It took me years to accept that I am, undeniably, a messy person. Regardless of how big my space is or who I share it with, keeping my home neat and tidy has always been a struggle. Despite having a home that’s clean, in the hygienic sense, and decorated with great care and intention, I’ve … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s no secret that we love candles here at Apartment Therapy, and one brand we always keep on our radar is Homesick. While the brand is known for its … Read more
Madeline BilisDeputy Lifestyle Director Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in August … Read more
I always get a feeling of sly excitement when I sneak a glimpse into someone else’s home at nighttime. This usually happens when I’m walking around my neighborhood in Brooklyn, or when I’m traveling and can’t help but wonder how the people in any given destination live (and decorate). I’m not necessarily trying to look, … Read more
Heather Bien Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.
Though I’ve traveled to many corners of the world, I’ve never been adventurous about where I called home. I was born and raised an hour north of New York City and, with the exception of three-and-a-half years in Boston for college and studying abroad in London, I’ve spent the majority of my life in the … Read more
Arielle Tschinkel Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her Bernedoodle, … Read more
Heather Bien Contributor Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.
Everything is just a little more fun with a theme. Think of a high school prom: Without its “Roaring Twenties” or “Under the Sea” branding, it would be an underwhelming collection of crepe paper and circular tables. Themes bring things together in a campy way that lets you embrace creativity and get excited over the … Read more
Right now, I’m smack dab in the middle of wedding planning, which translates to feelings of, “Sure, I’m deeply in love…but also remarkably stressed and perilously broke!” Since I’m up to my ears in save the dates, registries, and table assignments, I can barely keep track of everything going on outside my growing nuptial to-do … Read more