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Teachers do so much for our kids, and as the school year begins, thoughtful back-to-school teacher gifts are a wonderful way to show how much we appreciate their hard work. We recently shared gift ideas for nurses, but now that school’s about to start, we asked teachers to share the gifts and acts of kindness […]

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Back-to-School Teacher Gifts: Thoughtful Ways to Start the Year Beautifully

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We’ve talked a lot about clothing items lately, but this time we’re turning our attention to jewelry. And what a season to make the shift: if 2024 was the year of barely-there chains and whisper-thin stacking rings, 2025 is shaping up to be a different story entirely. Bold, colorful jewelry is stepping into the spotlight […]

Bold, Colorful Jewelry Trends for 2025: Semi-Fine Pieces Worth Collecting

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Actor Jesse Hutch isn’t Pretty—he’s ruggedly handsome (okay, extremely ruggedly handsome!). But his wife, Loreili? She’s very pretty—and he noticed that the moment they met. In this exclusive look at Jesse Hutch’s love story, the two share how it all began, with a little rom-com magic in the background. A few months before I started […]

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Jesse Hutch & Loreili Share Their Love Story

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If you’ve ever dreamed of the perfect chocolate and peanut butter dessert, this is it. Straight from Phillip Ashley Rix’s upcoming cookbook, For the Love of Chocolate: 80 At-Home Recipes from a Master Chocolatier’s Imagination (out September 9, 2025), these Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Mousse deliver everything you love about nostalgic Tagalongs—elevated with […]

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Mousse: A Preview from Phillip Ashley Rix

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Melrose Place style is back–and here’s how to wear it now. *This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you.* Confession: In the 90s, a few of my fellow English grad students and I used to gather in my tiny apartment once a week for what we lovingly […]

Melrose Place Style, Made Modern (and Wearable)

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Nurses give so much of themselves, often working long hours with little time for rest. So what do nurses really appreciate? We asked real nurses to share the gestures that have meant the most. So when a patient or family member wants to say “thank you,” what actually means the most? We asked real nurses […]

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What Nurses Really Appreciate: Thoughtful Gestures That Mean the Most

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Before there were influencers, there was the food court. Before TikTok hauls, there was Contempo Casuals. And before fast fashion became a click away, your entire fall wardrobe lived at the mall—anchored by one staple piece: the deep V-neck sweater. Soft. Slouchy. Slightly oversized. These sweaters—especially in dreamy pastels and rich autumn hues—were the crown […]

The Return of the Deep V: The ‘80s Mall Sweater Makes a Comeback

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Banana pudding may look like a humble Southern dessert, but in certain circles, it’s a hill people are willing to die on. Specifically, the hill in question is whether or not the pudding part should be cooked from scratch on the stovetop… or mixed cold from a box. Now, as a lifelong fan of banana […]

The Great Banana Pudding Debate: Cooked vs. Instant

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“It is ever so much easier to be good if your clothes are fashionable.”— Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables There’s something undeniably charming about a blouse with lace at the collar, soft puffed sleeves, or a row of delicate buttons. They evoke a slower time — one of daydreams, letter writing, and long walks […]

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Get a Blouse Anne Shirley Would Adore (and You Can Wear Today)

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When you’re heading out of town to visit a friend—or just want to send a little love from your corner of the world—we have some extra special about a gift ideas that say, this is from where I’m from. Not gift ideas you can find on Amazon. Not from a big box store. But gift […]

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A Little Something from Home: Pretty Gift Ideas You Can’t Find Online