19 IKEA Flower Hacks to Brighten Up Your Wedding Decor

Summer may be coming to a close, but wedding season is far from over. For frugal couples hoping to tie the knot, *now* is the time to invest in chic wedding decor that won’t break the bank. Luckily, with the help of these IKEA flower hacks for your wedding, your decor game will have never been stronger. Scroll on to discover all 19 flower-inspired IKEA wedding hacks sure to brighten up your big day decor.

1. Classic Lanterns: Stick to the BORRBY Lantern ($15) in original white for a brilliant contrast between it and its colorful blooms. Remove the lantern’s glass panes to get a similar look of flowers spilling out from within them. (via Sposto Photography / Wedding Chicks)

2. Lacey Vessels: Elevate basic white SKURAR candle holders ($3) by spraying them down with metallic gold paint. Throw in a bright flower arrangement and you’ve got yourself an elegant centerpiece. Add a table number and your tables will be totally Insta-worthy. (via Kayla Adams Photography / Wedding Chicks)

3. Ombre Candle Holders: Brighten up your tables with organic centerpieces using these modern ombre candle holders. A bit of spray paint is all you need to make this look your own. (via The House That Lars Built)

4. Faux/Real Flower Arrangement: Create one-of-a-kind flower arrangements for your wedding without shelling out big bucks using IKEA serving bowls and IKEA artificial peonies. You can even sub the faux flowers for real ones, for a more authentic feel. (via Claire Brody Designs)

5. Floral Frames: Display your favorite blossoms in TOLSBY Frames ($1) to get beautiful pressed flowers in an instant. You can leave them as-is for whimsical table decorations or paint the frames in your wedding palette for attention-grabbing displays. (via Munchkins and Moms)

6. A Variety of Vases: For serious bohemian vibes, use an array of IKEA bottles to show off your flower arrangements. Cluster your eclectic collection (the more colors and sizes, the better) to create charming centerpieces in lieu of traditional bud vases. (via My Little Secrets)

7. Painted Glass Flower Pot: Paint REKO glasses ($1) to create these bright flower pots that’ll give your wedding decor a fun pop of color. To really pack a (visual) punch, paint your pots a neon yellow or another saturated shade from your wedding color palette. (via DIY Decorator)

8. Gold Lanterns: Upgrade plain white and black IKEA lanterns to a more modern metallic gold with a coat of spray paint. Add a few matching DIYed beer and wine bottles to transform them into a cluster of chic flower vessels. (via Awake Photography / Ruffled)

9. Hanging Lantern: Spruce up a bare wedding aisle with these hanging lantern-vases. The gorgeous overflowing blooms will do wonders for livening up your ceremony space. (via Storytellers Events)

10. Boho Banners: Give wedding signs and banners a green, ethereal feel by embellishing them with flowers and greenery. Opt for a bouquet to spruce up a corner, or use a whole garland to frame the outline of a sign. (via Ruth Eileen Photography / Style Me Pretty)

11. Chalkboard Easel: Highlight an IKEA MALA Easel ($20) with your chosen wedding message and a tray full of flowers. If you’d rather save that space for something else — like teeny, tiny favors — drape a green garland from the top. (via Lovisa Photo / Style Me Pretty)

12. Dip-Dyed Vases: The dip-dyed look isn’t going away anytime soon, so bring this chic modern trend to your wedding with these gorgeous IKEA-hacked vases. For a sleek and sophisticated look, dip the cylinder vases into metallic gold or silver paint. (via IKEA)

13. Hanging Vases: Elegance can often be carried out with a clean and simple look. Use ribbon to hang these milk jug-inspired ENSIDIG Vases ($2) from the chairs along the aisle. You can even use these floral vessels as centerpieces for a minimalist vibe. (via IKEA)

14. Lantern Table Settings: If you love the look of flowers and lights, surround IKEA lanterns with flowers and set an LED candle inside. The result will be super pretty mood lighting when the sun goes down. (via Urke Photography)

15. Hanging Floral Topped Lanterns: Your guests will undoubtedly be impressed by this magical sight. Hang lanterns covered in gorgeous blooms from trees and wait for the oohs and aahs when the sun sets and the trees light up. (via KT Merry / Floridian Social)

16. Hanging Pots: This hack requires little to no effort in that it only requires you to add string and flowers to your pots. Stick to twine for a rustic aesthetic, or use a colorful ribbon for a more contemporary style. (via Kirsten Smith Photography / WeddingWire)

