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If You Really Like Milk-Based Coffee and Don't Have Much Counter Space, I Think Sage's Bambino Plus Coffee Machine Is One of Your Best ChoicesWith a 'hands-free' milk frothing function and a compact form, this machine is designed for those who like their coffee fuss-free
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Husband and I Have Been Making Homemade Pizzas Together for Years — Gozney’s Super Stylish Arc Lite Could Just Be Our Top Pick of Easy-to-Use, Portable Outdoor Pizza OvensThe most affordable of Gozney’s range, the lightweight Arc Lite makes it ideal for smaller spaces, whether you have a balcony, rooftop, or want to take it with you on-the-go
By Debbie Black Published
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I'm An Ex-Barista, and Sage's Barista Pro Might Be My New Favorite Machine — It's So, So Easy to Use, and Its "Futuristic Retro" Style Is Very Easy on the EyeIt comes with all the accessories you'll need, and you'll get great coffee from the very first shot
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Thought I'd Accidentally Ordered a Commercial Machine, but Then I Realized It Was Just All the Amazing Things That Come with Jura's Z10 Coffee MakerIt's the most expensive coffee machine I've ever tested — it's high-tech, stylish, and makes about every kind of coffee you could ever want
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Tested Marshall's Heston 60 Soundbar, and Found That Underneath Its Rockstar Good Looks, It Delivers Audio Well Beyond Its SizeTech design can often be a little boring, but Marshall's take on a soundbar brings some vintage flair that complements a well-rounded listening experience
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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I Have High Standards When It Comes to Linen Bedding, and Pottery Barn's Sheets Met Them — I Love How It Doesn't Need to be 'Broken In'Soft from the very first sleep, it's not hard to see why Pottery Barn's linen bedding is a best-seller for the brand
By Emma Breislin Published
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Is This the Most Minimal, Beautiful Drip Coffee Maker Ever? I Tried Fellow's Aiden Precision Machine, and It Exceeded Expectations — Plus, It's on Sale Right NowIf you've been considering a slow-drip machine, but also want it to look sleek on your counter, then Fellow has the answer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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After Months of Testing Expensive Espresso Machines, I Found Myself Hooked on This Plastic, Portable, £40 AeroPress Coffee Maker — Here's WhyIt's hard to argue with 65,00 five-star reviews and a sub-£40 price tag
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Spent a Long Time Overlooking Pod Machines, but After Testing Nespresso's Vertuo Next, I Was Impressed — It's Easy-to-Use, Affordable, and, as an Ex-BaristaIf you have a busy morning schedule but still want to enjoy a good, hot drink at home, here's why I recommend the Nespresso Vertuo Next pod machine
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Okay, After Reviewing Nespresso's Vertuo Pop, I'd Be Tempted Back to Pods — It's Impossible Not to Make a Good Cup of Coffee With This Design-y MachineFor just £99, this colorful machine offers a surprising amount of versatility and flavor
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Unfortunately for My Bank Account, I Think La Pavoni's Mini Cellini Espresso Machine Might Be One of My Favorite Espresso Machines I've Ever TestedIf you subscribe to the 'buy well, buy once' philosophy, this is the coffee machine for you
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Tested Smeg's New Cold Brew Coffee Machine, and It's Getting (Nearly) 5 Stars — It Cuts the Process Down From 24 Hours to 'Just 4 Minutes'Living in a house divided — espresso lovers versus cold brew fanatics? This machine is the answer to all your coffee station troubles (and it's currently on sale)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Are These Portable, 'Slightly Sci-Fi' TVs Really the Next Big Trend? I Lived With Samsung's New Movingstyle for Two Weeks, and Call Me ConvincedThis idea is revolutionary in how you use a screen in your home, but whether it's for you will depend on your lifestyle and how you feel about 'screen time'
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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This Christy Bedding Set Even Impressed My Hard-To-Impress Mother — "Oh, It Makes Such a Lovely Crunchy Sound," She SaysIf you're a fan of the feeling of cool, crisp hotel-style bedding, you're going to like this 100% cotton sateen set from Christy
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Had My Doubts This ‘Vacuum Sealing’ Gadget Would Be Worth the Cabinet Space, but It's Surprisingly Versatile and Will Definitely Help You Waste Less FoodThis device (which you can also get built into your kitchen worktops) might seem the remit of professional chefs, but I reckon you'll use it way more than you think
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Just Traded in My TV for Epson's Seriously Stylish New Projector, and Its Built-In Bose Speaker Makes Me Want to Ditch My Sound System, tooSure, £1149.99 is a lot to pay for a projector, but when you compare it to the price of a TV, it starts to seem like a sound idea...
