I've always loved a pop of blue, red, or yellow in an otherwise neutral space. And while I admire anyone who can masterfully combine all three, blue has always been my clear favorite. Now, IKEA has officially crowned 'Electric Blue' as their 2025 Color of the Year. Inspired by the seas and skies, Electric Blue is a hue that IKEA describes as “contemplative and calm, yet versatile enough for modern and traditional spaces.”
Whether you’re looking to refresh a bedroom, energize a living room, or add a cool pop to your kitchen, this happy, bold shade delivers in the form of wall art, plush throws, or statement-making furniture. The best part? It plays well with others. Pair it with sunny yellows, vibrant oranges, soft lavenders, or even a daring hot pink. Will you be embracing this blue wave in 2025? From rugs and pillows to accessories and more, here are our top picks to embrace the new year with a splash of blue.
Wayfair
Iryanna Upholstered Armchair
This playful elephant trunk design calls for a color that doesn't take itself too seriously, creating a look that's minimalist and modern yet anything but boring.
IKEA
IKEA KLIPPOXEL Throw
This yarn-dyed throw feels just like mohair and it's made from recycled materials. It's a great way to commit to this bright color while on a budget.
West Elm
WE Checkered Shag Washable Rug
This 100% wool rug is actually washable and adds a bit of play and pop of blue to any space.
IKEA
IKEA KYRRE Stool
These stacking stools are so versatile and can be added to the corner of any room for extra seating or tables.
Urban Outfitters
UO Lola Nightstand
This cylindrical side table is perfect for holding your best reads, phone, other bedside essentials.
IKEA
IKEA SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame
This affordable bed frame will brighten up your bedroom and day.
Amazon
AllBlue Modern Eclectic Wall Art, Set of 12
For just $10, you can channel your own Blue Period with this striking and eclectic gallery wall.
Etsy
Twist Candles By Lex Pott
Designer Lex Pott combined both base and candle so you don't need a candle holder. Brilliant idea and color!
IKEA
IKEA KRYLBO Chair
Pull up a chair in Electric Blue with this upholstered piece that works in dining rooms, kitchens, and offices.
All Modern
Gemmell Hand Tufted Wool Rug
This 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool rug makes a bold statement with simple geometric shapes.
IKEA
IKEA PRUNKHALLON Mirror
This wavy mirror in Electric Blue pairs perfectly with the IKEA BLÅSVERK Table Lamp in the same color.
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Without a doubt, the best part of Yellowstone spinoff 1923 is its cast. I already knew Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford were serious stars, but watching them together is a masterclass in empathy and strength, while Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer have the most insane chemistry I've ever seen.
Whether you've been waiting for news on the season 2 release date since the moment season 1 ended, or you hopped on the Yellowstone train after seeing Brandon in It Ends With Us, we're getting 1923 season 2 soon! New episodes drop February 23, which means you have just enough time to watch all of season 1 again and geek out over the entire cast.
While we for the new episodes to premiere on February 23, here's everyone in the 1923 season 2 cast.
1. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton
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Star Wars and Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford leads the cast as patriarch Jacob Dutton.
2. Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton
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Helen Mirren plays the strong and ever-dependable Cara Dutton, whom I LOVE.
3. Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton
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The 1923 season 2 cast includes Brandon Sklenar as the adventurous Spencer Dutton, who's currently on a mission to get back to the Yellowstone ranch. Here's a photo of him looking particularly wistful.
4. Julia Schlaepfer as Alex
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We'll also see the return of Julia Schlaepfer as Alex (not Alexandra), who's using nothing but the return address on Cara's letters to find the Dutton family.
5. Darren Mann as Jack Dutton
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Darren Mann stars as Jack Dutton, Jacob & Cara's great-nephew and Spencer's nephew.
6. Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Strafford Dutton
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1923 season 2 will also star Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Strafford Dutton, Jack's wife.
7. Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater
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Aminah Nieves stars as Teonna Rainwater, who's one of the characters I'm most excited to see again.
8. Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis
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The 1923 season 2 cast includes Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis.
9. Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton
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Jerome Flynn will return for 1923 season 2 as the scheming and ever-angry Banner Creighton.
10. Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud
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Sebastian Roché will return as Father Renaud, who's still hunting Teonna.
11. Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
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Thankfully, we'll see (or rather, hear) Isabel May as Elsa Dutton, the narrator for 1923 season 2.
12. Andy Dispensa as Luca
5&2 Productions
The final 1923 season 2 cast member in our roundup is The Chosen star Andy Dispensa as a new character named Luca, who's “a young man working in the engine room of a merchant ship.”
Which 1923 season 2 cast member are you most excited to reunite with? I'm so excited to see Julia and Brandon together onscreen again. I need Alex and Spencer to reunite ASAP! Read up on The Most-Anticipated TV Shows Coming In 2025 — it's going to be another great year of TV.
Finally — a Pantone Color of the Year that I can totally get on board with. PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a deliciously warm brown that blends two of my favorite things: coffee and chocolate. This cozy, yet refined hue is the ultimate neutral for anyone embracing the earthy tones that make your home decor feel grounded, organic, and effortlessly elevated. It's rich without being overpowering, with a muted sophistication (think: coffee with a splash of cream) that instantly warms up a space. Pantone describes it as the color of comfort, and I couldn’t agree more. Ready to infuse your home with a Mocha Mousse aesthetic? Here are 15 easy ways to embrace the look for 2025.
See how to decorate with Pantone's Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, here!
Mocha Mousse Soft Goods: Bedding + Pillows + Throws + Rugs
Anthropologie
Anthropologie Lustered Velvet Alastair Quilt
Velvet is making everything cozy for 2025 and this lovely set with mocha tones will instantly refresh your bed for the season.
McGee & Co.
McGee & Co. Polly Pillow Cover
This plaid pillow in 100% linen is luxe yet approachable for that sophisticated McGee vibe, mocha style!
McGee & Co.
McGee & Co. x Loeffler Randall Gardenia Pillow Cover
This warm plaid pattern, designed in collab with Loeffler Randall, is a perfect pairing for your mocha decor.
Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia Behren Wool Rug
This handwoven rug feels organic, fresh and modern with a literal grounding palette.
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Faux Fur Mink Throw
This luxe faux mink fur in deep brown and creamy tones is the throw we want to cozy up with all winter.
Statement Mocha Mousse Accents
Lights and Lamps
Avero Concrete Table Lamp
The mocha cast in this concrete lamp is stunning in a bedroom or living room.
Minted
Minted Earthy Cascade I
This abstract print of a mountain and river landscape is earthy and modern and perfect for your wall decor. Pair it with Earthy Cascade II.
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Artisan Studio Handcrafted Ceramic Collection
Ceramics have a way of making a home feel less sterile. The organic shape and rustic finish of these vessels are gorgeous in any mocha decor.
CB2
Regine Brown Glass Vase by goop
Inspired by midcentury Murano glass, this handblown brown glass vase by goop transitions from clear to earthy brown and looks lovely with a dried or fresh bouquet.
Mocha Mousse Furniture
Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia Baird Accent Chair
Let the overstuffed arms hug you while you read a book in this inviting accent chair.
Joybird
Joybird Denna Sectional
Get cozy in this dreamy oversized sectional with so many pillows, perfect for your winter weekend Netflix binge!
Mocha Mousse Paint
Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams SW 6067 Mocha
This muted chocolate neutral is perfect in a home office or living room. Try it as an accent wall or go full color drenching.
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha CSP-350CSP-350
This color literally looks like a whipped mocha delivered straight from your favorite barista.
Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown Hot Mocha
This mocha leans into the warmer side, bringing a warm, inviting and luxe feel to a room.
Pair Mocha Mousse With These Colors
Wayfair
Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Matilda Collection
Lean into natural colors like creamy whites, beige, and taupe for a sophisticated mocha vibe. Olive, greige, and burgundy reds with a smidge of gold will also bring out the mocha warmth for 2025!
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The MCU isn't done with the Multiverse just yet. After Kevin Feige announced Robert Downey Jr. would star as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday at San Diego Comic Con, it appears we'll see another OG Avenger in the movie: Chris Evans! But will he star as Steve Rogers/Captain America or Johnny Storm like he did in Deadpool & Wolverine? (Or Heaven forbid, another Doctor Doom.)
Here's everything we know about Chris Evans' reported return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, coming May 1, 2026.
