5 Smart Ways to Store Holiday Decor All Year Round

Anjelika Temple
Dec 29, 2014

We love the holidays. We love classic bauble ornaments in every color under the sun. We love stringing twinkly lights in our house, on our tree and even on our itty bitty apartment balconies. The only trouble? Where oh where do you put all those holiday goodies for the 11 other months in the year? We’ve teamed up with Target to answer that pressing question, with five essentials for smartly storing everything on your holiday decor list.

It’s all part of our Storage and Organization Series with Target — because the end of the year can definitely get a little crazy. In addition to a whole variety of organizational content here on Brit.co, we’ve partnered with four guest bloggers to ask them how they get things organized as well. Now, time to organize some ornaments, gift tags and string lights, oh my! ;)

As festive as all this stuff is, it can quickly turn into a big old mess after the holidays are over. So let’s tidy it up.

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: Stock up on plastic bins in every shape and size. Seriously. Head to the Target website or store and look for bins that are red or green so that you can color code them for the holidays.

2. Smart Ornament Storage: Ornaments are notorious for ending up broken, no matter how well you bubble wrap or pack them. Forget trying to figure out the perfect way to balance your ornaments with your lights — get a box that’s made for them!

This 3-in-1 holiday organizer makes putting ornaments away easy as pie, and you can even sneak a snow globe or two in there if you like!

3. Corral Your Gift Wrap: Keep all your gift wrap in one place, but make sure it’s organized. After all, those bows are not about to put themselves away.

We found a handy green gift wrap station at our local Target, but you can snag a similar red one on Target.com. First get all your rolls of gift wrap lined up. Then use the plastic bin (or cubbies in the case of the red one) to organize your gift toppers. Close up the box, zip up the bag and you’re good to go. There’s even an easy access pocket on the outside for keeping tape and scissors.

Lights Out

It’s February, and your Christmas lights are still hanging around. We get it — they’re so fun why take them down? Just do it, and you’ll be even more excited to put them back up next year.

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got you covered ;)

5. Under-the-Bed Container for Everything Else: Reality check: Not everything fits in a bin or container designed just for it. So, you need a few big under-the-bed bins to organize all the other bits and bobs kicking around.

In our everything-else bin? Mini pine cones, photo props, garlands and the littlest Christmas tree around.

Now that you’ve got everything boxed and zipped up, it’s time to label it! We used gift tags (yep!) and created festive tags for each plastic bin.

We recommend storing holiday decor in your garage, basement or attic. You only need to access it once a year, after all. If the space you’re storing things in allows moisture in, be sure to only use the hard plastic bins and keep the fabric gift wrap station inside.

Okay, back to post-holiday shopping, un-decorating and movie-watching! :)

8 Social Media Hacks To Help Your Brand Stand Out, According To Our Social Media Pro

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Mallory Levy leads a busy creative life in NYC as head of social for Brit+Co. She wrapped 2023 with a dreamy forest wedding and bucket-list honeymoon to Australia and is back to work creating clever and often hilarious posts for our Brit + Co followers, from snappy recipe Reels to inspiring quotes to celebrity interviews and more. Where does she get her inspiration to bring you the best social content?

“I’m lucky to be within walking distance of world-class museums, theater, and cool events, like fashion week. The inspiration is endless!” she says. “Social media can get overwhelming at times, but I often come away feeling more inspired than anything else. It’s a great way to connect with other creators and find new inspiration, which fuels my creativity to deliver fresh, engaging social media content every day.”

Mallory’s secret to bringing her inspiration to life? She uses Adobe Express, the all-in-one AI content creation app, to ideate and design colorful and engaging content on-the-go. “The features on the all-new Adobe Express mobile app make editing and collaborating on projects easier than ever!” she says. “Because we’re a remote team, I’m very rarely at my desk, so being able to ideate and create, or make adjustments, when I’m out and about is truly game-changing.”

