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Alyssa Longobucco

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New York, NY

About Me

Alyssa is a freelance writer, editor, and stylist living in New York. When she's not diving into the latest in food and home decor, she's restoring an 1820s farmhouse in the Hudson Valley alongside her husband and son.

Latest Stories

Designers Say This Is the Only Window Treatment You’ll Want in 2026
Effortless elegance for your windows.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jan 25, 2026
The '80s-Inspired Sofa Trend That's Taking Over 2026
Don’t worry — it’s still modern.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jan 2, 2026
I Tried a Few Free AI Interior Design Tools, and Here’s What I Liked
Style
These were fun to play around with and functional.
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 30, 2025
The 3 Most Brilliant Decorating Ideas We Got from YOU This Year
Honestly, we were impressed.
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 20, 2025
10 Jewel Tone Paint Colors That Look 10x Their Price
These colors scream “mega-rich” without trying!
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 19, 2025
32 Thoughtful Gifts for Someone Who's Had a Rough Year
When you want to send more than a warm hug.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Dec 18, 2025
15 Olive Green Color Combos That’ll Convince You to Go Full Martini
Save this for your new year’s refresh!
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 10, 2025
The 41 Best Cozy Gifts That Any Homebody Will Love
Bring on the comfort and cheer.
Blair Donovan
Nov 24, 2025
25 Colors That Beautifully Pair with Red
Step inside 25 different homes to see how these palettes subtly complement each other.
Alyssa Longobucco
Nov 20, 2025
The 29 Best Gifts That Won’t Break in the Mail (Whew!)
Plus, they'll arrive on time!
Lydia Mack
Nov 20, 2025
Designers Are Falling Hard for This Art Deco-Inspired Rug Trend
They’ll frame your room perfectly.
Alyssa Longobucco
Sep 20, 2025
This English Design Trend Is Making It Across the Pond
Unfitted cabinets and freestanding islands are standouts in this trend.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 18, 2025
Designers Are Using a 17th-Century Detail to Upgrade Walls in 2025
It adds just the right amount of charm and softness.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 16, 2025
My 30-Second Trick for Feeling Instantly Settled in a New Place
That feeling of comfort isn’t as far away as you might think.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 11, 2025
This Easy Hack Lets You Pause Your Paint Project Without Cleaning
It will save you so much time.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 29, 2025
How One DIYer Made Her Existing 2000s Cabinets Look 2x the Price
You will need a table saw — but it’s worth it.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 25, 2025
This Handsaw Eliminated My Fear of Power Tools — Now It’s All I Use to DIY
It can cut literally anything.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 22, 2025
I Love the Vintage Find Worked into This Brand-New White Kitchen Makeover
It adds instant patina.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
You've Been Planting Your Tomatoes All Wrong
It only takes a few minutes
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
Steal This Free Designer-Approved Trick for Picking the Perfect Paint Color
It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 4, 2025
I Love This Fabric Furniture Makeover So Much, I Have to Steal It
It’s so much cooler than paint.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 2, 2025
I Use the “Head-Chest-Shoulders” Light Formula in Every Room (the Results Are So Cozy)
It adds instant ambience.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 1, 2025
This New Coastal Decor Trend Is Controversial — But I Kind Of Dig It
Yes, you should try it – just don’t go overboard.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 29, 2025
Why I’ll Always Follow the “30, 60, 90” Rule Every Time I Move
It’s the key to getting settled.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 29, 2025
This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) 
We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 28, 2025
This Viral Paint Hack Isn’t Worth Your Time — Here’s What to Do Instead
Trust us on this one, put down the hammer
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 24, 2025
My Grandpa’s Trick to Healthy Roses Can Be Found in the Produce Aisle
Hint: It involves a pit stop at the grocery store.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 22, 2025
This Hardware Store Buy Is My Secret to Cleaning Thrift Store Art
It completely eliminates grime.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 18, 2025
“Cut and Come Again” Flowers Are My Secret to a Garden That Blooms All Summer Long
They barely take any work.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 17, 2025
The $19 Secret to Real Wood on an IKEA Budget
The beauty of wood, without the price tag.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 16, 2025
This Designer "Fabric-Wrapped" Her Fridge, and the Result Is So Charming
The pattern play is everything.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 12, 2025
We Had a Pro DIYer Test This Viral "Lazy Paint Hack" — and It Actually Works
Gunky paint rims will be a thing of the past.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 11, 2025
This Charming Powder Room Makeover Showed Me the Power of Paneling
From ‘90s blah to modern sophistication.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 4, 2025
The Easy Way I Brightened Up the Kitchen in My 200-Year-Old Farmhouse
I employed a few low-lift changes that made all the difference in the snug-but-functional cook space.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 1, 2025
“Chaos Gardening” Is the Effortless Gardening Trend to Try This Spring — Here’s How to Start
Simply sprinkle and enjoy.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 30, 2025
See How I Upgraded My Bathroom with This Controversial Paint Color (and Sold My Home in 3 Days!)
Consider this your permission to experiment.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 28, 2025