We could see more than one Captain America in 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
Deadline confirmed that Chris Evans would step back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe on December 9, and their sources also say Anthony Mackie will return as Sam Wilson's version of Captain America. Maybe we'll see another Cap vs. Cap battle like we saw in 2019's Avengers: Endgame?
In addition to Chris Evans and RDJ, we'll reportedly also see the Fantastic Four (Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn), and I'm hoping for confirmation we'll be reunited with Tom Holland's Peter Parker, Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan, and Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop.
Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, so I'm sure it'll have the same magic of the old school Marvel movies we know and love!
Marvel Studios
Some fans were not happy when Endgame ended with Steve Rogers returning the Infinity Stones to their respective timelines and staying in the 1940s to begin a life with Peggy (basically opening up a brand new timeline). His entire arc since Captain America: The First Avenger in 2011 had been about his relationship with Bucky Barnes, and fighting to help a Hydra-brainwashed Bucky return to his true self. Ditching his newfound family for Peggy simply feels like a character regression. But it looks like Doomsday could be a step in fixing that.
"I need Steve and Bucky together again," one Instagram user says. Another points out that Chris' involvement could be "a flashback to get people excited, but I hope it’s Captain Hydra. Give me Bucky fighting Captain Hydra!" Bucky vs. Evil Steve and Peter Parker vs. Doctor Doom would be the craziest plot twist of the century (especially if Doom is really an evil Tony Stark variant)!
Here's what Chris Evans has said about returning to Marvel.
Chris Evans has been vocal in the past about needing a really good reason to return to the MCU, which means Avengers: Doomsday must be one heck of a script! "I would never say never, but I'm very protective of it," Chris said on an episode of the The View in 2023 (via Boston.com). "It's a very precious role to me, so it would have to be just right."
Well call me Goldilocks because the cast and crew on Doomsday (and the story, of course) must have been perfect! Stay tuned for the latest news on Chris Evans and the future of the MCU!
Would you want to see Chris Evans (and Steve Rogers) return to the MCU? In addition to Avengers: Doomsday, read up on the 5 New Marvel Movies Worth Watching!
Aging is inevitable, and with it comes all the signs of aging within our skin. A loss of elasticity can result in more fine lines and wrinkles, a longer time spent outside can result in dark-looking sun spots, and a natural decrease in oil production can result in pesky, pesky dryness. Luckily, there’s a serum for that!
These are the best serums for women in their 30s and 40s to combat signs of aging and foster glowy, youthful skin.
Amazon
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
If dark spots and uneven skin tone have crept into your skin over the years, this serum tackles it all. It's formulated with a vitamin C alternative called viniferine that's 62 times more effective than vitamin C. Plus, it delivers a lot of moisture using olive squalene.
Promising review: "I have used this product before and I love it. It's a little costly, but it works great in eliminating dark spots, if you use it every day. I'm not a person that's big on smells, but this product has a nice light scent. It works great under makeup. I'm on my third bottle and highly recommend it."
Sephora
Dieux Deliverance Antioxidant & Niacinamide Serum
Dieux's Deliverance serum packs a punch against discoloration using antioxidants, peptides, and 4% niacinamide. It goes on super lightweight and soaks in even faster, which is ideal for layering under other skincare goodies like moisturizer and SPF.
Promising review: "Loving this serum so much! It has a very lightweight and milky texture, that melts into the skin effortlessly. I’ve been using the serum for a few weeks and I can notice my fine lines look smoother and my skin overall looks firmer and more even toned! It also doesn’t clog the pores which I love! It has been my go to nighttime serum, the results are just so good!"
Amazon
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
This youth-boosting serum is loaded with a fast-acting retinoid, a time-release retinol, and a retinol booster to really target fine lines. Not only will your skin look (and appear!) firmer, its tone will even out and be more hydrated with consistent use.
Promising review: "I have been using Murad products for several years. Some of their products are a little pricey but they work for me! Retinol I use every other night and it does not break me out or dry my face. I am in my mid 60's! Can tell a difference much smoother and lines not nearly as noticeable!"
Fig.1
Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream Level 1
Fig.1's commitment to clinically proven skincare is evident in this retinol-boosted serum. It's perfect for treating and improving fine lines and wrinkles and dark spots, plus it's helpful for clearing up acne-prone skin. The 0.15% encapsulated retinol is designed to release slowly, so you can apply it regularly without feeling irritated.