17. Candle Holders: Spray paint the bottom half of these candle holders for a dip-dyed effect. Though succulents are used here, you can definitely display mini blooms or air plants. (via Christina Karst Photography / Ruffled)

18. Paint-Splattered Pitchers: Use acrylic paint to splatter paint all over enamel pitchers to create fun speckled vases for your flowers. A monochromatic color scheme will highlight different textures. (via IKEA)

19. Lantern Terrarium: Seal off all the gaps of a BORRBY Lantern ($15) with sealant before building your terrariums inside. Once finished, spritz a little mist, then display along the ceremony aisle for a stunning display of greenery. If white isn’t part of your color palette, remove the glass and spray paint the fixtures before working with the sealant. (via Thou Swell)

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All pet parents know how hard it is to not spoil their fur babies, and IKEA just made that feeling even harder with their new pet collection! The UTSÅDD IKEA pet collection, launching April 1, encapsulates 29 products that are specifically crafted to fit right into your pet's life, honoring what they do best (eating, snoozing, playing) – but the pieces also make your life way easier as a pet parent with thoughtful, minimalistic design.

The new IKEA pet collection includes your traditional pet beds and food bowls, but it also has some exciting pieces: pet furniture like cat tents and chew toys! Dive into the full IKEA pet collection below.

This discreet scratch board can sit flush against your couch (where your kitty's already scratching) to extend the life of its fabric and keep your cat entertained all the while! The practicality is truly unmatched.

The IKEA pet collection features a range of pet beds in different sizes, colors, and textures. This fluffy one is big enough for multiple pups Awwww!

Okay, this cat tent might just be the cutest piece of pet furniture we've ever seen! If your feline likes to hide, this tiny lil' structure will warm their antisocial heart.

You can place this striped blanket anywhere your pet likes to chill – from the bed to the couch and even the car, it'll create a nice barrier to catch those pesky shedded hairs.

We want to curl up inside this cute cat hutch, too, TBH! The rattan design is complementary to ay interior design style, looking as stylish as can be. Your cat will feel like utter royalty with this elevated bed.

This cube fits right into existing IKEA shelving units, but boasts an open hole that your cat can climb into. They'll be able to keep watch all day long! The IKEA pet collection has many more amazing pieces like this that seamlessly fit into your space.

This dog toy features indented grooves that you can sneak some of their favorite treats into! Playtime just became so much more rewarding. Yum!

This grippy spill mat is the perfect companion to your pet's food and water bowls! The striped design from the IKEA pet collection remains stylish while serving a practical purpose.

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From running on 3 hours of sleep to constant diaper changes, mamas do so much. We've teamed up with @diapergenieofficial for a special Mother’s Day gift to make things easier for new moms: receive a FREE Diaper Genie Select Pail with square refill technology, plus enough refills to get you off to a great start! The giveaway will consist of one Select Pail + four Jumbo Refills for an associated value of up to $118. Say goodbye to diaper odors in style with this sleek, easy-to-use pail. The winner will also receive a $500 Amazon gift card to shop for all their baby and household needs. Check the deets below!

Enter to win a new Diaper Genie Select Pail and four Jumbo Refills here. Giveaway ends on May 31. One lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 5.

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IKEA is well-known for its minimal, affordable Scandinavian-inspired design. It introduced us to the POÄNG armchair and the Kallax Shelf Unit, and plenty of other clean, white, and birch-filled furniture. And while those practical pieces have served us well through the neutral-heavy design years (and college days to boot), 2024 is bringing on a bolder, retro-inspired IKEA that we adore. This colorful relaunch of timeless designs, AKA the fourth drop in its vintage-inspired Nytillverkad collection, pays homage to 1970s flower power and channels optimism, free-spiritedness and environmental awakening through color and textile design. The fourth drop of Nytillverkad will be available online and in IKEA stores globally beginning April 1, 2024. Check it out below, plus items you can buy today!

A bright palette and cute floral motifs reign in this new collection. Find floral bedding, comfortable seating, candle holders, vases, pillows, and more!

The floral pattern MAJSOL was first seen on IKEA bedspreads and blinds in 1971 and was a huge success. Now the flowers bloom again on the KRANSMALVA duvet cover sets in yellow and orange.

The SJÄLSÖ armchair in solid pine is a new version of the classical safari chair. The strong, sand-colored supporting fabric makes up both seat and backrest. Add the SANDETERNELL cushion covers for extra coziness! The plant stand has a removable tray and was inspired by one introduced in 1962.

