So last month I wrote a post about the smart tech we added, ditched, and love most in our house. And in it I mentioned that I’d share a detailed smart blind post for you “in a few days” because they’re hands down one of my favorite smart home features that we’ve added. Apparently I … Read more
If I’m ever put in one of those awkward share-something-about-yourself scenarios, my default answer is to say: I love coffee. Because it’s just so true. I love coffee which ever way it’s prepared, and I feel like I’d tried them all… until I did a little research. It turns out there are a LOT of weird ways … Read more
Having fresh flowers on my dining room table makes my whole day better, but I can’t always afford to have an amazing arrangement from my local florist. Instead, I’ve found ways to make standard grocery store bouquets look like unique floral arrangements made just for me! If you enjoy playing with flowers (who doesn’t?!) then … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Carla Elliman, my other half, and our cat Location: Chester, UKType of home: Three-bedroom, semi-detached houseYears lived in: 6 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: … Read more
Photo: BrePurposed Tassels have been around for ages, but they’ve leapt into popularity on the blogosphere in the last year or two. And with good reason… they’re whimsical and unique, and lend some serious personality to anything they adorn. So today we’re sharing five of our favorite ways to decorate your home with them. Photo: A … 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
Photo: Faith Towers Provencher Boho style decor has taken on a life of its own lately, popping up in homes in all corners of the world. And what’s one popular element often found in bohemian style spaces? 70’s textile craft macrame, of course! So today we’re teaching you how to make a simple macrame wall … Read more
Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.
Occasionally you won’t notice how dirty something in your house is until it’s that dirt is called out. You drop something under your couch and discover a gang of dust bunnies living underneath. You throw open your curtains and find yourself in a front-row seat to a dust dance-off floating right in front of your face. Since … Read more
There are a couple rules-of-thumb when it comes to successfully keeping your home clean. One of those rules is that you should always keep your cleaning supplies in one place, and you should always put them back when you’re done using them. A cleaning caddy meets both those criteria, and – bonus – makes carrying household cleaners from … Read more