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Kristen Garaffo

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    About Me

    Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting Taylor Swift.

    Latest Stories

    I Put a Cake Stand in My Bathroom (It’s So Pretty!)
    It’s so chic!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 13, 2026
    I Tried the "3 Things" Nighttime Routine and Got the Best Sleep of My Life
    Small changes can offer major results.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 9, 2026
    I Decluttered My Pantry Using the Pomodoro Technique
    The results were astounding.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 28, 2026
    See How a Pro Organizer Fixed the Most Chaotic Spot in My Kitchen
    Now, every time I open the cabinet doors, I feel genuine relief.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 12, 2026
    This Cute Storage Gem Transformed My Entryway (and Saved My Shoes)
    And it’s puppy-proof!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 6, 2025
    The $16 Holiday Find I Buy 6 of at a Time (I Use Them Year-Round!)
    They’re so cute.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 8, 2025
    I Made a Reverse Grocery List, and It Saved Me $30 on My Last Shopping Trip
    I used to dread going grocery shopping.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 3, 2025
    This “Sophisticated and Cozy” Gem Solved One of My Biggest Storage Headaches
    It’s so spacious!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 30, 2025
    I Showed a Pro Organizer My Entryway, and She Got It Ready for Fall
    She gave it a fall glow-up!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 15, 2025
    I Showed a Pro Organizer My Unruly Bathroom Drawer, And She Fixed It
    It’s now a clutter-free zone!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 16, 2025
    My Kitchen Storage Was a Mess Until a Pro Organizer Helped Me Fix It
    My baking days are much more enjoyable!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 11, 2025
    The “Mini” Kitchen Gem I Regret Not Buying Sooner
    I use it every single day.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 7, 2025
    5 “Hidden” Home Storage Spots Pro Organizers Swear By
    These genius hacks will make your space feel twice as big.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jul 11, 2025
    I Showed a Pro Organizer My Chaotic Storage Console, and She Fixed It
    Now I have an organized console both inside and out.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jun 22, 2025
    The Pro-Approved Storage Trick That Makes Every Move So Organized
    You can always find what you need.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jun 13, 2025
    I Showed a Pro Organizer My Small Closet, and She Fixed It
    Organizing my coat closet was, dare I say, fun?
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 29, 2025
    I Kept a “Reverse Gratitude Journal” for a Week, and It Totally Transformed My Days
    It’s my new favorite part of my evening routine.
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 22, 2025
    Why Estate Sales Are a Hidden Goldmine for Affordable Cleaning Supplies
    I was shocked to find this out!
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 12, 2025
    People Always Think My Mom Has It All Together — This Is Her Secret
    It’s brilliant.
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 7, 2025
    This Tiny Shower Upgrade Completely Transformed My Self-Care Routine
    It puts me in the best mood.
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 1, 2025
    My Husband and I Used This Clever Rule, and It Solved the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma for Good
    “What’s your 50?”
    Kristen Garaffo
    Apr 10, 2025
    I Followed the "EMF" Rule, and Now I'll Keep Using It in My Fridge
    It’s made such a difference.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Apr 7, 2025
    The Viral “Home Café” Trend Claims To Make Hosting Easier, so I Tried It Out
    As a first-time host, I was skeptical.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Apr 3, 2025
    I Tried the “Out-in-the-Open” Rule and Decluttered My Kitchen Drawer
    It went quicker than I expected!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Mar 25, 2025
    The Underrated IKEA Section I Make a Beeline for at the Start of Each Spring
    I always find the best deals.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Mar 20, 2025
    The Mini $25 Find That Makes Life at Home So Much Cozier (It Looks So Luxe!)
    I use it all around my home.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Mar 11, 2025
    I Tried the “Kidlin’s Law” Method on a Super Busy Day, and It Melted the Stress Away
    It actually couldn’t be easier.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 28, 2025
    I Tried the "Rolling Blitz" Trick and Got So Much Done in 15 Minutes
    It’s so handy!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 23, 2025
    I Tried the “Didn’t Know” Rule, and Decluttered My Nightstand in Minutes
    I freed up so much space!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 17, 2025
    I Tried the “Against the Clock” Method and Breezed Through My To-Do List (It’s Brilliant!)
    I use it for everything.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 15, 2025
    The Supercute 3-Word Phrase That Gets Me to Wash My Sheets Regularly
    It’s so catchy!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 7, 2025
    6 Brilliant Cleaning Hacks to Tackle Annoying Messes on Game Day
    I can’t wait to use them all!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 3, 2025
    I Tried the "Organizational Triangle" and Decluttered My Junk Drawer
    I found out just how much junk I actually had.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 24, 2025
    6 Low-Lift Ways to Have Friends Over if a Dinner Party Sounds Like a Lot
    Very little preparation required.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 12, 2025
    I Tried the "Cash, Stash, and Trash" Method to Declutter My Closet
    It was quick and easy!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 11, 2025
    I Tried the “Airplane Noise” WFH Hack and It Doubled My Productivity
    It’s my secret sauce for staying focused.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jan 6, 2025