Brooke Foster

When she’s not working on ShelterPop (and even when she is), editor Brooke Lea Foster is often daydreaming about how she’ll decorate her first beach house. (Think: shabby chic, modern, gauzy linens and lots of beach glass!) A former Homes editor at The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Brooke credits her love of all things design to her mother, who dragged her to one too many antique stores and craft fairs growing up. After renovating a Craftsman bungalow and designing her dream kitchen two years ago, Brooke, her husband, John, and their mutt, Sadie, sold their house and moved to Manhattan. This could explain her latest obsession: how to live better in small spaces.

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Put Your Home on an Energy Diet -- and Save

by Brooke Foster, Posted Apr 12th 2010

Want to save money? Put your home on an energy diet by following our step-by-step guide.

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Decorating a Master Bedroom that Reflects Both of You

by Brooke Foster, Posted Mar 1st 2010

Here’s a 10 step plan to help you decorate a room that is as much his as it is yours – a master bedroom that both of you will feel good about.

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Decorating Your Bedroom for a Good Night's Sleep

by Brooke Foster, Posted Jan 12th 2010

Your bedroom holds the key to a good night's sleep. Here are tips for decorating a bedroom to maximize relaxation and serenity.

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Inside the Obamas' Hawaiian Vacation Home

by Brooke Foster, Posted Dec 30th 2009

Ever wonder where the First Family vacations? Well, our friends over at Housing Watch have some really cool exclusive pics of the Hawaiian compound where the Obamas are spending the holidays.

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Monday Chuckle: Adorable Dog as Christmas Decor

by Brooke Foster, Posted Dec 14th 2009

All I want for Christmas is a little dog. Here's our best gift idea yet.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Will Never Be the Next Martha - No Matter How Hard She Tries

by Brooke Foster, Posted Dec 10th 2009

Is Gwyneth Paltrow trying to be the next Martha Stewart? Here's why she'll fail.

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