Our TeamTyra Wilkes

About Me

I'm half writer, half character. I write each post from my living room floor in Washington, DC.


Latest Stories

This Video Shows How Wildly Different Paint Samples Look in Different Light
This is why you want to test your paint colors first.
Apr 28, 2022
Anya Taylor-Joy Shared an Unusual Trick That Helped Her Meditate
Draw a bath, take a deep breath, and something you've never thought of.
Apr 15, 2022
IKEA and Marimekko Pay Homage to Nordic Sauna Culture with New Collab
The limited-edition collaboration is inspired by the Nordic sauna culture and marks the first time Marimekko has designed a set of prints exclusively for a brand collaboration collection.
Apr 4, 2022
This Non-Profit Is Building 3D Printed Tiny Houses for Families in Rural Mexico
There’s a non-profit out there whose work is changing the way we tackle homelessness.
Dec 20, 2019
4 Organization Ideas to Steal from Kacey Musgraves’ Closet
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves recently redid her master closet for her new Nashville home with the help of The Home Edit—right on time for the season change.
Oct 16, 2019
Marshalls Is Throwing a Shopping Scavenger Hunt—Here’s How You Can Snag a ‘Surprise Box’ Today
Who doesn’t like surprises? Marshalls teamed up with the Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco to give shoppers a hidden surprise in stores across the country on Friday, August 16. The retailer announced that shoppers will have the opportunity to find a “Surprise Box” filled with goodies, hidden in a secret location across all stores.
Aug 16, 2019
Before and After: Karamo Gives His Alma Mater’s Student Lounge a Back-to-School Makeover
With back-to-school season quickly approaching, Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown worked with HomeGoods to give the generic space at his alma mater a Gen Z-appropriate makeover.
Jul 27, 2019
IKEA and LEGO’s New Collaboration Aims to Get Kids (and Parents!) Off Their Phones
Two iconic Scandinavian brands are teaming up to make playtime more fun. Finding the balance between YouTube and actual physical activity, IKEA and LEGO have partnered to create a comfortable space for playtime that’ll be enjoyable for kids and parents alike.
Jun 14, 2019
This Spice Girls Exhibit Will Spice Up Your Life
The rumors keep flying about a Spice Girls reunion. And while that may or may not happen, this new exhibit is serving up some serious nostalgia and has me digging in the back of the closet for my patent leather platform boots. A post shared by Suzana Carrascosa Storolli ☆ (@suhzana) on Aug 9, 2018 at 4:02am PDT The SpiceUp exhibit opened in London on July 28 to be followed by the Manchester opening on August 24.
May 3, 2019
This Service Allows You to Swap Homes Like in ‘The Holiday’
There’s a website that allows you a temporary escape by swapping homes with a stranger—and it could be the getaway you’ve been looking for. Like the 2006 romcom “The Holiday,” Love Home Swap lets users list their homes and then browse through others to swap. If you’re going through a rut and need a quick change of scenery, or just want to escape your comfort zone and try something new, this might be an oddly simple solution.
Jan 3, 2019
Calling All Book Lovers: This Backyard Reading Retreat Is Library Goals
Backyard sheds are all the rage right now. They provide convenience for homeowners who have hobbies, but don’t have the square footage to bring their vision to life indoors. For avid readers, the image of a perfect home includes an elaborate library; fully stocked with first edition novels and a rolling ladder for easy access.
Sep 10, 2018
IKEA’s Newest Collection Is Created By Refugee Artisans
IKEA has been at the peak of their collab game lately, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have another batch of design goodies up their sleeve. This time around, the retailer has announced their new social entrepreneurship collection, TILLTALANDE, which coincides with World Refugee Day (June 20).
Jun 19, 2018
Fancy Pool Floats For Your Dog Exist & It’s Peak Instagram
Attention all doggie mums and dads: FUNBOY and BARK have teamed up to create the ultimate summertime accessory for you and your furry companion. The luxury floatie brand has introduced a dog-sized version of their most popular floats—the retro pink convertible and the yacht—available on barkshop.com and funboy.com. HEY YOU, DOG PERSON! Wanna win a Pimp My Float Bundle and a whole bunch of BarkShop toys to cruise around with? Just mosey on over to the link in bio to enter!
Jun 13, 2018
If You Buy This Condo, You’ll Get a Free Trip to Space
Somewhere in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City is a homeowner who’s itching to get an $85 million condo off of his hands. So much so, that he’s willing to throw in complimentary seats for two on an upcoming Virgin Galactic space flight—a gift that retails at $250,000.
May 24, 2018
The Wing’s New D.C. Location Is Stunning, Historical, and More Important Than Ever
Popular women’s co-working space, The Wing, has officially begun its (highly anticipated) seven-city expansion. The first stop? The historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As a former place of residence for the co-founders, D.C. made a natural fit as the first new location outside New York City limits. “I’ve lived here in D.C.
Apr 13, 2018
Miniature Origami May Be The Smallest Art Form In Your Instagram Feed
It’s no surprise that people love tiny things. The Japanese art of origami is objectively already tiny, where square sheets of paper get folded into palm-sized cranes, boats, cups, and other items. But one artist is taking the form to a whole new (miniscule) level.
Feb 24, 2018
This Painting By Britney Spears Raised $10K for Charity
Britney Spears is an undoubtedly an artist of her generation—and now she can claim that title in a more traditional sense. The pop star can add “painter” to her resume, and one whose work even sells for $10,000. All in the name of charity, of course. In early October, the pop star posted a video to Instagram spending a whimsical afternoon in her Southern California home.
Nov 8, 2017