You Can Now Buy Disney World’s Famous Starbucks Mugs Online
Attention all Disney and Starbucks lovers, we’ve got news for you. After years of selling them in the parks, you can now buy those infamous Disney Starbucks mugs online. You know what ones we’re talking about, you’ve seen them in the stores and you’ve seen them on every Disney blogger’s Instagram feed. The Starbucks “You Are Here” collection isn’t just exclusive to Disney.
Dec 22, 2018
5 Things That Are On Sale After Christmas
If you think you scored big deals with Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, just wait—some of the biggest sales are today through the end of the year. “People feel more apt to buy things on Thanksgiving weekend because there is a fear of missing out on a good deal,” says Norman Fong, CEO of BuyVia, a mobile app and website that helps consumers score the best deals at major outlets like Amazon, Target and Walmart.
Dec 20, 2018
Here’s How You Can Stay in a Home from ‘Fixer Upper’ Season One
Get ready to dig deep into the “Fixer Upper” archives for this home. A piece of HGTV history is officially yours for renting, thanks to VRBO. You may recall the Gorman story from all the way back to Chip and Joanna’s very first season. Back then, the family’s 2,600-square-foot house was a dilapidated and filthy den for hoarders, according to Joanna Gaines. Built in 1930, the structure had been declared unsafe for habitation by the city of Waco.
Dec 20, 2018
This YouTuber Got the Best Revenge on Package Thieves
Nowadays, nobody wants to let packages sit on their front steps while they’re away at work. Package are stolen at a sky-high rate, particularly during the holidays. So we couldn’t help but admire one man who found the perfect way to deal with sticky-fingered thieves. Mark Rober, an engineer/inventor/YouTube star, finally got fed up with having his packages snagged off his front porch. “About seven months ago, I noticed a package reported as delivered, but it never arrived.
Dec 19, 2018
There’s a “Christmas” Comet Visible Right Now—Here’s How to See It Without Even Leaving Your Couch
If you’re looking to get more into the holiday spirit, apparently all you have to do is tilt your head up to the stars. The green glowing comet named 46P/Wirtanen—also deemed as the “Christmas Comet” because of the timing—made its closest approach to Earth in centuries, and you can catch a glimpse over the next few days. The comet made its 2018 debut this past Sunday at 7.
Dec 18, 2018
The World’s Tiniest Airbnb Is $10 per Night
With the giving season well underway, Airbnb and Hamburg, Germany’s Miniatur Wunderland teamed up to create the world’s tiniest Airbnb, available to renters at the small (no pun intended) rate of $10 per night. As the first ever Airbnb listing in the fictitious German town of Knuffingen, the red brick country house arrived with all of the trimmings just in time for the holidays.
Dec 17, 2018
The Royals Have Released Their Christmas Card Photos
The Royal Family: They’re just like us! No, not really. But while last year’s royal holiday card embraced a pretty formal style, this year they decided to go rather casual. Taken at the family’s home, Amner Hall, by photographer Matthew Porteous, the shots were released Friday morning and show a less rigid side of the family.
Dec 17, 2018
You and Your BFF Can Exchange Socks With Your Faces on Them for Christmas
If you’ve been looking for a way to show everyone just how obsessed with your BFF you are, look no further. You can now print socks with your face on them, meaning you and your bestie can sport socks with each other’s faces. Just in time for Christmas! Apparel company DivvyUp sells customizable prints that will knock your socks off. You can choose from an assortment of sock patterns, from dog socks, face socks, cat socks, birthday socks, wedding socks, Santa hat socks, and more.
Dec 16, 2018
Your Dog Can Finally Be Your Movie Date at This Texas Theater
Going to the movies can be a lot of fun, but do you ever feel like something is missing? Besides $30 from your wallet, that is. You can go to the movies with your best friend or your significant other, but there is one movie buddy who isn’t allowed at the theater. Your dog. Anyone who has spent their weekend binge-watching TV shows and movies on their couch with their dog knows that your pet is often the best movie buddy. They don’t talk during the previews.
Dec 16, 2018
You Can Buy Your Dog Leggings to Keep Them Warm All Winter Long
Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what they would look like with pants on? Would they look ridiculous or would they look so cute, you’d have to take 500 pictures of them? It is 2018, you don’t have to wonder anymore, because there is a company that sells leggings for dogs. Walkee Paws are “patent-pending stretchy doggy leggings. They are designed to protect your dog’s paws from dirt and germs for everyday walks.
