Kristen Garaffo
Home + Lifestyle Freelance Writer
Hi, I'm Kristen!
I'm a Washington DC area based freelance writer. I specialize in home and lifestyle content and I love helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Whether it's perfecting your at-home coffee station, starting a morning routine, designing a dream space or staying organized — I'm your girl when it comes to being happy and healthy at home.
Portfolio
Below you'll find my contributor pages for the following publications. I primarily cover mindful and intentional living at home, organization and productivity hacks, grocery and home good finds, and more. I love connecting about future freelance work and collabs, feel free to reach out at the form below!
Featured Writing
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The Secret to Washing Your White Clothes So They Actually Stay White | The Everygirl
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Here’s How Having a Vanity Helped Me Figure Out What Self-Care Means to Me | Apartment Therapy
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6 Things That Will Take Any At-Home Brunch to the Next Level, According to Entertaining Experts | Apartment Therapy
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I Marie Kondo’d My House and It Helped Me Stop Mindless Spending | Apartment Therapy
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I Finally Stopped Buying Fake Plants and Got Real Ones — Here’s What I Learned | Apartment Therapy
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5 Ways I Use Alexa to Stay Productive While I Work From Home | Apartment Therapy
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This Accessory Tray Is Not Only Chic—It Charges My Phone, Too | The Daily Beast
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Keurig’s New Coffee Maker Makes Customized Coffee That I Can Brew From My SmartPhone — and I’m Obsessed | The Daily Beast
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This Non-Toxic Sunscreen Is My New Favorite | The Daily Beast
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Billie Razors Are My Ride or Die Shower Essential | The Daily Beast