by Furnishly | Dec 2, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are indeed over, there are still a few retailers, including Wayfair, that are extending their discounts for the rest of Cyber Week. And since Wayfair is a go-to destination for all things furniture and home decor, we took a look and noticed that there are quite a few seating gems left on their site that would look superb in your living room space. Items from their Cyber Week sale are up to 70 percent off, making it the perfect time to snag a new sofa, sectional, or accent piece to up the design ante in your space.
Here are the best seating picks from Wayfair’s Cyber Week sale.
by Furnishly | Dec 2, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Once the temps drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, all I want to do is get cozy in every sense of the word. Plush throws on the couch, woodsy candles aflame, and hearty, soul-warming meals in the kitchen.
When it comes to cooking up dishes that fall decidedly into the comfort food category, there’s no better accessory than a slow cooker. It’ll help you braise meats to perfection, cook up flavor-packed soups, and even mix up the most buttery mashed potatoes. The best part? They’re often totally hands-off, with set-it-and-forget-it features that allow you to go about your day without another thought towards what’s on the menu for dinner. Here at The Kitchn, we’ve been rounding up the best slow cookers for years — and one of our absolute favorites happens to be on sale right now for Cyber Monday.
The slow cooker in question is the 6-quart Temp Tracker from Hamilton Beach, which has all the bells and whistles cozy food lovers could ask for. Not only does it cook food evenly for the perfect finish every time, but it comes with a temperature tracking probe, which can be inserted into whatever you’re making (think: a chicken or beef roast) to ensure you hit the mark when it comes to that fall-off-the-bone goodness slow cookers are known for.
Hamilton Beach’s gadget has tons of other useful features too, from a convenient countdown timer display (no more answering those pesky “When is dinner ready?” questions) to a variety of temperatures aimed at helping you ace everything from sous vide fish to chocolate fondue. Oh, and if you’re traveling for the holiday season and want to bring your famous green bean casserole, you’re in luck — Hamilton Beach’s slow cooker has a clip-tight lid that will deliver your dish sans spills.
Between now and 12/4, as part of the brand’s Cyber Week sale, you can score 20 percent off the Hamilton Beach Temp Tracker Slow Cooker with the code CYBER21. The typical price ($69.99) is already pretty budget-friendly, so this is basically a steal you don’t want to miss. Even if you don’t plan on cooking a ton this holiday season, we’re pretty certain you’ll find yourself relying heavily on this gadget long before January is over. Long live cozy season!
by Furnishly | Nov 30, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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I’ve never been picky about my pillow. If it’s firm, cheap, and even cheaper on sale, I’ll take it. It never became an issue until a little over a year ago, when I picked up a pair of pillows (from a very respectable brand) on major markdown. I typically sleep with two pillows stacked on top of each other, but these two felt like too much, and one just wasn’t enough. I thought I’d get used to them, or they’d flatten over time, but ultimately they caused me many restless nights as well as a stiff neck and sore shoulders. The lack of sleep combined with the stressful months of the pandemic left me constantly exhausted, irritable, and on edge. Something had to change, starting with those pillows.
Working at Apartment Therapy, we are constantly introduced to new products, and one of them, the Pillow Cube Pro, sounded like it could offer a solution to my sleep problem. Designed especially for side sleepers (it me!), the pillow is exactly what it sounds like: a block of memory foam with four corners. A longer version of the original Pillow Cube, it comes in 4-, 5-, and 6-inch options, all meant to support your head and shoulders at the right angle while you sleep. The 6-inch pillow is suited for people with big heads (it me again!) and broad shoulders (it not me!), while the 4- and 5-inchers are for those with narrower shoulders. I went with the 5 and vowed to start working out again starting tomorrow.
The Pillow Cube Pro arrived flat in a vacuum-sealed bag. After opening up the package, I watched the pillow expand and come to life. Though the instructions mentioned letting the pillow air out a bit to eliminate the odor often associated with memory foam, I didn’t notice any off-putting smell. After covering the cube with the included quilted pillow cover and pillowcase, I counted down the hours until I could give the Pro a go.
I have to admit that initially, this pillow did feel a little weird. You’re basically resting your head on a giant rectangle-shaped slab. At first I worried that the 5-inch model was too high. Shouldn’t my head be closer to the mattress? And what about my arms? Can I slip an arm under the pillow or do I have to keep my arms below it so I don’t throw off the alignment? I know this pillow is designed for side sleepers, but what if I turn over on my back while I’m sleeping? Before I could find out the answer to any of these questions, it was the next morning. I had fallen into the most sound, blissful sleep without any interruptions.
