Gemma Johnstone

Contributing Writer

Gemma has been a freelance writer and editor in the home and lifestyle space for the past five years and has a bachelor's degree in communication studies.

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Gemma Johnstone
Gemma Johnstone

About

Gemma has been a freelance writer and editor in the home and lifestyle space for the past five years and has a bachelor's degree in communication studies. She is especially passionate about sustainable living topics and is a regular contributor to major publications, including Reader's Digest, The Spruce, Hunker, The American Kennel Club, and more. When she is not interviewing experts and advising readers on everything from how to have an energy-efficient home to pet-proofing a yard, you can find Gemma rummaging for vintage homewares or hiking with her rescue dog, Annie, in the Italian Alps, where she is based.

Passions: Gardening, indoor plant care, sustainable living, decorating, and design

Favorite design style: Mid-Century Modern and Chalet Chic

Articles
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