This Diffuser is Just What You Need to Relax this Holiday Season—And it Has Over 9,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon
Sit back, relax, and diffuse your favorite essential oils.
Dec 12, 2019
Dreaming of a White Christmas? It Might Be Rare by 2050, According to Scientists
The report outlines 40 popular winter tourist destinations in the Northern Hemisphere and the probability that they’ll experience a snowy Christmas in the year 2050.
Dec 12, 2019
These Are the Anthropologie Holiday Candles You Need to Stock Up On—and They’re 30% Off Right Now
In the words of Mariah Carey, "Christmas time is in the air again..."
Dec 12, 2019
This Is When You Need to Order Gifts By to Guarantee Christmas Delivery
Yup, the deadlines are coming up fast.
Dec 11, 2019
One Thing You Should Say Always Say “Yes” to This Holiday Season
When someone extends themself in a gesture of kindness, the act of receiving it is a small but not insignificant way of telling someone You're needed, you're important, you matter.
Dec 10, 2019
The Best Christmas Movies On Netflix You Can Binge Right Now
Because it's never too early for holiday cheer.
Dec 6, 2019
If You Have a Phone and Love Christmas, We Just Spent Your Next $12
It's both functional and festive.
Dec 6, 2019
Think Candles are a Generic Gift? These Personalized Candles Want to Change Your Mind
Gone are the days that a candle is looked at as a last resort gift. But how did we get here?
Dec 5, 2019
People Are Freaking Out Over This $8 Low-Maintenance Holiday Plant At Trader Joe’s
Thanks to a viral Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s plant has gained recent attention for allegedly not needing much attention at all
Dec 5, 2019
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Halloween Treats for Kids with Food Allergies
When my daughter was eight months old, she had dropped from the 90th to the 9th percentile for weight and was dangerously hovering on the borderline of failure to thrive. After hospitalizations and many, many tests, it was determined that she had a severe allergy to both dairy and soy, which, unfortunately, is in virtually everything. She was basically limited to eating whole foods.
Dec 4, 2019
Buddy the Elf Would Approve of This Over-the-Top Holiday Suite
This Elf-themed suite is bound to be attractive to those who find Buddy to be a kindred spirit (and also like a lot of sugar).
Dec 3, 2019
This Etsy Shop Sells Hand-Knit Weasley Sweaters in Adult, Baby, and Christmas Ornament Sizes
Look like one of Mrs. Weasley's favorites.
Dec 1, 2019
5 Ways to Be a Little Greener This Holiday Season
It CAN be easy to be green—we promise! These simple little changes will get you closer to celebrating a zero-waste holiday.
Dec 1, 2019
Here’s What Twitter Has to Say About Decorating for Christmas over Thanksgiving Weekend
A lot of it said through Baby Yoda.
Nov 30, 2019
A Thanksgiving Reminder: Try to Be Thankful for The Things in Your Home That Annoy You
I have a suggestion this Thanksgiving: find a way to be thankful for the thing(s) that you often find yourself complaining about.
Nov 28, 2019
It’s Not Too Late To Give Back This Thanksgiving—Here’s What You Can Do
It's never too late to help those in need.
Nov 27, 2019
20 Things to Do if You're NOT Doing Thanksgiving
We've got fun ideas for you to try no matter your interests.
Nov 25, 2019
The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream on Netflix, Disney+, and More
Have some pie and stream some seasonal films.
Nov 25, 2019
Trader Joe’s Sells Grinch-Inspired Mini Christmas Trees
Like the Grinch's heart, it may grow with love and care.
Nov 25, 2019
What to do When Going Home for the Holidays is Hard
Sometimes, it's not as easy as "there's no place like home for the holidays".
Nov 19, 2019
Buddy the Elf Is Hiding in This Reversible-Sequin Pillow
Just what your next "Elf" screening needs.
Nov 18, 2019
Here’s Why We Call the Day After Thanksgiving “Black Friday”
This year, 61 percent of shoppers reported they’ll be participating in Black Friday, with an average reported budget of $502.
Nov 17, 2019
8 Apartment Therapy Staffers Reveal the Best Gifts They’ve Ever Received
If we love it, they will too!
Nov 12, 2019
You Can Buy Your Dog a Plush Turkey Hat, and Other Thanksgiving-Themed Goodies
Plus a cheat-sheet of Thanksgiving foods your dog can and can't safely eat.