Dec 16, 2018
Harry Potter Fans Can Buy an Elf on the Shelf for Their Little Muggles
Attention all muggles, witches, and wizards! You can finally have an elf in your house. It isn’t going to be one of the house elves we all know and love. This is a little elf with a job that Hermione Granger would actually approve of. We’re talking about Elf on the Shelf, of course. Most parents (and even non-parents) are pretty familiar with Elf on the Shelf at this point. Each house has an elf that reports back to Santa on how the children are behaving at Christmas time.
Dec 15, 2018
Here’s How Buckingham Palace Is Decorated for the Holidays
Queen Elizabeth is decking the halls of Buckingham Palace. The holiday decor has officially arrived, and as you could probably guess, she doesn’t go the “red and green lights and inflatable Santa” route. Just like every year, there are three Christmas trees, each of which have been grown on the grounds at Windsor, put up in the exquisite Marble Hall. The Christmas Trees have arrived at Buckingham Palace! ? Watch as the Marble Hall transforms for the festive season.
Dec 11, 2018
You Can Now Book Your Dream Trip To India For $199
India has been on the top of my bucket list for what feels like ages. Since winter months are the best time to go because of the cooler weather, the optimistic traveler in me annually checks airline prices only to be thrown back in dismay by the multiple thousand-dollar response. (I may sound dramatic, but it’s the full-blown truth.
Dec 10, 2018
Ch-Ch-Choose to Stay in One of These 10 Converted Train Car Airbnbs
‘Tis the season for reading the Polar Express. If you’ve dreamed of adventuring on a sleeper car train, then have we got the Airbnb listings for you. You don’t have to believe in the magic of the North Pole or know the history of the railroad to enjoy these unconventional accommodations, in picturesque locales from the Canadian Rockies to a North Carolina bison farm to a German kids adventure park.
Dec 10, 2018
You Can Sip Champagne and Sing Christmas Carols at Downton Abbey’s Highclere Castle
If you have a few extra hundred dollars hanging around, you can celebrate Christmas in a castle! Highclere Castle, which was featured on “Downton Abbey,” hosts a few Christmas events. It might be too late for Christmas dinner at the castle, but you can still buy tickets to sip some champagne and sing carols. In associate with RAF 100 Appeal, Highclere Castle is hosting a Castle Tours, Carols and Magic event.
Dec 9, 2018
You Can Take Your Cat to the North Pole with These Cute Cat Scratchers from Target
Do you need one more Christmas decoration for your house? Christmas is just over two weeks away, but there is still plenty of time to keep shopping for your house. If you’ve gotten everything you possibly could for yourself, you can get a little something for your pets. It isn’t always easy to make cat scratchers look cute, but if any retailer can do it, it is Target! The retailer’s Christmas-themed section, the Wondershop, now sells holiday-themed cat scratchers.
Dec 9, 2018
You Can Get a Weighted Blanket for Your Anxious Dog
Does your pet suffer from anxiety? Maybe they are terrified of the vacuum or fireworks, or maybe they just hate it when you leave. You might notice they miss you when you’re gone if all of your shoes disappear right before you walk right out the door. Or, your neighbor tells you that your dog doesn’t stop crying when you’re not home. According to the ASPCA, “One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone.
Dec 8, 2018
Santa’s Lazy Gnome Is Perfect for Parents Who Are Too Tired to Move an Elf
Now that the Christmas season is fully underway, there is a lot for parents to get done. All of the shopping has to be done, there is decorating to do, cards to write, holiday parties to attend, stories to read, movies to watch, and more. The last thing most parents want to do is move a tiny elf around. In case you’ve never heard of it, Elf on a Shelf is pretty popular with children. Each child gets a special elf dedicated to their family and the Elf on a Shelf book to read.
Dec 8, 2018
Golden Girls Monopoly Is Perfect for You and Your Competitive BFFs
Do you and your best friend love the show “Golden Girls”? Have you been looking for a way to bond over the show, while also finding a way to argue? You can now fight all night long over a board of Golden Girls Monopoly. Anyone who has played a game of Monopoly before knows that you can’t play the game with a friend who takes things too seriously. If you or your bestie are competitive, this is a great game… but maybe not to be played together.
