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Easter basket ideas for kids and teens can be surprisingly hard to find—especially when you’re trying to move beyond jellybeans and chocolate eggs. From baby’s first basket to gifts that even older kids might appreciate, these thoughtful Easter basket ideas offer something sweet for every age. Thoughtful, practical, and just a little bit charming, these […]

There’s an art to arriving with something thoughtful in hand—something that feels personal, useful, and just a little bit special. The best hostess gifts strike that balance beautifully.

For our Spring 2026 issue of Pretty, we revisited the timeless charm of Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens in our “Retro Inspo” column. More than sixty years after Bewitched premiered, Samantha’s style—polished but approachable—still feels fresh. To learn more about Elizabeth Montgomery’s life, style, and the legacy of Bewitched, we spoke with the world’s foremost […]

We’ve all seen it: the same words can feel romantic… or aggressive. Elegant… or chaotic. Whispered… or shouted. And often, the only thing that changed was the fonts.

The pink coconut cake in Retro Recipes by Bobby Hicks stopped me mid-scroll. Frosted in cheerful bubblegum pink and covered in snowy coconut flakes, it looks like something straight out of a 1950s church cookbook—sweet, nostalgic, and just a little bit over the top. It’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t whisper elegance. It beams. […]

Let’s be honest: if your dog exists, they deserve at least one completely unnecessary but extremely cute purchase. From cozy upgrades to things that exist purely to make you smile, these items are both practical and ridiculously adorable. You’ve been warned. These Amazon dog finds are guaranteed to make your sweet baby even harder to […]

Let’s be honest: by December, most of us were just trying to survive. The last thing on our mind was fun school lunchbox ideas. Somewhere between holiday concerts, gift wrapping, teacher gifts, and the end-of-semester scramble, “thoughtful lunchbox moments” probably gave way to a Lunchable — or a cold slice of last night’s pizza, tucked […]

These are the official rules for Pretty Magazine’s “Ten Trustworthy Women” Beauty Giveaway. By entering, participants agree to the terms outlined below. 🎁 Prize One (1) winner will receive the following beauty items curated from our “Ten Trustworthy Women” Winter favorites: Approximate total value: $68. ✅ Eligibility This giveaway is open to current and new […]

When my super-cute and always-festive friend Alice invited me to her holiday pajama party, I knew two things right away: first, I was absolutely going, and second, I needed something cozy and cute to wear — so I started browsing for a flannel pajama set from Amazon. That’s when I found these $32 colorful cat-print […]

I have a Barefoot Dreams cardigan and pullover that I live in on chilly days. They’re unbelievably soft, like wearing a cloud, but still somehow look polished enough to wear out of the house. They’ve become my go-tos for everything from writing days at home to long flights. They’re basically a cozy blanket you can […]