Carly Totten

6 days 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.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Carly Totten

I enjoy the coziness of winter, but I don’t think anything else is quite as thrilling as spring’s return. I’m always eager to swap out dark hues and heavier layers for floral prints, pastel shades, and lighter textures throughout my home. Although I already have plenty of items to choose from, I can’t help but add to my wish list when Amazon’s latest curation of fresh home finds for the season is undeniably cute. Think: faux florals, lightweight bedding, and even artwork.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart There’s nowhere I would rather be than outside during spring, summer, and early fall. I’ve outfitted my deck with comfortable furniture to make my space inviting for reading, and I’ve also discovered that melamine pieces are an absolute must to make dining all fresco easier and more enjoyable.

2 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Carly Totten

Photo: Real Simple This time last year, I was making final preparations for a trip to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Scottsdale, Arizona. It was an adventure my parents and I had long wanted to take, and one I did a lot of research on before we boarded our flight from Philadelphia. I was more concerned about uncovering the best things to do and places to eat than I was scouring the internet for new items to take with me, but one piece I was adamant about purchasing was trail sneakers from Merrell.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Carly Totten

6 hours agoOpen bottles of wine will deteriorate, but you can still store them for a short time before they go bad. Once you open a bottle of wine, it's only a matter of time before the flavor deteriorates, eventually leaving you with nothing but vinegar. How do you store wine to keep it tasting stellar, and …