Valerie Ott

Valerie Ott is a lifestyle writer who formerly covered home decor, accessories, and DIY projects for The Spruce.

Highlights

  • 2+ years of experience writing on home accessories and decor
  • Runs a blog on home accessories and has been featured on multiple home decor websites

Experience

Valerie Ott was a writer for The Spruce, where she wrote on home accessories and ways to add simple style to a home for more than two years. She served as the Editor of N2 Publishing and is currently the copy chief at JOANN. She began her Home Made Modern blog about her passion: how to create a smart and stylish life. After several years, Ott has become a self-taught expert in home accessories and has been featured on the Better Homes & Gardens website, as well as numerous successful blogs such as Centsational Girl, Knock Off Decor, and Tatertots & Jello.

Education

Ott earned a Bachelor of Arts in English language/letters from Xavier University and a Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.) in library and information science at Kent State University.

Expertise: Home decor
Education: Kent State University, Xavier University
Location: Hudson, Ohio

About The Spruce

The Spruce, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a new kind of home website offering practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you create your best home. The Spruce reaches 32 million people each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process, and our commitment to ensuring we are providing you with the most trustworthy advice by certified experts for your home and garden.

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