BHG Editors' Favorite Finds: Outdoor Entertaining Essentials

When we find a new TikTok trend perfect for our fellow home decor lovers, it's only right that we share. Though the coastal grandmother aesthetic took the cake as last year's favorite lifestyle to replicate (and it's one we still love to this day), TikTok has coined yet another summer aesthetic: the «tomato girl.»

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There's nothing more frustrating than trying to fall asleep in a hot bedroom during the hottest nights of summer. An air conditioner is the easiest way to fix your overheated bedroom. But if you don't have one, or can't afford one, you don't need to toss and turn in discomfort. There are other, more affordable ways to make your bedroom cooler.

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For small space dwellers, the decision of whether or not to introduce a dining setup into the main living space is always a conundrum. However, I've found the perfect folding table for all apartment owners that want to maximize their living space while also being able to entertain guests.

One thing about us: Southern Living editors love plants. Whether it’s a windowsill herb garden soaking up sun in the kitchen, a blooming bouquet brightening up a beautifully designed room, or a flowering tree enlivening the landscape, we have a deep appreciation for greenery. In the South, we have affinities for many different kinds of plants, flowers, and trees, many of which  connect us to memories of our families and friends. With that in mind, we asked our editors what plants they love. They came up with a bunch of great plants, some of which they tend in their gardens and others they love to encounter in the landscape season after season. On this list, you’ll find some classic herbs, showy flowers, and a couple of trees with distinct personalities. These are our editors’ favorite plants–what are yours?

Tom Sterenberg is sharing some photos today of roses he’s grown in the sometimes difficult climate of the Canadian prairie.

Our editors are vacationing throughout the country this summer, and we've compiled our best travel essentials for you. Find your next go-to carry-on bag, or grab an outfit that's sure to keep you comfy—no matter how long your next flight.

Summer is the best time to take a step back, slow down, and spend more time doing things we enjoy under the sun or in the comfort of our homes.

Warm weather and sunny days mean that beach days are ahead. Whether you love to ride the waves or prefer to spend the day lounging in the sun with a good book, the right gear can make or break a good beach day.

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Chelsea is always inspirational but there are some years when the excitement ramps up a notch, and this is one of those years. There are so many superb show gardens to steal ideas from, so many important messages to absorb, that it has been difficult to narrow it down. The plantsmanship is breathtaking, the designs imaginative and the themes thought-provoking, many of the gardens demonstrating how we can garden more sustainably in this era of climate change. From Cleve West’s atmospheric ruined house to Chris Beardshaw’s immaculately planted woodland glade, there is so much at the show to learn from. Here is my pick of the crop.