For more than 10 years, I’ve led Apartment Therapy’s real home content, producing thousands of house tours from around the world. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, Louisiana, with my partner, a perfect dog, and a cute cat.
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…read more
Aly Walansky is a New York City-based food and travel writer. Her work has been seen on Today.com, Forbes, AllRecipes, Food Network, and many more. When she’s not working, she loves to cook, try out fun cocktail bars, and play with her adorable puppies.
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…read more
I’m a fan of a unifying color palette (and I love a color drenched room!) but I can’t help but agree that too much of the same creates a bland look. Intentionally mixing furniture upholstery, finishes, wood tones, and even clean lines versus curves is a great way to create a truly unique space — even if you’re adhering to trendy motifs like earthy tones and sleek Japandi-style seating.
If anything, Wearstler just helped me create a new rule of my own — being sure to balance every new piece in my house with a thrifted or vintage find. “Go slow and be steady,” Wearstler added. “This is about the long game.”
As Apartment Therapy’s Executive Home Director, I head up our decorating, trends, and designer coverage. I studied Media Studies at UVa and Journalism at Columbia and have worked in media for more than a decade. I love homes, heels, the history of art, and hockey — but not necessarily in that order.