Grace Stetson Contributor Grace is a writer who keeps a lot of balls in the air at any moment. A Bay Area native, she’s lived, studied and worked in five cities across North America and loves traveling to even more around the world. She’s written professionally as a freelancer for a number of years, with … Read more
Name: Marie, daughter Zavia, son, Tayvonne, and youngest, Jakai. And two awesome dogs, Raleigh and Rocky. Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Size: 1750 square feetType of Home: Ranch house Years lived in: 5 years, owned When Marie, who works in finance, bought her home five years ago, it was in rough shape. [B]ut I fell in … Read more
On June 15, Instagram announced a collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum to give away $130,000 in grant money to those working in the Black design community. Dubbed #BlackDesignVisionaries, the program aims to empower, center, and invest in up-and-coming Black designers in the United States who “embody Instagram’s design values: simplicity, craft, and the belief that … Read more
The idea that “bigger is better” doesn’t always hold true — especially not where homes are involved. From tiny houses to efficient apartments, there are plenty of ways to make the most of minimal square footage, without compromising comfort or utility. And although small-space living is often considered a newer “trend,” the truth is many … Read more
A small painting of the colorful wooden houses in Bergen, Norway, has been sitting on my bedside table for years. It’s become such an inherent part of the room, I must have passed it dozens of times a day without even registering it in my mind. Last April, though — a few weeks into stay-at-home … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Nothing ruins a peaceful night’s sleep more than waking up drenched in sweat (gross, I know!). Though I don’t necessarily consider myself a hot sleeper, I’ve found that the fluctuating New England spring temperatures have left me shivering … Read more
Nicoletta Richardson Entertainment Editor In her spare time, Nicoletta loves marathoning the latest Netflix show, doing at-home workouts, and nurturing her plant babies. Her work has appeared in Women’s Health, AFAR, Tasting Table, and Travel + Leisure, among others. A graduate from Fairfield University, Nicoletta majored in English and minored in Art History and Anthropology, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, and it starts with making your bedroom as comfortable as possible. That means finding a top-quality mattress (for the right price, of course). If you’ve been waiting … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Trent Vierra and my partner, Wesley GrayLocation: Big Bear Lake, CaliforniaType of home: CabinSize: 600 square feetTime owned: This is our second home and our vacation rental. We have owned it for just over a year now. … Read more
If you’re moving to a new town right now, it may be hard to envision your life there post-pandemic. For example, if you visited Seattle today, you’d notice there’s no traffic, many businesses are closed, and even the iconic Pike Place Market stands empty. It’s the polar opposite of “normal” Seattle. Scoping out a new … Read more