Emily Benda Gaylord
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Benda Gaylord is a freelance writer based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and holds a journalism and Spanish degree from Iowa State University. She specializes in real estate, interior design, home entertaining, and lifestyle categories. Her work has been featured in Traditional Home, The Crittenden Report, and other regional publications. When she’s not writing, Emily is fixing up her home with her husband or reading a good book. Her proudest DIY is refinishing her Facebook Marketplace dining table. You can follow her home updates and book recommendations on Instagram.
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