OCTOBER / THE HOME ISSUE
Ssssnakes! Plus, burgundy decor and some area rug advice
Little helpers to make your time in the kitchen a lot easier
Sleek gear for your home office
Snuggly fall sweaters
Bethenny Frankel runs on Dunkin’ (and her other self-care must-haves)
Our beauty director’s favorite new products
Top picks for book club and beyond
Mix up your own spice blends
A skeptic learns to love bourbon
Autumn in the oven: apple cider doughnut bread pudding
Give your shower a good scrubbing
Candle-burning tricks
If you’re human, you will get back pain.
Here’s what to know
Keep them safe during natural disasters
Make the most of every day you’re away
Elevate daily life with little rituals
A step-by-step guide to signing up for health insurance
How to deal with toxic behavior from others—and stop displaying it yourself
Michelle Buteau doles out her delightful social-savvy advice
Why we can’t resist age-old superstitions
All about pears
Rice bowls, shrimp scampi, veggie pitas, and more
Homemade falafel
Cover Photograph by Christopher Testani
Prop Styling by Olga Grigorenko
Valspar Signature Aged
Pine 6011-5 Paint, $43
per gallon; lowes.com
Klara Sofa, $1,699, and
Netro Dining Chairs,
$299 each; article.com
Orbita Dining Table,
$1,893; houzz.com Loloi
Giada Rug in Lagoon,
$929; burkedecor.com
Let’s Go on a Trip I and
Let’s Go on a Trip II by
Alain Castoriano, from
$35, Rotisserie Chicken
by Elliot Stokes, $37,
and Two of Us by Karyn
Denten, $60; minted.com
Go to realsimple.com/rshome23 for a full tour and even more shopping resources.
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