
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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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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Laundry Pros Say It’s Time to End This Outdated Washer Rule – You’ll Save Time and Money with This Simple SwitchThrow out the rulebook and forget everything you thought you knew about separating your laundry by color
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My Traditional Bedroom in Japan Featured One Clever Hidden Feng Shui Feature That Experts Recommend for Better SleepIt's an easy, affordable change to make
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Swapping to $15 Bedroom Lighting That Harnesses 'Blue Zone' Benefits Is the Secret to Waking Without Feeling GroggyHarness the natural benefits of coastal light on your circadian rhythm, wherever you are located, with this affordable smart bulb tip
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Forget Caffeine – Aromatherapists Use This One Essential Oil as a Fast, Natural Way to Instantly Reset Focus, and Lift Mental FatigueUsing a zingy, citrussy scent in your home office space has been scientifically proven to improve concentration, experts reveal
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I Had the Best Sleep of My Life on a Traditional Japanese Futon – Why a Harder Bed Might Be BetterAs a lifelong side sleeper, I didn’t expect a firm, floor-level futon to be comfortable, but I slept better than I have in years
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How to Clean and Care for Your Mattress This Spring and Summer – Avoid Odors, Stains, and Mold in Warmer WeatherSpring clean and protect your mattress to perfection
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Diptyque Is Relaunching Its Luxury Candles with a Big Sustainability Upgrade – And Five New Scents Are Coming Next Week, Perfect for Mother’s DayThe relaunched Classic collection will feature refillable candles for the first time
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HVAC Experts Reveal the $1 Incense Trick That's the Secret to Slashing Your AC Bill This SpringIt's an easy, inexpensive method to save money
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'We Now Have Three' – Shoppers Love This Beautiful $20 Himalayan Salt Lamp, and I Swear by Mine for a Calm Prelude to SleepIt's a simple addition that welcomes relaxation
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Make Your Favorite Candle Last Twice as Long With This Chic $20 Candle Warmer – It's 'Both Beautiful and Incredibly Functional'It's the perfect pick for flame-free home fragrancing
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Sleep Number’s New ComfortNext Collection Redefines Cooling Support and Relief That’s Perfectly Personalized to YouThere are three new models to choose from
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The One Item Feng Shui Experts Urge You Must Remove from Your Bedside Table This April to 'Support Deep Rest and a Gentle Transition Into the Day'It's as simple as swapping out your electronics
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The $20 Smart Plug Hack That Automatically Drops Your Bedroom Temp to 65°F for Rapid Sleep OnsetIt makes maintaining the optimal sleep temperature easier than ever
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Instantly Reduce Dust, Dander, and Spring Allergens In Your Bedroom By Switching Your Curtains to This Superior Window TreatmentAir quality experts explain why shutters are better for sleep
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This $19 Luxury Upgrade Ended My Spring Sleep Struggles For Good – And It’s Not Blackout CurtainsI've since been enjoying deeper, more restorative rest since using this silky secret weapon
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