School
University Of Texas At Austin
Expertise
Home Decorating, Antiques, Budget Shopping
- For 18 years, Pamela has worked as an antiques expert and writer for the home publication The Spruce (formerly About.com), producing a vast array of articles about decorative items, including antique furniture and housewares.
- She has been interviewed for numerous TV and radio programs and featured in many newspaper and magazine articles as an expert on topics relating to antiques and collectibles.
- Her most recent effort includes her "Chic for Life with Pamela" blog, covering lifestyle news ranging from product reviews and gift ideas to home décor and cleaning tips.
Experience
As a news writer for House Digest, Pamela has enjoyed expanding her writing to include DIY projects, cleaning tips, and home furnishings. She began her career as a writer in 1999 when she published her first magazine article right before graduating from journalism school. Shortly after graduation, she joined a small daily newspaper in Central Texas. Then, she moved into public relations writing for an Austin-based non-profit before becoming a freelancer more than a decade ago. Pamela has also written for magazines including The Intelligent Collector, Antique Trader, and Numismatist. Additionally, she is the author of three books relating to antiques and collectibles.
Education
Pamela earned a bachelor's degree in journalism with magazine specialization from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Dahlias grace your garden with a vibrant assortment of colors from late summer to fall. Plant them with these companions to elevate the motley of colors.
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Cleaning
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Thanksgiving cactus is a pretty low-maintenance plant. In fact, it often does better with a bit of negligence, but there are some ways you can help it thrive.
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Sometimes you have items in your kitchen that can give your plants an extra boost as fertilizer. If you have this product, it may be worth a try.
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Rather than storing toilet paper rolls under the cabinet, there are several items you can repurpose to easily create beautiful storage for the bathroom.
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Home Improvement
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Cleaning
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If you're noticing an invasion of insects you don't want in your yard, then try to make your garden as inviting as possible to these beautiful birds.
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Shopping
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The eastern redbud tree is already beloved for its gorgeous pink flowers, but it's also known for attracting certain types of birds to your yard as well.
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