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I Think These 'Spa Shelves' Are the Best Storage You Can Put in a Guest Bathroom (or Almost Any Bathroom, Now That I Think About It)

This piece centres on the Bilton Towel Rack from Rowen and Wren as a solution for small guest bathrooms, praising its vintage train-luggage-rack design and open storage, which an editor argues is key for guests who won't want to rummage through closed cupboards. It rounds out with several alternative towel racks and shelving options at different price points and styles, from modern gold ladders to Scandi wooden holders, plus a nod to a six-week holiday organising schedule for pre-hosting prep.

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20 Ideas to Bring Your Dream Backyard to Life (and a Backyard Tour Video!)

This practical guide walks readers through creating a backyard they’ll actually use, starting with a simple formula to name top needs and wants and moving into actionable ideas for small spaces, budget-friendly upgrades, low-maintenance planting, and weekend DIY projects. It emphasizes defining zones, using vertical space, native and drought-tolerant plants, and hardscaping options, and suggests accessible upgrades like string lights, a fire pit, and outdoor seating. Tips cover container gardening, drip irrigation, and entertaining essentials—shade structures, lighting, serving stations—plus 2025 trends such as plunge pools, outdoor kitchens, and warm neutral palettes. Throughout the piece the author ties inspiration to visual prompts on [[Pinterest]] and weekend trips to [[Home Depot]] and invites readers to tour [[Camille's Backyard]] for ideas to adapt to any yard size. Practical product suggestions and step-by-step projects make it easy to start this weekend.

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