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The summer garden may be winding down, but there’s still plenty to see—and do. Rosarian Paul Zimmerman shares more ways to make the most of the season. If you think fall color begins and ends with mums, it might be time to take another look at your garden. When we talked with Paul Zimmerman, rosarian […]

There’s a reason summer is synonymous with a Destin beach vacation. But once the busiest season winds down, this Florida beach town takes on a different personality.

Before you pull them, take another look. These beautiful blooms prove that sometimes the prettiest things in the garden are the ones you never planted. We call them weeds mostly because they showed up without an invitation. But take a closer look before you pull: Some of the plants that pop up along fences, across […]

You don’t need acres of flowers—or a resident fairy—to create an enchanting outdoor space. These charming little additions bring light, life, and a touch of whimsy to your own backyard. There’s something about a garden that invites a little make-believe. A winding path begs you to follow it. Tiny lights make an ordinary evening feel […]

We couldn’t fit every beautiful room into the pages of Pretty. Take a closer look inside this thoughtfully collected home, where soft color, classic details, and plenty of personality come together. There’s a hint from the very beginning that this isn’t going to be an all-neutral affair. Inside the classically elegant exterior, designer Philip Thomas […]

Southern cooking has always been about more than recipes. It’s about making people feel welcome, using what you have on hand, and gathering around the table without making life more complicated than it needs to be. Those ideas are at the heart of Grits and Gouda, the popular recipe website created by Alabama cookbook author […]

Pearls, Parisian charm, and timeless style for your next gathering There are few names in fashion as instantly recognizable as Coco Chanel. Her signature palette of black and white, love of pearls, and timeless approach to dressing continue to influence closets more than a century later. But you don’t need designer handbags—or even a tweed […]

Warm woods, sculptural silhouettes, and timeless design that still feels fresh today. After we shared our recent midcentury modern decorating feature on Facebook, a reader commented that she loved the look—but wasn’t sure how to pull it off in her own home. If you’ve ever felt the same way, you’re not alone. The good news […]

By Jody Evans When I tell people I’ve been to Japan, the first question is almost always the same: “How in the world did you afford it?”