Create bags, pillows, patches and accessories with the SANDETERNELL pre-cut fabric.

The steel-tube ÖNNESTAD chair, inspired by a 1972 version, is reimagined with large, soft cushions and a seat with a comfortable bounce, plus high-strength steel.

The DYKARKLOCKA pendant lampshade is inspired by a design from 1964 with a lighter weight and and seven veneer rings instead of nine.

Look out for the whole fourth drop of Nytillverkad online and in stores on April 1, 2024! No joke!

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The LÖVBACKEN Table, originally launched in 1956, gets a makeover of its leaf design in three bold new colors.

The TUVKORNELL Candle Holder is straight out of the 80s and their future is bright.

Fifty years after it first launched, this DOMSTEN Stool has a new name and new standout colors.

This iconic KULTURSKOG Plant Stand, available in light green and classic black, is great for more than just plants. Add picture frames, books and candles.

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After compiling my vacation reads, I'm *finally* ready to start combing through Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. Her revelation about reading books in her cover feature interview with Harper's Bazaar made me realize I need to step my game up ASAP.

Her admirable hobby - that's since led her to create a bourgeoning book club— continues to highlight books with women at the center, girl does she have a great eye for stories that fit every mood. To date, her book club list has amassed over 90 titles of romantic beach reads, thrillers, and more.

Since it's a new year and we're sure you not ready to tackle that many titles, I went through the list to pick the top 26 books worth diving into. Buckle up because they're sure to take our emotions on a ride! After you finish your TBR (To Be Read list), check out 24 Standout Reads From Jenna Bush Hager's Book Club, 20 Captivating Shondaland Book Club Picks, and 16 Must-Reads From The Oprah Winfrey Book Club!

May 2024: How to End a Love Story

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

Trigger warning: This book mentions suicide and grief.
Helen Zhang and Grant Shepard are bound by an event that changed their lives forever. Before you ask, it's not a steamy one night stand where one of them ghosted the other.
Their paths actually crossed because of a pivotal accident that neither of them saw coming and it caused Helen to view Grant as her worst enemy for years. However, time passed and they moved on to separately create lucrative careers. What they couldn't have expected was for their paths to cross, especially not at work.
Given the amazing opportunity to be a writer for the TV adaption of her own successful YA books, Helen anxiously travels to LA to accept the position and hit the reset button on her life. She has a brief moment of euphoria until she realizes that Grant will also be in the writer's room.
Now they'll have to confront their complicated feelings for each other in order not to derail their jobs and lives. They know it's impossible for them to have a true love story, but sometimes the messiness of life is all it takes for two people to find common ground and decide how they want their stories to end.

April 2024: The Most Fun We Ever Had

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

When Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fell in love, all they knew is that nothing could shake their foundation. Despite their unwavering hope in the past, their current reality looks differently than they imagined. Their four daughters — Wendy, Violet, Liza, and Grace — each have a unique set of problems that creates of chaos for the family. From the loss of one's husband to the secrets the youngest daughter keeps, the Sorensons are never quite sure what to expect.

In a shocking turn of events, a young man — Jonah Bendt — shows up and reveals that one of the daughters is his mom. He was placed up for adoption some time ago, but he's ready to come home to learn more about his biological family. There may be drama in The Most Fun We Ever Had, but there's still a family who finds a way back to the love that Marilyn and David have always believed in.

March 2024: Anita De Monte Laughs Last 

Art student Raquel only comes Anita de Monte's story after she starts feeling like she's starting to make a name for herself among College Hill's socialites. The more she learns about how Anita's life was horrifically cut short, she starts drawing parallels between their lives. It's almost like history is repeating itself and it's hitting too close to home.

As Gonzalez alternates between both of their perspectives, Raquel and Anita's lives begin to intersect in a way that makes Anita de Monte Laughs Last the kind of novel that'll have you thinking about it longer after you finish the last page.

February 2024: "Redwood Court" by DéLana R.A. Dameron

Redwood Court reads like a historical love letter to Black families and contains relationships that remind me of my own family. When Mika Tabor starts asking questions about her family's history, she receives much more than her class assignment asked for. The more she listens to her grandparents and observes her parents, she realizes they've been telling her meaningful stories all along. From tales of racism to the sweet grasp of a world that began moving past obvious racial tension, this novel offers a glimpse into the homes of many Black families.

While I often say I'd like to pass down books to my kids, Redwood Court has become something that I feel is mandatory to read.