Adobe Express makes designing easy and fast for anyone – even if you’re not a pro – with thousands of beautiful, professionally designed templates and a massive selection of assets for your Instagram and TikTok content, flyers, logos, and more. Plus, Adobe’s Firefly generative AI technology, which allows you to create the perfect image, edit with ease, and generate and customize amazing text effects with styles or textures that really stand out. All these features are now available on the mobile app.

In this fresh, new Reel, Mallory shares a day in her colorful life as she creates standout visual assets for Brit+Co’s social channels using the generative AI features in the new Adobe Express mobile app. Check it out below!

What a fun, creative job, right? “My day-to-day is genuinely such a blast. I love having the creative freedom to run with my ideas and infuse some of my own humor and pop into our content,” says Mallory. “Most of my friends and family don’t believe that this is what I get to do every day!”

Looking to improve your social content game? Here are tips for saving time and making an impact on social media for your work, side hustle, or to build your personal brand.

1. Engage with your audience: Engaging your audience with content that resonates can lead to higher reach and visibility. Thanks to Mallory’s constant performance monitoring, we know our B+C follower loves to treat herself and her besties, she’s super creative, indulges in celebrity news (especially nostalgia TV), and gets joy from entertaining, travel, food, and decor. Knowing this, Mallory creates fun, interactive posts like polls and quizzes, and always keeps our content fresh and interesting using the massive library of fonts, photos, and design assets in Adobe Express.

“I’m always out and about filming fun content for TikTok and our other video platforms,” says Mallory. “Adobe Express makes it so easy to add clips, music, and captions (and record voiceovers!) so I can edit it all together in real time.”

2. Generate anything you can imagine: AI has become a powerful tool for content creators, helping them enhance their creative work and simplify tasks. Leveraging the right AI tools can help you work and create high-performing content faster! The new Adobe Express mobile app is packed with AI goodness that makes complicated tasks simple. For example, speech to animation lets anyone easily animate extraordinary characters using their own voice. Adobe’s Firefly generative AI, which is designed to be safe for commercial use, helps creators ideate, generate, and edit stunning images and turn text and headlines into attention-grabbing designs – all on-the-go and in just a few taps. And the Adobe Express Generative Fill feature even lets you insert, remove, or replace people, objects, backgrounds and more with just a description.

“The AI tools are fantastic,” says Mallory. “Even the most obscure ask in the Text-to-Image feature will yield dozens of options. My favorite hack is to include “hand drawn” or “illustrated” in the prompt box to get a more authentic/stylized result.”

3. Embrace trends: Hopping on social trends quickly can boost your visibility and relevance. Constant collaboration ensures our team is on top of what people are talking about – and Mallory takes that to social media to make sure our POV is part of the conversation. The ever-changing nature of marketing and social media can make it hard to keep up! With the Adobe Express TikTok Creative Assistant tool on the desktop version, you can easily ideate and search what’s trending, so you’re in-the-know and able to reach more followers and stand out with your creative take on the latest trends. Then head to the mobile app to quickly schedule or post the content directly to your necessary social platforms! More on that below.

4. Keep it short and sweet: Attention spans on social are short, so it's best to keep your content concise and to the point. Use clear and concise language and don’t be too fussy (sound like the real person you are!). Break things up with text with photos, emojis, and bullet points to make your content more scannable.

5. Create a consistent visual style: While our audience can have slight nuances across our social channels, Mallory makes sure our content is instantly recognizable. Using tools like brand kits in Adobe Express (shown below) can help you easily stay consistent and on brand, easily saving and applying colors, fonts, filters, and imagery to any asset to create a cohesive look and feel across assets – and in a fraction of the time.

6. Repurpose content: Repurposing our top-performing content into different formats or for different platforms helps stretch the impact of a post and helps us test performance. Sometimes a post that didn’t perform well in the past kills months later!

7. Schedule ahead: In today’s on-demand world, consistency is key to keeping your social audience engaged. Develop a content calendar and schedule posts in advance to ensure a steady stream of content. With easy-to-use tools like the Adobe Express Content Scheduler, you can quickly plan, preview, schedule, and publish in a few clicks to all your social media channels and on-the-go.

