3 Valuable Relationship Lessons I Borrowed from My Parents’ Love Story

Recipes and antiques aren’t the only gems that can be cherished and passed down through generations. Growing up, I learned most of what I know about what it takes to navigate and nurture a romance from the relationships that were happening all around me. Some of the best and most useful marriage advice I’ve ever … Read more

What Exactly Is a Decade Dabbler (And Are You One?)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some people are entirely devoted to the looks of certain past decades. I have great admiration for those homeowners and renters who found a time period of style they love and entirely commit themselves (and their interiors). Whether … Read more

These 19th Century Bed-iquette Rules Never Went Out of Style in My Home

After the first season of “Bridgerton,” sales of four-poster beds and sleigh beds reportedly went through the roof. No surprise there — the bedroom, um, furnishings on the show are very aspirational. (Here’s hoping the people who bought those beds are getting what they paid for.) But the show, whose second season just dropped on … Read more

This Denver Rental Is a Cool Mix of Post Modern, 1980s, and Art Deco Styles

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Alyssa Goolsby (@heyhialyssa on TikTok) and Logan Smith (partner), with Gus (our black cat), Ripley (our Calico cat), and Willow (our 2-year-old dog) Location: Denver, ColoradoSize: 1,500 square feetType of Home: Converted House Years lived in: 1 … Read more

Before and After: A 97-Year-Old Bathroom’s $280 Redo Blends Old with New

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

This Family’s 1973 Rental House Is a Colorful Homage to Mid-Century Modern Style

Name: Anna Liles, husband, two kids, and Oliver the boxer dogLocation: Clarksburg, MarylandSize: 2500 square feetType of Home: Single family, split level, brick traditionalYears Lived In: 3 years, renting We are a military family and we were looking for a rental property when we moved from our home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We found this … Read more

I Read a 97-Year-Old Home Repair Manual and Got 4 Great Tips & 4 Horrifying Ones

When it comes to home repairs, there’s a lot that’s the same today as it was 100 (or more) years ago. Hammers still look — and work — basically as they did when they were first invented. Handheld saws might be more comfortable and more efficient these days, but their mechanics are unchanged. And paintbrushes? Well, they … Read more

A Bungalow Celebrates the ’70s With Brown and Orange Colors & Groovy Floral Sofa

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Rachel, Jonathan, and three childrenLocation: Essex, United KingdomSize: 900 square feet Type of Home: BungalowYears Lived In: 18 months, owned When we came across this two-bedroom 1950s bungalow for sale we weren’t necessarily looking to move. I always kept an eye out … Read more

B&A: A 1910s Broom Cupboard Becomes a Beautifully Tiled Art Deco Powder Room

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.