Dec 8, 2018
This Tiny Cabin For Rent Comes With A Volcano View
If the closest you’ve ever wanted to come to a steaming hot orifice on Earth’s surface is inhaling Anthropologie’s signature scent, Capri Blue’s Volcano, that’s totally understandable. However, that might change after viewing these photos of Casa Nido, a gorgeous rental cabin located near an actual volcano that you can rent out. Couple Caroline and Julien dedicated 19 months of their lives to building the cabin in the vicinity of Calbuco Volcano in Ensenada, Chile.
Dec 7, 2018
Haven’t Gotten Your Tree Yet? Here’s a Guide to Finding the Perfect One
There’s nothing quite like having a real Christmas tree in your house, the fresh smell of pine adding to the festive feel that’s so unique to this time of year. There are several varieties of trees to choose from, all with unique characteristics that are important to consider. Do you want a strong scent of pine? A tree that doesn’t shed too much? Branches that can support heavier ornaments?
Dec 7, 2018
What a Survivor of the Woolsey Fire Wants You to Know
This has been the most destructive wildfire season on record in California. At time of writing, the Camp Fire in Northern California was fully contained and had burned more than 150,000 acres, killing 88 people with nearly 158 people unaccounted for. To the south, the Woolsey Fire, also 100 percent contained, burned nearly 10,000 acres and killed three people—rain is expected to now hit the area, bringing with it possible mudslides.
Dec 5, 2018
11 Tiny Houses You Can Stay In Right Now (Starting at Just $42)
Have you ever wondered what’s it really like to live in a tiny house—and whether or not you could really do it, even part of the time? Now’s your chance to try before you buy (or build). We’ve rounded up 11 of the cutest tiny cottages you can actually book and stay in for your next getaway. Despite what many experts may opine in theory, in reality tiny homes remain as popular as ever—if only as a novelty or source of small-space living and storage ideas.
Dec 3, 2018
You Can Buy a Giant Shoe Bed For Your Pet That Loves Slippers
How many times have you looked for your slippers and couldn’t find them? For pet owners, there is one place to look first if your slippers go MIA. Your dog or cat might have stolen them and decided to chew on them a little bit. Or maybe your pet isn’t a big chewer, but they do like having something to snuggle with. There have been countless times that we’ve found our pets sleeping on our shoes.
Dec 2, 2018
If You Have Naughty Cats, You Can Buy This Half Christmas Tree
Now that it is officially December, Christmas trees are going up all over the world. People are pulling their stockings and ornaments out of storage. For cat owners (and parents of little ones), decorating the Christmas tree can be a bit of a nightmare. You never know what ornaments they might like and then break later on. Many cat owners have come home to find their cat sitting inside of their Christmas tree. They are so nimble and small, most cats can find their way easily inside of a tree.
Dec 2, 2018
Costco Shoppers Swear These $20 Slippers Feel Just Like UGGs
We’re all for a good dupe. There is nothing better than finding something that works just as well (if not better) than a designer brand for a fraction of the cost. We often see this happen with different makeup brands, but it isn’t just for beauty products. You can find dupes for electronics, clothing, and more. Especially shoes! There are tons of shoe brands that design their styles based on high-end fashion retailers.
Dec 1, 2018
December Memo: Final Lap of 2018
Dear Team, It has been over a month since my last memo, and I’ve been holding out because there has been so much going on. I have been waiting for the dust to settle. With the close of Thanksgiving and our two shopping holidays, everyone deserves a little celebration and should appreciate the fact that hard work DOES pay off.
Dec 1, 2018
The (Free) Streaming Movie Service You’re Not Using
Surely, you’ve heard about streaming services, it is 2018, after all. Netflix pretty much put our beloved childhood home, Blockbuster, out of business. Hulu isn’t doing too bad. But those aren’t the only online streaming services. Nowadays, it feels like there are so many opportunities to watch our favorite movies and televisions shows without needing a cable subscription at all.
Dec 1, 2018
Target Is Having a One-Day-Only Gift Card Sale This Weekend
Are you tired of Christmas shopping already? It is only the first day of December, but the race to get the best holiday gifts is already on. Every time we talk to our friends, we feel like we’re behind on our shopping. Well, thanks to Target, we’re going to be able to catch up on our Christmas shopping – all in one day! You might recall from last year, Target had a sale on gift cards. No, not every gift card sold at the checkout line, just Target gift cards.
