It’s officially summertime, aka outdoor eating season. No matter your cooking style, having a grill in your arsenal is key to summer entertainment—after all, there’s nothing quite like grilling dinner with friends outside on a warm night. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a yard large enough to house a full-size grill, the portable versions are great to bring […]
The Best Blenders
Blenders are a way of life over here. These kitchen staples have come a long way over the past fifty years, and they are now not only useful but beautiful enough to keep out on your counter. And we recommend that you have one that fits right into your kitchen. While they’re most well-known for creating delicious smoothies, these […]
The Best Soda Makers
Soda makers, otherwise known as carbonators, may be the kitchen appliance you probably don’t realize you need. Bubbly drinks like seltzer and Prosecco are typically associated with special occasions, but the rise in popularity of flavored drinks like La Croix are making carbonated beverages more accessible, not to mention more fun. Getting that bubbly taste at home hasn’t always been […]
The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This may be a sweeping generalization, but I feel confident that most people would agree that summer days (and nights) are simply better with a little music. Whether it’s country music at a BBQ or jazz at a dinner party, playing some tunes is a sure way to set the mood and make everyone happy. That’s why we love portable […]
The Best Bookcases and Shelves
The books we hold onto say something about us. Sometimes it’s because the characters, places, or plots are still a part of us, even after we turn the last page—and we’re not quite ready to donate, or pass along to a friend. Other times, they’re like to do lists: the titles we’ve been meaning to get to. Or maybe they’re […]
The Best Makeup Organizers
SAVEPIN IT (Image credit: Courtesy of Target) Even if you don’t consider yourself a makeup guru, chances are you’ve struggled when it comes to organizing all those tubes and brushes. Instead of piling them all in a drawer or basket (as I’ve been guilty of doing in the past), using a handy makeup organizer is the best way to store […]
The Best Dog Beds
SAVEPIN IT Credit: Anita Chomenko While the world of pet accessories has come a long way in the past few years, it can sometimes take a little work to find a dog bed that’s worthy of your canine companion and your home. Fortunately there are a variety of super stylish options out there that don’t look like a lumpy cushion. Feast your eyes […]
The Best Flannel Sheets You Can Buy Now
With cold weather on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about your plans for a successful winter hibernation. Aside from the usual suspects (blankets, candles, books, etc.), a surefire way to turn your bedroom into a cozy den is to invest in flannel sheets, which are heavier, warmer, and softer than your average cotton bedding. But which ones are […]
The Best Sound Machines
Loud neighbors, city noises, snoring partners — sleep is precious, and all of these things can disrupt it. Some of you may be deep sleepers who regularly sleep through alarms, while the rest of us are jolted awake by alarm clocks going off in other rooms (and apartments—looking at you, upstairs neighbor). One solution is a sound machine that will […]
The 10 Best Solutions for Shoe Storage
Remember the episode of “Sex and the City” where Carrie Bradshaw goes to look at apartments, and the only one she can afford has a tiny closet, and she’s like, but where do the shoes go? And her agent is like, you get one of those racks that hang on the door, and Carrie is like, ew, no? Well, if you’ve ever […]