Home design, holiday & DIY
When I moved to Iowa to write for The Des Moines Register, part of the appeal was knowing People, Inc. (then Meredith) was headquartered down the street. Over the years, I've collaborated with many fantastic editors as a freelance writer for special interest publications.
BHG Color
Scene Stealer
If I had a budget to hire any interior designer I've interviewed, Julia Chasman would have my contract. I live in a craftsman home, and I loved learning about how she approaches each project.
BHG Christmas
Evergreen Memories
Write about a party themed around pickles? Yes, please!
Creative planner Kelsey Klos gave me (and readers!) a peek into her daughter's themed celebration, with plenty of DIY ideas anyone could use to host a similar at-home event.
Farmhouse DIY
Next Generation
When I write about home design, I get deeper than shopable snippets. My interviews get to the heart of a home and how family history and future dreams influence special spaces, like this one.
Beautiful Kitchens & Baths
Style Sanctuary
Assign me stories that showcase apirational spaces. "This boutique-inspired bath in a custom-built Houston home uses symmetry, natural stone, and scallop detailing to achieve a calming effect."
