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Amy Gordon

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Puerto Rico & New York

About Me

From the garden to the kitchen to the bedroom, Amy can't stop herself from constantly switching up the style in her living space. When she's not working as a writer and editor, you can (try to) find her traveling the world, hibernating with a great book, and swimming with sea turtles.

Latest Stories

87 Best Practical Gifts for When You Don't Know What To Buy
Shopping
They're not the flashiest gifts, but they'll be put to great use!
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 2, 2026
The Best Blankets You Can Buy Right Now (Tested by Editors!)
Sweet dreams are most definitely made of these.
Britt Franklin
Apr 24, 2026
43 of the Best Gifts for Board Game Lovers
No matter what kind of game they're into — cards, trivia, strategy, role-playing — we're here to guide you to just the right thing.
Amy Gordon
Dec 5, 2025
50 Surprisingly Thoughtful Gift Card Ideas for Holidays, Birthdays, and Special Occasions
Give the gift of choice.
Amy Gordon
Nov 13, 2025
52 of the Best Candles to Gift This Year
Candles are a no-fail gift, and these are the ones we'll be giving this holiday season.
Amy Gordon
Nov 23, 2024
64 of the Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Green Thumbs
Shopping
Shopping for a friend who posts more plant #shelfies than selfies? This is the list for you!
Amy Gordon
Oct 12, 2024
The $15 Amazon Find That Finally Decluttered My Kitchen Drawers and Countertop
It spins!
Amy Gordon
Jun 22, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Steam Mops That You Can Buy Right Now
If you don't have a steam mop yet, your cleaning lineup is incomplete.
Amy Gordon
Sep 8, 2023
15 Drill-Free Kitchen Organizers That Create Space Out of Thin Air
They're *perfect* for renters.
Amy Gordon
Apr 25, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Fake Plants That Look Like the Real Deal
It's time to give faux a go.
Amy Gordon
Mar 16, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Sound Machines You Can Buy Right Now
No more tossing and turning.
Amy Gordon
Feb 10, 2023
The Best Dog Beds That You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
You *and* your dog will be able to tell the difference...
Kendall Cornish
Dec 17, 2022
18 Items Under $25 to Help You Brighten Your Winter Blues at Home
Take care of yourself without stressing out your wallet.
Amy Gordon
Nov 30, 2022
Save Big on Our (and Oprah’s!) Favorite Olive Oils and Vinegars During Brightland’s Black Friday Sale
Score delicious gifts and stock your pantry for less.
Amy Gordon
Nov 24, 2022
This Simple Amazon Find Keeps My High-Energy Pup — and My Decor — Safe and Sound
They keep my four-legged friend *and* my floors safe and sound.
Amy Gordon
Oct 24, 2022
Parachute’s Sleek New Living Room Furniture Is a Minimalist’s Dream Come True
It's simply stunning.
Amy Gordon
Oct 13, 2022
Our Place’s Newest Traditionware Set Is the Holiday Gift You Need This Year
Shopping
Shabbat shalom!
Amy Gordon
Oct 6, 2022
The Adorable, Small-Space-Friendly Clothes-Drying Rack That I’ve Used for Years (It’s a Must for Travel, Too!)
It's definitely worth your time, money, and storage space.
Amy Gordon
Oct 4, 2022
This Luxe, Organic Pillow Is the Perfect Combo of Smushy, Soft, and Substantial — and I Can’t Sleep Without It
It even made our Best List.
Amy Gordon
Sep 29, 2022
I Live in the Caribbean and I Always Keep These Rechargeable Lightbulbs in My Emergency Kit
Blackout? What blackout?
Amy Gordon
Sep 26, 2022
Great Jones Just Launched the Cutest Mixing Bowl Set That’s Perfect for Gifting
Introducing ... Stir Crazy
Amy Gordon
Oct 20, 2021
This Simple $7 Amazon Find Makes My Candles Last Hours Longer
Shopping
And it saves me money!
Amy Gordon
Mar 16, 2021