Kristen Garaffo

Rockville

Home and Lifestyle Writer at Freelance

✨ Home + Lifestyle freelance writer 🏡💕

Articles

The Most Unexpected Place to Shop for Cleaning Products at a Bargain

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Garaffo

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Estate sale shopping has quickly become one of my favorite hobbies. My home is sprinkled with secondhand treasures, and almost all of them come from estate sales. Since browsing these sales for more than a year, I’ve discovered that everyone goes for different reasons. For me personally?
This Might Be the Best, Most Unexpected Place to Shop for Cleaning Products at a Bargain, and You’d Never Guess Where

2 days ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

CleaningHome CleaningcommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Andrea Monzo for Apartment TherapyEstate sale shopping has quickly become one of my favorite hobbies. My home is sprinkled with secondhand treasures, and almost all of them come from estate sales.
The Random Attic Find That’s Connecting Me to Generations of Women

5 days ago | theeverygirl.com | Kristen Garaffo

There’s something so special about the objects we keep—especially the ones passed down through generations. They hold so much more than just form or function. They tie us to something bigger than ourselves. Family heirlooms can remind us of people we love, places we’ve been, and lives lived before ours.
These 5 Living Room Essentials Are In Every Well-Designed Home

6 days ago | camillestyles.com | Kristen Garaffo

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I’d argue that the living room is probably the coziest room in your house (okay, tied with the bedroom.) Living rooms do a lot of heavy lifting, after all. This is where you gather with family and friends at the end of the day, where you lounge and put your feet up with morning coffee, and pass popcorn during movie night.
My Mom’s Hosting Method Keeps Her So Organized, I Had to Steal It

1 week ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

OrganizingOrganizing & StorageShoppingcommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Tamara GavinI grew up in a fairly large family, so our gatherings were always big and full of activity. My family home is still the place where everyone gathers for holidays and monthly dinners, with my mom at the center.
This Tiny Shower Upgrade Completely Transformed My Self-Care Routine

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Garaffo

I enjoy listening to music or podcasts while I shower, so I used to stick my phone in an empty cup to help amplify the sound over the running water - who knows why it never occurred to me to buy a waterproof speaker? I ended up going with the INSMY Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker from Amazon, and my showering experience has never been the same. Here's why I love this speaker so much. I can now listen to music while I shower, and when I do I like to blast it.
The $27 Bluetooth Shower Speaker That Transformed My Self-Care

1 week ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

LifeWellnessShoppingSave Your FavoritesWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account!commentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Create your own custom boards and keep all your inspiration in one place.
This Tiny Shower Upgrade Completely Transformed My Self-Care Routine

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Kristen Garaffo

NowThe across-the-pond designer phenom opens up about her legendary birthday party, growing up, and moving through grief. On her first day of school, a young Lola Bute informed her headmaster that he should not, under any circumstances, refer to her as Lola. She preferred to be addressed as Cinderella. …
Smart Lightbulbs Are the $12 Upgrade That Makes Mornings Easier

2 weeks ago | theeverygirl.com | Kristen Garaffo

Every morning, my home slowly starts to wake up just before the sun rises. The tiny light in the entryway flickers on, the kitchen lamp on the counter starts to emit a subtle glow, and even the living room lamps switch on simultaneously. And me? I’m slowly crawling out of bed, getting ready for the gym while half awake, and not stumbling around in the dark as I make my way downstairs. The vibe is set for my early morning routine without lifting a finger—all thanks to my smart lightbulbs.
6 Ways to Design a Light-Filled Home This Summer

2 weeks ago | camillestyles.com | Kristen Garaffo

I will never forget the year my husband and I lived in a home with minimal natural light. We were in a temporary living situation and the home was situated amidst trees that blocked the sun. The main living areas were almost always cast in shadows, and we always had to be careful of ice as we left the house in the winter. No sun on the front door meant the ice took longer to melt—so we gingerly walked around frozen patches of concrete well into March.