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
Black and white. Blue and green. Yellow and gray. These tried and true color combos work for a reason. But decorating a home doesn’t need to be so prescriptive. If you’re looking to break out of a color rut and explore more hues, just take a look at these gorgeous spaces from Apartment Therapy’s Small/Cool … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Macy’s exclusive Hotel Collection is one of the best sources for hotel-quality bath and bedding essentials, and it includes a few standout items we think are worth stocking up on whenever they go on sale. Case in point: … Read more
Whether your home office setup predates March 2020 or you’re still typing away at a makeshift work-from-home setup, you’ve likely found ways to optimize your remote work space to reflect how much you actually use it. Maybe you’ve upgraded to a standing desk to give your body variety as you work, or you’ve totally revamped … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Doesn’t it feel great to be on the move again? I don’t know about you, but I’m loving spending more and more time outside. Whether I’m hanging at the pool with friends, finding a shady spot to sit … Read more
If you’ve ever used the terms “porch” and “patio” interchangeably, buckle up: These two home features have a lot that differentiate them. With today’s buyers searching for houses with plenty of outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing, it’s worth considering the differences between porches and patios. Whether you’re thinking about tackling an outdoor remodel project … Read more
Buying a home can feel like a rollercoaster ride. And if you’re a first-time buyer, interpreting the inspection report can be one of the ride’s many panic-inducing ascents. A big problem like a cracked foundation, for instance, might require some re-negotiating with the seller. Then there can be little things that, on the surface, look … Read more
by Olivia Muenter updated Jun 21, 2021 We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Even if you’re someone like me who prefers the cool, crisp air of October to the heat and humidity of July, it’s hard to deny that there’s something magical about summer. … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor 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 … Read more
A little over 8 years ago, before my daughter, Ihlen, was born, I had my first official design job as an interior design assistant for a New York City-based architect/interior designer. Like many other soon to be parents, I was trying to wrap my head around decorating a nursery and how my wife and I … Read more