About

No one — including me — likes being edited. But a good editor pretty much always makes something better. That, I like.

What really interests me is the editing process — what we choose to edit and how we do it. Not just our writing, but our lives, our relationships, our stuff, even our recipes — to make them better. That’s editing by design.

Why this blog? I crave simplicity — honest relationships, uncluttered interiors, unpretentious (but delicious!) food, effortless style. Editing my life to include what I really want is a journey — one I’m still navigating — but over the years, I’ve learned some ways to make it easier and more rewarding. I’ll share them here.

About me. After a long career in corporate communications, I started my own business writing and editing content for a diverse group of clients. I recently moved to Southern California with my husband and am gradually adjusting to life as an empty nester. When I’m not editing stuff, you will likely find me outside working off my pizza addiction.

Thanks for stopping by.