We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Before I came out as trans, my only design aesthetic was a futon mattress on the ground and a simple shelf in the closet for my clothes. Because I couldn’t imagine an authentic way to exist in my … Read more
I’ve long believed that mornings matter, but always struggled to figure out how to wake up on the “right” side of the bed each day. When I discovered mindfulness meditation in 2016, I embarked on a life-altering journey to master it — and in turn transformed my mornings into a part of the day that … Read more
Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time. While many things are out of your control when they happen, there are several steps you can take to prepare ahead of time and feel a bit more in control. These aren’t tasks like boarding up your windows or filling a bathtub with ice, which are important … Read more
It was an overcast February day when I met my ex-husband in a parking lot so I could sign away our house mortgage to him — the very last of our joint assets after finalizing our divorce a couple of weeks prior. I took a pen and wrote my name on the pages he had … Read more
The past few weeks, I’ve been traveling every few days, working on deadlines, and navigating tons of obligations and appointments. But rather than collapsing each evening with an episode of “Inventing Anna,” I’ve taken to cleaning and organizing every nook and cranny of my condo. Why expend more energy during a busy season? Well, because I’ve … Read more
February is Bedroom Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about bedrooms — from how to decorate them, to the fascinating history of them, and so much more. Head over here to see them all! I grew up in a busy house as one of five girls, and my mother was big on making sure … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. February is Bedroom Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about bedrooms — from how to decorate them, to the fascinating history of them, and so much more. Head over here to see them all! I’ve never been … Read more
February is Bedroom Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about bedrooms — from how to decorate them, to the fascinating history of them, and so much more. Head over here to see them all! The bedroom is supposed to be a space dedicated to sleep, rest, and relaxation. In theory, having a peaceful retreat … Read more
February is Bedroom Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about bedrooms — from how to decorate them, to the fascinating history of them, and so much more. Head over here to see them all! If you do put plants in your bedroom, you just need to choose the right ones and make sure they … Read more
I share my home with my sister and my 93-year-old grandmother, who I call Nani. Every day, just after she wakes up and before she puts her feet on the floor, Nani touches the ground with her fingers and then puts her fingers to her forehead. Later in the day, once she is done with … Read more