Monica Khemsurov

Freelance Journalist

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Eight Pitchers That Are Perfect for Summer Entertaining

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Eight Pitchers That Are Perfect for Summer Entertaining

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June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024

Finding the Perfect Soap Dish Isn’t Easy. We Tracked Down 17 Great Ones

The hardest-working piece of home decor can be functional and beautiful.

Finding the Perfect Soap Dish Isn’t Easy. We Tracked Down 17 Great Ones

August 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

Want a Truly Soft Bed? These New Designs Are as Puffy as Pillows

Chunky, hard metal and wooden frames are a thing of the past.

Want a Truly Soft Bed? These New Designs Are as Puffy as Pillows

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

These Eight Eye-Catching Wall Shelves Will Add Wow to Any Room

The humble shelf is tired of merely playing a supporting role.

These Eight Eye-Catching Wall Shelves Will Add Wow to Any Room

April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023

Eight Eye-Catching End Tables to Add Visual Punch to Any Room

Bold shapes and clever combinations of materials are bringing a new wave of side tables into the spotlight.

Eight Eye-Catching End Tables to Add Visual Punch to Any Room

September 23, 2022

September 23, 2022

The Latest Design Trend Is Chairs That Don’t Look Like Chairs

Sometimes, sitting is beside the point.

The Latest Design Trend Is Chairs That Don’t Look Like Chairs

June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

These Seven Mirrors Can Change Your Outlook on Home Decor

Inspired and unconventional designs will shape up any wall you’ve been reflecting on.

These Seven Mirrors Can Change Your Outlook on Home Decor

November 17, 2021

November 17, 2021

A Statement Lamp Can Enliven Dark Nooks in Need of a Bright Spot

One of these six light fixtures will do the trick.

A Statement Lamp Can Enliven Dark Nooks in Need of a Bright Spot

May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021

Tiny Vases Can Have an Outsize Effect on a Room—and Your Mood

Just add a flower or two.

Tiny Vases Can Have an Outsize Effect on a Room—and Your Mood

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

How to Pair Gray and Yellow Décor, Pantone’s Colors of the Year

Harmony in the home from a surprising duo.

How to Pair Gray and Yellow Décor, Pantone’s Colors of the Year

December 23, 2020

December 23, 2020

The Fastest Way to Upgrade a Room Is Beneath Your Feet

A small, 2-foot-by-3-foot rug can add a jolt of personality.

The Fastest Way to Upgrade a Room Is Beneath Your Feet

July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

The Latest in Spinny Furniture Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

It’s versatility—with a twist.

The Latest in Spinny Furniture Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

A Table Sized for a Single Drink Is the Home Upgrade You Need

Consider a piece of furniture with a singular focus—and endless flexibility.

A Table Sized for a Single Drink Is the Home Upgrade You Need

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

For Your Next Video Chat, Give the Wall Behind Your Mug Some Love

Now that we are all looking into each other’s homes on FaceTime and Zoom, it’s time to rethink wallpaper—and not the virtual kind.

For Your Next Video Chat, Give the Wall Behind Your Mug Some Love

February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020

A Dozen Wall Hooks That Will Help You Get the Hang of Home Decor

Whether inspired by soap bubbles or potatoes, there’s a wall hook that’s right for you.

A Dozen Wall Hooks That Will Help You Get the Hang of Home Decor

January 15, 2020

January 15, 2020

Watering Cans So Beautiful, They Might Upstage Your Plants

Be an elegant #plantdaddy with a sculptural option that’s as pretty as your greenery.

Watering Cans So Beautiful, They Might Upstage Your Plants

April 24, 2019

April 24, 2019

Forget Book Covers. It’s Bookends That Your Library Is Judged By

They’re the first thing people notice about your shelves. Any of these dozen will make a favorable impression.

Forget Book Covers. It’s Bookends That Your Library Is Judged By

April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

Maximize Your Comfort With a Puffy Armchair That’s Large and in Charge

The latest trend in high-end design furniture is fat chairs.

Maximize Your Comfort With a Puffy Armchair That’s Large and in Charge

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

The Best New Digital Devices Hide in Plain Sight

High-tech, low-profile.

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January 11, 2017

January 11, 2017

Store Your Bike in Style

From racks to hooks, get your wheels off the ground.

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