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Real ways to make life better

Can a magazine change your life? I believe this issue can. Not in an "I-won-the-lottery-and-dropped-30-pounds" sort of way, but in dozens of everyday ways that make life easier, better, or more fun.

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Exclusive video!

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Free app

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Flowers for a cause

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Get inspired!

Start your spring refresh with a color palette created by one of our favorite designers. Find a look that suits your decorating style, then get tips to customize the scheme for your taste and decor-- and to incorporate it into your space.

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Win! $5,000 Curb Appeal Sweepstakes

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FUSS-FREE FIESTA

Too time-crunched to plan a get-together? Let your fingers do the shopping for this Cinco de Mayo party. Everything but the edibles can be bought online, which makes planning a snap. Olé!

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Care supply

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Crystal clear

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Her mommy moment

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Open season

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In the cards

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Irresistible

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Type Casting

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Tech it out

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Snap to it

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Meet: Gabriela Herman

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The new look of green

This modern farmhouse by designer Jill Sharp Brinson is a stunning example of how to reduce, reuse, and recycle stylishly, both in ways you can see and in ways you can't.

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Eggshell Blues

Refresh your nest with tranquil, nurturing hues inspired by some of Mother Nature's favorites.

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50 make-life-better innovations

Expect more from the products featured here: more time saved, more problems solved, and more interesting ways to enjoy downtime. To compile this guide, we tapped a team of innovation experts-- Brit Morin of the stylish living site Brit + Co.; Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy; and Rachel Shechtman, creator of Story, New York's ever-changing pop-up store. Together we hunted down new and noteworthy gadgets, clever devices, and must-see apps, all designed to make your life a little better.

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BHG Exclusive: Hydrangea Hopes Plant Duo

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Elements of style

Designer and blogger Erin Gates shares her signature look-- tradition with a twist-- and tips to achieve your personal style.

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House Specialty

Taking cues from the kitchen, this restaurateur created a stylish, hardworking bath in his Austin home-- a winner on the TLC show Four Houses.

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Space Stations

This family didn't need a bigger kitchen, just a smarter one. A fresh take on assigning space made it happen.

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Up on the roof

Gorgeous plantings and great design transform the top of a Colorado home into a lush outdoor living area.

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A Better Tomato

New varieties deliver the colors and flavors of heirlooms with the dependability and production of modern breeds.

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Urban Oasis

Comfort, style, and juicy ripe tomatoes right outside the door. Can a downtown condo have it all? You bet! Here are 10 smart strategies for turning a barren patio into a lush garden spot.

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Life as art

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Vertical thinking

No need to table your garden plans if space is tight. Make a statement with a wall planter.

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3 variegated beauties

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GET INSPIRED

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INNOVATION! Garden gadgets

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Q I'm breaking out, but my teenager's products are too drying for me. What should I be using to keep my skin clear?

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Into the mist

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One for the Generations

In this month of Mother's Day and graduations, now's the time for a modern twist on the family tree. Bring your band together with these simple crafts (and one crafty product).

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Innovations afloat

Water slides and surfing, whale cams, and even a ropes course-- modern cruises are not your mom's Love Boat. This quick guide makes it easy to find the right trip for your discerning crew.

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