I’ve been using the pillow for a little over a month now and am glad I made the switch. It’s currently on major Cyber Monday sale for $87.99 (normally $109.99), which is the lowest price we’ve seen in quite a while. (If the Pillow Cube Pro is a bit expensive for you, the smaller Pillow Cube is on sale for $55.99.) It’s also seriously comfortable, and I feel like my head is resting on a cushy cloud. Because I’m not repeatedly adjusting and readjusting my pillows throughout the night, I’m sleeping better than I have in months. I no longer arise from bed feeling sore and stiff, and I’m much more well rested (I’m still cranky, but that’s just my natural disposition).
Time will tell if I’ll stick with the Pillow Cube Pro for the long haul or use it as a body pillow instead (yes, it functions as one of those, too), but right now, this odd-shaped bedtime essential works like a dream.
Buy: Pillow Cube Pro, $87.99 (normally $109.99)
by Furnishly | Nov 29, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Meal-prepping and batch-cooking are great ways to eat healthier throughout the week. But if you’ve ever made a big pot of soup, only to get bored with it two days later… well, you’re not alone. So many food storage products are made for refrigerator use, which is fine — if you actually finish the batch. That’s why we’re so excited about W&P’s new Cup Cubes Freezer Trays, which are actually made for freezer storage. Talk about a game-changer!
The trays come in 4-cube and 6-cube versions and are just the right size for individual 8-oz portions, so you can freeze leftovers or batch-cooked food in smaller amounts, taking out only what you need. They’re made from food-safe silicone, which makes it so much easier to pop out a portion. If you’ve ever found yourself banging a traditional plastic storage container against the countertop to dislodge a chunk of frozen food, you know what we’re talking about. The frame is also spill-proof, which is GREAT news for clumsy cooks (hi).
The Cup Cubes can obviously handle your leftovers and batches of rice, beans, curries, and stews, but they’d also be brilliant for homemade baby food. These wonder trays can even handle individual ingredients so they’re a smart way to preserve summer’s abundance of fresh fruit and herbs — hello, homemade pesto!
Each tray comes with a snap-on lid that keeps flavors (and smells) in, ensuring your food won’t get freezer burnt. We’re also awarding bonus points for the built-in measurement markings, and the spot for labeling contents. Oh, and the trays are oven-safe, so you can go ahead and use them to bake that mini-quiche recipe you’ve been eyeing.
We’ve always had a brand crush on W&P and love how the company takes sustainability seriously, using BPA-free plastic and other eco-friendly materials to cut down on single-use plastics and food waste. Plus, with their cool signature colors and sleek aesthetic, W&P’s products seem more like chic decor than boring old containers. Stock up on a few sets of the Cup Cubes Freezer Trays — they come in charcoal and blue and are currently 25 percent off for Cyber Monday — and you’ll wonder why you ever froze food in anything else.
Rochelle Bilow
Contributor
Rochelle Bilow is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, the former social media manager at Bon Appétit Magazine and Cooking Light Magazine. She has also worked as a cook on a small farm in Central New York, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City. Connect with her @rochellebilow.
by Furnishly | Nov 29, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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There are few things more important than a good night’s sleep. When it comes to setting yourself up for success, bedroom essentials like quality sheets and a supportive mattress are must-haves — but they can often really rack up the dollars. Splurging on the good stuff can take serious budgeting, so there’s no better time to upgrade your dozing dwelling than during an epic sale — in this case, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
There are tons of good mattress deals to be had this time of year, and one of our favorite bed-in-a-box brands, Leesa, happens to be running an epic sale. Not only are Leesa’s mattresses high-quality, but they have several qualities that make them stand out from the pack, including a sleek look, a variety of styles tailored to different types of sleepers, an Earth-first approach to sustainability, and an amazing give-back model (they donate one mattress for every 10 sold!).
Now through December 6, you can score up to $600 off select Leesa mattresses and get two free down-alternative pillows with any mattress purchase (not to mention 20 percent off bundles, which include things like mattress pads and bed frames). The folks at Leesa are also recognizing the National Day of Giving on November 30, gifting customers with a free sheet set when they purchase a Hybrid or Legend mattress using the code GIVE. And last — but certainly not least — there’s the Home for the Holidays sale running from December 7 to December 25, where you can score 15 percent off mattresses and buy one, get one on premium foam pillows using the code BOGO.
All that to say, now is definitely the time to upgrade your sleep space with help from Leesa. Check out some of our favorite Leesa mattresses on sale below and prepare for a truly dreamy night’s sleep.
