We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When owner Brittany Buckner moved into her Knoxville, Tennessee, home built in 2010, the bathroom looked like a lot of bathrooms from the early 2000s: beige and builder-grade, with a huge built-in tub. “The ‘before’ photos you see … 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.
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
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.
Four months into the pandemic, my therapist leveled with me. “Sarah,” she advised, “you need two things: unconditional love, and a reason to get up in the morning.” Woof. I’d been in a pathetic place. The shutdown’s sudden, expansive changes left me in a semi-permanent state of sedation. While my isolation was no greater or … Read more
If you think having roses in your yard will make your property stand out, think again. Some 19 states across the U.S. have the same idea. Spring Hill Nurseries in Ohio has announced the results of a survey revealing the most popular flower grown in every state. To conduct the study, they came up with … Read more
I learned a lot in culinary school — things like how to make a sauce, cook chicken perfectly, make flawless beans and grains, for example. But the most important thing I learned is that having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. See, professional kitchens are stocked with gear that make prepping, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s really something for everyone to hate about laundry. Impatient people hate the waiting. Easily-distracted people hate the folding. And there’s not a soul on Earth that enjoys the part where you leave piles of folded clothes in … Read more
Finding your first real apartment is one of the most exciting markers of transitioning into adulthood. I remember when I got mine: I was an undergrad, living near school with my grandmother. Like practically all college-age students, I was quickly growing tired of rules and regulations on how I spent my days and nights. It … Read more
Name: Sarah Boam with Frankie, my catLocation: Eugene, OregonType of home: ApartmentSize: 458 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: The house was built in 1900 and was eventually converted into three apartments. Fortunately, they preserved the charming historic … Read more