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Clean your vases: Before filling your vase with fresh flowers, make sure to wash it well. Bacteria builds up in the vase and can impact the longevity of your flowers. Don't be afraid to use a sponge and some detergent. Even a drop of bleach!

Strip off leaves: Leaves that are submerged in water will cause bacteria and compromise the life of the arrangement. Strip off anything that will be below the waterline.

Make the arrangement in your hands: By making the arrangement in your hands, you have more control and have a good idea how it will look in the vase.

Cut stems on an angle: Cutting stems on an angle allows for more water absorption. Be sure to use something sharp as dull blades can crush stems, making it harder for flowers to get water. Cut your flowers just before putting them in water; limiting their exposure to air makes them last longer.

Change the water: Flowers like fresh drinking water, just like you! Change the water every couple of days to ensure a longer-lasting arrangement.

Ditch the standard tie gift by helping Dad out with home-related Father's Day presents that are stylish but masculine. While they feel indulgent, these items all retail under $50, so they're affordable as well!

Rocking Whiskey Glasses
Guys' night in just got classier, thanks to this set of Rocking Whiskey Glasses ($20 for a set of six). The convex bottoms make for a cool conversational piece, but also gently mixes the liquor to expose it to oxygen and boost the taste. While they look precious, the glasses can be thrown in the dishwasher to make cleanup easy.

Jumbo Ice Cube Tray
If Dad prefers his whiskey on the rocks, top off the gift with a jumbo ice cube tray ($9). The large, perfectly shaped square cubes will make his drink look like it was poured by a professional, and will also dilute his drink more slowly.

Cheese Board Slate
For dads with foodie tendencies, give him something spectacular to serve snacks on. Since Dad can use chalk on this Slate Cheese Board ($40) to spell out what he's serving, it will take the guess work out of having to identify each item for guests. The philosophy is less explaining, more partying.

Personalized Leather Catchall
Help Dad get organized with a small catchall ($29) that will work in any space. Whether he uses it for his night stand or office desk, this catchall manages to feel luxe yet rugged at the same time. Starting at just $29, you can even personalize it with his monogram, name, or initials for just $7 — a small detail that makes this gift feel even more special.

Incense Collection
Outdoorsy dads will appreciate this candle alternative ($14) made from herbs, wood, and sap. Gender-neutral scents like juniper, cedar, and desert pinon smell fresher than the muskier, '70s-era alternatives, and will transport him to his favorite hiking trail — even on the days he's stuck inside.

Now's the time to start planning your Summer vacations, and if they involve your significant other, you want to make sure the romance factor is high. While you can pick a sexy destination like Paris or Puerto Vallarta, no matter where you are headed, you'll want to keep fighting at bay. For common travel pitfalls that every couple faces and solutions to help you avoid them, watch the video now!

You know that your bridesmaids are the one thing that has kept you sane throughout the wedding process, so it's a no brainer that you want to get them something that says "thank you" in a big way. Here are four gifts that will have them forgetting all about your most recent meltdown email/phone call/text.

Heath Ceramic Vase
Everyone needs another vase, especially if that vase is one of Heath's coveted ceramic classics. There is a range of prices and lots of colors available, making it easy to pick a different one out for each girl. The bud vases start at $23, but if you want to go bigger, they have those too.

Turkish Fouta From Scents & Feel
Elegant, long-lasting, and versatile, I can't say enough good things about these guys. Great for the bathroom, the beach (as a sarong or a towel), and for travelling, these woven pieces just get better with every wash. Buy each girl a different color or style based on their personalities.

Custom State Cutting Boards From Etsy
Order handmade cutting boards ($48) for each girl in the shape of their home state or the state they call home. This is especially great for people that like to entertain; it would be a perfect cheese board.

Customized Personalized Stationery From Rifle Paper Co.
Personalized items are a great way to say "thank you" and make someone feel special. Plus, custom cards ($85 for 25) are exactly the type of thing that people love to have but rarely buy for themselves, making them the perfect gift.