Promising review: "I have sensitive, dry and cystic-acne prone skin. It sounds like exaggerating to say that this product was the most impactful in calming my cystic acne, but this is the only product that resulted in a 80-85% reduction in cystic acne. I started using it once per week for about a month, then every other day for a month, then 5-6 days a week with one or two rest days with only minimal dryness (i increased moisturizing barriers underneath every other day and this quickly resolved). I have also seen overall improved skin texture and fading of acne scarring. Definitely recommend!"
Amazon
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Serum
This nighttime serum includes 0.3% pure retinol, the "optimal concentration" for results. It calms the skin, too, using hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate. SPF is a must with any retinol product, so make sure to slather it on! This product in particular also comes with a small sample size so you can patch-test it for any irritation before applying it.
Promising review: "I have been trialing for a year now the best quality skin items for wrinkles, fine line and skin care. This is an absolute must! It helps decrease fine lines and dry skin. I have spent hundreds of dollars reviewing and buying skin care products over the year to find the right items for a daily skin care routine!"
Amazon
Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum
Vitamin C is a powerhouse in combatting dullness and dark spots, and this serum is simply loaded with it. The formula is light and thin, so you only need to use a little bit at a time to cover your entire face. It also boasts hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to simultaneously smooth and hydrate the skin!
Promising review: "I love this product! I have used other Vit C serums and this one spreads more easily and does not irritate my face. I like the applicator because not too much comes out at one time so you don't waste any of it. I put about 4 drops in my hands and spread it out on my face. The only thing to be careful about is not to get it close to your eyes because it will burn. Otherwise, it has lightened and evened out my 67 year old skin. Will buy again."
Amazon
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
Hyaluronic acid should be your go-to if dryness is your main skincare concern. This formula is created with several different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to deeply penetrate the skin as well as leave a nice, dewy layer on top of it. Use it in conjunction with a good moisturizer, and you'll notice that your skin will be loads more hydrated!
Promising review: "Just purchased another 2 pack of the serum. I have been on a mission to find the best affordable skincare for many years, and so far this is the first hyaluronic serum I've been overjoyed with and purchased again. It does not take a whole lot to get a good coverage and my face ends up feeling soft and smooth all day after applying. Other ones I've tried would not moisturize that well for that long and I felt like I had to use a lot of product to get anywhere near the results I wanted."
Drunk Elephant
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
This gentle exfoliating serum includes both AHAs and BHAs, which help improve the look of pores, blemishes, and fine lines. With aging skin, it's important to opt for chemical exfoliants like this rather than skin-damaging methods of physical exfoliation which can further perpetuate uneven tone and texture and fine lines.
Promising review: "This serum is a staple in my routine. It brightens my skin tone and smooths out any texture issues I might have. It's never irritating. It goes on a bit sticky if applied alone, but give it a minute to sink in and dry and the sticky texture goes away. Great staple acid serum."
Ulta
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Since we produce less natural collagen as we age, it can be uber-important to supplement the skin with it in order to boost its overall hydration and retention capabilities. This 100% vegan formula also packs in hyaluronic acid, floral extracts, and Japanese camellia oil to further hydrate and soothe your complexion.
Promising review: "I've been using this serum for a while now and iI can really tell a difference when I sit using it for a bit. I try to stay on top of ordering it so I don't run out! It's so lightweight and absorbs well. I love how firm and even toned my skin looks because of it. I get compliments on my complexion and I know it's because of this serum."
Mutha
Mutha Hyaluronic Serum
This "skin barrier-loving" serum may be notably lightweight and oil-free, but it delivers intense results in terms of hydration. It includes 4 different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to ensure your skin is hydrated, inside and out. It also features anti-inflammatory aloe vera and botanical extracts and ferments that protect the skin's natural barrier.
Promising review: "I am in my mid-40s and want to do what I can to prevent the signs of aging, so I've been looking for a good Hyaluronic serum. This one by Mutha is exactly what I needed! It is gentle and soothing, absorbs easily with no greasiness, is unscented and not at all irritating to my skin. It works well under makeup and with the rest of my skincare routine. A little goes a long way so one bottle will last a long time. I just wish I had this sooner!"
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