We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Finding the perfect home decor piece comes with a little thrill, and that’s only amplified when said item is a one-of-a-kind family heirloom, estate sale discovery, or thrifted gem. The 13 house tours below are filled with those … Read more
Erica Finamore Contributor Erica is a New York-based home decor enthusiast who, yes, puts her books in rainbow order. Her work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Refinery 29, Cosmopolitan and Real Simple and others. Erica has a lot of stuff and a tiny apartment, so she is well versed in organization and … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Alyssa Owens and Alex Matthews Location: Carlton, just north of Melbourne’s CBD Size: 800 square feetType of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 2 years, renting The heritage apartment sits in Carlton, on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD. It’s part … Read more
Love to thrift? Whether you’re after vintage clothing, unique homeware, upholstered furniture, or forgotten memorabilia, thrift shops, and flea markets are a treasure trove of delights. A new study by Workshopedia has found the best cities in the U.S. for thrifting, collecting Yelp data and analyzing a variety of factors including number of locations, average … Read more
Giving secondhand clothing a new lease on life is a sustainable and often budget-friendly way to refresh your closet. Of course, the next best thing to scoring a fantastic vintage find is being able to make it last. Laundering everyday essentials is demanding enough without having to worry about the level of care required for … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The days when you might have turned your nose up at the wood buffet your grandmother offloaded on you — or resorted to Craigslist couches only to stay under budget — are gone. Thanks in part to supply … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Fiestaware has a huge fan following, and for good reason: The popular brand offers dinnerware, serveware, and glasses that are affordable, fun, colorful, and infinitely collectible. Every piece is bright and cheery, from their soup bowls to their … Read more
Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … Read more
Like a lot of people, I look forward to summer for many reasons: more daylight, fresh produce, the grand total of maybe a week’s worth of perfect 74 degree temperatures —you get my drift. While most people had to go without some of summer’s perks last year, this year it’s possible to make up for … Read more
Laura Fenton Contributor Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York Magazine, and Real Simple. Follow Laura