8. Leverage data: Use analytics tools to track the performance of your social media content and identify trends, patterns, and audience preferences. Analyzing data can help you achieve a successful content strategy and focus on creating content that inspires, delights, and keeps your audience coming back for more!

Download the all-newAdobe Express mobile app today to try out all the innovative and fun features, including Adobe Firefly generative AI—a one-stop shop for all your content needs!

Video Direction & Editing by Mallory Levy.

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6 Nostalgic Movies That Feel Like Summer Vacation

I'll admit it: while I don't miss school at all, I was wildly unprepared for what it would feel like to NOT get a summer vacation. Three whole months with nothing to do but read, watch movies, and play outside? I took it for granted! That's why I love watching nostalgic summer movies from the '90s and '00s because they give me that same vacation feeling — without any of the schoolwork that comes with being a kid. Here are 6 of the best nostalgic movies you can stream right now! Plus, our most-anticipated upcoming summer moviestoo.

​Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants — Rent On Amazon

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is one of the best movies of all time, and I will stand by that statement for the rest of my life. The cast! The denim! "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield! The story follows best friends Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Carmen (America Ferrera), Lena (Alexis Bledel), and Bridget (Blake Lively) as they spend their very first summer apart from one another. Tibby stays home to work (both at a minimart and on her documentary), Carmen visits her dad in South Carolina and learns he's started a whole new family, Lena's visit to Greece pokes at a decades-old family feud, and adventurous Bri bites off more than she can chew at soccer camp in Mexico.

There are so many relatable aspects of this nostalgic movie, and story doesn't shy away from how much growing up can suck. It taught me what it looks like to be there for my friends, how to navigate complicated relationships, how to build my confidence, and how to confront grief and anger. Plus, the movie takes you to four totally separate locations, and it's left me dreaming about Greece on more than one occasion.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is available to rent on Amazon Prime and stars America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn.

Aquamarine — Stream On Disney+

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If you didn't have a mermaid phase as a child, did you really grow up in the 2000s? Aquamarine is just one nostalgic movie I can attribute that aquatic craze to, and the story follows BFFs Claire (Emma Roberts) and Hailey (JoJo) as they make the most out of the end of summer vacay. Hailey's mom is moving them to Australia, and when she prays to the ocean gods for a miracle, the girls find Aquamarine (Sara Paxton), a mermaid who's trying to escape an arranged marriage.

This is just another film that emphasizes how deep, selfless, and beautiful female friendships are. Hailey and Claire are willing to do whatever it takes to help Aquamarine, even when it puts them in danger. And for her part, Aquamarine teaches Hailey and Claire (not to mention me!) how to make the most out of spontaneous adventures. Plus, it gave us so many iconic fashion moments like A's seafoam dress. Thank goodness for that.

Aquamarine is available to stream on Disney+ and stars Emma Roberts, JoJo, and Sara Paxton.

The Cheetah Girls 2 — Stream On Disney+

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At this point, The Cheetah Girls 2 is in the Disney Channel Original Movie hall of fame. The songs are catchy, the sets are gorgeous, and the cast is cheetah-licious! This nostalgic movie follows our favorite girl group: Galleria (Raven-Symoné), Chanel (Adrienne Bailon), Aqua (Kiely Williams), and Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan) as they swap New York City for Barcelona, Spain. They plan to win a local music festival...if the group doesn't fall apart first.

The most iconic part of this movie is definitely "Strut," and women from all over the world have recreated it on their own trips to Barcelona. Work it! Cheetah Girls 2 is the dreamiest summer vacation ever, but it also has so many messages about working hard to follow your dreams. The movie touches on honesty, sacrifice, and what it looks like to be bold, all of which are ideas I STILL need to be reminded of.

Stream The Cheetah Girls 2 on Disney+ now. The movie stars Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Sabrina Bryan.

