Articles by Ottilie Blackhall, Sleep Editor

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

A master bedroom suite with a large bed footed by a cream sofa.

5 Fall Scents Top Hotels Use to Make Guest Rooms Feel Luxurious, Relaxing, and Expensive – For a Lived-in, Quietly Indulgent Touch

Try these scents for a serene space that welcomes relaxation

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Ottilie Blackhall

Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall

5 Fall Scents Top Hotels Use to Make Guest Rooms Feel Luxurious, Relaxing, and Expensive – For a Lived-in, Quietly Indulgent Touch

I Asked 5 Organizers for Their Single Best Storage Buy for Making More Space for Winter Coats in an Entryway – This is What They Told Me They Can't Live Without

The Fall Window Cleaning Trick That Lets in More Light on Darker Days – Experts Say It's 'Tried and True' and 'Works Beautifully'

This Chic Vintage Persian Rug is Actually a Doormat Made for Muddy Boots – Style Editors are Calling it 'This Season's Game-Changing Cult-Buy'

Homeowners Urged to Complete This 1 Simple Radiator Hack in October to Stay Warm This Winter – It's an Instant Fix to Save on Energy Bills Experts Assure

'Perfect for Space Saving' – These Storage Bags are a 'Game Changer' for Packing Away Summer Bedding This Season

Households Urged to Check Attics and Lofts This October – For Unexpected Inhabitants

'These Storage Boxes are a Great Problem Solver!' – If You're Sick of Stashing Messy Halloween Trinkets, These Boxes are Stackable and Collapsible, and Offer Hands-free Decorating for 2026

This New Trend Keeps the Kitchen Clutter-free, Practical and Organized – It's Ideal for Rentals and Smaller Spaces

The Fastest Cleaning Trick Ever to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall – I'm Using it on my Carpets, Curtains, Mattresses, and Sofas to get my Home Festive-Guest-Ready

3 Germ Hot Spots Professional Cleaners Urge Homeowners to Sanitize Before Turning on the Heating

A Designer Told Me a Quick and Chic Curtain Trick That Stops Drafts Instantly – and it Won't Ruin Your Decor

'It's Nature's Way of Signaling Calm' – Evening Scenting is a Relaxing New Fall Trend I'm Fully Embracing This Fall

Homeowners Urged to Undertake This Crucial Cleaning Job Before November 1 to Avoid Leaks – And the Must-have Item to Get the Job Done Properly

'A Few Passes Bring Them Back to Razor-Sharp' – Professional Chefs Reveal the 3 Things They Use to Sharpen Knives Easily for Holiday Carving

6 Fall Scents I'm Shopping From Net-a-Porter – Elevate Your Home and Set the Mood for Holiday Hosting This Season

3 Ways to Use Feng Shui Lighting for Cozy Autumn Evenings – Invite Ambience and Positivity Indoors This November

Hitting This Button on Your Dryer Could Shave $$s Off Your Energy Bills This Winter

I Asked a Heating Expert for 1 Simple October Fix to Stop Pipes Freezing – He Swears by this $25 Buy to Save you $100s Through Winter

The Fall Wardrobe Swap – 5 Pro Tips to Streamline and Tidy Your Closet for the Colder Months

Homeowners Urged to Put Vinegar Down the Drain this October to Combat this Weather-Related Issue

5 Easy Kitchen Prep Tips Chefs and Pro Organizers Always use to get Ready for the Holidays with Less Stress, Including 'Leftover Zones'

3 Fall Feng Shui Essentials to Make Your Home Feel Cozier Instantly – Interior Therapists Swear These Will Help You Relax With Ease

Spraying this easy DIY essential oil spray around your windows in October will deter spiders – they hate the smell

The 'difference between life and death' – home maintenance experts reveal 3 smoke alarm tests you must do in October