Andreana Lefton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andréana Lefton is a writer and educator, focusing on human rights and creating spaces of refuge—in our homes and communities. As a documentary researcher, she has freelanced with The Guardian as well as NPR- and BBC-affiliates. She’s written for On Being, the United Nations, and many non-profit clients in the US, UK, Europe, and Middle East. All that she knows of garden care and interior design she learned from her artistic mother, Jacqueline. She now applies these skills to her life in Chattanooga, TN, where home is an urban art studio with books piled everywhere. Follow her on Twitter.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020 | FRIDAY
The Best Desk Accessories for a Productive Home Office

Day after day, people find themselves slumped over a laptop, checking emails and conducting meetings. With more remote work options than ever before, traditional ideas about work environm...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Bento Boxes for Containing Your Meals

In Japanese, “bento” means useful or convenient, a perfect description for these portable little lunch boxes. Designed to feed travelers and workers back in the 12th century, bento boxes ...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Touchscreen Gloves for Men and Women

Even if you love the cold weather months, they are full of extra paraphernalia and added stressors. When temperatures plunge, you can’t hardly leave the house without layers of thermal ge...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Blackout Shades of 2023

Window shades can lend privacy, protect furnishings from ultraviolet (UV) light, and even help users get better sleep by softening sounds and keeping brightness at bay. Because of inner l...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The 25 Most Hauntingly Beautiful Cemeteries in America

Take a stroll (or scroll) through these beautiful cemeteries.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Shower Squeegees Tested in 2023

Fun to say and simple to use, squeegees are your shower’s best friend. By ridding your bathing area of excess moisture, the best shower squeegees can prevent mold, mildew, water spots, ru...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Floor Lamps of 2023

When you have a limited number of windows and overhead lights, floor lamps can reduce eyestrain and control a room’s brightness—not to mention enhance the mood and add style to a space. I...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 | SATURDAY
The Best Bed Frames for Support and Elevation

A good night’s sleep is the foundation of a healthy life, and the foundation of a good night’s sleep is your bed frame. While consumers tend to give a lot of attention to their mattress c...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
Enter Bob Vila’s 2020 “Take Back Your Yard” Giveaway with LawnMaster today!

As the trees turn red and gold, thoughts turn to yard upkeep. Power through falling leaves, grass clippings, and debris of all sorts with LawnMaster. Their innovative line of No-Pull™ lea...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
Bob Vila’s $2,000 Love Your Living Room Giveaway with VASAGLE

Your living room is where life happens. From entertaining guests (at a safe distance, of course) to curling up with a good book, your furnishings should reflect your personal style—and ad...