Holiday in the Sun — Buy On Apple TV+

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It's always a good time to watch a Mary Kate and Ashley movie, and Holiday in the Sun is perfect for when you have summer vacation FOMO. Mary Kate and Ashley play Madison and Alex, sisters who are overjoyed when they realize their Atlantis Resort vacation comes with their own suite. But when their new friend Jordan is blamed for theft, the twins decide to figure out who's really behind the crime. If you ask me, it's not a Mary Kate and Ashley movie without a little sleuthing!

This nostalgic movie is also a comfort film thanks to MK and A (I was obsessed!). And nothing says summer like the beach — it doesn't matter whether you're laying in the sun or playing with dolphins. There's also just something so sweet about young love, and when those relationships are paired with the twins having to stand up to mean girl Brianna (Megan Fox), it's like the perfect recipe for a 00s movie. Plus One Tree Hill's Austin Nichols?! Say no more.

You can buy Holiday in the Sun on Apple TV+. The movie stars Mary-Kate Olsen as Madison, Ashley Olsen as Alex, Austin Nichols as Griffen, Ben Easter as Jordan, and Megan Fox as Brianna.

The Parent Trap — Stream On Disney+

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Thanks to Lindsay Lohan movies like Irish Wish, our favorite redhead is back! And every time I think about my favorite Lindsay flicks, The Parent Trap tops the list. Lindsay plays both Hallie and Annie in this Nancy Meyers movie, twins separated at birth who accidentally cross paths at summer camp. Armed with sass, pierced ears, and photos of their parents, the gals decide to swap places and get their divorced parents to fall in love. No big deal.

Movies about sisters always make me a little weepy (I really love my sister, okay?) and I love the extent to which Annie and Hallie look out for each other...after their summer camp feud ends, of course. From rainy days in their cabin to Hallie's California home and Annie's London flat, this film gives me all kinds of wanderlust, but the best part is the cast of characters. Elizabeth and Nick, Chessy and Martin, even the sneaky Meredith all come together to make this nostalgic movie one of the best Disney films ever!

You can stream The Parent Trap on Disney+ now. The movie stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson as Elizabeth, Elaine Hendrix as Meredith, Lisa Ann Walter as Chessy, and Simon Kunz as Martin.

Blue Crush — Stream On Peacock

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I had SUCH a surfer phase in middle school, and watching Blue Crush is sure to bring that back to the surface ;). Best friends Anne Marie (Kate Bosworth), Eden (Michelle Rodriguez), and Lena (Sanoe Lake), plus Anne Marie's sister Penny (played by Mika Boorem) live together in a house on the North Shore. They all dream of becoming pro surfers, and when Anne Marie is invited to join a local competition, she has to face her fear of wiping out head-on.

There is so much to be said for how much these women take care of each other, both physically (they're all helping raise Penny), and emotionally. Plus, Anne Marie's biggest dream also being her biggest fear feels so personal as a viewer because that's exactly what happens in real life: the thing you want the most can also be the thing that scares the living daylights out of you. This summer movie also makes me think about the real-world female surfers who paved the way for the next generation — and I'm sure Blue Crush will be a nostalgic movie that inspires surfers for years to come.

Blue Crush is available on Peacock and stars Sanoe Lake, Michelle Rodriguez, Mika Boorem, and Kate Bosworth.

What's your go-to nostalgic movie? Check out all the 2024 Movies coming out this year!

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Target Circle Week Is Here – Don't Miss Out On These Amazing Deals On Home, Beauty, & Clothes

Target Circle Week is upon us, and it's the best time to treat yourself without breaking the bank! The sale lasts from April 7 through 13, with some deals lasting the entire week, and some going super fast.

In order to take advantage of the Target Circle Week deals, you must be a Target Circle member (you can join online for free!).

To help you navigate the sale, here's a breakdown of some of the Target Circle Week deals available starting April 7:

  • 30% off swimwear & sandals for the whole family
  • 20% off hair, nail, skin, and sun care
  • 30% off bedding and bath items
  • 30% off outdoor living
  • 30% off tanks, tees, dresses, and shorts
  • 20% off breakfast favorites
  • 30% off select toys
  • Up to 40% off floor care items
  • Earn a $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on home care items
  • Earn a $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on Ulta Beauty at Target items\
You'll *also* find some of our fave standout deals on products like:

30% off swimwear & sandals 

Shade & Shore Plunge Bead Detail Extra High Leg One Piece Swimsuit

Summer vacation is gonna sneak up on you, and the whole fam will be happy to know that all swimwear and sandals are 30% off during Target Circle Week! Deck yourself out in some brand-new swimsuits, and get ready to get outta town!

Wild Fable Dye Effect Multiway Bikini Top

This tie-dyed top can be tied in a few different ways, so you're basically getting several swimsuits for the price of one.

Wild Fable Low-Rise Ultra High Leg Super Cheeky Bikini Bottom

Make a splash in these cheeky bikini bottoms that flaunt all the color you need for the summer.

30% off bedding and bath items

Threshold Boho Earthy Vines Quilt Sham

You can finally jump on the chance for a bedroom refresh with this Target Circle Week deal! Most bedding and bath items – yes, that means sheets, duvets, pillows, towels, and even this adorable sham – are shoppable at 30% off during the sale, and wow, does Target have some cute ones!

Check out our curation of the best Target throw pillows and Target bedding for some fresh inspo.

Threshold Total Fresh Antimicrobial Towels

These top-rated Target towels are 30% off during Target Circle week, and you can snag 'em in so many different colors and sizes from washcloths to oversized bath towels, in prices ranging from only $5 to $12.

Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set

This $60 sheet set will cost you just $42 with the Target Circle Week deals running all week long. The 400 thread count construction ensures the softest sleep ever, plus you can get these in 12 different colors and sizes Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King. Time for a bedding refresh!

20% off all hair, nail, skin, and sun care

Coola Classic Sunscreen Body Spray

We're happy to report that certain self-care goods are on sale for Target Circle Week, including most products geared toward hair, nails, skincare, and sun care. We'll be heading straight to the SPF aisle for this lightweight Coola sunscreen, thank you very much!

essie Apricot Roll-On Hydrating Cuticle Oil

This cuticle oil from essie is formulated to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, so you can feel good about your at-home mani! Better yet, it smells like sweet, fresh apricots as a nice little treat for your nails. Take 20% off during Target Circle Week!

good.clean.goop The Wide Awake Eye Serum

This eye serum is formulated with peptides, stabilized vitamin C, caffeine, and adaptogens to tackle signs of aging, especially in the under-eye area. It's fully cruelty-free and vegan, dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested to ensure the utmost safety in dealing with some of your most sensitive skin!

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner

Leave-in conditioner is a must-have for your beauty cabinet – especially during the summer where your locks can dry out faster from sun exposure and swimming. This pick from It's a 10 protects your hair's color, prevents frizz, and stops breakage before it even happens. The best part is it's 20% off during Target Circle Week!

30% off outdoor living

Room Essentials 6-Piece Patio Dining Set with Umbrella, Outdoor Furniture Set

Gear up for those garden parties you've always dreamed of hosting with this deal that gets you 30% off outdoor living items like chairs, tables, lounge chairs, decor, and more. All your pals will be jealous you got your patio set-up on great sale!

Threshold Reactive Glaze Ceramic Indoor Outdoor Planter Pot

Green thumbs, rise up! The Target Circle Week deals covering outdoor decor include some super cute plant pots like these ones made with colorful glazes. The versatile pot design features a drain hole at the bottoms that allows you to place your plant either inside or outside.

Room Essentials Rectangular Garden Bed with Stand

Take 30% off this handy raised garden bed during Target Circle Week. The simple design makes it the perfect match for any indoor or outdoor space, plus the bottom segment allows for self-watering, taking a lot of heavy lifting out of your gardening routine.

30% off tanks, tees, dresses, and shorts

Wild Fable Rosette Mini Sweater Dress

The time for a summer wardrobe makeover is now. Stock up on some seasonal tank tops, t-shirts, dresses, and shorts to don once the temperatures really rise. If you don't know where to start, our roundup of Target dresses is top-tier!

