Katie Baxter
Katie is a freelance writer and MA student at City, University of London studying Magazine Journalism. Katie discovered her passion for lifestyle journalism after finishing her BA at The University of Oxford, when she started pitching to major lifestyle publications and covering various topics from popular culture to wellness. She is a regular contributor at Well+Good, where she writes experiment-based beauty and fitness pieces.
Latest articles by Katie Baxter
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IKEA's New Outdoor Lighting Might be Its Best Yet — and Looks so Much More Expensive Than It is
If making sure your yard is well-illuminated is on your 2024 to-do list, this new outdoor lighting collection from IKEA will help you do it in style (and on a budget)
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This Viral $15 Kitchen Buy is a Must-Have for Anyone With a Coffee Maker that Uses a Water Tank
If you want to simplify your barista bar, this gadget is a game-changer
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This is How Often you Should Repaint your Kitchen to Maintain a Professional-Worthy Paint Job
Our kitchens take a lot of wear and tear, so they may need a more frequent repaint in order to look their freshest
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This $20 IKEA Chopping Board is so Versatile — Here are 3 Alternative Ways to Use it in Your Home
This functional kitchen buy can also make a great aesthetic statement
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This Simple Storage Hack is the Best Way to Organize Jeans if You’re Short on Closet Space
Professional organizers love the way this trick allows you to tailor your closet to your needs
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These are the 5 Best Plants For Terrariums — 'Try These for a Flourishing Indoor Ecosystem'
Populate your terrarium with these plants for a beautiful display of foliage
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3 Things You Need to Declutter Before you Spring Clean — 'It Makes Sprucing your Space a Breeze!'
An efficient declutter can help you approach your spring clean with more confidence and clarity
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How to Prune Houseplants — 5 Expert-Approved Steps for the Most Flourishing Foliage Possible
Regular pruning keeps your houseplants looking neat and tidy, and depending on the species it can also help them thrive
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard — 8 Steps to Begin Growing an Edible Garden this Spring
With spring on the horizon, there’s no better time to start sowing the seeds for your own vegetable garden
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4 Things Minimalists Never Have Inside Their Kitchens — 'Avoid Them if you Want a Calming, Streamlined Space!'
You can transform your kitchen into a zen oasis and promote more mindful cooking by ditching these unnecessary items
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IKEA Just Launched New Outdoor Furniture for 2024 — and These Designs Will Elevate Your Patio on a Budget
From stylish outdoor furniture to decorative planters, these new products promise to beautify your backyard
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3 Fiddle Leaf Fig Mistakes You Need to Avoid — You'd Probably Never Have Guessed This One Big Potting Error
The 'diva of the plant world' requires a very specific care approach, say plant experts
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5 Habits to Adopt That Will Make Your Home Smell Good All the Time — 'Add Them to Your Routine Today!'
Incorporating these tricks into your maintenance routine will keep every corner of your home smelling fresh and welcoming
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5 Things You Should Never Store in Your Shed, According to Experts
It's crucial to be mindful about the objects you choose to store outdoor spaces
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How to Store Mugs in a Kitchen Without Taking Up Cabinet Space — Clever Ideas That Put Your Collection on Display
Whether you want to make your mugs more immediately accessible each morning or simply want to display them with pride, we have the solutions for you
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6 Common Snake Plant Care Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
It might be considered the 'set it and forget it' of the plant world, but there are still some common mistakes to be made when looking after this plant
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This Simple Trick Refreshes Sinks and Makes Your Space Smell Amazing Using a Staple Kitchen Ingredient
It's easy to forget that sinks need a little bit of extra love sometimes - and this simple but effective hack might just do the trick
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Emma Stone’s LA Home Makes a Surprising Color Combination Work, and Designers are Calling it 'Pure Perfection'!
The 'clashing' colors bring a playfulness to the Spanish-style property, and it could be yours for $4 million
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5 Bathrooms With Dreamy Bathtubs That Would be Perfect to Soak Away the January Blues
Is there anything more indulgent and revitalizing than a sumptuous soak in the bath? These are 5 of our favorite tubs that we're dreaming of dipping into this January
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This Characterful Brownstone is a Lesson in How to Enhance Natural Light in Dark Spaces
Floor-to-ceiling statement sliding doors leading out to the Japanese maple tree garden provide ample light in this grand New Jersey property
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"Near-Black" Wall Paints are The Most Dramatic Way to Decorate for 2024 — Here's How Designers are Using Them
Incorporating splashes of black in your interior is a surefire way to add dramatic ambiance to your home - these are our five favorite examples of the trending shade in action
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'I'm a Minimalist and This is How I Decorate for Christmas' — 3 Last-Minute, Low Effort Ideas for a Festive Home
Get into the holiday spirit with simple and sleek decorating flourishes that complement your minimalist interior
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'Christmas Disco' Decor is Seriously Trending This Party Season — How to Get the Look (and Why You Should)
Disco decor has been a huge trend throughout 2023. Bring the party home this festive season with disco-inspired Christmas decor
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3 Ways The Gifting Pros Want You to Wrap This Christmas - 'These Styles Are Having a Moment!'
A lot of thought goes into a beautifully wrapped gift, but it can be quite tricky to get right. We speak to experts for their top styling tips
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