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
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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. College dorms don’t exactly have a rep for being the most beautiful living spaces. But here’s a lesson to all the soon-to-be-freshmen out there in the world: Life is a whole lot more fun if you learn to … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
When you picture a minimalist, what do you see? Is it someone who only dresses in neutral, coordinating colors? A person who only owns one pair of shoes for each season? Someone who refuses to purchase unnecessary home decor or sentimental knick-knacks? It’s true that a minimalist could very well meet any of these descriptions … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … 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.
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
Lisa Galek Contributor Lisa Galek is a freelance writer and editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Her writing has appeared in Cleveland Magazine, Scholastic Science World, Refinery29, and The Buckeye Flame. She lives with her husband and three very clever daughters. Follow Lisa
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