How to Grow Colorful Water Lilies In a Pond or On Your Patio
These aquatic plants look beautiful in water gardens large and small. Here's what you need to know to care for them.
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Summer means we're spending every free minute outside. In order to take advantage of the swimming season and the long nights, we need some furniture, because nobody wants grass stains all over their white summer dress. We searched Amazon for all the patio essentials you need, whether you're furnishing an entire backyard or a small balcony.
This week, In The Know Senior Beauty editor Jamé Jackson shares 9 beauty products, from makeup to skin care to hair care, that you can purchase at Target for less than $25.
There’s something about beautiful flowers that just immediately makes our mood brighter. If you’re trying to jazz up your outdoor space now that spring is, well, in full bloom, splurging on some lovely flowering plants is an easy and affordable way to do it. And if you’ve never taken a peek at the gardening section […]
Mother Nature sure knows how to stun us, from towering mountains and verdant parks to sweeping deserts and colossal canyons. You might be stuck at home this Earth Day, but here are 25 photos of earthly wonders to transport you—and make you thankful for what we've got. Manmade boardwalks mark the path in Plitvice Lakes National Park.
If you thought gardening was just a phase of quarantine—like tie dye and sourdough starters—think again: The hobby is hotter than ever, with many growers and nurseries reporting demand up 200 percent this year....
Leave it to Otherland, purveyor of very cool candles, to make florals for spring feel groundbreaking via its new spring collection that smells much like what we'd imagine a Bridgerton soirée would. Abigail Cook Stone, Otherland's co-founder & CEO, describes the brand's Garden Party lineup as "a fresh spin on classic florals" inspired by "childhood fantasies of secret gardens" meets Alice In Wonderland. The six new artfully designed votives feature such romantically named fragrances as Georgette (a southern magnolia, lily of the valley, and white amber) and Verdant Verve (an oakmoss, neroli blossom, and fresh thyme), each priced at $36. "We were thinking about the escapism of a candle, and how scents inspired by the outdoors can transport you at a time where we were all indoors," Cook Stone explains. Scroll ahead for a full sensory experience of each lovely new scent as we traipse through Otherland's secret garden.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. GeorgetteThe Inspiration: "I imagine this is what somebody’s fabulous grandmother with a big hat smells like or what she burns in her house. It’s a modern twist on white florals, very elegant and chic."Scent Profile: Southern Magnolia, Lily of the Valley, White AmberOtherland Georgette, $, available at OtherlandUltravioletThe Inspiration: "All about purple flowers like violet and lavender. Tea was another source of inspiration for the collection, so there's jasmine tea in the mix." Scent Profile: Jasmine Tea, Purple Violet, Wild LavenderOtherland Ultraviolet, $, available at OtherlandCanaryThe Inspiration: "I can’t pick favorites, but this is a really great one. It’s a bright ray of sunshine. I have memories of daffodils from my grandmother, who had a field of daffodils in upstate New York where she lived." Scent Profile: Golden Daffodil, Narcissus Blooms, Cool CantaloupeOtherland Canary, $, available at OtherlandVerdant VerveThe Inspiration: "This is really representative of the lush greenery in a garden — think climbing moss on a stone wall."Scent Profile: Oakmoss, Neroli Blossom, Fresh ThymeOtherland Verdant Verve, $, available at OtherlandOut Of The BlueThe Inspiration: "We thought about the different color story of each scent. This one is what I’d imagine a Monet "Water Lilies" painting would smell like: Beautiful, aquatic flower notes, with some vanilla sweetness in there as well."Scent Profile: Blue Hydrangea, Sheer Hyacinth, Water LilyOtherland Out Of The Blue, $, available at OtherlandClean BlossomThe Inspiration: "We wanted to lean into the idea of crisp linens that might be at this garden party. The past year, I got really into tablescaping, and this is definitely inspired partially by that: An idea of clean, fresh-laundry comfort."Scent Profile: Crisp Linen, Mimosa Flower, Creamy GardeniaOtherland Clean Blossom, $, available at OtherlandLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
Your living room is probably the most popular room in the house, so decorating it to make sure it's a place you actually look forward to spending time in a must. "I love the juxtaposition between the traditional space and the modern staircase," says Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design. The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to the otherwise all-white surfaces.
If you're looking for easy swaps to make at home to help cut down on your waste and to be a more sustainable, check out Stasher.
When you envision your dream home, do you see window boxes teeming with gardenias? A silvery olive tree glistening on the porch? English ivy hanging...
Textile brand Sunday/Monday was started with a mission to create beautiful, handmade pieces like scarves and bandanas that have a low impact on the environment.
Spring is here, which means we plan to be in our backyard as much as possible. There’s just one problem: Revamping your backyard can get expensive. Fast. But it doesn’t have to be. When it comes to patio...
Add lucky bamboo, an easy-care houseplant, to your home for good luck!
Homegrown tomatoes are so much better, you won't believe it.
Over lockdown, many of us got in touch with our green thumb and decided to splurge on houseplants or even take up gardening. Plants have the ability to elevate any living space and brighten up many of our moods, and frankly, we’d like to have them around forever. Now that life is somewhat returning to […]
For anyone who has trouble picking a nail polish color even though it only lasts two weeks, picking a hair color can feel like an impossible task. If this sounds familiar, that's when it's time let your zodiac sign make the decision for you. You'll be surprised how free you'll feel when you take a note from the AstroTwins and leave your next hair color to the stars.
“We’re at a critical juncture and the amount that we consume and waste as a country, but also as a beauty industry, is mind-blowing and has to change. We don’t have a choice," said Mia Davis of Credo Beauty.
Spring-ready palettes, a six-in-one multitasking cream and more beauty goods you'll want to add to your routine ASAP.