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Made by the brand Genteele, the customer-favorite bath mat is filled with memory foam that shoppers love sinking their feet into after stepping out of a steamy shower. Not only is the bath mat super plush, but it’s also incredibly soft thanks to its outer microfiber layer that has a velvety feel. Along with being comfortable, the bath mat is practical, too. The bottom is backed with PVC dots designed to prevent skidding, as long as it’s placed on a dry floor....

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Buy It: Ageratum Flower ($12, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Buy It: Dwarf Blue Bachelor Button Cornflower Garden Flower Seeds ($3, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Buy It: Dianthus Everlast ($8, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Buy It: Deluxe Dutch Gladiolus Mixture ($20, Breck’s) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall Buy It: Sunflower Sunny Hedge Blend Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Buy It: Zinnia Flowering Seed Mixture ($9, The Home Depot)

The best pies to order online come from top bakeries around the country, but they’ll taste just as fresh and flavorful as if they were homemade (and possibly, dare we say, even better?). Food delivery services like Harry & David, Williams Sonoma, and Goldbelly allow you to shop your favorite pies online, then receive them at your doorstep a few days later. From there, you can choose to pop the pie directly in the oven for immediate feasting or save it in your freezer for a sweet treat later on....

Name: Ginkgo biloba Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Buy It: 2 Ginkgo trees ($155, The Home Depot) Name: Quercus spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and wide (depending on variety) Zones: 3–10 Buy It: Nuttal oak tree ($60, The Home Depot) Name: Carpinus caroliniana Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in medium moisture soil Size: Up to 35 feet tall and wide Zones: 3–9 Buy It: American hornbeam tree ($40, Etsy) Name: Gymnocladus dioicus Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 55 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Kentucky coffee tree ($45, Etsy) Name: Tilia americana Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide Zones: 2–8 Buy It: American linden tree ($26, Etsy) Name: Acer spp....

A Measure of Invasiveness A plant’s invasiveness can vary from one region of the country to the next. For example, a plant that’s invasive in a warm climate might not be problematic in a colder region, since its seeds die in freezing temperatures, making it impossible to multiply out of control. To help you zero in on the worst invasive plants for your region, public gardens in six major regions across the United States offer their top ten species to avoid....

“A desk lamp should provide a clear, bright light that makes a statement,” said Jung Lee, event architect and founder of Fête, Jung Lee NY, and Slowdance. “Any opportunity you have to enhance your space with joy, you should grab it.” To find the best desk lamps, we researched a variety of picks and considered factors like dimensions, material, bulb and wattage, and cord length. In addition to Lee, we also consulted Jennifer Jenkins, IALD, director of lighting at WeWork, and Farah Merhi, an interior designer....

“Laundry baskets are essential for keeping your laundry organized and off the floor, piled up,” says Chantelle Malarkey, an interior designer and lifestyle expert. “It also helps with family members who tend to just toss them wherever they land—specifically with children.” The baskets themselves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from flexible ones to mesh-material options. To find the best laundry baskets, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind size, material, weight, and care....

If you’re participating in a white elephant exchange this year, finding the perfect quirky gift can be a challenge. Instead of buying an item that gets re-gifted or left behind at the end of the night, we’ve created a list of items your friends and family will actually want to take home. Our list of the best white elephant gifts under $35 features a handful of cute home decor items, board games, budget-friendly kitchen tools, and more....

Like other cruciferous vegetables, which are part of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts are wildly healthy. They’re low in calories, high in fiber, and deliver a good dose of vitamin K and vitamin C. Despite this, they certainly don’t have to taste like “health food.” If you stick with these techniques for cooking Brussels sprouts, chances are you’ll soon have a new favorite side dish. Before we dive into how to cook Brussels sprouts, we should point out that you can eat them raw, too....

As the leaves begin to change colors and the cooler weather starts to creep in, it’s time to swap out light summer fabrics for warmer winter materials. While you may pull out chunky sweaters and replace a linen throw with a wool blanket, it’s also important to change the sheets on your bed to help you stay warm during the colder months. “Flannel is a lovely fabric that is pleasing to the touch and cozy to cuddle with at night,” says Caron Woolsey, founder and principal designer at CW Interiors....

For many, tossing items in the dryer is almost an autopilot task, yet it directly impacts the longevity of materials in our homes. “Clothing is a big investment, and being able to take care of that investment is something that is very important,” says Shawn Ashby, Whirlpool laundry brand manager. If you haven’t shopped for dryers in a few years, buying a clothes dryer might feel a bit overwhelming. Today’s dryers are more sophisticated than even five years ago, and they offer many new and powerful features....

“Laminate surfaces are extremely popular but do require special attention if you want to maintain their quality and look,” explains Leanne Stapf of The Cleaning Authority. “Laminate floors specifically are made of wood composite—so it looks just like hardwood flooring but is a fraction of the cost. One thing to keep in mind [is that] you can’t refinish laminate, so you’ll want to take extra care of these floors to avoid costly replacements....

“A stand mixer for the home baker is an investment that could (and should!) last your whole baking life,” says Erin McDowell, a cookbook author and food stylist. “My grandma even passed down a hand mixer to me that still ran great after 30 years of use.” Our team tested 22 of the best stand mixers on the market by using them to make batches of cookie dough, bread, and whipped cream in our lab in Birmingham, Alabama....

They also wanted the collection to be both pretty and functional (like the gorgeous woven baskets that double as both storage and decor), filled with pieces that can actually be used, rather than decor items that just sit on a shelf. “We want people to feel confident when they place these items in their home and welcome others in,” Jenny says. “We want them to feel proud of their home and spaces and to serve meals on these dishes to their family and loved ones....

That means Halloween shoppers will be stocking up on classics like Candy Corn, Snickers ($3, Walmart), and Tootsie Pops ($3, Target) more than ever before. To help you decide which goodies to add to your next grocery store pickup, the candy experts at CandyStore.com put together a list of the most popular Halloween candy in every state, based on how many times each candy was purchased over the last several years....

Why Reading Corners Are Seeing a Surge in Popularity Now At its heart, a reading corner is simply an area dedicated to being the perfect spot to read. A quiet place to unplug is the perfect antidote for today’s fast passed and ultra-connected lifestyle, and making a space in your home that acts as a refuge from the world is a sensible style choice. It’s not just internet influencers who are setting up reading areas, either....

The Worst Thanksgiving Sides, According to Americans Everyone has an opinion on what Thanksgiving side dishes belong on the table. Honestly, I’m a bit shocked by the lack of appetite for candied yams (aka sweet potatoes where I live) and sweet potato casseroles. There’s just something about adding the perfect amount of sweet flavor to the rest of the savory items on the plate. To each their own, though. I do, however, completely understand the low interest in a salad....

The Most Popular Fruit Pies in America Gurney’s used Google Trends search interest data to see which fruit pies reigned in all the states. There were 16 fruit pies named, with flavors such as strawberry, grape, and key lime taking in the most wins. You can check out the full list of pies over at Gurney’s, but here’s how the top six fruit pie flavors in America stack up. These states chose pineapple pie:...

“These outdoor solar lights were so fantastic, I thought I would share just in case you are like me and shop and research endlessly to find the perfect product,” said one shopper who typically doesn’t write reviews. They added that the lights “installed easily,” look “as good as the images on the reviews, if not better,” and have performed well even in the rain. The commercial-grade, weatherproof LED string lights are easy to set up, too....