Posts written by Kristin Appenbrink
What We’ve Been Pinning
By now, if you’re a fan of Pinterest, you’ve hopefully come across all of Real Simple’s fun boards. We have everything from our favorite new uses for old things to easy weeknight meals, and all of our problem-solving product picks. But I wanted to take a chance to tell you about some of the other things you’ll find if you’re following our boards.
IKEA’s Expedit Goes Red
Just in time for Valentine’s Day IKEA has updated their ever-popular Expedit bookcase line to include this bright red lacquered version. I love color as much as the next girl, but I think this [...]
Smart New Product: Hover Bar from Twelve South
I’m a big fan of Twelve South’s products. (We’ve covered their Plug Bug on Simply Stated before.) So I’m very excited to see their newest product the Hover Bar for the iPad. While I’m not a [...]
Valentine’s Day Cards + Gifts
Being a paper/stationery nut, I’ll look for any excuse to send cards or write letters. So Valentine’s Day is right up my alley. Here are some of my favorite cards and small, mailable gifts [...]
Hair Tutorial: The Messy Top Knot
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Altitude Design Summit in Salt Lake City. I spent 3 1/2 days hanging out with some of the most talented design bloggers out there (and I [...]
Space Heater Safety Tips
The holidays are over and the temperatures are finally starting to drop here in New York. Tonight the low is going to be in the teens, and while I’m no stranger to cold weather, [...]
Reader Question: Stackable Recycling Bins
Today we got a question on our Facebook page from reader Rebecca about how to better set up a recycling system in her kitchen. Take a look at the space she’s working with: Like [...]
Comforter Shopping, Do You Save or Splurge?
I’m in the market for a new comforter. I’ve had the one that’s currently on my bed since I was living at home (we won’t put a year on that, thank you). I have [...]
Do You Decorate for Halloween?
Each year, as temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood start to go up. I can’t tell you how many yards of fake spider web (some with disturbingly [...]
An Easy Way to Upgrade A Lamp
I don’t know about you, but I think lamps and reading chairs are two of the hardest things to buy for your home. But once you’ve found the perfect lamp (I’m partial to this Kathryn [...]