Nov 10, 2019
It’s Time to Send Out Holiday Cards—and These Are the Best Ones Worth Buying
These will definitely end up in the post-holiday "save" pile.
Nov 8, 2019
Here’s Your First Look at Target’s Holiday Collections
We have a first look at all the seasonal items that we can't wait to add to cart.
Nov 1, 2019
Amazon Is Selling a Cactus-Shaped Artificial Christmas Tree
A cactus is kind of an evergreen, right?
Oct 27, 2019
The Best Halloween Costume for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Why not get even more creative and find a costume that aligns with the traits of your zodiac sign?
Oct 18, 2019
Here’s the Perfect Thriller Book to Read Next, Based On Your Myers-Briggs Type
We found the thriller that will speak to your curiosity, sense of adventure, or determination to just solve any problem–or mystery.
Oct 18, 2019
Reminder: Martha Stewart is the Queen of Halloween, So Bow Down
Martha Stewart has been slaying the Halloween game since before Instagram was a thing.
Oct 15, 2019
Pottery Barn’s Latest Harry Potter Collection Brings the Hogwarts Holidays to the Muggles
Nobody does holiday decoration like Hogwarts.
Sep 29, 2019
Target Is Selling a Haunted House for Cats, and It’s Scarily Cute
It's so cute, it instantly sold out online, but it's still available in stores.
Sep 29, 2019
Decorating for the Holidays Earlier May Make You Happier, According to Experts
Whether "earlier" means decorating after Thanksgiving or leaving your tree up year-round, it's all up to you.
Sep 29, 2019
The Mega List of Fun, Cheap and Free Halloween & Fall Activities
Whether you're feeling a slight chill in the air where you live or not, it's now the time of the year to stuff in as much fall fun and Halloween hilarity as you can.
Sep 23, 2019
You Can Win $1,300 If You Can Watch 13 Stephen King Movies By Halloween
We can all agree that watching 13 movies is a pretty chill way to make some extra cash.
Sep 20, 2019
Spoil Your Pup With Halloween-Themed Dog Toys, All Under $10
The chew toys are stuffed fabric versions of classic Halloween candies.
Sep 17, 2019
JOANN’s Halloween Decor Is Under $30, So Trick or Treat Yo’ Self
These prices are scary good.
Aug 19, 2019
It’s Middle Child Day, So Ignored Children Tweeted Very Funny Jokes Into the Void
Read our favorite tweets about National Middle Child Day that we noticed while scrolling Twitter. No matter your birth order, get ready for a laugh.
Aug 12, 2019
All the Best Things to Buy This July 4th Holiday Weekend
America's birthday isn't the only thing worth celebrating.
Jul 4, 2019
7 Small Towns That Have the Best Fourth of July Celebrations
We've handpicked seven rentals from small towns that would be perfect for a last-minute July 4th getaway. 
Jul 2, 2019
The Best Home Advice We’ve Ever Gotten From Our Dads
We asked Apartment Therapy staffers for the best home tips they've ever gotten from dear old dad (and other father figures in their lives).
Jun 14, 2019
Wedding Reception Games: Ice Breakers, Kiss-Makers and More
Many people are divided on the idea of “games” at weddings. There are those who find them fun and harmless, and those who think that surely weddings are enjoyable enough as-is, and question the need to add opportunities for embarrassment to the day’s schedule. While I have sympathies with the latter group, my older sister, who married last summer, is firmly in the former camp.
May 5, 2019
Thanksgiving Table Decor, Step by Step: How To Build a Centerpiece
A gorgeous centerpiece can be the crown jewel on your holiday table… but it can also be one of the most challenging floral arrangements to create. You’ll want it to be low so as not to obstruct the view of your charming guests, and you’ll want it to be as generous an arrangement as you are a host/ess. There are many approaches to creating low, lush centerpieces, but here’s how I made this one, with plenty of step-by-step photos and instructions.
May 4, 2019
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore, Illustrated by Holly Hobbie
The Christmas books have finally come out of storage in my house and are being read on a daily basis, including the classic The Night Before Christmas. The copy my family owns is a good one that we have enjoyed over the last few years. But I recently received a new version illustrated by Holly Hobbie, and it is fascinating how different the same story can look when seen through another artists’ eyes.
May 4, 2019
Knock-Your-Socks-Off, Interactive Children’s Books
I truly believe that all a children’s book needs to be magical is a well illustrated wonderful story, but sometimes, as a gift,…a book can fall flat. These interactive books, on the other hand, have so many bells and whistles, they won’t be cast aside on Christmas morning in favor of “real” toys. They are super creative, super fun and meant to be played with, over and over. What’s Inside by OKIDO.
