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.

Ottilie Blackhall

Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall

I Have Four Dogs, and Swear By This Pet-Safe Odor Eliminator Spray – It's Proven to Instantly Reduce Odors by 98%

Your Bedroom Divider Could Be Sabotaging Your Sleep – Feng Shui Experts Reveal What to Try Instead

I Love Diptyque’s Roses Candle (Just Like Kim Kardashian) – But This $15 Valentine’s Swap Smells Just as Luxe

Struggling to Sleep? This Tempur-Pedic Topper Is Plush, Supportive, and Boasts Outstanding Motion Isolation – Reduced by $100 for Today Only

How to Shop for Organic Bedding – And the Brands You Can Trust Not to Greenwash

These Are the Best Mattress Sales Happening in February – I'm a Sleep Editor Who Has Hunted Down the Best Deals

The Best Sleep Number Deals in February – Everything You Need to Know About Shopping the Biggest Reductions

5 Expert Sleep Hacks to Drift Off Easily and Wake Sharper Every Day, from the Military Method to Snerdling

7 Expert Ways to Use Year of the Horse Feng Shui at Home to Boost Energy, Luck, and Momentum in February and Beyond

Professional Organizers Say Using This One Simple Storage System Makes Winter-to-Spring Closet Swaps Effortless

9 Simple Feng Shui Bedroom Fixes to Invite Calm and Balanced Energy for Rest

Don't Wait! This is How Often You Should Shovel Snow During a Storm, Experts Reveal

This Dyson Heater Kept Me So Warm in Freezing Temperatures When My Boiler Broke Down – and Will Also Keep You Cool in Summer

This is Why You Should Always Fill Up a Bathtub During a Storm – And What the Water Should Never Be Used For

The Best Sleep Positions to Boost Rest, Ease Aches, and Help You Wake Refreshed – Combat Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain, and More

This Ego Snow Shovel Is 'Powerful, Lightweight, and a Huge Time Saver,' According to Shoppers – It's Ideal for Shoveling Driveways In Just One Charge

Energy Experts Warn This Common Charging Habit Could Spark a Fire – This Simple Step 'Reduces This Risk Entirely,' They Recommend

Planning a Kitchen Makeover? Don't Forget This Storage Essential, Organizing Pros Warn

The Easy ‘While You Wait’ Organizing Method Makes the Most of Wasted Minutes at Home, Urge Pros

Your Fireplace Is a Ticking Time Bomb, Warn HVAC Pros – This $10 Maintenance Trick Will Increase Safety All Winter

The 6 Best Organic Mattresses in 2026 – Our Tried-and-Tested Non-Toxic Mattresses Are Better For Your Sleep and the Planet

I Stopped Ruining Sweaters Thanks to This $24 Foldaway Drying Rack – No More Shrinking or Stretching

The One Lockable Storage Item Professional Organizers Say Homeowners Often Forget When Planning a New Bathroom – But Shouldn’t

Stop Breathing Harmful Air from This Common Bedroom Item While You Sleep – Experts Say to Remove It Now

This $39 Adjustable and Sleek Joseph Joseph Shoe Rack Solves Winter Shoe Pileups in Compact Entryways