Got a girl grad in your life? We know what to get her! Go for something that will make her feel pampered, organized, and a little more grown up. Whether she's in the process of job hunting or settling into her first apartment, these gifts will help her celebrate this new chapter of her life in style.

Personalized Stationery
She'll need stationery on hand for grad gift thank-you notes and job interviews, so treat her to a personalized stationery set from iomoi. With over 100 styles to choose from, ranging from preppy to bohemian, you're bound to find something she'll love.

Self-Inking Personalized Stamp
If she's already settled into a new place, throw in a self-inking personalized stamp. It beats having to handwrite a return address and even makes bill paying cute! Similar versions are offered at Dabney Lee.

Nesting Trays
These Kaleido Trays not only look really cool, but also save space. She can use them separately or stack them together for a colorful focal point in any room.

Quality Sheets
It's time for her to ditch her ill-fitting dorm sheets and indulge in a quality option like this Serena + Lily Kite Sheet Set. Since other layers of bedding mainly cover sheets, look for options with pretty colors and interesting patterns that feel a bit more special than a plain white set.

Even though nobody goes to a wedding for the favors, you still want to treat your guests to a thoughtful souvenir of your special day. Here are three ideas that will have you looking like a champ and your guests feeling oh so appreciated.

Travel Candles and Matches
Travel candles paired with a box of decorative matches are a lightweight and long lasting favor. With so many good-looking matchboxes on the market, you will be spoiled for choices but if personalization is the name of your game, there are plenty of
customizable options. Your guests will think of you fondly every time the sweet smell of the candle banishes the stale smell from their hotel room.

Local and Delicious
Give your guests a taste of your wedding location by gifting them something site specific. Not only is it a delicious treat (we hope), it's also a great way to give guests a feel for the area, especially if they are visiting someplace new. The favor can be as diverse as olive oil, chocolates, individually wrapped fresh baked cookies or locally pressed apple juice — as long as it is something that you love, it's fair game.

Personal Project
If you are throwing a small party, favors can be a little more labor intensive. A multilayered gift like a planter pot, seed packet, and plant ID stick has a lot of moving parts but guests will remember the personal touch. If you want to really go the extra mile, include a meaningful recipe that corresponds with the seed packet or a dish that is being served at the reception and you've got a gift that will keep on giving.

Contrary to popular belief, growing your own herbs is easy. No, really! Here are three low-maintenance, practically foolproof picks that will have you channeling your inner Martha Stewart in no time.

• Eggling Grow Kits ($10): These little ceramic eggs come preseeded with either basil, mint, or thyme. Gently crack open the top with the back of a spoon, water, and wait. Each Eggling comes with an extra seed pack, just in case the first round doesn't take, all but guaranteeing success.
• GrowBottle Hydrogarden ($35): Housed in recycled wine bottles, these organic/heirloom herb gardens come with everything you need to grow herbs hydroponically. Follow the directions and your oregano, chives, basil, parsley, or mint will sprout within two weeks. With proper care, these good-looking gardens will produce all year long.
• Misco Self Watering Pot (from $6): Available in a variety of colors and sizes, these lightweight pots are self-watering and therefore perfect for the forgetful or frequent-flier gardener. A lipped reservoir makes it easy to keep an eye on the water level and a ventilated base helps with drainage. Once you plant the herbs, these puppies will be on the plant equivalent of autopilot.

If you're sweet on Mad Men's '60s-style set design but aren't sure how to interpret the look for your home, we're here to help! We have three decor finds inspired by the iconic midcentury pieces we spotted on the set – no flea market trolling necessary!

Colorful glass vessels were used a lot in '60s interiors. We saw these navy-blue beauties in Pete and Trudy Campbell's home in season five and were tickled to find these aquamarine Sultan Canisters ($30 each) at Z Gallerie. We're tempted to display a colorful collection of them like Jonathan Adler did at the Parker Palm Springs.

Keep reading to discover more modern Mad Men finds, and watch the video to see how we'd style them!