I was born in Chicago, raised in the Midwest, and studied creative writing and journalism at the University of Iowa. I was quickly immersed in Southern culture when I moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and became a writer and editor for Southern Accents Magazine at Time Warner. The lavish interiors and grand architecture of the region inspired me to study interior design while working as
an editor.

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In 1998, I returned to Iowa to assume the role of interior design editor for Better Homes & Gardens Television and later worked as a design consultant in two furniture showrooms as well as a senior writer for ITAGroup, a full-service performance improvement company based in Des Moines.

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In 2009, I returned to Birmingham, where I worked as the associate editor for Victoria Magazine at Hoffman Media for four years. In October 2013, I joined Time Inc. Books as assistant managing editor, where I was provided the opportunity to utilize my editorial skills and contribute to the company's many iconic brands, including Southern Living and Cooking Light, as well as several celebrity-authored books. 

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In 2016, I started my own freelance writing business with clients including Luxe Interiors + Design, Florida Design, Hoffman Media Books, Southern Home, The Cottage Journal, Charleston Style & Design, Dallas Style & Design, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, and Kansas City Homes & Style. Currently, I am also a Senior Digital Content Editor for LakeHomesLifestyles and BeachHomesLifestyles.

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I especially love tranquil oceanside and lakefront interiors and walking on the beach with my Jack Russell terrier, Chet. I also have a passion for cooking, music of all kinds, rockumentaries, blues guitar, and German sports cars. 

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