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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 […]

The charm of French country decor isn’t perfection—it’s warmth, history, and the feeling that a home has evolved naturally over time. In the Spring issue of Pretty, we visited a welcoming house in California’s Wine Country where antique furnishings, well-loved objects, and collected artwork create rooms that feel layered rather than styled. Nothing looks overly […]

When we interviewed MasterChef winner and pastry chef Whitney Miller for the Spring 2026 issue of Pretty, she shared one of her favorite springtime recipes with us: traditional English-style scones with a Southern twist. Whitney adds buttermilk, which gives these tender scones a delicate tang and a soft interior—perfect with jam and fresh cream.

When life feels loud, singer and songwriter Katy Nichole reaches for products that feel soothing, familiar, and genuinely comforting. In the Spring 2026 issue of Pretty Magazine, she shared a few of the beauty and self-care favorites she returns to again and again. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Pretty may […]

“There is nothing simple about being a beautiful blonde,” a communications professor told us while discussing Michelle Pfeiffer’s beauty for the Spring issue of Pretty. The observation captures something essential about the actress, whose appeal has always gone far beyond appearance alone.

In a world of influencer kickbacks and sponsored posts, it can be hard to know which beauty products truly deliver. In our “Ten Trustworthy Women” column in Pretty, we ask real women—from teachers to marketing professionals—to share the beauty products they swear by in their everyday routines. The results? A thoughtful mix of dermatologist favorites, […]