Reaching about 12 inches tall, the dark green, grass-like leaves and the lavender flowers can be used in salads, spreads, or as garnishes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.
In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).
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James Gui,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Since Fossil started releasing its special-edition ring watches — tapping everyone from Barbie to Nick Jonas and Disney for the task — people started falling in love with the adornments’ more playful side, not to mention mini-watches’ unisex wearability and gift-worthiness.
The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
For the occasion, their first red carpet together since October 2025, Reeves looked sharp in a black suit with a charcoal gray shirt and tie, while Grant opted for a black shirt, black pants, and a gray wool coat with jeweled embellishments.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
The Dessert in the Desert press-on nails are festival-ready with intricate gold embellishments on top of a rich chocolate brown base color.
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