Wild Fable Short Sleeve Relaxed Fit Cropped T-Shirt

This basic $10 tee dumped down to just $7 for Target Circle Week. It's a great wardrobe staple to have in your closet for layering or just those days you don't feel like gettin' too fancy!

Universal Thread Mid-Rise 90's Baggy Jean Shorts

You'll fall in love with these loose-fitting (but still tailored) mid-rise shorts. They're cute, comfy, and 30% off during Target Circle Week. They come in three other denim washes and sizes 00-30!

Up to 40% off floor care items

Bissell Little Green ProHeat Portable Deep Cleaner

Fan-fave vacuums and rug cleaners (like this one from Bissell) are available at up to 40% off during Target Circle Week! Get those floors lookin' squeaky-clean to satisfy spring cleaning's call.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum and Mop

This smart vacuum-mop hybrid from iRobot will cost you $100 less when you buy it during Target Circle Week. With the convenient ability to control timing, rooms, and rest time all from your phone, you may never go with a traditional vac (or mop!) ever again!

Tineco PWRHero 11S Cordless Stick Vacuum

Having a vacuum without cords is life-changing. If you've been searching for an excuse to upgrade your current set-up, Target Circle Week is the right time, since this model (and many more) is 30% off ($160, was $250)!

Earn a $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on home care items

Everspring Lemon & Mint All Purpose Cleaner

Cleaning products, food storage, and laundry goods can get pricey, especially if you're stocking up on them all at once. This Target Circle Week makes spending on the 'boring' stuff so much better, since you can earn a $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on items like these!

Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Scrubber + Sponge

The Scrub Mommy family of sponges puts in the hard work to clean your dishes and other household goods with ease! Give your sink a refresh with some brand-new goods like this.

up & up Fresh Scent Disinfecting Wipes

It never hurts to have some disinfecting wipes on-hand! Fill your cart with $50 worth of other cleaning goods like this, and you'll have a $15 gift card coming your way in no time.

Earn a $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on Ulta Beauty at Target

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream from Ulta Beauty at Target

We were forever blessed when Target began putting Ulta counters in their stores. This Target Circle Week, you can get a $15 gift card if you spend $50 or more on Ulta at Target! Go get yourself something nice, love!

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Travel Size

This deep oil-based moisturizer is the perfect thing to have in your carry-on or travel backpack. Even in a small bottle like this, you'll get tons of use.

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara

This long-wearing mascara from Tarte is clinically proven to volumize, lengthen, and curl your lashes with tubing technology. The tubing formulation also makes it super easy to take off once you're winding down for the day.

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Striped Home Decor Is So In — Here Are 20 Pieces To Shop Right Now

"I feel like there can never be enough stripes, or fringe, or tassels in a house," Emma Roberts said in her Architectural Digestinterview. And same, Emma, same. It's the season for stripes, and they're blowing up in the best ways. Stunning color combos are turning this classic pattern into a modern must-have. I literally want to drape my house in all of them. But a little goes a long way when it comes to making an impact with bold stripes. Here are fun ways to bring them into your home decor this season.

Shop Stripes For Your Home Here!

IKEA SLÅNHÖSTMAL Comforter Set

IKEA's new comforter set is so cheerful – and affordable – there's nothing not to love.

Maeve by Anthropologie Striped Ruffle Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

Ruffled stripes add a whimsical touch to your indoor or outdoor space.

Etsy Scalloped Stripy Matchstick Pot

Sometimes it's the little things...these scalloped matchstick holders are just about the cutest things I've ever seen.

UO Roma Sofa

Commit to your stripe obsession with this European-inspired wavy sofa in a dreamy butter yellow.

Piglet in Bed Pembroke Stripe Linen Sheets

Stripes aren't just for summer – these stonewashed French linen sheets have that earthy look for all seasons.

Avenie Fruit Salad Collection Stripes Removable Wallpaper

Try this playful pastel stripe in a bathroom or on an accent wall. It's easily removable so it works for rentals too!

Dusen Dusen Earth Stripe Bath Towel

These generously sized bath towels are your go-to summer beach towel too.

