In a recent Instagram post, the interior designer — known for hosting HGTV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and “The House My Wedding Bought” — demonstrated her “oversized framed mirror hack,” which is the ultimate safety tip for any parent hoping to worry less about large objects falling on their child. Instead of mounting a super … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Decorating spaces for kids comes with its high points (Color! Fun patterns! Adorable, tiny kitchens!), as well as its challenges. There are stain-resistant fabrics and kid-safe furnishings to consider, not to mention incorporating your little ones’ tastes into … Read more
Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sometimes the best transformations are the subtle but high-impact ones. At least that’s the case with our kids’ room. When my wife, Sara, and I first moved into our current Brooklyn apartment, we weren’t pregnant with Royal, our … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. TBH, buying a gift for a tween or teen can be a little nerve-racking for everyone involved. We get it: These not-yet-adults are often so full of opinions, attitudes, and eye rolls. Of course, you know they’ll always … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for your kids to head back to school. Whether you’re anticipating a first-day-of-kindergarten meltdown or looking forward to finally getting a few minutes of peace around the … Read more
When my husband and I decided to have a large family, I knew some clutter and chaos would come along with it. But what I didn’t realize is that it would only take one simple rule, implemented consistently, to maintain some semblance of order in the mayhem. It’s been dubbed the “10 things” rule, and … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Between finger painting mishaps and shedding hair everywhere, having a kid or a pet — or both! — can be tough on your rugs. But that’s all the more reason to shop the Boutique Rugs summer sale now … Read more