Despite the convenience of a digital calendar, there’s nothing quite like flipping through a fresh new wall calendar or cracking open a brand new planner for the year. Plus, a wall calendar isn’t just there for keeping your plans in order; they’re also pieces of art that stand on their own among the other imagery … Read more
Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life … Read more
Usually, I remember I have to clean in the five minutes before a friend comes over. That’s when I look around and see the jacket still draped over my kitchen chair, the pot I used to make oatmeal still “soaking” in the sink (several hours should do the trick), and the pile of mail that … Read more
Name: Sophia S LewisLocation: Upper West Side — New York, New YorkType of home: One-bedroom apartment in six-floor co-opSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: When I was born, my parents rented a junior suite in this … Read more
Stephanie NguyenCleaning & Organizing Editor Stephanie is a writer, editor, and full-time dog petter. As Apartment Therapy’s Cleaning & Organizing Editor, she covers all the ways to make your home sparkle with decluttering tricks, cleaning tips, and organizational hacks. Stephanie holds degrees in English and journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She lives … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Rugs are one household item that you can easily overpay for. But no matter what your priorities are when you’re shopping for a new rug, you can find one … Read more
Heather Bien Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I have a teeny-tiny studio and I never have enough storage space. So, as you’d imagine, I’m constantly on the … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. If there’s any spot in your home where you want to feel extra bougie, it’s your bed. Don’t get me wrong, this is the place for lounging and streaming … Read more
Olivia Harvey 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.