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Gave Breville's Barista Sense Espresso Machine Such a High Score in Its Review, Because It Makes Great Coffee With Possibly the Most Consistently Perfect Steamed MilkI love a cup of coffee that tastes good and is easy to make, so naturally I had to find out if this machine could hold its own
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Idea of Jersey Bedding Made Me Hesitant Initially, but Then I Tried Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey Sheets — And, Wow, I'm a ConvertThey're soft, bouncy, and have just enough weight to give your bed that elevated, cozy feel — here's how I rate Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey bedding
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Gave KitchenAid's Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine a Nearly Perfect Score in Its Test — And It's Even Converted My Instant Coffee-Loving Boyfriend to Better EspressoA good coffee is only as good as your espresso machine. Does this one have the features to make it worth the counterspace? Our coffee writer, and former barista, gives her verdict
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth's "Aloe-Treated" Silk Pillowcase and Consider Me Converted — It's Expensive, Sure, but Think of the Money I'll Save on FacialsBetween the weather, hard water, and fast-paced way of life in London, I finally decided it was time to make the switch
By Emma Breislin Published
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They Call Me the 'Pizza Pro' in the Office — I Never Thought I'd Like Any Pizza Oven More Than My Ooni, Until I Tested the Gozney Arc XLAfter putting the Arc XL to the test — extensively — I must admit I was pleasantly surprised
By Debbie Black Published
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I Tested Out Cozy Earth's Luxe Bath Robe — It's a Brand Our US Readers Love, and for Comfort and Style, It's Worth Ordering Wherever You Are in the WorldIf you want every day to feel like you're staying at a 5-star hotel, add this luxurious bathrobe to your wish list
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Might Be the Best-Looking Coffee Machine There Is — I Reviewed The MORNING Machine to See If Its Functions Are as Brilliant as Its FormIt's sleek, high-tech, and easy to use, but does that make it worth your next purchase? Here is everything you need to know from our ex-barista reviewer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Manual' ROK Espresso Maker Might Be Power-Free, but It Holds Up Against Its High-Tech CompetitorsIt's compact, it's stylish, and it seems easy to use — have I just found replacement for the clunky, high-tech machine taking up too much room on your counter?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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M&S's Linen Bedding Is a Budget Way Into the Relaxed Look for Your Bed — But It's Its Softness That Stands OutIt might not cost as much as many of the more premium linen bedding sets I've tested, but M&S's sheets trump a lot of them in one particular concern
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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The Most Expensive Hotel I've Ever Stayed at Had This Surprisingly Affordable Sage Nespresso Machine — It Was So Easy to Use, I Wanted One When I Got HomeSage's Nespresso Creatista Plus is nearly a decade old, but this coffee maker still proves that you can get good coffee from a pod, without a machine that takes over your whole countertop
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Wait! Before You Buy That Sonos Roam 2 Deal, Read Our Audio Expert's Review and Comparison to Other Portable Speakers on the MarketWe tested the Sonos Roam 2 to see if this colorful, portable speaker is worth its (currently on sale) price tag, and what tricks it has up its sleeve compared to other Bluetooth speakers
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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If You're Looking for a Portable Speaker That Packs a Punch, I Tested Bose's Most Powerful Bluetooth Device and Gave It a Near Perfect ScoreIt's loud, durable, and stylish, but is Bose's top portable Bluetooth speaker worth its high asking price?
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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Hisense Canvas TV Review — "You're Getting a Beautiful TV That's (Arguably) Worth More Than You Paid for It"I tested the big challenger in the 'TVs that look like artworks' market — but does it stand up to the competition?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