January 2024: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Reese's Book Club is coming in hot with their first pick of the year! This thriller of a reader is all about "Evie Porter" and her separate identities. One paints the picture of who she truly is, but her job places her in the position of assuming a new name in order to complete the mission given to her by Mr. Smith. She's never met Mr. Smith, her boss, but she has the inkling that her latest mission hits a little too close to home.

Does he know more about her than she realizes and can she successfully fulfill the goal he has for? Buy your copy of First Lie Wins today to find out!

December 2023: "Before We Were Innocent" by Ella Berman

What would you do if you knew a terrible secret that involved the death of one of your best friends? In Before We Were Innocent, Bess and Joni find themselves trying to escape answering this. However, some things are hard to bury — especially when the past comes knocking in the form of Joni. Will the two former best friends be able to maintain their innocence or will they have to accept the truth about themselves?

November Pick: "Maybe Next Time" by Cesca Major

If the past few years have felt like you've been stuck in a weird time loop, you'll love this page turner by Cesca Major. Maybe Next Time follows Emma as she navigates being a busy literary agent, wife and mother - except she only seems to have time for her career. When her husband is involved in a tragic car accident, Emma finds herself distraught only to wake up and see him alive again.

As the scenario continues to repeat, Emma will have to dig deep inside herself to correct patterns she's been a part of her to save not only her husband but life as she knows it.

October Pick: "Starling House" by Alix E. Harrow

Starling House is a daring tale of what happens when dreams meet determination, grit and evil. All Opal wants to do is create a haven for herself and her brother Jasper but she'll have to fight for it once she finds herself in the mysterious mansion of author E. Starling. In the depths of the shadows, she'll come face to face with things that'll test her resilience.

September Pick: "Mother-Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon 

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The women of the Rubicon family have a lot to tangle with in Mother-Daughter Murder Night. When powerful matriarch Lana's granddaughter Jack becomes the prime suspect in an unsolved murder, Lana becomes determined to find a killer instead of waiting for her disease to have it's last say. Find out what Nina Simon has in store for the town the Rubicons find themselves living in.

August Pick: "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett

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Tom Lake weaves a beautiful tale of remembered love and viewing the humanity of one's parent. When Lara begins to regale her three daughters of a former romance she shared with actor Peter Duke at Tome Lake, they begin to take stock of what they know about their mom as well as their own love lives.

"Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld 

Heartbreak has the potential to make you swear off love, which is something that late night writer Sally Milz knows all too well. She's also a firm believer in the "Danny Horst Rule," the phenomenon where average looking men exclusively date women more attractive than them — until pop star Noah Brewster shows up to host the late night show. Join her for an intoxicating love ride that makes her change her perspective.

"Where The Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens 

If you love a good romance-murder mystery, you'll fall in love with Kya's story. After the town's golden boy winds up dead, everyone in town begins blaming Kya for his murder. With heartbreak and triumph woven throughout, Where The Crawdads Sing will become the summer read you can't put down.

"The House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson

Even when forbidden, love seems to find a way in The House of Eve. 15-year-old Ruby is set to be her family's first college attendee, until it appears a scandalous affair will bring her back into poverty. Meanwhile, Eleanor's in love with William, a member of an elite Black family in D.C. that doesn't let just anyone in. The lives of both women will collide in an unexpected way as they forge their own paths.

"The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes 

Maya witnessed her friend's sudden death in the woods seven years ago. Now, with nothing except a few hazy memories, she's determined to figure out what she saw, and who's behind it. The House In The Pines is proof that sometimes our past — and their secrets — don't stay dead.

"Tiny Beautiful Things" by Cheryl Strayed 

Life can feel like a dumpster fire sometimes which is why Tiny Beautiful Things feels like a soothing hug. If you love advice columns, you'll love the beautiful compilation of questions "Dear Sugar" answers within the pages as Clare sets out to offer advice while her own life falls apart. After you read the book, check out our interview with Sarah Pidgeon, who stars in the Hulu series!

"Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng 

New friends Mia and Elena are pitted against each other when everyone in town splits over a custody battle. Adapted into a mini-series on Hulu at the beginning of the pandemic, Little Fires Everywhere is a tale that shows everything isn't always what it seems, and there are always secrets to be discovered.

"Wrong Place, Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister 

Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a novel that explores the lengths a mother is willing to take to prevent her son from doing something unspeakable. Will she be able to piece together clues in time or will all hope remain lost?

"Daisy Jones and The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

This titular novel turned Emmy award-nominated Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six explores the rise — and fall — of a legendary (and fictional) band.

