Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal

Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal’s 20+ years as a writer spans print, radio, TV and digital. She’s held editorial roles at major outlets including Glamour, OK!, CosmoGIRL! Sirius, Us Weekly, and more with her byline appearing in Parents, Shape, and Seventeen, and dozens more. Lauren’s TV writing and producing credits include Bravo’s Galley Talk, “Behind the Episode” editions of many Bravo/E! shows and the Bedtime by Bravo series. Lauren is the author of five books including the middle grade novel Doggy Divas: Roxy's Rules and The Girls’ Life Guide to Surviving Middle School.
I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Messy Utensil Drawer — And Her Advice Changed Everything
Plus, her ingenious tip for making sure everything fits.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Apr 14, 2024
This Unsuspecting Item Could Instantly Ruin Your Kitchen Countertops
It’s hiding in your produce basket.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Apr 5, 2024
The Surprising Thing You Should Never Clean with Lemons (Plus, 8 Other No-Nos)
It’ll instantly ruin the finish.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Mar 13, 2024
The Only Water Filters Worth Buying (and Why), According to Experts
It actually depends on where you live.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Jan 5, 2024
This $20 Gadget Perfectly Wrangled My Dozens of Reusable Bags
My collection needed some serious organization.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Dec 26, 2023
This $22 Amazon Find Instantly Doubled My Pantry Storage
It totally transformed how I organize my staples.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Dec 10, 2023
Should You Ask Guests to Take Off Their Shoes? And 7 Other Holiday Hosting Questions, Answered
An etiquette pro has the answers!
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Dec 8, 2023
Pro Organizers Shared Their 11 Favorite Lazy Susans — And We’ve Never “Added to Cart” So Fast
These are their picks for corner cabinets, small kitchens, spices and jars, and more.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Oct 19, 2023
7 Kitchen Items You’re Probably Cleaning Too Often (and Causing Damage)
Experts warn you might even be causing damage.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Oct 7, 2023
This Is How Long Your Kitchen Appliances Should Really Last, According to Experts
Should you toss or clean it? Appliance pros weigh in.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Aug 8, 2023
This Pro Organizer’s “Zoning” Method Will Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space
Plus, the smartest products this pro organizer recommends for your cabinets, fridge, countertops, and more.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Aug 7, 2023
7 Rules for Shopping at Target, According to Pro Organizers
Plus, their favorite items for organizing your space.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Jul 14, 2023
The Gross Reason You Should Never Ignore Your Fridge’s “Change Filter” Light
An appliance pro shares the horrors he’s seen in dirty ice makers.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Jul 9, 2023
Why You Should Stop Soaking Dishes Overnight (Plus 6 More Cleaning Myths Debunked)
We're debunking popular cleaning myths — how many of these do you believe?
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Jul 8, 2023
The Foolproof Way to Stick to Your Gardening Schedule (Plus, 7 Other Expert Plant Tips)
My garden has died for the last time.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
Jun 13, 2023
The Psychological Reason Why Decluttering Makes Us Feel Good (Which Makes So Much Sense)
It’s not actually about our space at all.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
May 22, 2023
After Finding This ’80s Photo of My Childhood Kitchen, Here’s How I’m “Retro-Vibing” My Own
This is a sign to go dig through your own archives.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
May 5, 2023