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Lighting can make or break a space. Overhead lights are convenient to switch on but can feel too harsh, while the right mix of lighting can create a warm, inviting aesthetic. The secret? Layering — think floor lamps, table lamps, sconces, and more. To help you achieve that cozy, designer-worthy look, we’ve rounded up 18 affordable Target finds that look way more expensive than they are!
Target's "rich-looking" lamp collection will brighten up your space
FLOOR LAMPS
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Wavy Shade Collection with Ceramic Base Floor Lamp
With its playful wavy shade and three-way light setting, this floor lamp lets you customize the brightness to suit any moment—whether you're reading, catching up with friends, or settling in for a movie night.
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Gooseneck Floor Lamp with Natural Shade
This gooseneck floor lamp, featuring a rattan shade, looks so elegant and natural and offers adjustable lighting.
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Traditional Oil Rubbed Swing Arm Floor Lamp
This bronze floor lamp features a classic swing-arm design, so you can direct light wherever you need it most, such as in your workspace or living area.
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Cantilever Drop Pendant Swing Arm Floor Lamp
I've owned Target's most popular floor lamp for about a decade and it still looks and works as well as it did back then. It's a keeper!
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Oak Wood Tripod Floor Lamp
This oak wood tripod lamp looks great in your modern space with natural decor.
Table + Desk Lamps
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Threshold x Studio McGee Woven Table Lamp
This charming design lamp designed with Studio McGee has adorable scalloped edges and looks sweet on a nightstand or desk.
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Threshold x Studio McGee Task Lamp
This retro metal task lamp features a flexible neck to focus the light where you need it the most.
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Mini Printed Ceramic Base Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Love the blue Pollock-like print on this ceramic mini lamp. It's great for teen and dorm rooms!
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Brass Accent Table Lamp with Plaid Shade
Plaid is always in style in Magnolia's design playbook. This accent table lamp is a stylish addition to your office or side table.
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Assembled Ceramic Table Lamp
This blue and white abstract pattern adds a bit of texture to your overall design. Pair two on each side of your bed.
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Fluted Ceramic Table Lamp with Marble Base
This fluted design is very hot right now and looks elegant solo or in pairs.
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Threshold x Studio McGee Round Faux Wood Lamp Base
Give your living space some mood lighting while also adding a cute decorative pattern with a checkered shade.
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Fluted Metal Rechargeable Library Table Lamp
Give your bookshelf a dose of classic elegance with Magnolia's fluted rechargeable library lamp.
SCONCES
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Hearth & Hand Magnolia Milk Glass Striped Wall Sconce
Milk glass is always in style for any vintage-inspired decor. These would look great in a kitchen for a modern-retro vibe.
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Fluted Ceramic Sconce
Here's the fluted lamp in a sconce variety. Matching lamp styles is actually a great way to create cohesion in your design.
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Threshold x Studio McGee Metal Sconce Wall Light
Add metallic appeal to your home with this Studio McGee sconce that gives off a warm golden hue.
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Threshold x Studio McGee Wall Sconce with Plaid Shade
An affordable sconce with a unique shade is a great way to add personality to your space while saving space too!
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Whether you're looking to smooth fine lines, boost hydration, or brighten dull skin, a great anti-aging serum can be your skincare BFF. The term ‘anti-aging’ is a bit of a misnomer – of course, no skincare product is going to stop you from actually aging. What you’re really looking for in an ‘anti-aging’ serum is a formula that’s anti-wrinkle, anti-fine line, and anti-dark spot.
Some common ingredients to look out for in anti-aging serums include retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and peptides.
These top 10 anti-aging serums will restore mature skin and give it a youthful glow!
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TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
Vitamin C is a total powerhouse ingredient when it comes to anti-aging skincare products, and this serum's essentially packed with it. It helps even out skin tone, fight against free radicals, and even supports collagen production for plumper, firmer skin.
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Olay Super Serum
This serum from Olay is formulated with niacinamide, vitamin C, collagen peptides, vitamin E, and AHA for instantly noticeable hydration, healthier-looking skin, and an even looking skin tone.
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Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum
Targeted directly toward fine lines and wrinkles, this affordable $12 serum simultaneously hydrates and firms up your skin after applying it.
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COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Serum
This serum's an Amazon #1 best-seller for a reason: it expertly addresses skin that's desperately in need of hydration and nourishment, banishing dryness and signs of aging almost instantly. Oh yeah, and a bottle's only $18 (was $25).
