Sierra Guardiola Title: Contributing Writer Education: Ithaca College Location: New York, NY Sierra is a writer and editor with many interests. She comes from a newspaper background and has over four years experience writing for magazines. She enjoys learning about new topics and providing readers with helpful tips and ideas. She has covered everything from how to make the best apple pie to transforming your outdoor space with a few key decorations. Education Sierra Guardiola attended Ithaca College where she served as Assistant News Editor, Life & Culture Editor, and Year in Review Editor. She completed an internship with Real Simple through the American Society of Magazine Editor’s Internship Program along with a fellowship at Southern Living Magazine through the Meredith Postgraduate Fellowship Program. 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.