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LISA MARIE HART A freelance journalist for more than 20 years, Hart’s experience includes magazine, book and online writing. While preparing to write her guide to interior design of the whole house (PAGE 51), Hart feared multiple designers would give duplicate advice for each room. “I was surprised to realize that each space truly requires a unique approach. Their insights break down the process into simple steps that capture the essence of room-byroom design.”
MARY HELEN BERG Berg is a Los Angelesbased freelance writer and frequent contributor to USA TODAY publications. As someone who has tried to write at the kitchen table, in a basement corner and with children at her feet, Berg was intrigued by the idea of “she sheds,” tiny hideaways that she writes about for this issue (PAGE 74). “Their design can complement your home or reflect your alter ego. What woman doesn’t need a life-size dollhouse to escape to?”
DIRECTOR Jeanette Barrett-Stokes jbstokes@usatoday.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jerald Council jcouncil@usatoday.com MANAGING EDITOR Michelle Washington mjwashington@usatoday.com EDITORS Amy Sinatra Ayres Tracy Scott Forson Sara Schwartz Debbie Williams ISSUE DESIGNER Gina Toole Saunders DESIGNERS Amira Martin Miranda Pellicano Lisa M. Zilka CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mary Helen Berg, Valerie Finholm, Lisa Marie Hart, Cherlyn Jenkins, Adrienne Jordan, Patricia Kime, Margaret Littman, Diana Lambdin Meyer, Rina Rapuano, Debbie Swanson
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DEBBIE SWANSON Swanson’s work has appeared in national publications including USA TODAY and Family Circle. She enjoys writing about homes and discovering easy ways to make the most of your living space, and she’s also passionate about dogs and healthy living. Adding warmth to your backyard with a fire pit (PAGE 78) was a natural topic for Swanson. “Living in New England, a fire pit is a must-have for warming up the evenings and making the most of those days when dusk falls too early.”
MARGARET LITTMAN Littman, a freelance journalist, moved to Nashville from Chicago a decade ago, in part because she wanted to spend more time in her garden. She was inspired by ideas for fire pits, pizza ovens and other options while writing a story on outdoor kitchens as entertaining spaces (PAGE 84). When not grilling out at home, she’s conducting research for articles and books, including Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip, a guide to the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, published in January.
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