Alex Temblador

Alex Temblador

Alex Temblador is a Dallas, Texas-based award-winning freelance writer and award-winning author of Half Outlaw and Secrets of the Casa Rosada. While she's best known for her coverage of travel, arts, and culture, she began to write more about design, architecture, and home products when she bought her 102-year-old house in 2020. Since then, she's reviewed products for outlets such as Real Homes, Gardeningetc., Homes & Gardens, Outside, and TripSavvy. When she's not writing articles or reviews, Alex is jet-setting around the world, working on her next novel, or teaching a literary class.

Articles by: Alex Temblador

Leesa Oasis Chill Hybrid mattress set up in reviewer's bedroom
Leesa Oasis Chill Hybrid mattress review: Cosy comfort

By Alex Temblador Published

The Leesa Oasis Chill Hybrid mattress cradles the body and supports the hips, but it doesn't quite deliver on its cooling promise.

Casper Original mattress set up in the reviewer's bedroom
Casper Original mattress review: underwhelming performance from an industry heavyweight

By Alex Temblador Published

I put the Casper Original through its paces to see how it matches up to other memory foam mattresses, and I wasn't too impressed.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid with Cloud Pillow Top mattress on a bed
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid with Cloud Pillow Top mattress review

By Alex Temblador Published

Good motion isolation and three firmness levels is why so many like the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress.

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress in a bedroom
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress review: goes above and beyond to align your spine

By Alex Temblador Published

With the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress you'll always sleep cool and with your spine aligned.

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress on a bed in a bedroom
Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress review: sink into an incredibly comfortable mattress

By Alex Temblador Published

Recommended

The Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top “hugs” sleepers at night with its plush and cushioned embrace.

Ninja Foodie Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & Air Fryer with Built-In Thermometer, 2nd Generation on dining table
Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & Air Fryer with Built in Thermometer, 2nd Generation, DG551 review

By Alex Temblador Published

An indoor grill and air fryer that can also roast, bake, broil, and dehydrate large portions.

Using the LG CordZero All in One Auto Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum on a hard wood floor
LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador last updated

A cordless stick vacuum and mop with a sleek charging station that has a built-in dust bin and storage.

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