| Interior
Content Strategy & Editorial Consulting for Interior
Editorial consulting and content strategy developed to support a brand relaunch, including blog planning and original long-form articles.
Portfolio
| Byrdie
9 Best Lip Balms With SPF
A hands-on product-testing contribution to Byrdie’s lip balm with SPF roundup, focused on comfort, hydration, and real-world sun protection.
| The Comm Sheet
Rimadesio Makes a Move to Miami With a New Flagship
A reported feature covering the opening of Rimadesio’s Miami flagship, exploring design, spatial storytelling, and the integration of hospitality and food-driven experiences in retail environments.
| The Comm Sheet
Meet SUPERWOOD: Reengineered Timber That Can Outperform Steel
A reported feature on InventWood’s Superwood, a next-generation wood material engineered to be stronger than steel. The piece focuses on materials science, sustainability, and emerging applications in design and construction.
| The Comm Sheet
Colby Murphy Discusses His Design Ethos and Creative Process
A reported interview with Colby Murphy, founder of Southloft, exploring parametric design, fabrication, and contemporary design practice.
| The Comm Sheet
Stars Align at Sol Sanctuary at Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka
A reported feature on Aarunya Nature Resort’s Sol Sanctuary in Sri Lanka, exploring hospitality design, architecture, and the relationship between built space and landscape.
| Design Milk
Meet the 2025 Shaw Contract Design Awards Global Winners
A sponsored design feature created for Design Milk, blending brand storytelling with editorial voice and audience-focused content.
| The Comm Sheet
SouthLoft’s Parametric Bench Blends Form, Function, and Durability
A reported feature exploring Southloft’s parametric bench, highlighting computational design, digital fabrication, and material innovation in contemporary commercial environments.
| The Comm Sheet
Sonoma’s Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho’s Restaurant Design
A reported feature exploring the design of Jiun Ho’s Enclos restaurant in Sonoma, focusing on architecture, interiors, and the relationship between design and dining.
| The Comm Sheet
Architecture Comes to Life in an Immersive German Installation
A reported feature exploring “Breathing Planet,” an immersive installation by White Mirror that blends art, technology, and sensory design.
| Hamptons magazine
The best places for cocktails in Montauk
Drink writing for the 2013 Fourth of July issue of Hamptons All the way out East sits Montauk, a popular summer location with a relaxed vibe. It’s known for its surf spots, but it also has a number of popular eateries, such as Navy Beach and 668 The Gig Shack. See which spots offer the […]
| Hamptons magazine
Hamptons restaurants serving special Father’s Day menus
Food writing for the 2013 Father’s Day issue of Hamptons magazine Use this roundup of restaurants around the East End with special Father’s Day menus to find a place to dine with dad. Click here to view the magazine pages as a PDF.
| Aspen Peak magazine
Brunello Cucinelli adds a new lifestyle collection to Aspen store
Lifestyle writing in the Summer/Fall 2013 issue of Aspen Peak magazine Brunello Cucinelli’s European style has been enhancing our downtown shopping since the high-end store launched this past winter. But come June, sartorial Aspenites can celebrate that Italian style and comfort in their homes, too. “Our lifestyle collection is a very natural extension of our […]
| Hamptons magazine
An Oscar de la Renta piece that’s as ‘pretty as a pitcher’
Lifestyle writing for the 2013 Memorial Day issue of Hamptons magazine For the first issue of the 2013 summer, I wrote about a ceramic Oscar de la Renta pitcher. Speaking with the brand’s home creative director, Miles Redd, I detailed how this piece could fit into any East End home. Click here to view the […]
| Paste magazine
‘Modern Family’ recaps
As a freelance writer, I wrote weekly recaps of Modern Family season 4 episodes for Paste magazine. Season 4, episode 1: “Bringing Up Baby” Season 4, episodes 2 & 3: “Schooled & Snip” Season 4, episode 4: “The Butler’s Escape” Season 4, episode 5: “Open House of Horrors” Season 4, episode 7: “Arrested” Season 4, […]
| Aspen Peak magazine
Bring the indoors to exterior home features for summer and fall
Lifestyle writing for the 2013 summer/fall issue of Aspen Peak magazine I spoke with local real estate agents and architects to see what the outdoor entertaining trends would be for the season in Aspen homes. Additionally, I highlighted an alfresco kitchen created by an Aspen-based interior designer that features pieces by Frank Gehry and Design […]
| Gotham magazine
Where to ring in the New Year with a warm winter meal
Food writing for the December 2012/January 2013 issue of Gotham magazine Selecting the perfect spot for a holiday meal can be tedious, but this guide for New Year’s Eve dinners highlights the city’s best offerings. Hot spots like Daniel, The Modern, and Fig & Olive will help you ring in the year right. Click here […]
| Hamptons magazine
Deck the halls of your home with festive holiday decor
A shopping guide for the 2012 holiday issue of Hamptons magazine While the Hamptons is certainly known for its summer season, not everything closes when the weather changes. Here, I spoke with the owners of boutiques that are open year-round about what they’ll be offering for the holidays. Click here to view the magazine page […]
| Popular Mechanics
A low-tech way to change the world
Solar and wind energy get more of the attention, but building a better wood-burning stove could have a major impact in lowering fossil-fuel emissions. So Popular Mechanics has teamed up with the Alliance for Green Heat and other organizations to back the Wood Stove Design Challenge, and you can enter. With cool weather on the […]
| Popular Mechanics
A scuba gear guide for beginners
Product roundup for the August 2012 of Popular Mechanics magazine Using tips and suggestions from diving experts, I compiled top clothing and gear recommendations for magazine readers. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
Dalene Rovenstine
Writer, editor, and content marketing leader with a journalism background and experience across media and brand platforms