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Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us. If you’re still looking for a gift that feels a little more thoughtful than another tie, we’ve gathered a few ideas for every type of dad—from the grill master to the backyard game champion to the guy who simply appreciates a really good cup of […]

Inspired by The Abbott and Costello Show In classic Abbott and Costello fashion, what begins as a simple birthday party invitation turns into complete chaos over a bowl of strawberry ice cream. In the Season 1 episode “Lou’s Birthday Party,” Lou innocently promises the landlord’s wife dessert—specifically “genuine strawberry” ice cream. Within seconds, the conversation […]

It’s rarely the menu or the guest list. It’s the feeling. And that feeling is built on small, almost invisible choices. There’s a reason some gatherings linger in your memory long after the last glass is cleared. It isn’t that everything was perfect—it’s that everything felt considered. The good news? Those details are simple. And […]

A simple, thoughtful way to make the morning feel special Remember when Mother’s Day meant breakfast in bed—burned toast, a wobbly tray, and something poured a little too full into a favorite mug? The sentiment was there, even if the execution was…ambitious. And still, she loved it. But what if you revisited that idea now? […]

Thoughtful, practical graduation gifts by Emma Caroline Brown Graduation is one of those rare moments that feels both like an ending and a beginning—and the right graduation gift ideas can make the transition feel a little more meaningful. The routines are changing. The days will look different. And suddenly, the little things—a good lamp, a […]

There was a time when watching television was something we did together. Before streaming, before on-demand, before a hundred channels competing for our attention, there were only a handful of shows—and if you wanted to see one, you had to be in front of the television at a certain time. Miss it, and you missed […]

Thoughtful, sentimental, and quietly observant—Emma Caroline Brown brings a meaningful perspective to gift-giving. As a contributor to Pretty’s Spring Gift Guide, she selected items that reflect her belief that the best gifts tell a story, evoke a memory, and celebrate relationships.

The Spring issue of Pretty came to life through the talents of many creative voices—including photographer Tina Cornett, whose beautiful cover images of Whitney Miller captured both warmth and joy. With a background that includes nearly two decades at Southern Living, Tina brings both technical expertise and an intuitive sense of what makes an image […]