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At Pretty Magazine, we love introducing you to the thoughtful voices behind our pages. Today, we’re delighted to spotlight contributor Drew Scharfenberg, whose reflections on Heidelberg, Germany, bring both charm and insight to our travel coverage. Currently pursuing graduate studies in German, Drew recently spent time living in Heidelberg—a city known for its storybook beauty, […]

Thoughtful, sentimental, and quietly observant—Emma Caroline Brown brings a meaningful perspective to gift-giving. As a contributor to Pretty’s Spring Gift Guide, she selected items that reflect her belief that the best gifts tell a story, evoke a memory, and celebrate relationships.

The Spring issue of Pretty came to life through the talents of many creative voices—including photographer Tina Cornett, whose beautiful cover images of Whitney Miller captured both warmth and joy. With a background that includes nearly two decades at Southern Living, Tina brings both technical expertise and an intuitive sense of what makes an image […]

Easter basket ideas for kids and teens can be surprisingly hard to find—especially when you’re trying to move beyond jellybeans and chocolate eggs. From baby’s first basket to gifts that even older kids might appreciate, these thoughtful Easter basket ideas offer something sweet for every age. Thoughtful, practical, and just a little bit charming, these […]

There’s an art to arriving with something thoughtful in hand—something that feels personal, useful, and just a little bit special. The best hostess gifts strike that balance beautifully.

You don’t need a ballroom, a catering staff, or a signature dessert that requires a kitchen torch for entertaining. You just need a little intention—and a few smart rules from someone who truly knows her way around a table. In our Spring issue of Pretty, we were inspired by Hannah Dasher’s approach to hosting in […]

by Jody Evans Some gardens don’t feel planted—they feel discovered. With the right enchanted garden ideas, that storybook feeling can come to life in your own backyard. Magical and mysterious best describes the kind of backyard many of us remember: hidden nooks beneath cascading roses, moss-covered paths waiting to be explored. A garden like this […]

Should curtains just touch the floor—or pool at the bottom? It’s a small detail that can completely change the feel of a room. We asked a designer to explain exactly what works—and when.

Achieving an enchanted, storybook feel doesn’t require turning your living room into a castle—or replacing everything you own. A whisper of fairytale can live comfortably alongside modern furniture, if it’s layered thoughtfully.

There are places that feel like a pause—quiet streets, river reflections, and buildings that have stood for centuries. Places like Heidelberg, Germany. In this edition of Pretty Places, we follow Drew Scharfenberg’s experience in Heidelberg, a historic university town in southwest Germany where language, culture, and daily life intertwine in quiet, meaningful ways. Heidelberg has […]