May 4, 2019
Alice, Do I Have to Go Home for the Holidays?
Dear Alice, The holidays are coming up and I’m wondering—do I have to go home to visit family? I’d really rather travel, or even just stay home and catch up on sleep and see friends. Would this be rude? I’ve never not gone home for Christmas before and I’m afraid my parents and siblings are going to be sad or even, possibly, mad. Is there some sort of compromise I can come up with to make everyone happy?
May 4, 2019
These Apps Will Help You Entertain for the Holidays
Holiday entertaining is in full swing, and I’ve learned the hard way that I can’t do everything by myself. Gone are the days when I slaved over the styling, the shopping, the cooking and cleaning on my own: Lessons were learned during the Great Blender Explosion of 2011 and the Cannoli Stuffing Incident of 2008.
May 4, 2019
16 Impossibly Adorable Children Dressed Better than the Adults at Weddings
I sense that I’m in the minority here, but I’m quite fond of seeing children at weddings. The smaller the better. Because even if they cry during the ceremony or interrupt the first dance, you at least get some really adorable pictures of tiny children in formal wear. So… even? If you’re planning a wedding, you can use these pictures as inspiration for flower girl and ring bearer outfits.
May 3, 2019
9 Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Actually Want to Grab
Let’s pour one out right now for all the personalized matchbooks and mesh-wrapped Jordan almonds of the world. They get left behind on wedding reception tables and probably tossed in the trash at the end of the night. Not what you had in mind for your gift to your guests, huh? Here are nine better ideas for wedding favors that your guests will love to take with them. The most important thing when choosing wedding favors is this: Know your guests!
May 3, 2019
15 Relaxed Restaurant Weddings That Will Make You Want to Have One (Plus Some Great Advice for When You Do)
I don’t think you choose to have a restaurant wedding as much as a restaurant wedding chooses you. You have to be a laid-back couple who are after a relaxed affair. The type of wedding planners where “great food” is the most important item on the list of what you want for your big day, and second is “not really having to decorate.” If that sounds like you, there are some big pros to hosting your wedding reception at one of your city’s finest eateries.
May 3, 2019
10 Sweet & Simple Courthouse Weddings (That Still Have Tons of Style)
If the stress of wedding planning is enough to make your head explode, you and your beloved might just be the ideal candidates for a short, sweet and itty-bitty city hall wedding. There’s a long list of “pros”: Courthouse weddings are affordable, they come together quickly, and they can still be just as drop dead gorgeous as the bigger bashes. They’re more personal, too.
May 3, 2019
5 Beautiful Things to Buy For Your Wedding Now (Then Keep for Your Home Later)
There are two methods to saving money: One is to spend less in the first place (always a wise idea when we’re talking about an expensive day like a wedding). But the other way to make the most of your money is to get more use out of the things you buy. Think of these five objects as wedding investment pieces: They’re things you might need just once for the big day, but you can use them at home for years and years after.
May 3, 2019
10 Fun & Carefree Weddings You Wish You’d Been Invited To
Let’s face it–some weddings can be, well, boring (especially if you’re not the dancing type). You’re probably happy to be there, just to support the couple as they commit their lives to each other forever. But sometime between the rubbery chicken dinner and the encore performance of the Cha Cha Slide, you’re bound to be sitting there thinking to yourself, “This wedding would be so much better if there was a bounce house.” And you know what?
May 3, 2019
The Best Halloween Movies to Stream Right Now on Netflix
Some may argue that haunted houses, hay rides and costume parties are the best part of Halloween, but deep down, we all know that sometimes all you need is a night in with friends, some popcorn (and candy) and your Netflix password. Need some movie inspiration? These movies will definitely get you into the Halloween spirit—whether you prefer classic scary stories, terrifying new thrillers, or the cute-but-creepy, there’s something for everyone.
May 3, 2019
8 Christmas Movies You Must Watch Right Now (And Where to Stream Them)
If the holiday season makes you want to curl up on the couch in front of the TV with a cup of hot cider, you’re definitely not alone. There are tons of holiday movies to tune into—so many that you could probably hold a non-stop movie marathon from now until the new year.
May 3, 2019
The Best Christmas Music You’ve Probably Never Heard (or Have Forgotten About)
It seems like every year, droves of new holiday albums come out—so many that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Sometimes the best Christmas songs are right under our noses, we just have no idea because there’s too much to choose from.
