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.
Summer smoothies occupy a delicious middle ground for life on the coast. They are substantial enough to stand in for breakfast after an early beach walk. At the same time, they are light enough to work as a midafternoon reset …
One of the greatest luxuries of owning a beach home is the ability to spend time outdoors. Whether it is a Gulf Coast retreat overlooking the dunes, a shingled cottage in New England, a contemporary California beach house, or a …
Summer fish tacos have evolved far beyond the standard beer-battered cod wrapped in cabbage slaw. Along the U.S. coastline, they now reflect regional seafood traditions and local produce. They also reflect the distinct pace of warm-weather entertaining. In the Northeast, …
By the time you reach a beach home patio or garden, the architecture has already made its first impression. The outdoor living spaces should continue that experience rather than simply filling the gap between the house and the shoreline. That’s …
The modern coastal home is no longer designed solely for entertaining guests or maximizing views. Increasingly, homeowners across the United States are carving out dedicated spaces for restoration, mindfulness, and physical well-being. In-home wellness rooms have evolved from luxury amenities …
For many, watermelon is synonymous with summer. It appears at cookouts, beach picnics, dockside lunches, and sunset gatherings, usually sliced into generous wedges and served ice cold. There is certainly nothing wrong with that approach. Few foods are as refreshing …
For years, coastal homeowners concentrated their renovation budgets on kitchens, primary suites, and outdoor living spaces. Today, however, an unlikely area is emerging as one of the smartest investments in beach and waterfront properties: the garage. The shift is being …
Along the American coast, warm-weather cooking is not only about reinvention but also about calibration. Ingredients shift subtly—lighter, fresher, more responsive to heat and salt air—and the way you build a dish follows suit. Lettuce, often treated as an afterthought, …
Along the Southeastern Atlantic coast, sea turtle season shapes the cadence of summer as reliably as tides and afternoon storms. From the barrier islands of the Carolinas to the subtropical shores of Florida, loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles return …
Beachcombing in California offers a different vibe than other American coastlines. The state’s beaches stretch from rugged, fog-laced coves in the north to wide Southern California strands framed by cliffs, surf culture, and coastal neighborhoods. That geographic range creates unusually …
