Carly Totten

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Real Simple I love the anticipation that a new season brings, especially summer. I look forward to warm weather, dining al fresco with friends and family, and taking fun trips all year long. To savor the season even more, I always pick up a few new pieces to add to my closet. Unsurprisingly, Target has so many cute new arrivals to shop (530 to be exact!), including drawstring shorts, chic dresses, and modest bathing suits, so I curated a wish list of my 20 favorite finds starting at $8.

2 weeks ago | bhg.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart One of the perks of my job as a writer and editor for Better Homes & Gardens is I periodically get to try some of the brand’s pieces from its Walmart line. Case in point: Last year, a box arrived on my doorstep filled with candles in every scent. It was the best-smelling package I’ve ever received, and it also started a domino effect of me recommending these candles to everyone I know.

3 weeks ago | bhg.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens During my seasonal clothing overhaul this year, I noticed a few gaps in my wardrobe—especially when it comes to short-sleeve shirts. So I turned to Amazon to find  new blouses under $40 that I could wear all spring through Labor Day, and I quickly found 20 pretty styles to choose from.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Carly Totten

1 hour agoOpening with stripped-back acoustic guitar and what she called, “dry vocals,” Lana Del Rey’s “Henry, come on,” the first single from her yet to be released 10th album, finally dropped on April 11. The song is rich with lush strings as she contends at the chorus, “Last call ’Hey, y’all’ / Hang …

3 weeks ago | bhg.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart Is there any season better than outdoor season? We don’t think so! Unwinding on a deck, porch, or patio with a book and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine is a small luxury that can make you feel like you’ve taken a trip without ever leaving home. What’s more, there are affordable outdoor furniture and decor items that can turn your space into a retreat, and one go-to shop is the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart.