Latest articles by Emilia Hitching
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Eight Sleep Pod 4 review – Tech moguls and elite athletes use this intelligent sleep system, and I think it's worth the hypeI tested the Eight Sleep Pod 4 for two months − I rate the thermoregulation and the vibrational alarm, though I can't justify the subscription fees
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Weighted blankets freak me out − I much prefer the comforting cocoon of the viral Cozy Earth Cuddle BlanketI bought the Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket on a whim in the sales – now, it's an indispensable part of my bedspread
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How to cool down a memory foam mattress − 5 easy, affordable hacks, tried and tested by expertsWhether you suffer from night sweats and hot flashes or you live in a warm climate, it's worth learning how to cool down a memory foam mattress
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Struggling to sleep away from home for the holidays? This best-selling memory foam mattress topper works magic on any tired mattressThe Linenspa Memory Foam Mattress Topper excels at pressure relief and thermoregulation – and it's ultra-affordable in the mattress sales
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This is why you can't find Wamsutta towels anywhere – and what to buy insteadWamsutta towels set the standard for absorbency – now that they're out of stock, both in-store and online, these are the best alternatives
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Can I make my mattress firmer? Yes − here's howI asked sleep scientists and mattress manufacturers how to toughen up a soft, sagging mattress for more supportive sleep
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How to fix a sagging mattress – 4 easy hacks to extend its lifeI asked mattress manufacturers how to fix a sagging mattress – these are their tried-and-true tips and tricks for a short-term solution
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Want to be the host with the most this holiday season? Curate a guest welcome box – I've already found all you need for all kinds of staysHelp your friends and family feel at home with a guest welcome box, containing everyday essentials and little luxuries to sweeten their stay
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Looking for luxury Christmas decorations? Head to Saks Fifth Avenue to deck the halls in styleWhether you're shopping for ornate ornaments, ceramic serveware, or glittering garlands, you'll find it in the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shop
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The Pottery Barn holiday collection puts a fresh spin on old classics – it's vintage with a 2024 twistBetween the red berry wreaths and gingerbread serveware, the Pottery Barn Christmas collection looks good enough to eat – these are my favorite finds
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How a mattress is made − inside the mattress factories at IKEA, Hästens, and 3ZI've traveled from the heart of Arizona to the slopes of Scandinavia to see how foam is poured and springs are coiled to make the world's best mattresses
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IKEA's Christmas collection has launched, and it's everything I need to add a Scandi charm to my home over the holidaysI've spent hours searching the IKEA Winter Holiday Shop for affordable designs that channel Scandi chic and make the most of smaller spaces
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If you're after designer-approved holiday decorations, head to Target – Joanna Gaines just revealed her favorite finds from her Christmas collaborationI've spent hours shopping the Magnolia Hearth & Hand Christmas collection to find wreaths, garlands, and festive decor at a fair price
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Missing the Yuletides of yesteryear? Magnolia's 2024 Holiday Collection oozes old-school charmWhether you're shopping for vintage-inspired ornaments and stockings or ornate wreaths and garlands, you'll find them at Magnolia
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These are the best places to buy Halloween decor – 5 spookily chic collections worth shouting aboutHalloween wreaths and garlands, dining and kitchenware, throw pillows and blankets: these stores stock everything you'll need for the holiday season
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Trust me – head to Target for the largest and most affordable Christmas decor collection of 2024I'm a shopping writer and a sales hunter – these are my favorite finds from Target's Wondershop, from festive wreaths to Christmas trees
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I tried the million-dollar Hästens mattress – but I can't stop dreaming about this $10,000 alternativeThere's so much more to Hästens than the Grand Vividus − I took a trip to the luxury mattress factory in Köping, Sweden, to see for myself
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I tested the Bear Natural Mattress − now, I can't wait to go to bedI sampled the Bear Natural Mattress back in April before I called it home for long-term testing − breathable and bouncy, it's worth the wait
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How to make an air mattress more comfortable – 5 tips to elevate an air bedI asked an expert panel of interior designers how to make an air mattress more comfortable − and how to style it to impress your guests
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How to make an uncomfortable mattress more comfy – 6 tips from a mattress testerWe've all endured a sleepless night on an uncomfortable bed. This is how to make the most of a lumpy bed
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Is it okay for a mattress to have fiberglass? A sleep editor investigatesI asked mattress manufacturers and medical professionals how to tell if your mattress contains fiberglass – and what to do if it does
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Should you put a mattress directly on the floor? Experts outline the pros and consI spoke to mattress manufacturers and sleep scientists to find out whether it's ever a good idea to put a mattress directly on the floor
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How to break in a mattress − expert tips from mattress testersI spoke to mattress manufacturers and sleep scientists to learn how to break in a mattress for better sleep on a time crunch
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5 signs you're sleeping on a bad mattress − how to spot the red flagsI asked medical professionals and sleep scientists how to spot the signs you're sleeping on a bad mattress and when it's time to upgrade
