
Sophie Edwards
I am a London-based writer currently working at Homes & Gardens as a News Editor. At H&G, I focus primarily on celebrity news and emerging interior trends.
Previously, I worked as a content writer at Fig Linens and Home (a luxury linens and home decor company).
I am skilled in e-commerce writing, SEO, storytelling, and verbal and written communications in both the US and UK contexts. My area of interest is the intersection of material culture with travel, entertainment, and art.
I have a BA in creative writing and sociology from Sarah Lawrence College as well as an MSc in Migration Studies from Oxford University where I studied in the department of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography. I am bi-lingual (English and Spanish) and have skills in quantitative and qualitative research, fiction and non-fiction writing, editing, and verbal communication.
I am passionate about migrants' rights advocacy, focusing on female and LGBTQ+ migrants' rights.
Publications
- Homes & Gardens93 articles
- Livingetc10 articles
- Homes & Gardens Magazine1 article
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Real Homes
Writes Most On
- Martha Stewart has had chickens since the '70s, but keeping these 'starter animals' is a rapidly growing trend – here's why (and how to recreate her coop)24 Mar—Homes & GardensBy Sophie Edwards in News Martha Stewart was far from the first to keep chickens, but she certainly made it look chic. From fresh, on-demand food to the fulfillment of the homesteader fantasy, it's easy to see why raising chickens has remained a popular activity. Now, it's become a major trend. Of a recent Instagram photo taken in 1974, Martha explains: 'One of the very first things I did when we moved to our first home, Turkey Hill, was to build a chicken coop and populate it with a...
- Demi Moore's patio boasts 'warm organic beauty that no other material can replicate' – its natural surface will be just as stylish in 100 years3 Mar—Homes & GardensBy Sophie Edwards published 4 weeks ago in News Natural wood is a classic for a reason. The organically textured surface adds instant warmth and a storied feel to anywhere it is used. Demi Moore's Scandinavian style patio is no exception. We spotted the actress's deck idea in the background of an early morning Instagram post. Demi stands on a surface of her medium-stained wood patio. The wide planks of her floor stretch towards a coordinating house, featuring white walls with slats of wood...
- Ina Garten's Hamptons home features a risky 'no paint' exterior – but the warm, country aesthetic pays off for a masterclass in rustic but elegant style28 Dec 2024—Homes & GardensBy Sophie Edwards published 28 December 2024 in News Farmhouse style has reigned for decades, and all the more in coastal areas like the Hamptons. Ina Garten has found a way to apply the look to the exterior of her home. Images of the chef's long-time Hamptons house exterior color show that she's chosen naturally sealed wood as a clever alternative to paint. The home has a beautiful, classic Hamptons country look. Garten's walls are light and brushed, flowing seamlessly into her darker roof...
- Kristen Bell's gray exterior paint looks 'industrial yet natural' breathing new life into the tried and true shade – experts say it will never go out of style4 Oct 2024—Homes & GardensBy Sophie Edwards published 4 October 2024 in News Gray paint has become one of the most ubiquitous exterior paint colors, and for good reason. The shade is calming, versatile, and subtle, with benefits like concealing dirt and reflecting the surrounding natural environment. Though we've seen thousands of gray homes, Kristen Bell's somehow brings something new to the conversation. We spotted the actress's exterior paint color in an Instagram post about her and her husband, Dax Sheperd's, F1...
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