Damato Round Outdoor Pouf Ottoman

Place this adorable striped ottoman in your living room or on your deck and instantly upgrade your decor.

Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt

Bring stripes into the kitchen with these cool color combos.

H&M Tasseled Seat Cushion

These rectangular seat cushions in striped cotton fabric are a fun way to dress up your outdoor lounge chairs.

DUSEN DUSEN Striped Bathrobe

Walk out on your porch/patio/veranda in this charming cotton terry bathrobe, which is Oeko-Tex Standard 100% certified.

Etsy Linen Heart Shape Ruffled Cushion

You can personalize this sweet ruffle heart pillow (names, dates, phrases) with embroidery as the perfect handmade gift.

Amanda Jane Jones X Revival Navy Stripe Jute Rug

This classic color combo in a 100% jute rug is calling my name – omg, love.

Boho Beach Umbrella with Fringe

Protect your skin (it's UPF 50+) in style with this 6.5-foot tasseled umbrella with carry bag.

Etsy Painted Mugs

These cute mugs are handmade and hand-painted in a small workshop in Paris, and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

QUIET TOWN Ojai Towel Hike

Made in Portugal with 100% organic cotton, this bath-and-beach towel is inspired by vintage hotel towels with color-blocking on the other side.

Crate and Barrel Harriet Stripe Velvet Bolster Pillow

These velvety bolster pillows are part of C&B's kids collection, but they can add a pop of stripe to any bed or chair.

Meri Meri Striped Ruffled Fabric Napkins

Every table is a party table with these festive linen napkins. The sweetest!

Remember Storage Basket

Love the unique way these baskets show off their stripes. Use them for magazines, books, blankets and more.

Amalfi Stripe Linen Table Throw

Italian countryside meets your table with this 100% linen tablecloth in a sunny yellow stripe. Buon Viaggio!

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Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard Have The Sweetest Proposal Story

I can give you two reasons why Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's marriage sits high on my admiration list — Veronica Mars and Punk'd. I was in barely in middle school when these two stars graced my TV screen on their respective shows, but they've always stood out to me. Discovering they were dating just seemed to make sense in the grand scheme of good romantic pairings and — as we can see — it turns out Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard think so too.

From their first meet-cute that wasn't actually that cute to the ways they've loved each other through dark times, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard almost make being in love look easy. Here's a breakdown of some of the most important moments of their relationship timeline.

Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard's Relationship Timeline:

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2007: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Meet + Begin Dating

The couple haven't been shy about revealing their first time meeting was exactly love at first sight. Kristen Bell admitted during an Instagram Q&A in 2018 that they actually met at a party for producer Shauna Robertson. E! News recalled that the actress said, "2 weeks later I saw him at a hockey game and he asked for the gum in my mouth." Knowing Dax's personality, that actually checks out.

She also revealed his unconventional pickup line. "Truly, his first text to me was: ‘Hi. My name is Dax. I violated your privacy and got your number from Shauna. How do you feel about that,'' she remembered.

Though they did start dating, Kristen regularly trolls Dax about the time they briefly broke up. She told Popsugar, "He sat me down and said, 'I can't have this right now. I think you're wonderful, but I am still dating other people.' And then I, like, liquefied and fell to the ground, but I felt incredibly respected that he had the balls to tell me we weren't in the same place."

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2009: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Work As Co-Stars During Filming Of When in Rome

Who can forget the hilarious rom-com movie When in Rome? Kristen starred as the 'unlucky in love' main character Beth who finds herself being pursued by a handful of romantic prospects after she picks up coins from a fountain that's supposed to grant love those who dare to take from it. Dax played the role of Gale, a model who was very into himself, and it was funny watching them interact on-screen.

According to People, the couple got engaged shortly after filming ended.

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August 2012: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Work Together Again On Set Of Hit & Run

Written by Dax Shepard, Hit & Run revolved around a former getaway driver's attempt to flee his past while making sure his girlfriend makes it to her job interview on time. The couple reprised their romantic relationship onscreen and continued to prove that they work really well together.

