Tessa Hayley Hellberg
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
School
University Of The Witwatersrand
Expertise
Home Design Trends, Real Estate Reality TV, Holiday Home Decor
- Tessa has interviewed countless reality stars, including "Million Dollar Listing LA" alums, David Parnes and James Harris.
- Having previously worked in an art gallery, she loves any opportunity to dive into the behind-the-scenes of beautiful spaces.
- She also has a lifelong passion for Holiday decor (and isn't afraid to fight over Christmas tree ornaments!)
Experience
Pop culture, design and real estate have long been among Tessa's greatest passions, and over the years, she's managed to turn that into a career. Her first job out of college was at a podcasting agency with predominantly real estate clients. Since then, she's gone on to do celebrity interviews for TheThings, cover celebrity news at Nicki Swift and provide occasional coverage for major events at The List. She's also covered trends over at Women.com, and loves any opportunity to dig into why consumers gravitate towards certain aesthetics.
Education
Tessa has a bachelor's degree in politics and media studies, and honors and master's degrees in media studies, all from the University of the Witwatersrand. Her dissertation centered on luxury markers in "The Real Housewives of Johannesburg" and earned her a distinction.
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Stories By Tessa Hayley Hellberg
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Though he acknowledged art is subjective, Jeremiah Brent dished out expert advice for how to pick pieces that will help create the vibe you want in your home.
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If you're looking for a unique way to capture a homey cottage atmosphere in your home, HGTV's Erin Napier demonstrates how tea can serve as inspiration.
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Marble flooring is often seen as glamorous, but many prospective buyers are actually wary of it, making it potentially bad for a home's resale value.
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Nobody likes it when their books won't stay upright on their shelves. But the solution to this problem might be even easier to find than you might guess...
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Let's say you don't have a ton of money to spend on a new wreath, but you do have a whole bunch of leftover egg cartons lying around. Here's a thought...
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Despite their priciness, rattan headboards serve boho chic to the max. Luckily, with a little craftiness, you can design your own without breaking the bank.
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We all want to be able to quickly get ourselves warm, but we don't want blankets scattered aimlessly around our living rooms. TikTok has the solution.
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A lack of uniformity in your garden pavers can look tacky; luckily, a TikToker provided us with a solution to this potential eyesore.
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If your kids love sleepovers or you love sleeping in luxury, then TikTok's IKEA trundle bed hack can give you a truly astounding amount of sleeping space.
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Trying to decide whether or not to paint your interior brick walls or fireplace? Nate Berkus has some thoughts on the issue. Learn what he advises.
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With the addition of three or four legs, just about anything can be a table. Here's how to repurpose your old luggage into quirky furniture.
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Technically, this is also good advice for just about any room in your house, but it's especially ill-advised to take your bathroom in this direction.
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Mice may be cute, but they can damage your plants and may even try to make their way into your home. You can keep them away with this low-maintenance plant.
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A hack floating around the internet claims that Alka-Seltzer slathered in peanut butter can get rid of unwanted rodents -- but is this actually true?
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Don't trust everything you see on TikTok; the latest dishwashing device might save space and cash, but it doesn't always complete the task at hand.
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Audrey Hepburn superfans will definitely want to take a closer look at this TikTok, especially if they're in the market for a new sofa for their living room.
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If you've got some leftover Mason jar lids around, here's a fun DIY coaster project that could help keep liquid marks and rings off your tables.
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If you're looking for an DIY decor idea that will elevate your space - and is simple enough for anyone to do - look no further than this TikTok hack.
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If you're not the luckiest planter in the garden, there's still hope! To cultivate a lush garden, this TikTok landscaping trick will work in your favor.
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Make a chic book storage table to both organize your collection and add interest to your room. Learn how to find the right table for this fun project.
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Nate Berkus is a big fan of using things with meaning to decorate your home, so he loves picking up this gorgeous home decor item as a travel souvenir.
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Wood can be expensive and its upkeep can be a bit time-consuming. Concrete that looks like wood, on the other hand, doesn't present the same issues.
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All you need is some wood stain, adhesive, and boucle fabric to transform an ordinary Ikea stool into a super trendy ottoman for your living room.
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Though IKEA shoppers have expressed fondness for the BILLY bookcase, now it has competition. Could this be the end of BILLY's reign of bookshelf supremacy?
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If you love cozying up with a good book, a reading nook is a perfect space to add to your home. Hilary Farr shared some of her essentials for a cozy nook.
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If you're thinking of remodeling your interior, Jenn Todryk's advice concerning renovations may help homeowners to both lower costs and minimize construction.
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Bright lights aren't the best for hot tub ambiance, but if you can't see your own hand in front of your face, then you've got the opposite problem.