Caroline Utz

New York

Editorial and Strategy Director at Dotdash Meredith

Articles

NBC's Laura Jarrett Proves a Corporate Office Can Be as Cozy as Your Living Room

2 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

Making a space your own is something everyone aspires to—even our favorite stars. In our series, The Spruce Up, we chat with celebs to bring you behind the scenes of their design glow-ups. Whether they re-decorated a whole room or added a clever update to their tour bus, these spruce-ups prove any space can feel like home with smart design.
NBC's Laura Jarrett Proves Your Office Can Be as Cozy as Your Living Room

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Utz

Making a space your own is something everyone aspires to—even our favorite stars. In our series, The Spruce Up, we chat with celebs to bring you behind the scenes of their design glow-ups. Whether they re-decorated a whole room or added a clever update to their tour bus, these spruce-ups prove any space can feel like home with smart design.
Piece of Cake Moving and UNIQLO Are Here to Help You Clean Out Your Closet This Earth Month

2 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

While moving is a part of life, it's not the most sustainable part. Between the cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, and clutter that inevitably ends up in the trash, it's hard to imagine a green version of this process. That's where Piece of Cake Moving comes in. For Earth Month, they're teaming up with UNIQLO to help cut down on waste, clothing waste that is. The average American throws away nearly 82 pounds of clothing every year, and that number is expected to grow.
IKEA's Latest Collection Is Dropping Soon (It Even Includes a Chandelier)

2 weeks ago | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

Any time IKEA drops a new line, we're ready to hit the stores. This time is no different, even if this collection is celebrating its 40th birthday. The eighth iteration of the beloved STOCKHOLM collection launches April 10 with nearly 100 new pieces on the market. This collection, created to showcase the "best of" IKEA, features everything from a chocolate velvet sofa to curved wooden dining chairs, all characteristically easy to assemble.
Le Creuset Steals Every Scene in "With Love, Meghan" — The 2 Pieces You Need to Get the Look

1 month ago | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

Meghan Markle is spilling all of her entertaining secrets. In her new Netflix show "With Love, Meghan," Markle hosts a new friend every week, cooking up delicious new recipes, trying her hand at homemade candles (no surprise, they look incredible), and sharing thoughtful tips along the way. But the quiet star of the show? Her stunning Le Creuset collection.
6 Small Home Upgrades That Add So Much Value, According to Home Pros

Dec 27, 2024 | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz
6 Holiday Party "Icks" Your Hosts Wish You'd Stop Doing, According to Etiquette Pros

Dec 21, 2024 | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

This time of the year is filled with fun and festivities, holiday parties and family get-togethers, but with a busy schedule, there's also ample time to commit a social faux pas. Should you bring a dish or does that impose on the host? Is it rude to come a few minutes late or would the host appreciate some extra time to get things ready?
5 Holiday Hosting Tips I Learned From My Southern Mother

Nov 27, 2024 | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

Southerners are known for their hospitality, and my mother is no different. Having spent most of her childhood in Kentucky, my mom grew up reading Southern Living, learning how to cook (mostly casseroles to start), and perfecting the Bundt cake. With all of that early practice, she has grown into the hostess of our family, managing Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for nearly two decades.
The Spruce Pets Holiday Gift Guide

Oct 18, 2024 | thesprucepets.com | Bridget Mallon |Caroline Utz |Kate McKenna |Emily Stephenson MANCHESTER

Woof Gift Box Perfect for the devoted dog parent, this gift box includes plenty of goodies for your furry friend and a bottle of wine for you. Can you say "win/win?" Foggy Dog Collar If your pup needs a collar for every season, this is the brand for you. Plus, they give back a portion of their proceeds each month to help shelter dogs in need. P.L.A.Y Brunch Collection Toys Everybody loves brunch—and dogs are no exception.
What Does the Family Home Look Like in 2024?

May 22, 2024 | thespruce.com | Caroline Utz

Exclusive Homes hold a lot of memories. They're where we took our first steps, learned life lessons, loved, lost, fought, and made up. Whether we lived with our parents, caregivers, grandparents, or found family, where we've lived is a core part of our childhoods. And that's not just nostalgia talking. A 2024 Zillow study found that 44% of adults would buy their childhood home, if that was a possibility.