keeping - US

Get More From Your Garage

Expert advice on three common conversions

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024
At-Home Devices
Good House Keeping - US

At-Home Devices

In this burgeoning category of DIY skin tools, technologies like microcurrent (low-level electrical current), radiofrequency (lowfrequency electromagnetic waves), lasers (pulsating light) and LED light aim to stimulate muscles or collagen production to firm and tighten.

time-read
1 min  |
September - October 2024