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Mia Nakaji Monnier

Mia Nakaji Monnier is a freelance writer and former weekend editor at Apartment Therapy. She lives in Los Angeles and spends most of her free time knitting.
Elementary School Kids Design the Christmas Lights in This Scottish Town
We love them!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2020
Artist Yuki Kawae Spreads Relaxation with Videos from His Tabletop Zen Garden
Get ready to feel soothed.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2020
Artist Sipho Mabona Shows the Beauty of Deconstructed Origami
And he's even translated origami shapes to stained glass.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2020
What Should You Do With Gifts That Don’t Spark Joy? Marie Kondo Has the Answer
You might be surprised.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 31, 2020
Record a Christmas Carol With the Blob Opera
They harmonize automatically, so it's hard to make them sound bad.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
Three AI Programs Tried to Write the Queen’s Christmas Speech, and They Did a Surprisingly OK Job
They're no replacement for the real thing, of course.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
Write a Letter to Your Future Self With This Website
Have it delivered in two months, 20 years, or whenever you like.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
All the Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+ in January
Including Pixar shorts!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
These Are the Most Popular New Year’s Episodes By State
Apparently we're still nostalgic about Y2K.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
An Official ‘Star Wars’ Knitting Book Is Coming Soon, and You Need a Yoda Sweater, Don’t You?
Who doesn't?!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
These 3D Printed Holiday Candies Are Edible Works of Art
Cutting-edge sugar technology.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
These Super-High-Resolution Photos Capture the Intricate Beauty of Snowflakes
They required a really special camera.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
Dyson Released Holiday-Themed Science Experiments to Keep Kids Entertained During Winter Break
No vacuum cleaners required.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Shared Their First American Christmas Card
And baby Archie's hair matches his dad's!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
These Pampas Grass Christmas Trees Reimagine the Evergreen
See the elaborate version and the DIY version.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
This List of Most Popular Christmas Episodes Features a Surprising Amount of ‘House’
Or are you not surprised?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
Where to Watch ‘The Nutcracker’ This Year, According to the Sugarplum Fairy Herself
Eight performances you can watch from home.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
More People Are Buying Themselves Gifts This Year, According to Survey
They're also putting more thought into the gifts they give their loved ones.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
Grow a Vertical Garden With These Recycled-Plastic Planters
Turn your wall or fence into plant paradise.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
This Website Lets You Scream Into the Void
Since we're all screaming already anyway.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
Does the Dog Die in the Movie? This Website Will Tell You
Find out whether the feel-good movie will actually leave you feeling good.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2020
Scientists Studied How Dogs Recognize Other Dogs, and the Research Is Adorable
Brb, becoming dog scientists.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2020
Tell Us Your Cat Doesn’t Need This Cat Hoodie
Your cat deserves everything, including this hoodie.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 25, 2020
Take Beautiful Close-Up Nature Photos With This Smart Bird Feeder
Bird-watch up close and from a distance.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 25, 2020
This App Lets You Read a Book in 12 Minutes—And It’s On Sale Now
If you love business and personal development books, this one's for you.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 25, 2020
This Modular Dog Bed Can Be Customized to Fit Your Dog’s Personality Type
Apparently dogs have eight distinct personality types, and this bed is for all of them.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 25, 2020
You Can Adopt Elf Babies for Your Elf on the Shelf
Each one comes with a whole mini nursery setup.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Nov 8, 2020
This Three-Legged House in Denmark Took Only Three Days to Build
Its shape cleverly creates communal and private spaces.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 29, 2020
This Transparent Cabin Lets You Sleep (Almost) Directly Under the Stars
More stars, fewer bugs.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 29, 2020
This Sofa Repurposes Old Balenciaga Clothing As Stuffing
That's one way to recycle.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 29, 2020
This Tiny Cabin in Norway Is So Well Camouflaged, It Almost Looks Like a Nest
It blends perfectly with the surrounding nature.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
This Tiny Room Concept Is a Retreat Within Your Own Home
When your home is also your office and gym, you could use a change of scenery.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
A Renovated Building in Japan Combines Home, Office, and Store With a Surprising Twist
And a series of courtyards keeps it feeling airy.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
This Cozy Tiny House Looks Like a Cabin on Wheels
And it has an adorable namesake.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
Escape Even Further into a Book With These Literary Candles
Smell the gardens of Pemberley as you read that Mr. Darcy swimming scene.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020
You’ll Never Need to Touch a Dustpan With This Stationary Vacuum Cleaner
Say goodbye to that last line of dirt.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 22, 2020