This Smart Air Purifier Literally Has me LOLing and Breathing Better

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect air purifier for quite some time. After all, since I have seasonal allergies, sensitive skin and eyes, and a tiny NYC apartment that retains the smell of salmon cooked two … Read more

How Ethel’s Club’s Naj Austin Designed Her Brownstone Apartment to Promote Rest

Name: Naj AustinLocation: Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,000 square feet Type of home: Brownstone apartmentYears lived in: A little over a year — it was a COVID move!; rented Naj Austin is the founder and CEO of Ethel’s Club and Somewhere Good, both of which are “platforms centering identity, community, and joy,” she explains. Clearly, wellness is … Read more

An Epidemiologist and Her Family’s Temporary Home in a 1,600-Sq.-Ft. Bungalow

Name: Jessica Malaty Rivera, Joshua Rivera, and kids Samia (4) and Laith (2)Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaSize: 1,600 square feetType of home: Craftsman bungalow houseYears lived in: One year, rented If you’re the kind of person who likes to fill your Instagram feed with useful information, you may already know of Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious … Read more

A Tennessee Therapist’s Joyful House Full of Pink Doors and a Rainbow Mural

Name: Amilia James and her dog, CharlieLocation: Knoxville, TennesseeSize: 960 square feetType of home: Single-family homeYears lived in: Two, owned Amilia James’ Knoxville, Tennessee, house (aka the Rose Door Home) has always given her positive vibes, including when she first visited it a little over two years ago. “I remember seeing my house listing in the … Read more