Claire Brito
Senior Social Editor
Claire Brito is the Senior Social Editor at House Beautiful, where she oversees the brand’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Apple News. With over four years of experience in the shelter industry, her writing has been published in Drew + Jonathan Reveal Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Rachael Ray Magazine, and more. From Houston, Texas, Claire holds degrees from Georgetown University and Columbia School of Journalism. She lives in Manhattan.
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Caleb Simpson Is the 'MTV Cribs' of the TikTok Generation
Meet the 32-year old documenting how everyone really lives.
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The Enduring Sex Appeal of the '70s Conversation Pit
Leisure for leisure's sake makes for a potent Instagram fantasy.
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A Cape-Cod-Style Home in Illinois Gets Ready to Host the Whole Family
Kate Marker turned a cramped kitchen into the space where everyone wants to hang out.
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Beauty Expert Carly Cardellino Vaccaro's Elegant Upstate Farmhouse Feels Like Magic
Filled with a curated edit of vintage finds, cozy layering, and plenty of family dance parties, the century-old home was a constellation of good signs.
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Chip Gaines Just Surprised Joanna with the Most Nostalgic Date Night
The couple spent an evening in Austin rocking out to one of her “all-time favorite bands.”
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Designer Ken Fulk Debuts a New Collection with The Rug Company
"Divine Inspiration" is a capsule with delightful references from Spain to San Francisco.
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An Exclusive Tour of Carla Rockmore’s Color-Drenched Home
The TikTok tastemaker's famous two-story closet is only the beginning.
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Literally Set Up a Campsite At the Airport After Flight Delay
But then they got dramatically evicted.
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Bethenny Frankel's Chaotic T.J. Maxx Tear Is Actually So Relatable
You have to watch the whole thing unfold.
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Alison Pickart and Katy Polsby Create a Home Fit For a Golden Girls Weekend
The reunion-ready rental is doused in color, pattern, and modern twists on CW Stockwell classics.
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Costco’s Popular Sleeper Sectional Is Getting Dragged on Social Media
Apparently, the IKEA version is SO much better.
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The Brownstone Boys Are Engaged
Get to know Barry and Jordan, and watch the surprise on-camera proposal!
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Joan Didion’s Apartment Just Won’t Sell
The Upper East Side co-op has recently taken a million-dollar price cut.
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Beyoncé & Jay-Z Make Real Estate History with Malibu Home
The $200 million dollar property was designed by Japanese master architect Tadao Ando.
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What to Know About Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby Venue
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How Much King Charles III's Coronation Actually Cost
An event this large is bound to come with a hefty price tag.
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This Baby Girl Was Caught On Camera Getting Stuck Behind a Dresser and the Internet Is Losing It
It's TikTok's most disturbing sensation.
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After Leaving the Magazine World, Melissa Colgan Has a Fresh Take on Trends
Meet the DC editor-turned-designer who has mastered the art of layering patterns and color.
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Christina Hall Shuts Down Rumors That She “Stole” Her Kids for Easter
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Megan Zietz Can Teach You How to Create a Luxury Look on a Dime
The retro maximalist is destined to upgrade your apartment.
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Follow Along as Erin Conway of Kismet House Restores a 100-Year-Old Home
With a sharp eye and serious DIY chops, this design maven is all about soulful curation.
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Drew Michael Scott, aka Lone Fox, Makes DIY Home Decor Look Luxe
The 27-year-old influencer is an evangelist for the life-changing magic of doing it yourself.
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John Wayne's Former California Cattle Ranch Is For Sale
The actor's masculine, western aesthetic lives on at Rancho Pavoreal.
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How Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Start Every Renovation
"If it's not absolutely beautiful or absolutely functional, you have to get rid of it."
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A Toddler Died After Apparently Ingesting Fentanyl in a Florida Airbnb
Here’s what you need to know.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Renovating a Historic Castle in Waco, Texas
Their new show, "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home - The Castle" documents the complete overhaul of this Central Texas landmark.
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Athena Calderone Unveils a Swoonworthy Collection for Crate & Barrel
The creative multi-hyphenate talks about her modern take on 40s French motifs, her love of a good coupe glass, and the existentialism of choosing the right sofa.
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The History of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish Palace Where the Queen's Coffin Rests
The Queen's coffin will lay rest in the Throne Room before making the journey back to England.
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Le Creuset Just Dropped a New Fall Color and We’re Obsessed
The comforting neutral is so versatile.
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Ben Affleck and J.Lo Are Giving Up Their House Hunt and Renovating Instead
Every real estate hunt includes a change of plans!
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All About Lambrook School, the Royal Children’s New School
All three royal siblings will attend the prestigious school.
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Lauren Nelson Adds a Personal Touch to Effortlessly Elevated Interiors
Meet the Bay Area designer who created the "chef's kitchen" featured on the cover of House Beautiful's Kitchen Issue.