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Colleen Murphy

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Colleen Murphy is an advertising producer, freelance writer and pop culture junkie. Her dream apartment is Julia Robert’s unbelievable loft in Stepmom.


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The Best Desks for Small Spaces
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Whether you're looking to economize space in the workplace or an at-home office, selecting a functional and stylish desk is a must, and these options are perfect for small spaces.
Jan 23, 2024
The 10 Commandments of Decorating a Tiny Outdoor Space
Straight from the experts.
Jun 26, 2019
Is Argan Oil a Beauty Miracle Maker? Our Testers Tell It Like It Is
Welcome to another installment of Beauty Bucket List, a series in which we roll up our sleeves to do some hard and fast testing of cult classic beauty products, because just hearing about how great something is just isn’t good enough.
May 3, 2019
Activated Charcoal Toothpaste: Teeth Whitening Magic or Bogus Mistake?
Hello stranger! It’s time for another installment of Beauty Bucket List, a series in which we roll up our sleeves to do some hard and fast testing of cult beauty products, because just hearing about how great something is isn’t good enough for us.
May 3, 2019
6 Things Designers Wish You Would Try While Decorating
In short: Designers want you to be brave.
Nov 20, 2018
The Best Extra Seating to Keep on Hand During the Holidays
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s about that time to eat, drink and be merry, and if you are hosting this holiday season, you’ll be elbow deep in charcuterie and wine charms before you can say “Black Friday Blowout.” With the cousins in town or the neighbors stopping in, there’s one thing that you’ll need no matter your spread: extra seating.
Nov 15, 2018
Halloween Decor So Stylish You’ll Actually Want It on Display
For those of us who love to decorate for the holidays but hate the tacky factor, getting in the Halloween spirit can be challenging. Jack-o-lanterns can get messy and produce mixed results (#PumpkinCarvingFail) and many of us don’t have the desire (or the storage space) to go full haunted house come October 31. But fear not! We’ve sourced some Halloween decor options that set the spooky vibe without looking like Party City exploded in your living room.
Oct 21, 2018
What to Buy for Your Home This Summer—According to Your Zodiac Sign
What better way to express your summer style than to look to the stars for a little decorating direction? If you’re in the market for some fun accouterment to liven up your space, let your sign be your guide. Whether you’re a fiery Leo or an Earth-bound Virgo, it’s time to trust the stars (and the internet!) to illuminate that perfect finishing touch! You are adventurous, enthusiastic, and nothing if not courageous, so why not be bold with some wild statement wallpaper?
Jul 31, 2018
9 Trends Designers are Ready to Say Goodbye to
"Keep Calm and Please STOP IT."
Jul 26, 2018
5 Lessons I Learned from My Cross-Country Move
On May 1, 2017, my partner and I squeezed all of our remaining belongings into an overstuffed Hyundai Elantra and departed on a one-way trip from Toronto to Vancouver. I say remaining belongings because an 2008 Elantra is no U-Haul. Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco but we left all of our furniture in the Salvation Army loading bay.
May 5, 2018
10 Things I Wish I Had (or Hadn’t) Left Behind in My Cross-Country Move
The best piece of advice I received when I moved from Toronto to Vancouver last year came from a family member who had more than one major move under his belt. Having experienced the anxiety of packing and the self-doubt that comes with paring down, he told me, “you’re always going to throw away stuff that you wish you kept and bring stuff that you wish you left behind.
May 4, 2018
5 Things to Buy First When you Move to a New City
It’s no surprise that moving across the country means that not all of your things can necessarily move with you. For my partner and me, area code hopping from Toronto to Vancouver meant forsaking all of our home furnishings to make room in the car for keepsakes and clothing. So where do you start when you sign the lease and you have nothing but wardrobe changes and some family photos?
Apr 30, 2018
Amazon Handmade is the Retailer’s Answer to Etsy
Amazon Prime is perfectly great for two-day shipments of everything from granola bars to hairdryers to toilet paper. But if you’re looking for something a little more unique, or even handmade, you’ve probably turned to independent artists on sites like Etsy. In a move to fill this void, Amazon launched its Handmade section last year with more than 80,000 items—and we have to say that we love what we see.
Apr 29, 2018
Every ’90s Kid Will Remember These Totally Rad Home Decor Items
Whether you’re watching the latest television reboot or liking the latest retro #TBT on your timeline, nostalgia for the ’90s is at an all time high. While the pop culture love fest for the decade rages on, let’s take a look back at some of the craziest decorating trends that will give any 90s kid a truly rad blast from the past. Maybe the ’90s should have been known as the see-through decade. Transparency was totally in when it came to home decor.
Apr 16, 2018
Namaste Inside: 17 Things to Add to Your Wishlist If You Hate Leaving Your House
Let’s face it, leaving the house can be pretty overrated. For those of us who are more into staying in, home is not only where the heart is, it’s also where we are, like, all of the time. If you’re looking to channel your indoorsy side, look no further than this wishlist of items to help you truly embody your inner homebody, conveniently categorized and all available to order from the comfort of your couch.
Feb 13, 2018
Ridiculous Name, Major Results? We Test the Much-Hyped Milky Piggy Bubble Mask to Find Out
Welcome to another installment of Beauty Bucket List, a series in which we roll up our sleeves to do some hard and fast testing of cult classic beauty products, because just hearing about how great something is just isn’t good enough.
Apr 24, 2017