"True Biz" by Sara Nović 

This heartwarming book about life at the River Valley School for the Deaf, and all of its students with completely different backgrounds, will make you laugh and cry with its beautiful depiction of human connection.

"The Club" by Ellery Lloyd 

If you've never liked hearing "How can you hate from outside the club? You can't even get in," you'll be glad you're not a part of this members-only society. The club has been pushed to its limit and everyone has something to hide.

"The Christie Affair" by Nina de Gramont 

Nan infiltrates Agatha Christie's home in 1925, intent on luring her husband away. There's something about love, affairs, and dark secrets that make for a good read, and you won't be able to get enough of this tale where things aren't always what they seem.

"Lucky" by Marissa Stapley 

"She's so lucky" ...or is she? Lucky redefines what it means to be honest when the titular character completes a million-dollar heist, and is left stranded by the very people who taught her how to scam.

"Sankofa" by Chibundu Onuzo 

When Anna learns the father she never knew is still alive, she travels to West Africa in search of answers. The tale of self-discovery through one's history, as well as the themes of home and belonging, is something we all long to understand at some point.

"L.A. Weather" by María Amparo Escandón 

Families can be complicated, and the Alvarados are no different. If you're looking for a little break from your own family dynamics, you'll get a kick out of reading along as they navigate evacuations, relationship problems, and their father's obsession with the Weather Channel.

"The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller 

What happens when desire spills over and threatens to unravel everything two friends have built? The Paper Palace answers that as Elle must choose between continuing the life she has dedicated herself to and the life she never got to live.

"Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams 

When former lovers Eva and Shane reunite in the midst of their successful literary careers, they find that their chemistry is still as strong as it used to be. But, will the flame fizzle before their lingering questions are answered or will Eva choose vulnerability before Shane disappears again?

"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave 

What would you do if your significant other disappeared without a trace, only leaving a cryptic note behind? In Hannah's case, she sets out on an unpredictable mission for answers — regardless of what lies ahead. After you read the book, check out our interview with Angourie Rice, who stars in the Apple TV+ series!

"The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse 

Le Sommet is a sanatorium-turned-luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. Detective Elin arrives to celebrate her estranged brother Isaac's engagement to Laure, and her discomfort turns to all-out horror when Laure goes missing.

"You Have a Match" by Emma Lord 

DNA tests can reveal new information about our ancestry, but when Abby learns that she has an older sister — and that her older sister is an Instagram star — the women decide to meet up and get to the bottom of why their parents split them up in the first place.

"The Chicken Sisters" by KJ Dell'Antonia 

Nothing brings families together like food and age-old rivalries, something that sisters Amanda and Mae learn firsthand when they end up on opposite sides of a cooking competition. If you love hit TV series The Bear, you'll love The Chicken Sisters.

Other Stories On Reese Witherspoon's Book Club List

  • "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang
  • "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
  • "Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?" by Crystal Smith Paul
  • "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
  • "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell
  • "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng
  • "On The Rooftop" by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
  • "Honey & Spice" by Bolu Babalola
  • "Counterfeit" by Kirstin Chen
  • "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
  • "Anatomy" by Dana Schwartz
  • "Honor" by Thrity Umrigar
  • "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak
  • "Within These Wicked Walls" by Lauren Blackwood
  • "We Were Never Here" by Andrea Bartz
  • "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee
  • "Tokyo Ever After" by Emiko Jean
  • "Northern Spy" by Flynn Berry
  • "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley
  • "Infinite Country" by Patricia Engel
  • "Outlawed" by Anna North
  • "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
  • "A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow" by Laura Taylor Namey
  • "Group" by Christie Tate
  • "Fable" by Adrienne Young
  • "His Only Wife" by Peace Medie Adzo
  • "Furia" by Yamile Saied Mendez
  • "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
  • "You Should See Me in a Crown" by Leah Johnson
  • "Everything Inside" by Edwidge Danticat
  • "I'm Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown
  • "The Guest List" by Lisa Foley
  • "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi
  • "UNTAMED" by Glennon Doyle
  • "The Jetsetters" by Amanda Eyre Ward
  • "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister
  • "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid
  • "Conviction" by Denise Mina
  • "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moye
  • "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky
  • "The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott
  • "The Last House Guest" by Megan Miranda
  • "Whisper Network" by Chandler Baker
  • "The Cactus" by Sarah Haywood
  • "From Scratch" by Tembi Locke
  • "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo
  • "The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory
  • "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
  • "One Day in December" by Josie Silver
  • "The Other Woman" by Sandie Jones
  • "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel
  • "Still Lives" by Maria Hummel
  • "Next Year in Havana" by Chanel Cleeton
  • "Something in the Water" by Catherine Steadman
  • "You Think It, I'll Say It" by Curtis Sittenfeld
  • "Happiness" by Heather Harpham
  • "Erotic Stories For Punjabi Widows" by Balli Kaur Jaswal
  • "The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo
  • "Braving the Wilderness" by Brené Brown
  • "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine
  • "The Is the Story of a Happy Marriage" by Ann Patchett
  • “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman
  • "The Lying Game" by Ruth Ware
  • "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn
  • "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman

