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Unglamorous Finds That Changed My Home Life
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items They say we should strive to be 1% happier every day. Nobody said that 1% can't come from a mold eliminator. Here's my list of unexpected home finds that make home life easier and happier.
I know. I KNOW. A dehumidifier is the least sexy thing on this list. But I used to have a wet bathroom problem. This machine eliminated mold, that damp smell, and the low-grade anxiety I didn't know I was carrying around every time I walked in there.
Cosi Home 12L Dehumidifier
Attention: Lazy people who hate washing kitchen gadgets (if you've ever owned a juicer, you get it). This cool milk maker is SELF-CLEANING. I repeat, you do not need to hate this machine, because you just press buttons and it washes and dries itself.
Almonds, soy, spelt, rice, any nuts and grains…you can turn them into milk!
My favorite is when it's hazelnut season here in France, and I can harvest some wild ones. Somehow it makes me proud that I have the time to crack open 80 hazelnuts and turn 'em into 1 liter of milk.
Almonds, soy, spelt, rice, any nuts and grains…you can turn them into milk!
My favorite is when it's hazelnut season here in France, and I can harvest some wild ones. Somehow it makes me proud that I have the time to crack open 80 hazelnuts and turn 'em into 1 liter of milk.
Vegetable milk machine | Milk maker - Create
I've been making coffee on a stove for years, and I will not be taking questions. This is the one I use: small, beautiful, and it makes a gurgling sound when the coffee is ready. The Nespresso people will never understand.
Bialetti New Venus Induction Stovetop Coffee
There's something about grinding coffee beans at 7am that makes me feel like a person who has her life together. I do not have my life together. But for those 45 seconds, I do.
KINGrinder P2 Lightweight Manual Hand Coffee Grinder
The best vacuum I own. Built for pet hair. My friend who runs a pet-friendly Airbnb uses the same one, which tells you everything about how seriously this machine takes its job.
Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Vacuum
I learned no-knead breadmaking during the pandemic. Turns out you can make delicious bread in a Dutch oven with almost zero effort. Also, Le Creuset is a classic piece every kitchen should have.
Le Creuset Dutch Oven for Breadmaking and Cooking
Why use a salad spinner? Well, why not? I always buy organic salad and sometimes they come with a tiny snail or a green worm (proof it's organic). I soak the leaves in water with a bit of apple cider vinegar. Then this spinner dries 'em fast for me.
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner | Lettuce Spinner
A kitchen essential. Cuts through everything - chicken legs, steaks, turkey, herbs, the occasional zip tie.
I cook homemade meals for my dog in batches, which means I am cutting meats on a regular basis. These scissors get the job done, fast.
I cook homemade meals for my dog in batches, which means I am cutting meats on a regular basis. These scissors get the job done, fast.
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears w/ Sheath
This little rack clips onto railings, doors, stair banisters, or anywhere heat rises, which in my house means directly above the fireplace, where my socks and underwear dry with the dignity they deserve.
Small enough to fold into a suitcase, which means you can take it with you on vacation. Great for wet swimsuits on a resort balcony.
Small enough to fold into a suitcase, which means you can take it with you on vacation. Great for wet swimsuits on a resort balcony.
Portable Folding Clothes Drying Rack for Balcony
Back pains, anyone? This little folding stool goes everywhere with me in the house and garden, like when I'm pulling out weeds or tending to the fireplace.
We can't all be yogis. Some of us just need a place to sit.
We can't all be yogis. Some of us just need a place to sit.
Folding Step Stool - Sturdy & Safe for Kids
Paris can give you dandruff and falling hair. #Truestory when I was living in Paris a few years ago. Does the water come from The Catacombs or something?! I don't know, but the water was so bad my skin and hair suffered. This filter was a godsend.
AquaBliss High Output Shower Filter - Chrome
What do mystery gunk behind the toilet and hair in the drain have in common? They're both disgusting! These little mesh things help keep hair from accumulating.
Shower Drain Hair Catcher - Peel & Stick