School
University of Utah
Expertise
Budget-friendly DIYs, Design Trends, Cleaning & Organizing Tips
- A self-proclaimed "house-proud" homebody, Madisen has mastered the art of decorating on a dime in some of the world's most expensive cities.
- She is a reformed clutter queen and has developed a set of practices and routines to help keep homes pristine and guest-ready.
- In her newly adopted home of London, England, Madisen is constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn about home design through the ages by exploring the city's museums, mansions, and more.
Experience
Madisen's design journey began in a college dorm room, where her creative instincts and love for aesthetics helped her and her roommate win the coveted Best Decorated Dorm Room award in 2013. Since then, she's contributed her design and writing talents to major home brands and shares practical, beautiful ideas on turning a house into a home. Her approach to interior design blends renter-friendly DIY, thoughtful styling, and a deep respect for how culture and identity shape the spaces we live in.
Education
Madisen holds a bachelor's degree in writing and rhetoric and gender studies from the University of Utah, and brings a thoughtful, inclusive lens to everything she writes about home.
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Making Caesar dressing from scratch isn't particularly difficult, but some may choose to forego the egg part. Here's what you can substitute for it.
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Shopping for a pork shoulder? Here's how to pick out the best one.
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Kitchen Tools
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Here's when you should reach for a Danish dough whisk rather than a balloon whisk.
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How-Tos
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Chicken breasts can be notoriously bland. But with this salt-and-pepper know-how, you can transform the protein into a succulent meal bursting with juicy flavor
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If you've made cheese plus any veggie, you know the recipe doesn't always stick. Here's a simple hack that helps parmesan stick to your roasted vegetables.
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