Like the nucleus of a cell, the kitchen is the heart of a house. Everything happens in the kitchen and one could even say life itself happens here too. Birthday celebrations, romantic at home dates, and more. In this pandemic, I’ve been spending almost 85% of my time in the kitchen: experimenting with new recipes,…
Read MoreThe team over at Chillhouse has been going non-stop since the launch of their Chill Tips back in 2020 – with two collections in the books and tons of cult-classic Chill Merch under their wings, it was only a matter of time before they dove into their own formulated products. Since oils are a staple…
Read MoreAs you may or may not know, The Chill Times is the sister site to Chillhouse, a modern destination in New York City for all things self care, including wellness lattes, massage, and nail art (just to name a few!). Nail art is truly the bread and butter of the entire establishment, so it’s safe…
Read MoreNothing, and I really do mean nothing, relaxes me like my Gua Sha. This stone tool is small, slim, and feels just as good, if not better, than its cousin the crystal roller. Just a few minutes with this little gadget and the tension in my face melts away, relieving the clench in my jaw, the…
Read MoreWhile I’m a stickler for taking the time to mask multiple times a week (it’s for mental health, too), sometimes a girl just wants to be straight-up pampered. However, unlike those enviable few who can spend a fortune on every chemical peel and LED facial on the market, I like to time my treatments just…
Read MoreMoving apartments, rearranging furniture, and/or designing from scratch can be a messy experience — literally and figuratively. It is however some of the ways to make home feel like home, especially when having to stare at its walls for what seems like 24/7. Writer and interior stylist, Dominique Gebru, knows how to make a small…
Read MoreHave you ever “met” someone online? Let me be more specific, discovered someone online who you almost instantly gravitated towards, you didn’t stalk but simply patiently and attentively enjoyed following. They didn’t spark feelings of jealousy, but a desire to emulate their actions and being. Social media can be a really scary place. One of…
Read MoreDo your people-pleasing ways got you feeling all sorts of down? If you’re anything like me, you probably grew up in a household that praised you for doing the right thing, putting others first, and stuffing down your emotions. Unfortunately, the assumptions I listed above stuck with me and landed me in a severe, crippling,…
Read MoreAs sustainability becomes an increasingly more pressing topic, we’re looking everywhere to see where we can make a difference, in our homes, in our holiday gifting, and even in our flight choices. When flying, carbon emissions are nearly impossible to avoid and single-use plastic becomes the mode of choice, but with the right airline, these…
Read MoreOver the course of the past few years, people have begun to eat less and less animal product in the name of sustainability. As it stands, the large agricultural systems in place are anything but sustainable in terms of environmental impact but also the well being of the animal. Ahead, we speak to CMO of…
Read MoreFirst off, before we delve deep into what are the most anticipated and most aesthetically pleasing cookbooks of the moment— I just want to admit to one thing about myself. Ironically, I absolutely loathe cooking with a deeply anxiety-ridden passion (ie: watching one bubble after another popping in my pancake on the griddle this morning…
Read More‘Tis the season of holiday shopping, everyone’s not so favorite time of the year. But thankfully, online shopping has made it a lot easier for us because let’s face it nothing is better than shopping in the comfort of our own home while we put on a face mask. But from buying gifts to wrapping,…
Read MoreWe all go through some form of an identity crisis, first-generation Americans, however, can go through many during even just their adolescence. Take me, a Dominican American woman who has lived in “Little Dominican Republic” aka Washington Heights for her whole life. I’ve lived in this cultural bubble of tight community bonds, loud music that’s…
Read MoreHearing the words “Giving Tuesday” fully rings in the holiday season for me. And with cyber monday and black friday out of the way, it’s time for giving tuesday to shine. Giving encapsulates what the holidays should be all about – giving to others – whether monetarily, in love or support, time, resources, in your…
Read MoreSelf and the City is a column intended to increase visibility and dialogue surrounding mental health, relationships, harmful stereotypes, and the necessity for self-care and vulnerability. Self and the City will be headlined by Jessa Chargois on a bi-weekly basis. Submissions and guest columnists are welcomed to send work to hannah@chillhouse.com. I believe that this…
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly, but sometimes, holiday shopping can make us anything but. That’s why we’re compiling easy to follow gift guides for every person in your life, starting with the homebody. You all have a few in your life – the introvert who would rather meet up after you go to the…
Read MoreThere are two primary facets of skincare: cleansing and moisturizing. It’s hard to justify adding a new step to your routine, especially if doing so requires a product with a hefty price tag. If you’re ready to take the plunge, investing in a serum is a great first step. And don’t worry, we’ve got the…
Read MoreOn November 6th, Chillhouse kicked off its Flagship launch party to celebrate the opening of the larger property the following day. But both the space, and the party, couldn’t have happened on their own. Build.com assisted in creating some seriously Insta-worthy bathrooms, CB2 and Abigail Vintage helped to bring cozy furniture to the space, and…
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