Dec 1, 2018
Sorry to Tell You: Your Dog Isn’t Particularly Smart, According to Science
We all know how perfect our furry friends are. Sure, they may scratch the furniture and eat our shoes, but we love our dogs like they’re our extra-hairy children. So it’s particularly brutal that a new study says Fido and Sparky are not particularly gifted. According to a new study in “Learning & Behavior,” dogs are cognitively quite ordinary when compared to other carnivores, domestic animals, and social hunters.
Nov 30, 2018
This Tranquil Tent Is Part of a Glamping Getaway to the Irish Countryside
Everyone needs a chance to unwind, and we may have found the perfect setting for you to find your zen. Located on the coast of the prominent Ring of Kerry in the Irish countryside, this tranquil glamping site is outfitted with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing retreat. The cozy bell tent is set up with a plush double mattress, a fuel stove to keep you warm and cozy, a little fridge for your favorite treats, and a sound dock to set the soundtrack of your dreamy nature getaway.
Nov 29, 2018
The Kid-Sized Dyson Is Adorable—But Should You Really Buy One?
A vacuum might feel like a real dud of a gift as a grownup. But a Dyson vacuum? Apartment Therapy may be biased, but that feels more like a super-fun gadget than a cleaning tool. (Seriously, a few editors own one and swear it takes some of the drudgery out of chores, no #sponcon here.) So when we spotted a Dyson-for-kids over the weekend, that seemed like hitting the jackpot—everything is better when it’s miniature… right? What’s more, the $29.
Nov 28, 2018
You Can Now Rent a Home From “Fixer Upper” on Airbnb
We’ve already spent the better half of 2018 without any new episodes of “Fixer Upper.” The final episode aired all the way back in April and that is a long time to go without a fix of Chip and Joanna Gaines. Thankfully, they’ve been busy with their other projects, like their Hearth & Hand line at Target, and Joanna’s books. If you’re one of the many fans who vacation in Waco, Texas, you can get a little “Fixer Upper” treat.
Nov 25, 2018
Is This Inflatable Jumpsuit the Future of Traveling on an Airplane?
Traveling can be very exciting, especially if you’re going on vacation and get to enjoy some time off. However, as much fun as it is to get to your destination, the time between leaving your house and arriving can be a pain in the butt. You can’t just walk out the front door at a moment’s notice for a trip, especially if you’re boarding an airplane. There is a lot that goes into it.
Nov 25, 2018
2018’s Hottest Toy Was a Tiny Dyson—Now It’s Back and Better Than Ever
A perfect Christmas gift! But who is it really for – you or them?
Nov 24, 2018
This Airline Has Seats That Let Exhausted Parents Lie Down With Their Babies
Flying on an airplane is certainly one of the greatest modern inventions – but why is it such a hassle? You have to stop what you’re doing to check into your flight 24 hours before departure. If you don’t check in right away, you’re in the last boarding group, which means your carry on might be bumped. You need to get to the airport at least two hours before your flight time, so you can either sit around and do nothing or get trapped in an awful security line.
Nov 24, 2018
Top Apartment Therapy Editor Picks That Are On Sale Right Now
Each year, the Apartment Therapy editors cover hundreds of shopping stories, recommending everything from sofas to socks—and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. Today, we’re rounding up some of our favorite brands and products that are on sale during Black Friday through Cyber Monday, so you can score the best deals on our favorite things (Oprah who?).
Nov 23, 2018
Our Favorite Items from Anthropologie’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
During last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday festivities, Anthropologie has offered its loyal shoppers 30 percent off almost everything in the store and online. And this year, the popular retail brand is holding the same deal starting on Black Friday and running through Cyber Monday. Let’s be honest: Shopping Anthropologie’s high-quality collection of clothing and home decor can become a costly hobby.
Nov 23, 2018
Cyber Monday Travel Deals That Will Satisfy Your Wanderlust
When it comes to gift giving, there are people who prefer stuff, and there are people who want experiences. If you (or those on your list) would rather rack up more check marks on your travel bucket list than dust another tchotchke, these are the sales for you. Pack your bags, grab your passport, and snag one of these Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. Bon voyage!
Nov 22, 2018
Etsy’s Cyber Monday Sale Will Make Your Handmade Holiday Dreams Come True
When it comes to present picking, it’s the thought that counts—and what’s more thoughtful than supporting a small business or an artist? If you’re looking for a handmade gift this year but don’t have the time (or the craftiness) to DIY, Etsy has you covered. And another reason to be thankful? The maker platform is having a Cyber Week sale, where sellers are offering anywhere from 10 to 60 percent off. We have all the details—plus some top picks—below.
