Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 7 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week

"Every time I step into a World Market store, I have to get something — that's just the rule! I can't help it. I was helping my sister shop for her new apartment this weekend, but I simply had to add this checkered planter pot cover to the cart for myself. And guess what? It looks great around my orchid, which is in bloom. The purple and gold combo is dreamy. Zero regrets." —Sarah Everett, Staff Writer

"I love decor that celebrates the beauty of the feminine form, so when I saw this candle from House of Leon, I knew I had to have it. It instantly adds a touch of elegance to any space and has already scored me dozens of compliments. Did I mention it comes in five gorgeous colors? It’s my new must-have decor piece and something I also can’t wait to gift." —Sarah Vazquez, Commerce SEO Editor

"I will only have one excuse to use this sentence, so I'm going to take it: Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent told me to buy this, so, of course, I did! My bedroom has one outlet on the only wall where my bed would fit, and I knew my headboard was going to block it. When I had a meeting with Nate and Jeremiah — again, please let me just bask in this reference for a second — I asked what they would do, and they recommended getting a flat-plug power strip. This is exactly what I needed: Its sleek plug doesn't get in the way of the headboard, and it has enough outlets to keep my lamps, phone, and alarm clock in working order. If you get one, you can say Nate and Jeremiah led you here, too." —Kelly Dawson, Deputy Editor

"Each one of these little organizers only costs $8! Choose the color of its wooden base — white, gray, brown, or blue — and how long you want it to be. The $8 model holds just one pair of glasses, while the 15-inch version has nine of the leather slots and costs $20. Thanks to its high quality materials, your holder will look chic and not at all cheap, like some plastic alternatives do. You don’t have to drill any holes in the wall in order to use it — it’s entirely renter-friendly." —Nikol Slatinska, Editorial Assistant

"I bought the Bissell Little Green Machine that everyone raves about — and I can now equally rave about it, too! It’s a bit of a splurge but totally worth it. I was able to put it to good use this week by cleaning my sofa as part of the January Cure." —Stephanie Nguyen, Cleaning & Organizing Editor

"We’re in the middle of January (and winter), and I’m craving a little summer sunshine — all without leaving my living room. That’s why I’m burning a 'VACATION' by Vacation® BLACK LABEL candle right now. Developed by the iconic sunscreen brand in collaboration with Carlos Huber — the fragrance award-winning owner and president of Arquiste — this scent, with its coconut milk and water-meets-bergamot mix, is transportative, taking you back to your favorite warm-weather trip good vibes. I mean, when was the last time you smelled an aroma with 'swimsuit lycra' and 'pool water' as base notes? I rest my case." —Danielle Blundell, Executive Home Director

"Never have I ever thought I would geek out over hand sanitizer, but the Noshinku 3-pack bundle is truly something out of this (germ-infested) world. Where other pocket sanitizing bottles are short and stout, this little palm-sized guy clocks in at just about 1 cm thick. Yes, I measured. The super-thin spray design fits inside even the smallest of my stuffed-to-the-brim bags and fanny packs — important, because I’m a firm believer everyone needs on-the-go hand sanitizer, all the time. Other rave reviews: It’s moisturizing, organic, easily refillable, and available in six delightful, non-alcohol-reminiscent scents. Two (clean, nice-smelling) thumbs up." —Blair Donovan, Style Editor