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    15 of the Best Places to Buy Lighting Online
    Dingy overhead lighting, begone!
    Samantha Leal
    Feb 12, 2026
    This is Your Power Color, According to Your Astrological Sign
    The stars are aligned for creating a bold, colorful space.
    Samantha Leal
    Jan 17, 2025
    11 Grown-Up Futons That Aren’t Anything Like What You See in College Dorms
    We promise, your guests will actually want to sleep on these.
    Samantha Leal
    Jan 18, 2024
    13 Cool “Murphy Desks” That’ll Change Your Home Office — and Probably Your Life
    Shopping
    Because we don't all have a dedicated home office space.
    Samantha Leal
    Nov 10, 2023
    11 Modern Ceiling Fans That Are Actually Attractive
    Shopping
    These are all the stylish ceiling fans worth shopping.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 27, 2023
    7 Beach Bag Essentials (Including the Tote to Hold It All!)
    Don’t forget the perfect playlist for your speaker.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 18, 2023
    12 Small-Space Dorm Storage Solutions That Will Help You Forget You’re Living in 100 Square Feet
    It's hard, but not impossible if you have these organizers by your side.
    Samantha Leal
    Jun 2, 2023
    7 Laundry Hampers That Make the Most of Your Small Space
    Because every little thing needs to be multi-functional.
    Samantha Leal
    Apr 6, 2023
    Here’s What You Should Know Before You Buy Oversized Wall Art
    Read this before you go big!
    Samantha Leal
    Oct 18, 2022
    15 Retailers that Have Teacher and Student Discounts, Because Who Deserves It More?
    Consider this a huge thank you.
    Samantha Leal
    Aug 10, 2021
    10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
    Help your pup stay cool, calm, and collected in warm weather.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 9, 2021
    The Best Dehumidifiers to Buy Right Now for Every Budget
    They fight mold, reduce allergens, and can help you get through that heatwave.
    Samantha Leal
    Jun 8, 2021
    These 8 New Sofa Trends Will Make a Statement in Your Living Room
    Move over, navy blue velvet!
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 15, 2020
    9 Ways to Repurpose Old Planters and Pots
    When your green thumb fails.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 7, 2020
    9 Jewel-Toned Furniture Pieces That Are Playing No Foolish Games
    They are meant for you.
    Samantha Leal
    Sep 24, 2019
    New to the Schoolhouse Brand? Here are the Most Iconic Pieces to Shop First
    They're rightfully called "the next generation of heirlooms."
    Samantha Leal
    Sep 11, 2019
    This Historic Brooklyn Building Is for Sale at a Cool $6.5 Million
    But to own a piece of history...
    Samantha Leal
    Aug 31, 2019
    West Elm’s Halloween Shop Isn’t Very “Halloween” at All, but We Love It—and It’s 20 Percent Off
    A little moody, a little dark, and perfect all year round.
    Samantha Leal
    Aug 29, 2019
    4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
    How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
    Samantha Leal
    Aug 9, 2019
    These are the Best Paint Colors Based on Your Birth Order
    STYLE
    Trust us, there's a power paint color for the entire family.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 26, 2019
    5 Credenzas That Will Serve Double—Nay, Triple!—Duty in Your Home
    Take versatility to a new level.
    Samantha Leal
    Jun 13, 2019
    This Drink Dispenser Is All I Need to Throw Perfect Summer Shindigs
    Summer entertaining is the best. Getting everyone together, enjoying the weather, throwing something on the grill or just bringing some potluck dishes—it’s sociable and just makes you feel good. But what’s perhaps even better? Some libations added to the mix.
    Samantha Leal
    May 16, 2019
    6 Moving Essentials That You’ll Keep Using
    It’s no secret that packing everything up and moving is both exciting (a new space! A new home!) and a true nightmare. (Seriously, how do you accumulate so much stuff in one household?) But while packing up boxes isn’t the most fun thing in the world, there are some silver linings. For one, you’ll get to KonMari the heck out of your place. Two… okay that’s basically the only silver lining.
    Samantha Leal
    May 15, 2019
    The Best Glass Water Bottles
    Glass water bottles are not only eco-friendly (as they’re reusable and not made of plastic), but the glass won’t affect flavor or your health. Many glass bottles are made with borosilicate glass, a high-grade glass that’s more durable and heat-resistant than other types of glass, while also being lightweight. But which glass bottles are the best?
    Samantha Leal
    May 9, 2019
    How to Actually Put Together a Sleek (But Useful) Bar Cart
    Because looks are just part of the equation. You gotta be able to drink from it, too.
    Samantha Leal
    Nov 27, 2018
    10 NYC Quirks That Will Confuse Any Midwestern Transplant
    We Midwesterners are known for our polite ways (except when it comes to… well, pretty much every major sport), but moving to NYC is a different playing field. Truly. This hits on all facets of life – decorating and more – and living here almost a decade (wow, let’s pretend I didn’t say that), I am more than able to speak to the differences of the two. Here we go.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 13, 2018
    The World’s Most Requested Airbnbs Will Give You Some Serious Design Inspiration
    If you’ve ever stayed in an Airbnb, you know that those homes can pack a seriously stylish punch. And with the newly launched Airbnb Plus, you’ll see even more of that. All of the homes are a new tier of breathtaking listings, inspected and verified in person against a 100-point checklist for quality and comfort to ensure a premium experience for guests (AKA us). Here, a look at the top wish-listed Airbnbs on Airbnb Plus and the design takeaways you can use in your own home.
    Samantha Leal
    Jul 1, 2018