A little over 8 years ago, before my daughter, Ihlen, was born, I had my first official design job as an interior design assistant for a New York City-based architect/interior designer. Like many other soon to be parents, I was trying to wrap my head around decorating a nursery and how my wife and I … Read more
Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more
Maxwell Ryan CEO Maxwell left teaching in 2001 to start Apartment Therapy as a design business helping people to make their homes more beautiful, organized AND healthy. The website started up in 2004 with the help of his brother, Oliver. Since then he has grown ApartmentTherapy.com, added TheKitchn.com, our home cooking site, and has authored … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
Leah Groth Contributor I am a Philadelphia based writer, editor and mother of two. My work has appeared in/on Glamour, Prevention, Upworthy, mindbodygreen, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s World, Livestrong, Ravishly, Fit Pregnancy, Oprah, Fatherly, Woman’s World, xoJane, Babble, and LivingHealthy. Follow Leah
Comedian Chelsea Handler is ready to ruin some friendships. On June 21, Handler posted a very controversial meme to her Instagram. The photo shows three ways to fold a towel, and the caption reads, “Ok, serious debate…” Handler captioned the meme, “Let’s ruin some friendships. 1, 2, or 3? Go,” and her celebrity friends had … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you’re new to the kitchen or consider yourself an experienced home cook, buying the right equipment can mean a serious investment. So when we get wind of a really good sale, we’re happy to share our sources! … Read more
Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia
If you are selling your house and looking for all the ways to feature the best parts (while minimizing the eye sores), HGTV experts and twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, from the show “Unsellable Houses,” have a surprising tip. To draw potential buyers’ eyes to the windows — and the view from each … Read more
Sarah Everett Production Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s production assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.