The thing with things is that they multiply. You move into a home and set your rooms up just so, with all the perfect functional and decorative touches each one requires. Then you live in it for a while… and one scented candle has turned into three, your book piles have gotten twice as high, … Read more
If you’ve ever decluttered your closet before — congratulations! You did it, and now it’s done forever! Right? Right?? Actually, no. Chances are, you’ve lived a few more seasons of life, collected some new clothes, outgrown some old ones, and it’s almost time to declutter that closet again. The thing to remember is that “decluttering” … Read more
Humans are designed to become desensitized to things they see most frequently. So if you’ve been living in your home a long time — especially if things have remained unchanged for a while — you’re going to have to make an effort if you want to experience your home anew. Seeing your home from a … Read more
Whenever you’re feeling down about the state of your home (or, actually, when you’re feeling down about anything), I’d like you to keep this tool in your pocket: The clean and treat. Clean something — anything — and then enjoy a treat. Maybe that means clearing off the dining table and enjoying a cookie. Maybe … Read more
The primary goal of the January Cure isn’t a perfect space — it’s a space that’s freshly renewed to carry you through another year. So while we’ll do plenty of looking ahead, there’s also a fair bit of looking back and clearing out things that could be holding you down — if not physically, then … Read more
A place for everything and everything in its place. It’s a maxim that many people use to guide their organizing efforts at home. But isn’t part of the problem that some things just don’t have a place? Especially when you’re actively trying to declutter because you have too many things and not enough places to … Read more
Along my journey as a lifestyle editor, I’ve gotten to speak to a lot of people who really love their homes. And you know what they all have in common? It’s not wealth, or DIY skills, or any sort of design cred. They love their homes because they love working on their homes. Dream homes … Read more
It’s officially that time of year again: the January Cure! We’ve been doing this in one way or another for more than a decade: Connecting the readers of Apartment Therapy with assignments and coaching to help you feel the most “at home” that you’ve ever been. If you’re new to the Cure — welcome! We’re … Read more
“Unsettled” doesn’t begin to describe what life feels like for me. And judging by the tweets and comments I’ve been reading lately, many of you are in the same boat. Whether it’s pandemic-induced stress, work burnout, mental health, parenting life, financial struggles, trying to navigate any number of failed institutional systems, or some cursed King’s … Read more