Amber Katz

2 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Amber Katz

Summer’s the ideal time to refresh your home’s exterior and boost curb appeal without breaking the bank. From discovering vintage garden sculptures at local flea markets to adding strategic outdoor lighting, small updates can make a dramatic difference. Here, we chatted with designers on how to do exactly that on a variety of budgets. Add sculpturesFlea markets and garage sales are great places to discover garden sculptures that add personality to your landscape, Persimmon Design’s Anu Kurup says.

2 weeks ago | amber.substack.com | Amber Katz

Hello! Today we’ve got an electric toothbrush and flosser review I spent months going back and forth about before finally making that purchase. A sponsored thing: These e.l.f. must-haves are going viralCamo Liquid BlushThe e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush in Bold-Faced Lilac is doing something interesting in the purple-pink liminal space most brands are too scared to explore. It's lavender enough to feel editorial, but pink enough to actually be wearable on a Tuesday morning.

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Amber Katz

When square footage comes at a premium, innovative design solutions make the most of limited space. In a small room, many assume pieces need to fall under the small-space solution furniture category. “We tend to think small because the space is small,” MG2 interior designer and materials manager Eleazar Juarez-Diaz says.

3 weeks ago | amber.substack.com | Amber Katz

I take sunscreen seriously. ICYMIAt a health fair in high school, I put my face into one of those horrifying machines that show you what your future sun damage will look like and that was it for me, friends. This was in the late ā€˜90s. I was stillā€”gagā€”going to a tanning salon. Chills. I know. But I saw the ghost of Christmas future skin and I was forever changed. I wish I could tell you I started wearing sunscreen every single day from that day forward. I didnā€™t.

4 weeks ago | westchestermagazine.com | Amber Katz

New Rochelle’s downtown scene just got a little sweeter and more caffeinated. Café Haven at Stella hosted its grand opening with a ribbon cutting with the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce earlier in May. The charming new coffee shop is nestled in the lobby of the luxurious Stella Apartments at 10 Lecount Place. This cozy oasis offers everything from freshly brewed coffee and made-to-order sandwiches to cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and indulgent Dubai chocolate treats.