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Veronica de Souza
Veronica de Souza is a journalist and chronic shopper. She writes a newsletter called
Buy, Bitch
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Make It Nice
Make It Nice: A Big Bedroom, A Small Living Room, And A Dated Bathroom
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Veronica de Souza
August 19, 2025
Make It Nice
Make It Nice: Ceiling Fans And Tricky Layouts
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Veronica de Souza
July 11, 2025
Defector's 5th Birthday Party is on September 10 in Brooklyn
Can you believe we started blogging almost 5 years ago? Come celebrate with us at Union Pool in Williamsburg. There'll be a taco truck, lots of baseball cards, and live music from friends-of-the-site Avery Friedman and Speedy Ortiz. Tickets are free, but please RSVP so the bar knows how to staff.
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Make It Nice: Tile Trouble, Speaker Scenarios, And A Grown-Up Glow Up
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Veronica de Souza
June 4, 2025
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Make It Nice: Bringing Order To Chaos
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Veronica de Souza
May 12, 2025
Make It Nice
Introducing: Make It Nice
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Veronica de Souza
March 31, 2025