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Especially around Valentine’s Day, you’re probably most likely to find sweetheart hoya as a single potted leaf that’s only a few inches tall. That leaf is thick and fleshy, similar to other varieties of hoya; it’ll eventually grow vining stems with lots of smaller heart-shaped leaves spread out along its length. It can even produce small clusters of flowers, too. Sweetheart hoya is easy to care for. It loves getting plenty of indirect sunlight, so give it as bright a spot as possible, like a table near a south-facing window....

To help choose the best Christmas inflatables for your home, we researched a variety of picks on the market. We kept in mind details like dimensions, material, inflation type, and whether or not a pick had lighting. Overall, one of the best Christmas inflatables to choose from is Emila Christmas Inflatable Santa on Sleigh with Reindeers and Gift Boxes. It not only perfectly captures the essence of the holidays, but it also self-inflates, includes lights and is a generous size....

“Plant stands can make a great accompaniment to smaller pots, adding vertical interest to a space and helping draw the eye upward,” says Heather Goerzen, design editor at Havenly. “I personally love layering two plants of varying heights or featuring one with a potted plant on the ground next to it for a more comprehensive look.” To find the best plant stands, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind dimensions, material, number of plants, and whether it’s an indoor or outdoor style....

Maybe you don’t know the hostess as well as you thought to know how to narrow down the options on the market. Perhaps you want something other than a gift card or the same old bottle of wine. Or at worse, maybe you forget all about the event altogether. If you didn’t have time to create adorable DIY hostess gifts, couldn’t think of something while on the run, or need some inspiration, we’re here to help....

Scroll down to see our favorite Halloween decor picks for a steal. The Best Early Deals on Halloween Decor Twinkle Star Solar String Lights, $18 with coupon (was $20) Joiedomi Halloween Inflatable Witch, $20 (was $25) Halloween Ghost Pathway Lights $16 with coupon (was $27) Twinkle Star Halloween Inflatable Ghost, $50 (was $80) Halloween Porch Banners, $16 (was $19) Halloween Tree, $16 (was $24) Gaboss Stretch Spider Web, $7 (was $13) Yosager Pose-N-Stay Skeleton with Glowing Eyes, $70 (was $90) Waterglide Outdoor Halloween Net Lights, $25 (was $29) Eldnacele Halloween Flickering Candles, $26 (was $32) Yosager Halloween Wreath, $38 (was $50) Artoid Mode Happy Halloween Decorative Doormat, $23 (was $28) Malendo Ghost Hanging Decorations, $19 with coupon (was $25) Avoin Hocus Pocus Garden Flag, $7 (was $14) Staaricc Solar Tiki Torches, $57 with coupon (was $80)...

The high-efficiency dual filtration system not only rids your floor of dirt and grime but also removes dust and pollen from the air around it while the enclosed canister holds up to a gallon of debris. The sleek model works on wood, linoleum, tile, and cement floors and comes in five polished colors: black, silver, matte black, rose gold, sea glass, and white. Shoppers swear by the best-selling vacuum cleaner for efficiently sucking up everything from pet hair and cat litter to crumbs and dirt from their hard floors with minimal effort....

Vintage furniture and accessories make a statement in any home. Above, an ’80s chandelier glitzes up this midcentury-modern dining table and chairs. Grosgrain-ribbon curtain panels add another chic layer of style to the space. To achieve a similar look, simply hot-glue ribbon to plain curtain panels. Mismatched Magic Pairing mismatched dinnerware is an art in the thrifting world. Choose one or two colors – such as the navy or gold hues in each of these pieces – and repeat them in dishware you collect from flea markets, Craigslist, or garage sales....

We spoke with three industry leaders on their thoughts on what the future looks like for this beloved beverage: Here are six coffee trends standing out to them right now. 1. Ready-to-Drink Since single-serve pods (like K-Cups) took over the coffee scene more than 10 years ago, people have shifted more toward ease and convenience to get their daily hit of caffeine. We aren’t just consuming coffee in the morning anymore, says Luke Schneider, founder and CEO of Fire Dept....

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Learn how to build an industrial pipe shelving unit like the one in this kitchen. Entryway Floorboard Shelf If your entryway is too narrow for a table or bench, hang a DIY shelf instead. This one holds mail and artwork and serves as a place to drop keys and wallets as you walk in the door. A bracket shelf made from the home’s old floorboards added the perfect amount of storage space to hold a small basket for drop-zone clutter....

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We’ve put together our best eco-friendly entertaining ideas to help you plan your next backyard bash. With easy swaps, like compostable utensils and repurposed party decor, you can plan a fun and sustainable celebration. 1. Send Digital Invites Consider sending digital invites for at-home events, like backyard rehearsal dinners or baby showers, that typically require a paper invitation. You can still create pretty correspondence (sites like Canva help you design a digital invitation for free) to text or email to your guests....

Add a bowl of vintage ornaments to your Christmas tablescape or decorate your tree with a bright collection of jewel-tone baubles. You might already be familiar with vintage Shiny Brite ornaments even if you didn’t know they had an official name: They’re the fun, candy-colored glass ornaments that are coated in a silvery sheen. They were produced in huge quantities in their heyday of the 1940s, and many of the originals are still in circulation....