Nov 21, 2018
Here’s What’s Open on Thanksgiving Day
You forgot to buy butter for the mashed potatoes. Aunt Patty killed off that bottle of Pinot Grigio. You want to grab that gift for Grandma at the “Night before Black Friday” sale. There’s a million reasons to run out to the store on Thanksgiving (it’s also okay if you just need a break from your houseguests).
Nov 21, 2018
Mandy Moore Got Married in Her Backyard and It Sounds Perfect
Mandy Moore knows home is where the heart is—that’s why the “This is Us” star chose to get married there! The actress wed her fiance, musician Taylor Goldsmith on Sunday. According to E! News, the fete was “an intimate backyard wedding at Mandy’s home that started just after sundown on Sunday evening.” And if we had her backyard, we’d get married there, too.
Nov 19, 2018
Now You Can Tour Prince Charles’ Residence Without a Plane Ticket
Ever wished for a peek inside a royal residence? Google Arts & Culture has teamed up with Prince Charles to give a virtual tour of Clarence House. In honor of his 70th birthday, Prince Charles and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, have opened their doors for eyes all over the internet.
Nov 19, 2018
If You’re Always Cold, You’ll Need This Heated Jacket ASAP
We’re at that point in the year where November is about to blur into December. As we get closer to the end of the year, that almost means that the weather is dropping left and right. It feels like just a day ago it was 70 degrees and sunny, then the next day the tristate area is getting snow so bad, many people hadcommute times home that dragged onto almost 12 hours. As the weather continues to get colder, people are scrambling to find good, quality winter coats.
Nov 18, 2018
Shop West Elm’s Black Friday Preview Sale Before It Ends Today
Black Friday is still five days away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score major deals right now. Between early Black Friday sales, actual deals on Black Friday, and then Cyber Monday extended deals, the last two weeks of November are full of amazing savings. Sometimes, you can’t even determine which deal is best until the next deal becomes available. Thankfully, West Elm already has early Black Friday deals.
Nov 18, 2018
These Golden Girls Candles Are the Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Friends with Old Souls
Thank you for being a friend! Can you believe that “Golden Girls” went off the air 26 years ago? Thanks to Nick @ Nite and TV Land, “Golden Girls” has become beloved by many generations. Betty White continues to be one of the cutest women in the world and is now a national treasure. So, it should come as no surprise that people are still obsessed with “Golden Girls” all these years later.
Nov 18, 2018
You Can Get a Slow Cooker for Free on Black Friday From Macy’s – Here’s How
It is almost time to stuff our faces with turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and more on Thanksgiving. And you know what that means? Black Friday is just days away! The biggest shopping day of the year is jam-packed with countless deals and steals. Even though you can snag Black Friday deals online, sometimes, to get the best deals, shoppers need to leave their comfy couches and push through crowds to get deals in stores. One retailer has a huge giveaway planned.
Nov 18, 2018
11 Amazing Home-Centric Charities That Need Your Help This National Philanthropy Day
If you didn’t know, today is National Philanthropy Day (November 15)—a 30-plus year-old annual celebration of all those who devote their lives’ work to helping others. While you might not need a holiday to be philanthropic, today is a good reminder to give back. If you need some ideas on organizations doing important and needed work, I’ve asked some of my coworkers, favorite real estate sources, and even our founder, for their favorite home-centric nonprofits.
Nov 15, 2018
Here’s How Alyssa Edwards Spends a Perfect Night In
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home. Alyssa Edwards is all about the hustle.
Nov 15, 2018
Here’s How We Can Help Those Affected by the California Wildfires
It’s heartbreaking to watch the destruction caused by the wildfires in California. Now declared the most devastating blaze in the state’s history, nearly 200,000 acres of land has been razed, and 31 people have died, according to CNN. The Camp Fire in Butte County and the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Ventura County have ravaged entire towns, destroying homes and taking lives.
Nov 12, 2018
LEGO Is Giving Away a Free Diagon Alley Set This November – Here’s How to Get Yours
Happy Christmas Harry! Well, more like Happy November thanks to LEGO. Right now, LEGO is running a promotion that will make your Christmas shopping extra magical. Remember when earlier this year LEGO released a 6,020-piece Hogwarts castle? Well, LEGO is back with another incredible Harry Potter product. If you buy a Harry Potter LEGO set, you can get the Diagon Alley set for free during the month of November.
