“Because of how many people are pretty new to having and caring for houseplants, I really think 2021 is going to be a year where tried-and-true favorites trend—be it the snake plant, pothos, or ZZ plant.” Stock up on these and other easy-to-care-for varieties. Set this sturdy plant in a spot with bright, indirect light, then let it do its thing. Indoors, this statement plant can grow six to eight feet in height....

Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, or this’ll end up too sweet. And don’t let the toasted coconut garnish turn you off. It’s easy: Just spread coconut flakes onto a baking sheet and bake at 325°F, stirring once, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

But that bitterness can be so harsh, so extreme! How can you master it? How can you tap into the wonders of radicchio, one of our most unique winter vegetables? First, it helps to think about the vegetable’s singular flavor and texture. Tasted raw, radicchio has a steep bitterness, almost like that of raw Brussels sprouts, only sharper and longer lasting. This bitterness, too, seems to build. The texture of the leaves, on the other hand, is a sort of silkiness at its thin, leafy ends, and a fibrous crunch on the ribs and white parts closer to the base....

Vacation Inc. has captivated us with its leisure-enhancing sunscreen and nostalgia-inducing packaging, and now it’s filling our homes with a beautiful trio of luxury-scented candles. Designed in collaboration with Carlos Huber from the prestigious Arquiste Parfumeur, the Vacation Home Resort Candle Set brings the sensual fragrances of a swanky hotel to life. The hand-poured candles are made with soy-blended wax equipped with a cotton wick and are vegan and cruelty-free....

If you haven’t yet heard of Teleties, here’s what you need to know: Like many other trending hair ties out there, their spiral telephone-cord-like design ensures that they’ll hold your hair securely without tangling, tugging, or creasing. Unlike the other options out there, however, Teleties come in tons of stylish colors and gorgeous patterns, so when you’re wearing one on your wrist, people will probably confuse it for a bracelet....

I was gifted the Olive & June Pedi System to review when it launched in October 2020, and I haven’t stopped using it since. It includes just about everything you need to moisturize, exfoliate, and treat your feet to a salon-quality experience without ever leaving your house. To buy: From $75; oliveandjune.com. In the kit you’ll find foot and nail files, nail clippers, a cuticle remover and pusher, a nail buffer, an acetone-free polish remover, a clean-up brush, toe separators, a foot serum, a glossy top coat, and a polish of your choice....

“Love, love, love the smell, [and] how it makes my skin soft and reduces fine lines,” writes one shopper. “I have girlfriends ask me how I keep my [skin] looking soft and not dry after being out in the sun all day.” More people second the anti-aging serum’s wrinkle-reducing ability: “I couldn’t believe the results after just a week. Lines were visibly reduced, skin was hydrated. Just in case my mind was playing tricks on me, I stopped using it when the bottle ran out—what a mistake....

For the study, doctors looked at the health data of 35,0978 adults in the U.S. who either exercised moderately for at least 150 minutes or vigorously for at least 75 minutes per week (presumably based on current physical activity recommendations). The data showed no significant difference in the mortality rates between those who fit all their exercise in over the weekends and those who exercised over multiple sessions throughout the week....

Also called cocktail syrup, simple syrup has long been the best way to layer sweetness into drinks. This doesn’t mean making drinks overly sweet—it means adding just enough syrup to put your other ingredients into smoother conversation, to give them ideal balance. Cocktails often have bitter, herbal, floral, fruity, citrusy, smoky, and many other bold flavors that, with some sweetness, can be softened. That said, even the most old-school minimalist will always want a homemade batch of syrup at the ready....

Haley uses vision boards, a paper planner, and notebooks to keep track of goals, and sets aside some designated admin time every week to review her schedules, make plans, and tackle any other to-dos. She prefers a paper planner that has space to list out bigger goals, and track the smaller action steps she needs to take to stay on track. She also makes vision boards with magazine clippings to stay motivated and envision what she’s looking to accomplish in the coming year....

Color Theory An all-green room might be a bit much. Mixing in neutral elements, like cream bar stools and wooden shelves, prevents color fatigue. Set in Stone The backsplash above the stove, made of the same Carrara marble used for the countertops, breaks up the dark tiling, which otherwise could feel heavy. Get the Look: