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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Not Quite a Comforter, Not Quite a Throw – Puredown Just Dropped the Perfect Transitional Bedding LayerTransform your sleep space ahead of the cooler months
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If You Make Your Bed Every Morning, You May Also Do These 5 Things Around the House – Psychology Says It’s No CoincidenceIt's a quick and simple start to a more streamlined routine
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This Non-Toxic Fabric Freshener Fights Odors Without Chemicals − The Garden-Inspired Scent Lasts Seven DaysRefresh your upholstery ahead of fall
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This Pet-Safe, All-Purpose Vinegar Cleaner Naturally Removes Weeds and Mold from Patio Spaces Ahead of Fall − It’s Under $18It can be used for cleaning all around the house and yard
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Skip the Chemical Mothballs – These $6 Cedar Blocks Naturally Protect Bedding in Storage All Season LongThey're a non-toxic alternative to mothballs
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IKEA’s STICKAT Bed Pocket Is the Dorm Room Essential I Wish I’d Had for Easy, Affordable OrganizationThis new launch is a small space game-changer
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Forget Cranking the AC – Ryō Wo Toru Is the Japanese Cooling Philosophy That 'Captures Coolness' to Find Relief from HeatA wellness expert explains how to harness all five senses
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Best Mattress for a Guest Room − 6 Versatile Picks to Suit All SleepersBalance comfort and price with these tried-and-tested options and create a more comfortable and inviting sleep space for your friends and family
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7 Easy Ways to Keep Sheets from Balling Up In the Dryer − Recommended by Laundry ExpertsThese simple tricks prevent damp, tangled bedding
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Cluttered Garage? This Rubbermaid Storage Rail Is the Mid-Season Reset Your Space NeedsTurn chaos into calm before fall
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Struggling to Sleep in the Heat? IKEA's 'Game-Changer' BLÅNEPETA Duvet Insert Is Made for Warm Weather – and It's Only $70It's the perfect end-of-summer swap
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ALDI's New Mini Table Fan Is the Under-$8 Buy Every Dorm Room Needs – It Keeps Small Spaces Cool Without Breaking the BankThe compact size is perfect for desks and nightstands
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IKEA's Chic $17 Seagrass Basket Is the Storage Hero Every Cluttered Corner Needs'I hope they never stop making these' − shoppers are buying multiple to organize their laundry rooms, dog toys, yarn, and more
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I Tested the Brooklyn Bedding Microcoil Mattress Topper – It Offers Impressive Comfort, but at a Steep PriceIt's the perfect luxury pick for firming up an old mattress
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3 Dorm Room Feng Shui Tips to Boost Academic Success and Invite Good LuckThis is how to cut clutter, cleanse the energy, and allow your room to breathe
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Summer Humidity Can Leave Homes Damp and Musty – This $30 Moisture Absorber Is an Easy FixShoppers say this odorless moisture absorber 'actually works', helping to provide continuous, long-lasting freshness in the home
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This 'Life-Changing' IKEA Smart Plug Transforms Any Lamp or Appliance into a Smart Home DeviceAnd it's only $14.99
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The Clever 2-in-1 Organizer That Doubles Your Laundry Room Storage Without Taking Up Extra SpaceLoved by shoppers for being 'a great space saver', there's room for over 100 laundry pods and a large roll of trash bags
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Brooklinen's Breathable Cotton Waffle Blanket Is the Secret to Staying Cool Yet Cozy This SummerIt's lightweight and perfect for layering
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This Expensive-Looking $10 Incense Holder Makes Your Home Feel Like a Spa – and Keeps Ash Off Every SurfaceScent spaces without damaging countertops
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These 7 Things Are Making Your Bedroom Feel Hotter in a Heatwave, HVAC Experts WarnLearn which items and areas to consider, and why
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7 Things Making Your Home Smell Stale This Summer – And The Quick Solutions to Keep Your Home Fresh All SeasonLearn about the most common culprits
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'Like Sleeping On a Cloud' − Instantly Elevate Stuffy Dorm Room Sleep Setups with This Affordable, Gel-Infused Mattress TopperIt's temperature-regulating and easy to clean
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I Wish I'd Had These $26 Vacuum Bags When I Moved Into College – They Save So Much Space and Make Moving So Much SimplerThey're conveniently reusable, durable, and puncture-resistant
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