Brianna Lapolla
Brianna Lapolla is freelance writer. She started her career in e-commerce before moving into editorial for Editorialist and PureWow, and now covers everything from product reviews to roundups to lifestyle content. When she’s not writing, she’s on the hunt for New York’s best dirty martini, doing Pilates, or getting bossed around by her French Bulldog, King Louis.
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Latest from Brianna Lapolla
The Extra Room That’s Suddenly at the Top of Home Buyers’ Wish Lists
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10 Design Mistakes That Make Your Home More Stressful
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Open During Takeoff and Landing
It has nothing to do with the view.
The Fastest-Growing Last Names in the U.S., According to the Census
The names on the rise might surprise you.
10 China Cabinet Items Experts Say Could Be Worth More Than You Think
That dusty hutch might be sitting on a small fortune.
These Once-Popular Baby Name Trends Are Falling Out of Favor in 2026
The "tragedeigh" era is over—here's what else is on its way out.
This Fascinating Website Shows How Popular Your Name Has Been Through the Years
Prepare to lose hours looking up everyone you know.
These Adorable Baby Name Trends Are Winning Over Parents in 2026
The nursery is getting a glow-up.
The Real Reason Dress Shirts Have That Little Loop on the Back
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