Nov 11, 2018
This Lip Smacker Advent Calendar Will Bring You Straight Back to Your Childhood
There are a few things that you can hear and smell that will transport you right back to your childhood. The sound of a slap bracelet hitting skin. Your 5th-grade classroom had a weird smell that you’ll never forget. Your friends were all fighting over who had a cooler Lisa Frank notebook, while you were busy applying your favorite Lip Smacker.
Nov 11, 2018
Windowless Planes Might Be the Future of Air Travel
What is the appeal of the window seat on an airplane? Maybe you want to get a view of the sky as you travel, or perhaps you just don’t want to get stuck in the middle seat. It seems like everyone fights for the window seat, rather than the aisle seat, and the person last to the fight gets stuck sitting in the middle. Well, if you love the window seat for the view, a new type of airplane is currently being brainstormed.
Nov 10, 2018
Disney Launched Their First-Ever Princess Subscription Boxes – Just in Time for Christmas
Growing up, did you dream of becoming a princess? Maybe you longed to be a mermaid like Ariel or you wanted to live in a castle with a huge library like Belle. Or maybe you didn’t idolize the traditional princesses, and instead, you loved Mulan and Pocahontas. Whoever your favorite Disney princess was, you probably spent hours playing dress up pretending to be them. Many of us did!
Nov 10, 2018
Target’s Harry Potter Sock Advent Calendar Is Back But Selling Out Fast
It might only be November, but everyone knows that the Christmas season is officially upon us. As the holiday approaches fast, everyone is making their list and checking it twice. If you have a Harry Potter lover in your life, you’re going to want to run to Target ASAP. Santa really delivered this year! You might remember from last year, Target rolled out a Harry Potter sock Advent calendar. That’s right, you get a pair of socks for multiple days of Advent.
Nov 10, 2018
Here’s Just How Much Insta-Famous Pets Make Per Post
If you don’t feel photogenic enough to be a social media influencer, don’t fret: Your pet can make that cash for you. In fact, a pet with 100,000 followers can garner a few hundred dollars for an Instagram post, says Loni Edwards, founder of top animal talent management firm The Dog Agency. (Yep, it’s a thing.
Nov 9, 2018
The Simple Home Habit You Should Steal from Prince Harry
Ever find yourself as an adult copying your parents’ behaviors? Yeah, us too. But at least we’re not alone: Prince Harry recently said in the new documentary “Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70″that he has picked up the same habit as his father. Just like dad, Harry is always flipping off lightswitches, PEOPLE reports. “He’s a stickler for turning lights off,” Harry said of his father, Prince Charles, in the doc.
Nov 8, 2018
Peek Inside This Elephant-Shaped Villa—And It’s Available for Rent
If you’re not already sold on the fact that this rental is shaped like a giant elephant (think of the post-trip Insta posts!), you’ll be pleased to learn that its charm goes far beyond that particularly striking detail. This 40-foot, two-story mammoth of a tiny house is located in the Southeastern Uva Province of Sri Lanka, near a river that borders Yala—Sri Lanka’s famous wildlife park.
Nov 8, 2018
Do You Want to Be Featured on Apartment Therapy? Let Us Know!
If you love reading Apartment Therapy, you’ll want to hear this. We’re gearing up for a few new videos at Apartment Therapy and our sister site Kitchn and we’d love to hear from you—on camera! Do you love the spotlight and all things home-related? If so, this might be your big opportunity, and we want to work with you! We are looking for readers in the New York City area who are interested in being featured in our upcoming series.
Nov 7, 2018
The Surprising Place to Find Furniture for Cheap
If you’ve ever thrown any kind of party at your house you know that, regardless of your best laid plans to draw guests into other rooms, everyone is going to congregate in the kitchen. Kitchens have long been the number one return on investment for remodeling for that reason, and now they’ve also become the most splurge-y place in the house for furniture and decor, as well.
Nov 7, 2018
Oprah’s Favorite Things Includes Lots of Gifts for Home (and a DNA Test for Your Dog)
It’s the most Oprah time of year. That’s right, today is the reveal of Oprah’s Favorite Things—the media mogul’s annual roundup of items she loves—and the 2018 list has a lot of fantastic picks for your home. Just like last year, there’s a dedicated storefront on Amazon for Oprah and her Things, so it’s pretty easy to add them to a wish list to share with your family and friends, or get them two-day shipped directly to your door.
