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.
Today I am a lifestyle journalist, editor, brand strategist, and communications specialist with more than 25 years of experience managing and producing content for magazines, books, digital, television, and sales/marketing/PR assets. I am honored to put my skills to work creating lifestyle content for Lake Homes Realty and its ever-growing sister brands including Beach-Homes Realty and Mountain Homes Realty.
A well-maintained bathroom does more than sparkle—it protects your investment, preserves indoor air quality, and creates a more comfortable retreat after long days spent on the water. Whether your lake home overlooks the Adirondacks, the Chesapeake watershed, the Tennessee Valley, …
Summer cooking at the lake has a deliciously laid-back feel. Meals stretch later into the evening, produce piles up on kitchen counters after farmers’ market runs, and side dishes quietly become the main event. By midsummer, it’s hard to ignore …
At a lake home, a tree stump is rarely just an aesthetic nuisance. In fact, it can become a safety hazard along frequently used pathways. Moreover, it can interfere with future landscaping projects, attract wood-boring insects, harbor fungal diseases, and …
Whether you’re buying a waterfront retreat in the Adirondacks, listing a family compound on Lake Michigan, renovating a dockside cottage in Texas Hill Country, or planning a DIY flooring project at a Pacific Northwest lake cabin, understanding how to calculate …
For most lake homeowners, outdoor living areas are every bit as important as the rooms inside the house. A covered porch becomes the family room throughout the summer. In addition, a patio transforms into the preferred dining space, and a …
With more than three million lakes scattered across the United States, there’s no shortage of spectacular places to spend the summer. Some are celebrated for their crystal-clear waters. Others are known for dramatic mountain backdrops, historic waterfront towns, or generations …
A well-designed patio cover does more than provide relief from the afternoon sun—it transforms an outdoor space into a true extension of the home. For lake homeowners, that distinction is particularly important. Whether your property overlooks a quiet cove in …
When summer settles in around the lake, most homeowners have little interest in heating up an already warm kitchen. Between afternoons on the dock, sunset boat rides, family gatherings, and impromptu visits from neighbors, easy entertaining becomes part of the …
As temperatures climb and daylight stretches into long, golden evenings, lake homes take on a different life—one that favors openness, ease, and a closer relationship to the outdoors. A thoughtful summer refresh isn’t about overhauling your entire space; it’s about …
Lake homes have always been about perspective—what you see, how you unwind, and the pace you keep once you arrive. But lately, many homeowners are rethinking what those spaces should feel like. After years of layered trends, bold statements, and …