May 3, 2019
An Alternative Christmas Playlist for People who Hate Holiday Music
Maybe it’s not that you hate all holiday music; it’s just that you’re sick of hearing the same peppy-on-the-verge-of-cheesy songs with the same message year after year. You’re tired of hearing “Jingle Bell Rock” at every single Christmas party (and really, everywhere you turn) and getting “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” stuck in your head for weeks on end.
May 3, 2019
10 Rules You Can (and Should) Break on Your Wedding Day
When you announced your engagement, odds are that you were flooded with questions about the planning process faster than you could get through the congratulatory comments on your ring selfie. Have you decided on a date? What about your venue? What colors are you thinking? Checking off the big ticket to-dos is a feat in itself, but when you factor how many traditional “wedding rules” there are to honor, it can get overwhelming—and quick.
May 3, 2019
Don’t Be the Worst: 5 Things to NEVER Do at a Wedding
Spring has sprung, summer is right around the corner, and your refrigerator is covered in save-the-dates for fast approaching weddings meaning you’ve booked your travel, sent gifts and picked out your perfect outfit. And, while I’m sure you’re a fabulous human being and a stellar wedding guest, a little refresher in modern wedding etiquette never hurt anyone right?
May 3, 2019
We Rank the Best Spooky, Witchy and Downright Scary Movie Houses
See if you agree with our ranking.
May 3, 2019
Get Ready For Turkey Day: A Countdown of the Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes
We’ve got slightly under two weeks until the big meal. Get in the mood with the best Thanksgiving episodes—or at the very least, create seasonal background noise while you scour Pinterest for stuffing recipes. Thanksgiving is a thing in the Belcher household. Mr. Fischoeder rents out Bob’s family to impress an old flame. Bob gets weird with his eternal flame, the turkey. Hijinks ensue. Also good: every other Thanksgiving episode.
May 3, 2019
The Many Apartments of Pieces of April
This year I’m thankful for a lot, but mostly Pieces of April. There’s a lot to love about the 2003 classic: the fresh and touching plot, the real look at relatives, and stellar performances from Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, and wish-they-were-your-parents Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. But a big part that got me is that Thanksgiving takes place in an apartment on the Lower East Side.
May 3, 2019
Netflix’s A Christmas Prince Is So Bad, It’s Good
If you love Hallmark movies during the holidays and Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas, you need to know about A Christmas Prince, Netflix’s new holiday rom com that’s so bad, it’s good. This movie about an American woman falling in love with a super hot member of a royal family technically came out days before Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle, but we’ll take an American princess fairytale anywhere we can get one.
May 3, 2019
Whose Side Are You On? Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert Debate Christmas Decorations
Tom Hanks—aka America’s Dad—was a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, and the two had a some, shall we say, differing opinions when it comes to holiday decor. Hanks starts off by saying how he’s a staunch tinsel guy from childhood onwards, but that his wife, Rita Wilson, comes from a family where the kids weren’t allowed to decorate the tree.
May 3, 2019
These Are The Most Popular Holiday Movies, According to Google Searches
Google sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake – or at least, it knows what holiday-themed movies you’re trying to find online every December. A new graphic from the team at Treetopia shows the 15 most popular holiday movies, according to Google search interest data collected over the last five years.
May 3, 2019
Holiday-Themed Podcasts to Get You in a Festive Mood
It’s almost time to pack your bags and head home for the holidays. Once the bustle of getting everything ready to go is over and you’re actually travelling, you enter that special zone of being “away.” You can start to relax and unwind and really get into the holiday spirit of warmth and family and togetherness.
May 3, 2019
Little Women is An Underrated Holiday Story, And It’s Getting a Reboot
As a writer and a woman raised in Boston, perhaps no sisterly American coming of age story means quite so much as Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. For the hundreds of millions of others out there who’ve been enchanted by the Civil War-era morality tale, here’s a much-anticipated first look at the new BBC/PBS adaptation.
May 3, 2019
A Neighborhood Guide to The Nightmare Before Christmas
“Twas a long time ago, longer now than it seems, in a place that perhaps you’ve seen in your dreams,” opens the 1993 classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. Going opening night as a kid felt like a dream; seeing it at 10pm and getting the Kids’ Combo blurred reality’s edges in the best sugar high, up past my bedtime kind of way. For some people, Die Hard is their edgy holiday movie.
May 3, 2019