Sarah Madaus
Contributor
Sarah is a writer based in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on shopping and lifestyle content. Her work can be found in Sports Illustrated, SELF, Town & Country, Oprah Daily, Well+Good, and more. Sarah is also a cycling instructor and full-time graduate student studying library science. In her free time, she can be found working on jigsaw puzzles, reading, frolicking in the park, and dreaming about designing her own home in rural New England. Find her on Instagram @sarah_madaus.
Travel
The Best Hotels in Upstate New York and the Northeast for Peak Leaf Peeping
Fall break getaways worth their weight in foliage
AD It Yourself
How to Clean Quartz Countertops In Less Than 10 Minutes
We tapped experts for essential advice on keeping quartz like new—and important info on what not to do
Gifting Season
The Best Gifts for Mom That She’ll Actually Appreciate
Whether she’s a foodie or fashionista, we found top-tier gifts she won’t have to pretend to love
Save a Buck
These Cyber Monday Vacuum Deals Span the Cleaning Spectrum
Cordless? Handheld? Robotic? Mop hybrid? Gang’s all here
Shop Smarter
All The Best Castlery Products Tested and Loved By AD Editors
From sofas to bed frames, the brand makes effortlessly stylish furniture at approachable price points
Save a Buck
Wayfair’s Fourth of July Sale Has Everything You Need for Summer
Items like patio sectionals, bistro tables, and chic shelving systems are up to 70% off
I Tried It!
I Tried It: Castlery's Jonathan Sofa
“As soon as I put this couch together, I told my partner to please cook dinner so I could keep sitting on it”
Best Buffy Products Tested and Loved By AD Editors
Like sleeping on a cloud, night after night
Shop Smarter
17 Neutral Rugs That Make the Case for Beige
Good-looking? Check. Affordable? Check. Warm up any room with a wallet friendly classic.
BON VOYAGE
19 Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Whisk away that someone special for February 14—after all, love knows no bounds
Shop Smarter
27 Contemporary Bauhaus Furniture and Decor Ideas That’ll Run You Less Than $300
From geometric rugs to statement lamps, we found affordable ways to lean into the early 20th-century aesthetic.
House Call
13 Pieces of Functional Home Gym Equipment That Put Design First
Some mid-winter motivation
Where’d You Get That
18 Best Poufs, Ottomans, and Footstools for Your Every Need
Footrest, coffee table, laptop stand, bar cart—these tiny but mighty multipurpose pieces get it all done
Where’d You Get That
28 Best Linen Sheets of 2023: Brooklinen, Linoto, Parachute and More
This flax fabric makes for the sweetest dreams
GIFTING SEASON
42 Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Lovers Alike
Branch out this holiday with these green-thumb-approved goodies
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Save a Buck
21 Best Prime Day Mattress Deals 2023 Up to 50% Off: Find Deals from Casper, Nectar, Tuft & Needle, and More
You won’t want to sleep on these sales
New News
It’s Official: Boll & Branch’s New Furniture Launch is The Stuff of Cozy, Coastal Dreams
Did we mention it’s all on sale right now, too?