Kara Thompson
About me:
Kara Thompson is a Denver-based journalist with over five years of experience writing lifestyle content. She has written for a variety of publications, including townandcountrymag.com, elledecor.com, goodhousekeeping.com, and Parents, where she covered all things home, food, fashion, travel, and holidays. During her time on staff at Parents, Kara launched her own home decor and organization column named Save My Space. In 2022, she left her full-time job as an editor and started her own writing, editing, and social media firm, Kara Thompson and Co.
Tennis, New York City, bourbon cocktails, and her sister's German Shepherd are a few of her favorite things.
About my home/style:
Having lived in California, Oregon, New York, and Colorado, Kara has picked up on many different interior design trends and styles. She has also had to conform her style to different living situations—a ranch-style home, midtown high-rise condo, and a cozy carriage house. Her mom has always been obsessed with all things interiors, so Kara grew up with an appreciation for timeless design and a keen eye. She gravitates toward classic, neutral design and finds herself frequently bouncing decor ideas off of her mom and sister. Because Kara moved every year since graduating college, she also knows a thing or two about home organization (she might even be a little bit like Monica from Friends when it comes to cleanliness).
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How to clean travel mugs after your iced latte on the go
Everything you need to know about cleaning travel mugs
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How to clean reusable straws because you've definitely been forgetting yours
Learn how to clean reusable straws for sipping on those iced lattes
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How to clean an ice cube tray for your best drinks ever
Stay chilled with our guide to cleaning ice cube trays
By Kara Thompson Published
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How to live in a dorm during the holidays and keep your spirits up
Tips for making the most of it
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How to make a small room look bigger — 6 helpful ways
All the tips and tricks for making a small room look bigger
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Dorm bathroom essentials you need to make things less icky
Squeaky clean
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6 ways to stay warm in your dorm room when it's freezing outside
Winter is coming
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How to host overnight guests in a tiny space
Sleepover anyone?
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Loft bed ideas to make the most of your tiny bedroom or dorm
Our top loft bed ideas will maximize your bedroom space and add function, too
By Kara Thompson Published
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Desk organization ideas to nail your WFH or study set-up
I'm in my productivity era ✌
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How to buy furniture like a seasoned pro
First apartment, done 🗸
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Wait a second, when is the best time to buy furniture?
Before you click *add to cart*
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Wanna spruce up your space? Here's where to buy cute AF apartment decor
Let's get decorating
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How to organize a desk (even if it’s small!)
Clutter controlled \2714
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How to get the perfect apartment aesthetic on a shoestring budget
Your space will look anything but cheap
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Chill vibes ahead — natural ways to scent your home
Au naturale, bby
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This is how to clean and organize when you're depressed
We've got this
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This is exactly how professional organizers declutter
Like a pro 👌
By Kara Thompson Published
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Where can I file a complaint against my landlord?
Sound off, girl
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The ultimate apartment inspection checklist to screenshot RN
Better safe than sorry!
By Kara Thompson Published
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Help! How to break a lease when you're in a bind
We've got you covered
By Kara Thompson Published
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Wait a second — can my landlord raise my rent?
Don't panic
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Here’s how to declutter a room in just 30 minutes
Speedy cleaning
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How to organize a living room for good
So you can get back to that series
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