Nov 7, 2018
4 Last-Minute Ways To Get Out the Vote Today
Tuesday is Election Day in the United States. And while the mid-terms historically have lower turnout than presidential years, every election has a huge effect on your state, city, and even your neighborhood. The first step is knowing what’s on your ballot. Not sure what all the questions, referenda, and local races are? You can get a sample ballot from Vote411.org, a nonpartisan group run by the League of Women Voters.
Nov 6, 2018
What to Make and Eat on Election Night
With midterm elections this week, you may have already figured out where you’ll be tuning in—but have you thought about what you’ll be eating? No matter who you’re voting for in November, one thing is universal: We’ll all need food to fuel us through the night as results roll in.
Nov 6, 2018
IKEA Could Take Your Business to Bootcamp
There are no burpees or squats in this kind of bootcamp. In collaboration with Rainmaking, Swedish mega-company IKEA is bringing back their Bootcamp program, and your startup could be one of 20 lucky ones that gets chosen to participate. The IKEA bootcamp program was started in 2017, when ten startups worked closely together with IKEA and Rainmaking to create “a better everyday life for the many people.
Nov 5, 2018
Amazon Announces Free Shipping For the Holidays—Even If You Don’t Have Prime
Good news for non-Amazon Prime members—you too can benefit from free shipping with no minimum orders. Starting today, November 5, and applying to packages delivered during the holiday season, everything ships gratis, no matter what your final cart total is. Amazon says “this offer applies to hundreds of millions of items [making it] the largest free shipping selection in the country,” according to a press release this morning.
Nov 5, 2018
It’s Christmas at Target – Check Out the Festive Additions to the Wondershop and Hearth & Hand
It is November and you know what that means… it is time for Christmas! At least, that is what retailers think. Many major retailers actually start selling Christmas decor before October is even over. It is a huge competition to see who can sell the most merchandise before the end of the year. However, it isn’t just retailers. Many people begin celebrating the Christmas season as soon as Halloween is over, while others at least wait until Thanksgiving has come and gone.
Nov 4, 2018
Never Get Cold Again With This Sweatshirt That Is Also a Blanket
Somehow winter snuck up on us and it is now getting colder every day. The sun is setting earlier and it looks like it is midnight when it is really only 7 P.M. Most days when it is dark out early and the temperature is in the 40s, the only thing we want to do is curl up on the couch and watch Netflix. Isn’t it just a little uncomfortable to wear a sweatshirt under a blanket on the couch? The hood pulls on your neck and you can’t always get comfy.
Nov 3, 2018
You Can Wrap All of Your Friends Christmas Gifts With Your Face This Year
Tis’ the season to give presents! Basically, all of November and December is spent purchasing gifts for our loved ones. It is exhausting finding the perfect gift for the people in your life because you want to show them how much you care. Did you know that people in the U.S. on average spend over $900 on holiday gifts, according to the American Research Group?
Nov 3, 2018
23andMe Kits Are $30 Off On Amazon Right Now – or You Can Save $100 If You Buy Two
Have you ever been asked, “where are you from?” And your first instinct was to tell someone your childhood hometown, even though you knew they meant, “what ethnicity are you?” Maybe your parents have passed down stories for years about how your grandparents or great-grandparents grew up in Italy and traveled here for the American Dream. Or maybe your parents didn’t really know what their own parents and grandparents got up to before they were born.
Nov 3, 2018
Target’s Cyber Monday Deals Are Running All Week
Target kicked off Black Friday early this year, and then finished off a weekend of sales by going straight into Cyber Week–a full six days of deals, many online only. Some sales are running all week, but many of the best ones are one-day-only, blink-and-you-miss-em. We’ll be keeping you updated on both kinds of deals all week.
Nov 1, 2018
How Celebrities Dressed Up for Halloween, According to Instagram
Some spooky, some funny, all amazing.
Oct 31, 2018
You Can Get Paid $100 An Hour To Play With Puppies All Day
There is nothing more therapeutic than playing with a pup (or ten) when you’re stressing. The second you graze over their adorable little hairs on their adorable little head, all the worries of the world seem far, far away—right where they should remain. What if we told you playing with dogs and getting paid to do it could be in your future?
Oct 30, 2018