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Erin Schwartz

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Erin Schwartz is a Strategist writer who covers home décor, furniture, gardening, and clothing care and DIYs. They previously worked as an editor at Garage magazine and reviewed TV, movies, and books for The Nation.

  1. hobby and craft
    The 10 Very Best Sewing MachinesFrom an “incredibly powerful” antique option to the machine the founder of Loeffler Randall used to sew 1,200 cloth face masks.
  2. garden
    The 6 Very Best Garden HosesHoses that won’t kink, leak, or crush your flowerbeds.
  3. vulture lists
    The Best Books of 2022Yes, this list features more than one book set in a postapocalyptic world, but have you looked around lately?
  4. gifts
    The Best Gift-Wrapping Supplies, According to Stylish PeopleImpressive gift wrapping is cheaper than you think.
  5. strategist hive mind
    63 Holiday Shopping TipsHoliday-related proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist’s staff and contributors.
  6. cyber monday 2022
    All the Best Target Cyber Monday DealsFeaturing some great prices on vacuums and all our favorite Levi’s.
  7. black friday 2022
    All the Best Target Black Friday DealsFeaturing some great prices on vacuums and a rock-tumbler kit for kids that parents will want to steal.
  8. national books awards
    A Book-People Level of Cheerful at the National Book AwardsThe 73rd annual awards were tempered by the rise of book bans in American schools and an ongoing strike.
  9. bathroom
    I’ve Given Up Bath Mats for This Magical Stone SlabI timed it, and it takes less than a minute to absorb a footprint.
  10. cleaning
    I’m a Muji Cleaning System ConvertIt’s modular, easy to use, and great for tricking yourself into doing chores.
  11. shampoo and conditioner
    I Thought I Had Bad Hair Until I Tried This $11 ShampooSometimes boring is better.
  12. kids and babies
    These $12 Sweats (for Kids) Are My Hands-Down Favorite HousepantsThey’re perfect if you’re under five-foot-seven.
  13. magical thinking
    The Media Remembers Joan DidionHer New York memorial service focused on her body of work with the more personal bits out of frame.
  14. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Jewelry Cleaners“I’ve renewed pieces that have turned to dark gray back to shiny with these cloths.”
  15. saw something said something
    We ID’d (Almost) All of the Design Chairs in WestworldRobots love postmodern design too.
  16. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  17. decor
    This $47 Dan Flavin–esque Tube Lamp Saved My Generic Kitchen“You hide it under a console and all of a sudden have a pink wall.”
  18. the internet
    The Best Moments in Twitter HistoryWhat makes Twitter great? Chaos, madness, hilarity.
  19. style
    Sergercore: The DIY Sewing Trend That Margiela and Shein Have in CommonA serger is finicky, of limited use, and hard to thread. But it has become indispensable.
  20. board games
    This $10 Strategy Game Has Made Me Enemies on Both Sides of the AtlanticCompetitive enough for games nerds, simple and quick enough for non-games-nerds.
  21. women’s apparel
    How to Buy Vintage Pants That Fit Your Butt“There’s definitely denim for absolutely anyone out there.”
  22. women’s activewear
    What Are the Best Workout Leggings for Women?Including the best for HIIT, yoga, weightlifting, and barre.
  23. women’s apparel
    Ask the Strategist: What’s a Good Dupe for Everlane’s Boxy Raglan Tee?We help a reader whose Goldilocks tee is out of stock.
  24. hobby and craft
    The Best Gifts for D&D Players, According to D&D PlayersIncluding dice described as “most beautiful object I’ve ever seen in my life” and a fantasy mapmaking subscription.
  25. the group portrait
    A Secretish Society of Rick Owens ObsessivesMembers of Rick Owens Discord, or ROD, convene to discuss new collections and share eBay links.
  26. cyber monday 2021
    All the Best Cyber Monday Fashion DealsGreat prices on our favorite workout clothes, holiday sweaters, and a “hot mantis” pin.
  27. black friday 2021
    All the Best Black Friday Fashion DealsGreat prices on our favorite Levi’s, cashmere loungewear, and a gigantic party dress.
  28. saw something said something
    You Can Buy a Birkin (Plant) on AmazonThe status handbag of philodendrons is just $25.
  29. this thing’s incredible
    Heattech Has Nothing on My Favorite $19 Set of Boys’ ThermalsThin enough to fit under jeans, warm enough to wear all winter.