Whether you want to challenge yourself to read a book every couple of days like Reese or choose a few books to get you through the summer, I'm sure you'll find titles to add to your growing library. I already have my eyes on Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and The Club by Ellery Lloyd!

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Growing up on the Outer Banks means I've gone through my fair share of swimsuits. All it takes is one summer of surfing wipeouts, sun bathing, swimming, and hitting up the shops (because you really do everything in a bathing suit on the OBX) to know exactly which bathing suit brands are worth buying — and which are cheap enough to avoid forever. I took to social media to ask real Outer Banks locals which bathing suit brands they can't get enough of. Keep reading for all the details!

Target

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I know y'all love Target just as much as I do — and along with their home decor, cute shoes, and comfy clothes, their bathing suit options are some of my friends' favorites. Target's got a ton of diverse and affordable swimwear options that is full of different styles, sizes, and prices. That means there's something for everyone! I'm obsessed with this Underwire Bralette Bikini Top and High Waist High Leg Extra Cheeky Bikini Bottom.

Aerie

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Aerie is perfect for Outer Banks fans because it's one of the most-used bathing suit brands on the show! This store balances style with comfort and casual, and TBH half the swimsuits are cute enough to be tank tops. Their bathing suits will make you feel confident and add a pop of color to your summer wardrobe! This Smiley® String Triangle Bikini Top and Cheekiest Tie Bikini Bottom are a great place to start ;).

​Old Navy

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Old Navy is a great place to shop for affordable basics, and that definitely extends to swimsuit season. Their bathing suits come in a range sizes, and they're durable, classic, and super affordable (a lot of them are under $20!). They also have just enough Americana edge to live out your '00s rom-com dreams. I can't stop looking at the Zip-Front Bikini Swim Top and High-Waisted Bikini Swim Bottoms.

Body Glove

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Body Glove is one bathing suit brand that's just as functional as it is stylish, and it's also equal parts feminine and sporty for any gal who's always on the go. The Free Flow Eli One-Piece Swimsuitis one of my favorite suits because it's so colorful and it's also supportive, which you absolutely need when taking part in a treasure hunt.

AlySwim

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If you're looking for the true Outer Banks experience, then you should grab a suit made by someone who grew up there! AlySwim is totally customizable, and a lot of the suits are reversible so you get two looks for the price of one. With trendy patterns and vibrant colors, bathing suits like the Blue Hawaiian Eva Top and Bottoms will make a bold statement.

Rey Swimwear

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The bathing suits from Rey Swimwear are as classy as they come, and it feels like there are endless options for colors, patterns, and silhouettes. There are also options for longer torsos, which is such a blessing for us #TallGirls. Sarah Cameron would be all over this Marie bathing suit!

More Bathing Suit Brands OBX Locals Love

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Maaji is the thing of our '90s dreams, and each bathing suit will make you feel the summer magic we crave all year long. I love the Hot Magenta Adhara V Wire Bralette Bikini Top and Sublimity Regular Rise Classic Bikini Bottoms!

Left on Friday is for the minimalists. But just because the swimsuits are simple and elegant doesn't mean they're boring — and the asymmetrical silhouette on the Shoreline Suit proves it.

Kenny Flowers immediately reminds me of Palm Royale every time I look on their site because of the old school vibe and bright colors. I NEED the Acapulco Underwire Bikini Top and High Waist Bikini Bottom!!

Lime Ricki is the place to go if you're looking for modest swimsuits that will also turn heads all summer long. The bold prints and bright colors are both nostalgic and playful, and it's also a really accessible brand. Celebrate your individuality in a suit like the Shell Stripe Ruffle-Strap One Piece.

Korni Jeane lets you mix and match different vibes to create a bathing suit that's unique to you and your personal aesthetic. I'm confident Kiara would love this Bandeau Top and All Ruffled Up Bottoms.

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