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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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall − 5 Ways to Create a Cozy, Inviting Space This SeasonFrom gently heating simmer pots to creating scented pine cones, these expert-recommended tips welcome the cooler months in style
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What Happens When Fender Meets Fragrance? Voluspa Has the AnswerThe new collaboration blends Fender’s iconic rock ’n’ roll aesthetic with richly scented candles
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ALDI's Folding Storage Box Could Be the Answer to Your Messy Linen ClosetIt's just $9.99
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The Best Home Fragrances for Filling Your Space With Seasonal Scent This Fall and Winter – Handpicked to Gift and EnjoyFrom high-throw candles to luxury reed diffusers and more
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IKEA’s New Pocket-Sprung Mattress Is Just $279 − Upgrade Your Guest Bedroom For Less Ahead of Hosting SeasonThe firm feel is designed to suit all sleepers
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I Tested the Brooklinen Down Alternative Pillow − I Liked It So Much, I'm Still Using It Five Months LaterI'd recommend it to anyone
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This Humble Herb Is the Secret to a Freshly Fragranced Bedroom − Experts Say It's a Simple Way to 'Bring Nature Inside'It's non-toxic and affordable
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Joseph Joseph’s Clever Sink Brush Leaves Glasses Sparkling and Helps Prevent Breakages – ‘Glasses Sparkle After Use’This clever $15.99 sink-side tool makes cleaning glasses easier while helping keep them sparkling, spotless, and safer from breakages
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Turn Yellowed Pillowcases Bright White Again With This Simple 2-Ingredient SoakAll you need is baking soda and white vinegar
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The Best Candles for Fall and Winter – Six Cozy Fragrance Picks to Enjoy in the Cooler MonthsDiscover smoky, sweet, and fresh scents to suit all spaces
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Your Mattress Needs a Reset Ahead of Fall − This Non-Toxic Spray Tackles Tough Odors and Keeps It Fresh for LongerEnjoy a soft, lingering lavender fragrance
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No Space for an Ironing Board? Joseph Joseph’s Compact Solution Keeps Laundry Rooms Clutter-FreeIt's a small space savior for wrinkle-free garments
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Diptyque’s New Candles Are Designed to Transform the Mood of Your Home from Morning to NightThe Les Rituels de Soin collection brings ancient rituals into the modern home through two beautiful new scents
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The Best Mattress Sales to Shop in September – Plus, 13 Sleep Editor-Approved Deals from Avocado, Saatva, Sleep Number and MoreExplore my September round-up of mattress sales from all our tried-and-tested favorite brands, with helpful shopping advice
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The Best Sleep Number Deals to Shop in September – Cooling Picks to Transition Your Sleep Space from Summer to FallShop smart with Sleep Number, one of our favorite retailers for smart beds, mattresses, and thermoregulating bedding
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The Best Saatva Deals in September − Discover the Deepest Discounts Available to Shop Right NowAs 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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Forget Reeds − H&M’s $19.99 Lava Stone Diffuser Turns Home Fragrancing Into a Stylish Scenting RitualElevate your fall fragrance rotation
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A More Beautifully Ordered Laundry Room Starts With the Smallest Details – Joseph Joseph's PegStore Keeps Clothespins in Check And Helps 'Find Joy in Laundry'It's just $29, too
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A Spritz of This All-Natural Solution Keeps Your Entryway Fresh and Deters Pests Throughout Fall − It Costs Less Than $3 to TryIt uses something you likely already have tucked away in your pantry
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This $2 Aluminum Foil Trick Reduces Tumble-Dryer Static in a Pinch − It's a 'Simple, Inexpensive Alternative' to Dryer BallsYou already have what you need in your kitchen cabinets
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Pura's New Smart Home Diffuser Could Change How You Scent Your Home – And It's Only $49.99This clever diffuser adjusts intensity, switches scents, and sets schedules
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The 6 Best Essential Oil Diffusers for Whole-Home Scenting in Fall and Winter − Tested By UsFind simple, adjustable scenting solutions, with picks for every budget
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The 6 Best Reed Diffusers for Fall and Winter Fragrancing − Classic and Unexpected Scents to Last Both SeasonsSweet, spicy, smoky, or citrusy; there's a pick for every budget and preference for filling your home with fragrance in our curated guide
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The Best Fall Candles to Welcome the New Season − 12 Cozy Finds to Fill Your Home With Sweet, Spiced, and Smoky NotesStrike a match and light the mood
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