My Life Changed When I Bought These 28 Useful Household Items

A few years ago my husband and I built a house and since then, I’m on a constant mission to find household items that’ll make my life easier. (Bonus points given if they’re also chic.) That said, I try to be selective because Amazon could easily take all of my money, but there are certain items that I honestly don’t know how I lived without and that I’d reorder in a second if something happened to them. They’re seriously that good.

Since I’m in no mood to gatekeep, I’m here to share some of my tried-and-true finds with you. My hope is that perhaps they’ll provide a solution you’ve been looking for, or even just be the source of some great housewarming gift ideas. With that, keep scrolling to shop some of my favorite home items, starting at just $7 (but I promise that even the pricier items are worth it). 

Wine charms are usually cheesy—not these.

This toaster oven looks so chic and it makes everything taste better. It’s worth every penny and I don’t know how I lived without it.

These simple, versatile water glasses are my go-to—and the price point is great.

I’m obsessed with this candle. It smells amazing and has the prettiest glow.

These bins have completely transformed my pantry.

Call me crazy but my Dyson actually makes me look forward to vacuuming.

I just got this for our guest bedroom and it’s the perfect slim, discreet design.

I don’t know where other people keep unsightly toilet paper but this is how I store mine.

This set makes even the simplest salad seem fancy.

As someone who is even freezing in the middle of July (blame the A/C), this cozy blanket is an essential.

I hate to admit it but before ordering this, I kept my mail on the floor.

I bought several cheap frothers before finally investing in this high-quality one three years ago. It’s yet to break.

I learned the hard way (many times) that there’s nothing worse than a fruit fly landing in a fresh glass of wine.

It’s so important to have gift-wrapping materials on hand. Every bottle of wine I give is encased in one of these jute sacs (and everyone loves it).

This is where my phone lives on my desk and it feels like such a workspace upgrade.

She’s small but very mighty (and cute).

I use these lovely bins in my closet and to store my dog’s leashes and such in the living room.

These are much nicer to look at than the bottles cleaning supplies come in.

It isn’t the cheapest way to store dog food but I have no regrets.

You know you’ve reached a new stage in your life when things like this get you excited.

If your bathroom doesn’t have a towel bar, this is the solution.

Behold a fidget that actually looks nice.

Whenever we have house guests, I give them a pair of these.

I think this would make a great (albeit unconventional) housewarming gift.

If you’re in the market for new hangers, these get my vote.

I ordered these for our backyard after noticing all of the cool restaurants in NYC had similar ones.

I’m obsessed with these because wet coasters drive me crazy.

This is so chic that I keep it on display on an open shelf in our kitchen as opposed to hiding it away.

Next up, 5 chic fragrances fashion people fill their homes with.