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Last week I showed you how to start a ginger bug. I know I promised I’d have the strawberry soda ready for today’s Sweet Saturday…but as usual, I didn’t do the math. 🤦‍♀️ You give the ginger bug five days. Then, once you add the strawberry purée, it needs two more days to ferment. And […]

Google “fall fashion trends 2025” and you might feel like you just walked into Hogwarts. (And speaking of the early 2000s, we already broke down another cultural icon in our Napoleon Dynamite post — proof that the aughts are having a moment.) From bangs to beanies, these trends have a touch of magic—so naturally, we […]

Coming up with gift ideas for teen boys can feel like a puzzle. What do you get the kid who doesn’t want sweaters or self-care gifts, already has earbuds, and shrugs when you ask what’s on his wish list? We asked parents and friends for their best tried-and-true gifts for teen guys, and the answers […]

Not only are these young whippersnappers not getting off my lawn, now they’re invading my sock drawer. Fashion is a fickle mistress. Just when you get comfortable with a trend, it’s gone. Consider this article fashion’s Dear John letter to your no-show socks. That’s right: thanks to Gen Z, socks are no longer meant to […]

If you’ve been around Pretty for a while, you know I love a good cookbook sneak peek. Today’s comes from Mary Bryant Shrader of The Modern Pioneer. I worked with Mary in the past on a couple of articles for Guideposts, and she’s every bit as sweet as she seems on her popular YouTube channel, […]

Some hairstyles from decades past make a triumphant return. Others… well, let’s just say they’re best left in the scrapbook. Case in point: Deb’s side ponytail in Napoleon Dynamite. via GIPHY< Granted, Deb’s hair was supposed to look goofy — it was part of the humor. We’d never crack on sweet Deb!–or ponytails in general. […]

I love gift giving. They say it’s better to give than to receive, and I wholeheartedly agree. Nothing makes me happier than finding the perfect gift. It’s so fun selecting a lavender-scented candle, bath oil, or other little luxury to delight someone I love. Rarely, though, do I get luxurious gifts for myself. But now […]

Summer may be slipping away, but there’s still time for one last quintessential moment: the family beach photo that captures the season’s warmth and glow. The kind where everyone looks effortlessly coordinated, the light is golden, and the background looks like it was painted just for you.If you’ve been putting it off, this is your […]

We love pretty jewelry. But some accessories are more than just pretty—they tell a story. Matching bracelets have long been a quiet symbol of connection. But this delicate beaded set from Simply Styled NY takes that sentiment to a charming new level. The design is simple: one bracelet for you, one for her. The designer […]

Our goal at Pretty is to help you make all things lovely–your home, yourself, your gifts, and your garden. But nothing ruins a pretty garden like weeds. If you’ve ever waged war against stubborn weeds, you know the battle can feel endless. But the prettiest way to win? Ground covers. These low-growing plants don’t just […]