Samantha Leal

Aesthetics are important, but function is vital. These picks marry the two.

These plates, cups, and dishes won't break and are perfect for serving outdoors.

And many are easy on your budget, too!

Halloween, but make it pretty.

Amazon isn't the only place with sales.

Buying a housewarming gift is sometimes easier said than done. Balancing what someone would want with something you’d actually want to give them (look, we all could appreciate a water filtration system, but … ) is a task in and of itself, and it can leave you buying two bottles of wine and calling it a day. But while wine is (almost) always appreciated, sometimes it’s the unexpected that can make an impact.