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Cozy Earth's Soft-Wash Cotton Collection Converted Me Into a Total Bedding Snob — Here's My Honest ReviewI didn't care much about bedding before. But after a couple of weeks with some Cozy Earth sheets and a sumptuous duvet cover, I'm a new woman
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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I Tested the Shark ChillPill for a Month — It Cools You Down Brilliantly, Looks Great, and Has a Long-Lasting BatteryThis new cooling gadget from Shark might just be your warm-weather savior, so I'm deeming it a spring-summer essential
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Cozy Earth Just Launched a New Color of Its 9,000+ 5-Star Reviewed Bamboo Sheets, and It's Perfect for Hot Weather Sleeping, Says Our WriterIf Kris Jenner sleeps on it and Oprah loves it, who am I to disagree? But I tested it myself just in case...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Philips Baristina Might Be the Best Small Coffee Machine I've Tested — Its Automated Tamping Feature Really Wowed Me, and It's Stylish, tooIt's the ultimate small-space coffee maker for those who value a tasty brew
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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IKEA's Iconic VARMBLIXT Lamp Just Got a Smart Home Makeover, and It's Even Better Now — Here's My Review of the Viral 'Donut' LightI tried Sabine Marcelis' rework of this viral lamp, and there's only one aspect holding me back from a perfect score
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Tested Ooni's New Rotating Stone That Turns Your Pizzas for You — and It Will Make Outdoor Hosting Effortless This SummerCompatible with Ooni's Koda 2 range, the rotating stone removes the delicate challenge of manually turning your pizzas
By Debbie Black Published
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I Put Philips' Stylish Series 5500 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Through Its Paces — It's a Great Pick If You Want an Easy Maker That Doesn't Take Up a Lot of SpaceIt's sleek, slim, and stylish, but is it the right machine for your counter?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Gozney's Dome XL (Gen 2) Pizza Oven Takes Outdoor Entertaining to a New Level — It's the Biggest, and Most Impressive Model I've Tested So FarIf you mean business when it comes to outdoor ovens, then you need to have Gozney's Dome XL (Gen 2) on your radar — it goes beyond just pizzas
By Debbie Black Published
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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