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Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum
Hydrated skin is healthy skin, and this high-end serum hydrates for over 10 hours after just one application.
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Bliss 'Youth Got This' Retinol Serum
Retinol can help encourage faster cell turnover on your skin, so it's constantly cycling dead, dry skin out in favor of newer, fresher skin cells. This obviously means smoother, more youthful skin – and this $21 (was $32) serum truly nails it down.
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Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
If brighter skin is what you seek, opt for this vitamin C-packed moment! It has 4.6 out of 5 stars from Amazon shoppers for its ability to improve the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles in just 4 weeks.
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La Roche-Posay Hyaluronic Acid B5 Serum
With a combo of hydrating hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, this serum will leave your face soft and plump to the touch every single time.
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Cetaphil Healthy Renew Anti-Aging Serum
This anti-aging serum improves your skin's firmness, texture and tone in just 2 weeks using purified peptides, which are essentially an easier alternative to retinol, which can be tricky to tap into since it can affect your skin's sensitivity.
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Anua 10% Niacinamide+ 4% Tranexamic Acid Serum
This serum seemingly does it all: it improves dullness and enlarged pores, soothes and hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier – all while being gentle enough for continual AM and PM use.
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Valentine's Dayis one of our favorite holidays for many different reasons. The desserts! The dinners! The cocktails! Not to mention the fact that it's basically an entire holiday dedicated to pink, red, and all things romantic. You can always gift your sweetie flowers and chocolates, but if you want to get creative with DIY Valentine's gifts, you've come to the right place.
We love that V-Day is low-pressure as far as gifting holidays go, and that it celebrates love in its many forms. We've thought a lot about what to give and get here at Brit + Co, and whipped up a list that includes a few hits that you can give after trying one of our fun date night ideas. Here are our favorite DIYs for the big day.
DIY Valentine Gifts Your Partner Will Love
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Give your sweetheart hugs and kisses via these easy-to-sew XOXO pillows. Pick fabric that goes with your decor or use the brightest red and pink fabric that you can find.
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This floral backdrop is perfect for a doorway surprise for when your love or little ones wake up on Valentine's Day morning. Plus, by the time your V-Day celebrations end, you might as well leave them up for March.
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Keep the surprises coming withbreakfast in bed. We heart these Red Velvet Heart Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze — yum! Sprinkles are encouraged.
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Challenge your love(s) to a game of Jenga with this cute DIY Valentine's gift. This will make for an adorable game to play any time of year.
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Gift your gal pals a hand-stamped scarf for the occasion or make a DIY night of it! Since you make the stamps yourself, you can create any pattern you want.
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Put a ring on it! Chocolate ring pops for the DIY Valentine's gifts win. Our favorite part is definitely the fun colors.
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Here's a long distance-friendly idea: Make theseConversation Heart Piñata care packages to send to your BFFs or you can surprise your fam in the morning with a goodie-filled one.
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Give your sweetheart something delicious and gluten-free with these Cassava Flour Brownies.
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Serve your Galentine's Day guests Celebrity Heartthrob Cookies— the next best thing to the real deal. Pass us the Ryan Gosling cookie please!
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Add a green twist to your Valentine's Day surprise with these Air Plant Wall Artpiecesthat creatively make use of nails and string.
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For a more hands-on DIY Valentine's gift, whip up these fun DIY Conversation Heart Coasterswith polymer clay and letter stamps.
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Map your travels together with this clever Photo Map Wall Artfor a personal and so special touch!
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Celebrate your Valentine's favorite food with these extra cute (and yummy) Heart-Shaped Boxes. Fill them with candy today and love letters tomorrow.
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While extremely unique and modern-sounding baby names have risen to popularity in recent years, especially among celebrities, more moms and dads are going against the status quo. In fact, "old-fashioned" baby names are making a comeback, and to some, it might be a bit shocking. The resurgence has, in part, been furthered by TikTok, with trends like "old person baby names" and "old money baby names" going viral. But it's a bandwagon that might be worth jumping on.
Classic baby names have an undoubted strength to them. Those who came before us and survived difficult events in history, from world wars to the great depression, had a certain resourcefulness and grit that might feel less prevalent nowadays. So, whether you're currently expecting or just hoping to stockpile some adorable baby names for future additions, here are eight old-fashioned baby names that are still going strong in 2025.
These are the old-fashioned baby names people can't get enough of right now!
1. Hazel
According to the Social Security Administration, Hazel was the eighteenth most popular girl's name in 1897. Over a century later, this name is exploding in popularity again. It was even the twenty-fourth most popular girl's name in 2024.
