Elizabeth Buxton

No offense to the cat ladies of the world, but we're calling 2018 the year of the plant lady — and forecasting 2019 to bloom on as the year of the plant

Back Friday and Cyber Monday are done, but Amazon isn't. Just when we thought the huge wave of holidays sales had hit a crescendoing peak, the mega online

November ended, but December's brought with it an entirely new lineup of simmering holiday sales. As we countdown to the new year, we'll still be able to

Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star &

The holiday food gifting scene is well-stocked with plenty of prepackaged baskets and gourmet goods, which, most of the time, are more than just fine. But

What are your goals for 2019? To dream big, do more, and actually achieve your resolutions? We've got a planner for that. Or maybe it's just to keep all

If there's ever a time to help a friend up their amateur bartending games, it's during the holidays. This feast and family-filled season opens up a whole

Since ordering wine online can feel like more of a gamble than buying in-store with friendly assistance, we consulted a wine expert for virtual guidance.

Bigger, more expensive home buys (like furniture) might be apartment essentials, but they aren't exactly what pulls a space together; it's the small

Parties may differ when it comes to who, what, where, and how you're celebrating — but one thing that remains a constant at these occasions is paper

In winter we seek comfort in the form of sweaters, couches and food. But, our cold-weather faves (think pizza and ramen) often mean we stop eating veggies

As far as holiday beverages go, eggnog is a seasonal classic. The drink is usually made by dressing up a dairy base with sugar, whipped egg whites and

Maybe you live for the Holidays. Maybe the thought of getting stuck at the "kids" table yet again, or caught talking to that kooky aunt, boils your blood.

With the holidays approaching faster than Santa's sleigh, sending out festive greeting cards is just about our favorite activity around this time of the

Whether you're heading out of town for the holidays or planning a new year escape, 'tis the season for travel. And because we're in the wanderlust (and

Although National Wine day officially takes place on May 25, we still reserve the right to celebrate our favorite fruit-forward booze all year long. Our

Have you ever attended or participated in a holiday cookie swap? I have. And in my sweet, idealist mind, I imagined such swaps to contain ample bounties

When it comes to sending a gift, it's what on the inside that counts — but a nice presentation certainly helps. Using wrapping paper for your presents

In case you haven't noticed, we're a bit obsessed with house-plants here at Refinery29. To us, adding a touch of nature is one of the easiest ways to

Once upon a time, a little version of you may have graced your family’s holiday card. Now you’re the one creating your own season’s greetings —

The act of self-care varies from person to person. Whichever way you choose to practice this lifestyle concept, taking the time to stop and show yourself

Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star &

It's holiday sale season — and lucky for us Wayfair is still slashing prices on a wide selection of big home buys across the site. The company

‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, family commitments, travel plans, and gift giving, all of which can lead to plenty of stress on both you and

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are shopping days dedicated to holiday sales that annually take place after Thanksgiving. But lately, the former day-long

You probably associate Black Friday and Cyber Monday with steep discounts on tech, clothes, and just about anything on your holiday shopping list – and

The most wonderful time of year is here, and no, we're not talking about the winter holiday season. Our minds are on the most wonderful time of year for

Cyber Week is finally upon us and the long-awaited discounts on big name brands from Amazon did not disappoint, especially where our kitchens are

While you’re probably already hip to how great Amazon is for purchasing inexpensive electronics and other everyday essentials, we’re not so sure you