
Ottilie Blackhall
Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.
Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.
As a lover of maximalism, Ottilie enjoys hunting for vintage gems and antiques, as well as keeping up with the newest design trends.
Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall
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'A Backyard Game Changer' − This 5-Star Solar Wasp Trap Is the Key to Restoring Pleasant Evenings In Your Yard Without Buzzing PestsIt's durable and reusable, too
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Sleep Experts Say 65°F Is Ideal – These Cooling Essentials Help You Get There Without Expensive ACThese simple tips will help keep your energy bills low and comfort levels high
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This Is the One Rule Mattress Makers for Royalty Use to Find the Perfect Firmness − I Saw It in Action at VispringYour body weight is your perfect guide
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HVAC Experts Say This Simple Air Purifier Placement Rule Will Dramatically Improve Performance For GoodThe height at which you place your air purifier is the key to permanently improved efficiency and results
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The Best May Mattress Sales to Shop This Spring – 11 Sleep Editor-Approved Deals from Avocado, Saatva, Sleep Number and MoreExplore my May round-up of mattress sales from all our tried-and-tested favorite brands, plus helpful shopping advice
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The Best Sleep Number Deals to Shop in May – Everything You Need to Know About the Biggest Reductions This SpringShop smart with Sleep Number, one of our favorite retailers for smart beds and thermoregulating bedding
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The Best Saatva Deals in May − Everything You Need to Know About Shopping the Spring SalesAs the resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter for Homes & Gardens, I've tracked down the best Saatva deals to shop this month
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The Best Home Fragrances for Spring and Summer Scenting − From Luxury Reed Diffusers to High-Throw Candles and MoreOur expert-tested guide to choosing the right home fragrance for your space, hand-picked by us for elevated scenting in the warm months ahead
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Not Down, Not Synthetic: This Centuries-Old Japanese Filler Keeps Pillows Naturally Cool All NightEvery Sobakawa pillow I slept on in Japan featured this sustainable cooling filler
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Design Experts Agree This Stylish Space-Saving Sunrise Alarm Is 'Worth Every Penny' For Heavy Sleepers Who Value Bedroom ChicIt's packed with clever features and fits on tiny nightstands
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This Forgotten Victorian Trick Makes Your Home Smell Incredible – And It Only Requires 2 IngredientsThey're impressively fragrant, non-toxic, and take a minute to make
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Does Your Bed Linen Feel Less Fresh in Spring? Laundry Experts Reveal the Ideal Washing Routine for Warmer MonthsIt's crucial for maintaining your sleep hygiene and avoiding a buildup of dust mites, pollen, and more
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Hot Sleeper? These Bamboo Sheets Might Just Be the Cooling Upgrade Your Bed NeedsThey're cool to the touch, easy to care for, and currently on sale
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This $70 Smart Monitor Makes It Easy to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean – And Helps You Sleep BetterIt seamlessly blends with your existing Alexa hub, and can turn your purifier on automatically for constant clean air at home
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Scenting Experts Agree That This $10 Fragrance Oil Makes Your Home Smell Like the Ritz-CarltonFig is a fresh and sunny scent that's perfect for spring and beloved by the iconic hotel
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Stop Clothes Moths in Their Tracks This Spring With These $15 Non-Toxic Sachets That Actually WorkThey're one hundred percent natural and smell pleasant, too
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A Sleep Editor's Ultimate Breathable Bedding Edit – For Cool Comfort As Spring Gives Way to SummerMy carefully curated selection of lightweight linens, breathable cottons, cooling pillows and toppers, and temperature-regulating mattresses will make light work of late spring heat
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I've Spent 5000 Hours Burning The Best Candles – These Are My Top Picks for Luxury, Natural, and Affordable BrandsPerfect your home scenting this summer with candles that won't tunnel, smell fresh, and incorporate non-toxic materials for safety
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IKEA’s Chic $50 Air Purifier Cleared My Nighttime Allergies for a Fraction of the Cost of High-End ModelsIt effectively removes 99.5% of small airborne particles
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Never Scent Your Bedroom with This Common Fragrance That Actually Disturbs Your Sleep – Plus the Replacement Aromatherapists Always UseBold florals best belong elsewhere, aromatherapy experts urge
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Enjoy Wipe-Free Streakless Windows in Minutes With a Clever Windex Formula That Sprays Straight from Your HoseShoppers love how time-saving it is, and even use it to clean windows on upper floors.
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The $20 Gap Filler That 'Perfectly' Transforms Two Twin Beds Into a Seamless King Mattress, Bringing Comfort and Versatility for GuestsIt's a clever way to maximize your guest space, and shoppers love it
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The Rustic Storage Set Design Experts Swear By for Hiding Candle Clutter – And It's 'Pretty Enough to Keep On Show'Effortlessly fuse form and function for your candle collection with this $38 woven set
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Is Your Essential Oil Diffuser Ruining Your Sleep? Feng Shui Pros Say Your Placement Could Be WrongThe key is enforcing a six-foot distance so the movement of the water doesn't disturb your energy, and lets you sink into a deep sleep
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