We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some people love receiving over-the-top gifts, like a cashmere potholder or a diamond-encrusted anything. But then there are the giftees who only crave what they can actually use. Enter: Our guide to the most practical and useful gifts … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Like many others who were privileged enough to do so, I left New York City in March to return home to the suburbs of Pittsburgh. While here, I’ve developed a greater appreciation for my mom’s home shopping choices, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding decent cotton percale sheets has always been a bit tricky for me. I don’t like to spend a lot on bedding, so over the years I’ve ended up with sheets that were too flimsy, too heavy, or, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Brooklinen — aka America’s sweetheart of direct-to-consumer bedding — just kicked off its annual Labor Day Weekend sale! While you may already be familiar with Brooklinen’s editor-favorite sheet sets that made our Best List, the brand also makes … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Have I ever been accused of hogging the covers? Maybe… okay yes. I tend to be what some might call a violent sleeper, though I’m rebranding this characterization to active. Sometimes I’ll wake up in the morning with … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As someone who has seen the Disney Channel original movie “Smart House” one too many times, I’m generally pretty wary of too much tech in my space. (If you haven’t seen it, please know the LeVar Burton-directed film … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I have a dirty little secret. When I bought my New York City apartment 10 years ago, I inherited a Murphy bed with a used, Queen-size mattress that I slept on up until a few months ago. Gross, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling online or walking through a store, and you think to yourself, I wish I could buy… (insert luxury item here). Maybe it’s Egyptian cotton sheets. Or proper flatware for a dinner party. … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more