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November 2012: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Announce They're Expecting Baby No. 1

A source relayed the news to People in 2012 by sharing the following statement, "They’re so excited — they’re both ecstatic. They can’t wait to become parents." They also shared that Kristen had been dealing with a bit of morning sickness, but she started doing better as time passed.

March 28, 2013: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's First Daughter Arrives

Several months later, Kristen gave birth birth to her and Dax's first daughter, Lincoln Bell Shepard.

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June 2013: Kristen Bell Pops The Question To Dax Shepard

In 2013, People shared that Kristen proposed to Dax Shepard after The Supreme Court overturned California's Prop 8 that was meant to ban same-sex marriage.

October 2013: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Tie The Knot

The couple celebrated their union by exchanging vows at a courthouse. Kristen previously told People they didn't want a grand celebration and they managed to keep their word.

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June 2014: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Prepare For Baby No. 2's Arrival

The couple happily announced they were growing their family in 2014 via their rep's statement to People. "I can confirm that Kristen and Dax are expecting their second child and a sibling for Lincoln," the rep shared. They also touched on how much their family was looking forward to the arrival of a new bundle of joy.

December 2014: The Couple's Second Daughter Is Born

Finally, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Delta Bell Shepard, before Christmas in 2014.

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2017: Dax Shepard And Kristen Bell Star in CHiPS

A couple who works together, stays together — at least that seems to apply Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. They starred together again in the movie CHiPS, but Kristen starred as Dax's ex-wife this time.

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September 1, 2018: Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard Celebrate His Sobriety Journey

Dax Shepard has never been ashamed to talk about his sobriety journey and shared a personal moment with that made him question everything He appeared on Blake Griffin's podcast, The Pursuit of Healthiness to talk about his struggles in 2021. "What I would do is I would get sober for movies. I cared more about movies — it was the only thing I was more addicted to was being in movies — and so I would get sober for movies and then in between movies it was getting more and more dangerous," he recalled.

It wasn't until he caught a glimpse of himself in a mirror during a trip to Hawaii that he realized something was wrong. He remembered thinking, "I have every single thing I've ever wanted, and I'm at my lowest point emotionally and something has got to be very broken about that. If I have everything I said was going to make me feel good and I feel terrible, I've got to look at some other thing."

To celebrate her husband's commitment to remaining sober, Kristen wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram to encourage him to keep going. "I'm so proud that you have never been ashamed of your story, but instead shared it widely, with the hope it might inspire someone else to become the best version of themselves...I love you more than I ever thought I could love anyone, and I want you to know, I see you. I see how hard you work," a portion of the lengthy message reads.

Addiction in any form is never easy to navigate so we admire how much Kristen's been supportive of Dax.

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February 2019: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Launch A Baby Brand

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard decided to launch Hello Bello— a brand with everything from diapers to sun and bug protection — for several reasons. "I want something that's going to fill my soul. I want access to be able to give a lot of stuff away just as gifts, as a way of saying thank you for existing in this hard time called parenting," she told People in 2021.

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September 2023: Kristen Bell And Dax Share The Secret To Their Happy Marriage

It's no doubt that Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have experienced a lot throughout their marriage, but they've managed to stay the course. Kristen actually shared some amazing advice for other couples during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight that we're thinking about applying to our own relationships. "Common goals, seek them out," she stressed.

The other thing she feels is crucial to making a relationship work is truly seeing and valuing your partner as a person. "Understanding that your partner used to be a little person is the best thing you can do. Sometimes if we're ever on the verge of a fight, one of us will say — it's usually Dax — 'I feel like 8-year-old Dax right now.' And I'm able to see him like I see my kids, which is in a very different way and go, 'Oh yeah, you're a little person that had trauma and triggers and it's not about me,'" she added.

That's powerful because it can be hard to remember that it's not just about you in a relationship. We don't think people intentionally mean to be selfish, but it can be happen and the key is to acknowledge it instead of doubling down on a particular stance that may not be helpful in the heat of an argument.

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