Katherine Owen Title: Home and Garden Writer Education: The University of Alabama Location: Boulder, CO Katherine Owen is a writer and editor with a passion for home design. In her personal life, it started long ago, but professionally she first kindled her love for design as the assistant Home & Garden editor at Southern Living magazine. There, Katherine pitched, wrote, and produced print and digital content about everything from classic kitchen design to container gardening. (And tagged along for every photoshoot and market trip possible!). Now, a love for rustic homes and breathtaking landscapes has taken her across the country to her current home base in Boulder, Colorado. Always a Southerner at heart, Katherine still considers Birmingham, Alabama home. Experience Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama. In addition to a major in journalism, she pursued her creative interests with a minor in art which has informed the way she reports on home design and architecture. Katherine then went on to complete two magazine journalism fellowships at The Atlantic and Southern Living. Following her fellowships, Katherine became the assistant home and garden editor at Southern Living, where she refined her passion for home design. Now, a love for rustic homes, outdoor adventure and breathtaking landscapes has taken her across the country to her current home base in Boulder, Colorado, where she continues to write about everything from perfect paint colors to floor plans and more. Education Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama. She pursued a major in journalism as well as a minor in art, both of which have informed Katherine’s ability to thoroughly report, write, and edit stories about creative topics such as interior design and architecture. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.