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“The nautical lifestyle is a neat and tidy one that I’ve always been drawn to,” Danielle says. “High-gloss varnishes on the wood and beautifully coiled ropes: Everything is orderly and has a place. There’s a proper way of living and entertaining.” For this gathering, Danielle wanted an environment that had intention but was seemingly effortless. The aesthetics took care of themselves. Blue and white formed a natural scheme literally taken from the water and cloud-punctuated sky....

2 ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce ½ cup tomato puree ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend 2 tablespoon beer 1 tablespoon cane syrup or dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce Juice from 1/2 of a lemon 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk Powdered Sugar Icing 1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 2 tablespoon milk

4 cup powdered sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup softened butter ⅓ cup boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla

Try more of our favorite silver-leaf plants in your garden. Campion Care Must-Knows Campion prefers moist soil but can handle average, medium, and well-drained soils. During extended dry periods, campion will benefit from the occasional supplemental watering. Campion does require soil that will drain well in winter as too much moisture causes root rot. While campion thrives in full sun, it can tolerate partial shade but will produce fewer blooms....

How to Grow Candy Cane Oxalis Flowers Most companies that sell candy cane oxalis (One bag for $23, K Van Bourgondien) will ship the bulbs in the fall. Plant the bulbs 1 to 2 inches deep in the soil and at least 2 or 3 inches apart from each other. Pick a spot with well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. One of the best things about candy cane oxalis is its versatility; it can thrive in sandy, acidic, loamy, or clay soil....

4 medium baking potatoes (6 to 8 ounces each) Shortening, butter, or margarine (optional)