Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 5 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week

"I love this artist Sandra Poliakov — her style and color palettes are just so dreamy. I bought this print called “Calm Woman” (the zen energy we all need) a little while ago and then thrifted a gold frame with cream matting from Goodwill that I think makes it look ten times more expensive than it really was. Society6 is having a 25-percent off sale right now, so I might just have to order this glamorous print for my reading nook!" —Sofia Rivera, Associate Lifestyle Editor

"I bought this woven hamper from World Market. I don't have room in my closet or bathroom for a laundry basket, which means my dirty laundry has to be stored in the corner of my bedroom. This basket is a triple threat: It's the perfect size, stylish enough to be out on display, and has a lid for concealing clothes." —Sarah Everett, Staff Writer

"Designer Mark D. Sikes just launched a collection with Anthropologie, and it’s to die for! Sikes's signature palette — blue and white — works just about anywhere, and I can’t get over how all of the fun windowpane check prints. I’m loving the patterned lamp shade and lamp base combo in particular, but even if you just scoop up a lidded jar candle or a tiny planter, your rooms will be all the more whimsical and stylish for it." —Danielle Blundell, Executive Home Director

"I love this Dreo air purifier, which I received from the company and have been using these last few weeks — for spring allergies and lingering Covid worries. It's compact, fits snugly in my living room corner, and barely makes a sound. As far as style goes, it's also pretty sleek! If you're hosting more indoor events or you're sneezing up a storm (join the club), I highly recommend this for comfort and peace of mind." —Kelly Dawson, Deputy Editor

"I am back with a yard and garden rec! I bought a pair of leaf scoops like these the other week in preparation to rake up all the leaves in my yard that came too late to rake up for fall. Last weekend, I used the scoops to gather roughly 390 gallons of leaves — I used 13 of these 30-gallon paper bags! I started by raking my leaves into a pile, then used these goofy-looking scoops to lift big handfuls into my bags. They're so efficient and a serious back-saver, and unlike the leaf blower, they didn't make my dogs howl in terror. All that, and they're under $20!" —Megan Baker, Home Projects Director