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3 weeks ago | 
geekgirlfriends.com | Christina Wood
When your office is in your home, a desk chair — if it is comfortable enough to work in — can be an eyesore that clashes with your decor and makes your space feel like a soul-sucking corporation. You might not mind if you have a dedicated home office. But when your office is tucked into your living space, you need desk chairs that look nice in your home. There are chairs that manage to pull off a home look without sacrificing your skeleton. Here are a handful that won’t make you save up.
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2 months ago | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
Maybe you are hankering for a new kitchen or a bathroom remodel. But have you considered the many simple and affordable ways your house could be updated without tearing out fixtures, cabinets, or walls? These small updates often have more impact than you think they will. Whether you are renting and can’t change things or can’t afford to realize your large-scale renovation dreams right now, you should be aware of these 50 mistakes that make your home look dated — and how to cheaply fix them.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
In a world where a $20 bill will barely get you a cocktail or a sandwich, it may surprise you that there are slick items that will change your life or make an incredible gift for under $20. The trick is tracking down the affordable goodness. But fear not. The work is already done! Here are the 65 most amazing things we found under $20 on Amazon and you will want most of them.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
geekgirlfriends.com | Christina Wood
Tucking a portable Bluetooth speaker into my travel bag is one of my favorite travel tricks. I never take it out of that bag. That way, when I arrive at my destination and someone says, “Oh! I wish there was some way to play music,” in this hotel room, tent, or Airbnb, I pull it out, connect my phone, and make their dreams come true. Here are five cute and portable Bluetooth speakers that will fit in your travel bag.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
Walk through a stylish, expensive home and you might assume everything in there is out of striking distance for your budget. But that’s not necessarily true. Sometimes a simple, inexpensive solution is better than high-priced complexity, especially when you can tap your phone and wait for it to show up. Simple elegance is often quite affordable. It’s a matter of using it well and curating your home so it looks intentional.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
When you are looking for box cutters, bathroom storage, or a set of salt and pepper shakers, you probably don’t immediately think, “That should look like a cat!” (Or a dog, hedgehog, or bunny.) But why not? You can have your spoon rest or mug warmer and your animal-lover decor, too. Utilitarian items can be adorable, too. To help you locate the whimsical animal tool that will serve your home, here are 55 weird but genius things you’ll love especially if you’re an animal lover.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
Remember when no one had indoor plumbing? Probably not. But I’m sure it was life-changing when everyone could get up in the night without stumbling through the yard to do it. The world is full of inventions that will change your life in small and large ways. And most of them are only an online shopping cart away (speaking of life-changing inventions.) They may not be as dramatic as indoor plumbing or online shopping but here are 60 weird-as-hell products on Amazon that are actually life-changing.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
If you find yourself staring at your living space wondering why it looks unfinished or sterile, you might need the help of a professional. People who stage homes and specialize in interior design know why your place isn’t quite coming together. You could stare at interior design photos for days without figuring out how to accomplish the looks you see in them on your budget. But any expert knows your home could look so much better if you do any of these 50 things, according to designers.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
Remember when no one had indoor plumbing? Probably not. But I’m sure it was life-changing when everyone could get up in the night without stumbling through the yard to do it. The world is full of inventions that will change your life in small and large ways. And most of them are only an online shopping cart away (speaking of life-changing inventions.) They may not be as dramatic as indoor plumbing or online shopping but here are 60 weird-as-hell products on Amazon that are actually life-changing.
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Sep 16, 2023 | 
elitedaily.com | Christina Wood
Stocking your closet with essentials is, well, essential. But it can be quite expensive to keep enough tees, pants, and underwear on hand so that you don’t have to do laundry every few days. That being said, you don’t need to go into debt to keep an ample functioning wardrobe on hand. I found 75 basics on Amazon that look so expensive, you’ll never believe their price.
