Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

A pretty cottage flower garden filled with a range of different blooms - Gardens by Design/Shutterstock Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just beginning your journey, creating a gorgeous ...

Purple flowers are generally linked with elegance, creativity, and serenity. The distinctive colors of these flowers, ranging from light lavender to deep violet, can instantly uplift the aesthetic ...

If you’re a fan of purple flowers, you know how much they can elevate a garden with their rich, vibrant hues. Purple blooms ...

There’s a reason that purple is so often associated with royalty; the rich, deep color just appears so stately, especially when contrasted with lighter, jauntier colors like pink or yellow. If you ...

Whenever I’m planning a new garden, no matter what mood I’m trying to create, I always include some purple plants. I look for a variety of purple flowering plants including purple flowering bushes, ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...