Hazel, which means "from the hazelnut tree," is of English origin. It's beautiful, vintage, and can be used for boys, too.
2. Ruby
Fans of luxurious red gems may love the baby name Ruby. It's Latin in origin and means "deep red precious stone."
It was especially favored during the early twentieth century, peaking as the twenty-second most popular baby name in 1911. But aside from evoking images of strong, rare stones, Ruby is also a name that's been carried by many notable figures, including Ruby Bridges, a civil rights pioneer, and Ruby Johnson, a 1960s soul singer.
3. Edith
The name Edith means "prosperous in strife" and is British in origin. It was quite popular from the late 1800s to early 1900s and, like Ruby, has been held by various influential women in history.
For instance, Edith Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States from 1901 to 1909, and Edith Wharton was an American writer who penned numerous influential works and became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction with her novel, "The Age of Innocence."
4. Fern
With English roots and a meaning tied to nature, Fern is a charming botanical name that once flourished before witnessing a decline in popularity during the 1940s.
It has an undeniable vintage appeal and earthy simplicity that makes it a go-to choice for parents who love the great outdoors. Other classic names with a similar vibe include Willow and Faye.
5. August
Moving on to boys, August is a strong name of German origin that means "great" and "magnificent." Your baby doesn't have to be born in the month of August to take on this name, either.
It soared in popularity in the United States during the 1890s, and today, it's still considered stylish and sophisticated. Not to mention, August has plenty of cute nickname options, like "Gus" or "Auggie."
6. Franklin
Franklin is another iconic, old-fashioned name that lends itself to plenty of nickname variations. It's English, means "free man," and was actually held by two different United States presidents: Franklin Pierce and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
For short, babies named Franklin can be called "Frank" or "Frankie," the latter of which is sometimes used as a baby girl's name as well.
7. Edmund
Those who love "Bridgerton" might be especially fond of the name Edmund due to the Bridgerton family's charming patriarch, Lord Bridgerton.
This English name means "fortunate land protector" and represents a more unique option than Edward. It has a timeless charm and carries historical significance while still offering plenty of opportunities for nicknames like Ed or Eddie.
8. Archie
Finally, after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first child into the world in 2019, they chose the name Archie. This news catapulted Archie back to popularity.
With German origins and the meaning of "genuine" and "bold," this boy baby name is a nickname for the even more old-fashioned name "Archibald."
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This story includes spoilers for Sweet Magnolias season 4.
After the whirlwind of Sweet Magnolias season 4, and all the literal and emotional storms it brought Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen's (Heather Headley) way, fans are clamoring for a Sweet Magnolias season 5. And one of our favorite stars already has an idea of where she'd like her character to go.
Here's what Heather Headley had to say about Helen's journey and Sweet Magnolias season 5.
Heather Headley wants her 'Sweet Magnolias' character Helen to continue to "show what women go through."
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As a self-proclaimed Landman fan (hey, me too!!) Heather Headley admits she wants Helen to experience more conflict in Sweet Magnolias season 5 and beyond.
"They're always like, 'We want her to be happy' — I wasn't happy for the first 3 episodes!" she tells Brit + Co over Zoom. "I was one of the people that when the storyline was, Oh, she might get pregnant, I was like, 'No, I think she has everything. I think we're here to show what women go through and what women don't go through.'"
Sweet Magnolias does a wonderful job of highlighting so many different women's experiences, and Heather says that "there are women that go through infertility and miscarriage, and they go through being single and divorce and all this kind of stuff."
"I remember saying to [the writers], 'There are women who watch our show who unfortunately had miscarriages, and it's closer to all of us than we think,'" she continues. "It's closer in the room than we think, right? Some of us have had it. And so I remember saying to them, 'I think Helen should not have something that she wants. She should not get something that she wants.'"
Now, while Heather wants to continue flexing her acting muscles by allowing Helen to hit a few more road bumps, she's still hoping for a happy ending. "I do think, like any other person on this earth, that she should have a few hindrances, a few hiccups along the way," she says. "My hope for her is that in the end, she'll find love and that she will be happy."
Is Sweet Magnolias going to have a season 5?
Netflix hasn't greenlit a Sweet Magnolias season 5 yet — but as soon as we know more you'll be the first to know. Because I have quite a few questions. Um, namely, is Maddie really going to leave Serenity for Manhattan?! Ugh, only time will tell (and I hope we know sooner rather than later).
Stay tuned for the latest Sweet Magnolias season 5 news.