Sparkling Wine Cocktails
COURTESY OF SPRITZ SOCIETY
"These sparkling wine cocktails are my new favorite summer beverage! They’re so light and refreshing that I’ve found myself reaching for these instead of a glass of wine as I cook dinner or relax after work. They come in five tasty fruit flavors (I’m partial to grapefruit), so they’re perfect for everything from a casual grill-out to weekends on the boat."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Buy it: Variety Pack ($42, Spritz Society)
Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
COURTESY OF WALMART
"I'm finally taking the peel-and-stick wallpaper plunge in my rental apartment, and this grasscloth-style wallpaper is the perfect starter! I'm really excited to experiment a little with it, and the subtle blue tint is the perfect shade for my bedroom. With any luck, this will be the start of a beautiful (removable) wallpapered space!"
— Lauren Phillips, Associate Director, Special Projects
Buy it: Faux Textured Grasscloth Wallpaper ($37, Walmart)
TikTok's Cottage Cheese Trend
"I'm not one for crash-diets or cutting food groups, so the idea of adding something to recipes to add creaminess and protein is food trend I can get behind. I have been adding cottage cheese to my scrambled eggs and it makes them so much fluffier and creamier. Next up on my food to-dos is cottage cheese ice cream and Half Baked Harvest cottage cheese peanut butter chocolate chip muffins!"
— Halee Miller, Editorial Assistant
Accent Pillows
COURTESY OF TAMAR MOGENDORFF
"I recently splurged on one of these white velvet shell pillows and I love it so much. I've been a fan of the artist, Tamar Mogendorff, ever since I snagged one of her limited-edition Anthropologie oyster ornaments many years ago. It adds just the right amount of texture and style to my simple beige sofa and I love the touch of Little Mermaid whimsy it adds to my living room."
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food Editor
Buy It: Velvet Shell Pillow ($95, Tamar Mogendorff)
Take-Everywhere Bag
COURTESY OF WANDERFULL
"I always carry around my reusable water bottle in the summer months. This handy carrier from WanderFull not only holds my large water bottle, but has pockets with slots for essentials such as cards, keys, and my phone. The stylish colors and comfortable strap make it easy to stay hydrated and keeps my hands free for when I'm at outdoor festivals and parks."
— Katlyn Moncada, Food Editor
Buy it: HydroBag ($59, WanderFull)
Cordless Mower
COURTESY OF WORX
"Is it crazy to enjoy mowing the lawn? Because we kind of look forward to it with this mower, which is lightweight, makes very little noise, emits no fumes, and best of all, is battery operated. Our last one was electric, so we were always detangling a cord."
— Miranda Crowell, West Coast Editor
Buy it: 40V Cordless Lawn Mower ($330, Worx)
Back Support Belt
COURTESY OF CABEAU
"The Incredibelt has been the answer to the lower back pain I was having after sitting in my home office chair all day. It gives me the lumbar support I apparently was missing, and I especially appreciate that it's very easy to adjust to get the right amount of support needed. It's also super easy to inflate (it says one breath but it took me one and a half) and deflate so you can pop it into the little travel bag that comes with it and take it wherever you may need it. It's definitely coming along with me on an upcoming road trip to make hours in the car that much more comfortable."
— Viveka Neveln, Senior Garden Editor
Buy it: Incredi-belt Lumbar Back Support Belt ($30, Cabeau)