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A few glass dishes transform an overlooked floor candleholder into a vintage-style watering station and plant support. A bird bath can be as useful as it is pretty, especially once summer heat settles over the garden. Fresh, shallow water gives visiting birds somewhere to drink and bathe, and this thrifted version looks far more expensive than the pieces used to make it.

Storybook-inspired crafts have a way of making everyday materials feel magical. With a little imagination, ordinary household items can become enchanted forests, tiny woodland creatures and whimsical keepsakes that look like they belong on the pages of a fairy tale. That’s the main attraction of upcycled crafts—they encourage creativity while giving common recyclables a charming second life.

It looks like something you’d pick up from a high-end decor store. Dollar Tree DIYs have earned a permanent spot in the world of viral social media home decor moments, and I totally get why. There’s something utterly satisfying about taking items you find on a dollar store shelf and giving them a makeover that looks straight out of a high-end store.

Candles aren’t just for crisp fall nights; they also elevate and add warmth to spaces in summer too. On a patio table in the yard or tucked into an entryway, it’s hard to resist stocking up on them as one of those small, easy touches that sets the tone of an entire room. At the same time, anyone who lives by the philosophy that there’s no such thing as too many candles knows how fast they can add up.

Garden-inspired beauty for cozy cottagecore bedrooms. Martha Stewart has a knack for making everyday essentials feel elevated, and her latest collection at Target is no exception. The lifestyle icon’s expanding line of home and kitchen goods features thoughtfully designed pieces that bring her signature blend of timeless elegance and practical living to every corner of the home.

‘From box to blooming bouquet,’ Play-Doh promises. Flowers have the amazing ability to instantly make any room feel warmer and more welcoming, and they don’t always have to be fresh to pull it off. Lots of artificial bouquets look surprisingly real, giving off the same cheery effect of fresh flowers without the care that goes into them.

Get the most out of your petunias with these expert tips. Petunias are quintessential summer flowers. They bloom in a wide range of hues, from pink, purple and red, to white, yellow, orange or even black; they bring joy to any yard and they can be planted as annuals, so you can swap them out for new colors next year (although some gardeners can grow them as perennials). There are essential care guidelines to stick to if you want your petunias to bloom beautifully all summer long.

When an electrical box ruined our living room wall, my roommate made something beautiful out of it — and it’s still hanging there years later. Renting an apartment with stark white walls has taught a lot about creative decorating. Since I can’t paint or wallpaper in my apartment and I’m too afraid to put heavy duty art on the walls, my roommate and I had to think beyond standard personalization methods.

Soft florals, vintage-inspired details, and handcrafted accents continue to define the cottagecore aesthetic, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The trend embraces a slower, more nostalgic style of decorating that celebrates natural materials, heirloom-inspired pieces, and thoughtful details that make a home feel warm and lived in.

These inexpensive solar stake lights from Dollar Tree are helping shoppers enjoy their outdoor spaces long after sunset—and they couldn’t be easier to use. With summer in full swing, everyone is spending more time out in the yard these days. However, once the sun starts to set, many people (myself included) have to pack it in, since it gets harder to see at night. But we may not have to do that anymore.