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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 […]

This weekend, we’re celebrating a very special man’s 87th birthday. And thanks to a sneak peek at Gesine Bullock-Prado’s upcoming cookbook, we’re celebrating with an oatmeal squares recipe. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, chocolatey goodness (we do love a good chocolate cookie recipe here at Pretty!) and a little seasonal rebellion—because sometimes, August deserves […]

Why Penny’s Pink Dress Suit in Big Bang Theory Still Inspires In the series finale of The Big Bang Theory, Penny surprised everyone when she traded in her signature casual style for a hot pink dress suit that was equal parts playful and powerful. The look nods to bold ’80s power dressing but still works […]