Location
Stratford, Connecticut
School
Southern Connecticut State University
Expertise
Interior design, Landscape architecture, Entertaining and hosting
- Ann has been immersed in the world of interior design since 2011, when she was as assistant editor of Cottages & Gardens Publications.
- Along with her writing work, she manages the social media accounts for a luxury landscape architecture firm, helping to inform her research and writing of the latest garden trends.
- While serving as editor for the Hamptons Design Guide, Ann highlighted the work of the area's most prominent architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and real estate professionals.
Experience
Ann has been a full-time freelance writer specializing the the home and garden space since 2019. Her bylines can be found in publications including Parade Home & Garden, Apartment Therapy, Real Homes, Galerie, and Aspire. Based in the greater New York City metro region, she is also a regular contributor to regional magazines such as CTC&G and Westchester HOME. Alongside her editorial work, Ann serves as a ghost writer for a California PR firm representing prominent interior designers and architects. Her vast knowledge and experience spans from new home decor trends to timeless design styles and gardening tips.
Education
Ann has a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Journalism from Southern Connecticut State University.
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Home Goods
By Ann Loynd Burton
These accessory sets, and the material they're made from, were popular in the '30s. Now, thrifters are use them up to bring vintage charm to their bedrooms.
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Flowers
By Ann Loynd Burton
While July is often seen as a time to kick back and enjoy your spring planting, there are a few heat-loving plants that can be added to the garden in summer.
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Home Goods
By Ann Loynd Burton
If you're struggling to find valuable Pyrex in thrift stores, it might be time to focus on other brands, like this gorgeous U.S. luxury porcelain dinnerware.
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Edible Gardening
By Ann Loynd Burton
June is the perfect time to get out in the garden and prune those tomato plants! Here's how pruning can ensure a larger harvest and keep your plants healthy.
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Indoor
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Millennial gray is not basic or dull. It's actually an enticing neutral color, and the real problem is not in the hue, but how you're styling it.
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Shopping
By Ann Loynd Burton
There are plenty of excuses to visit a thrift store, but next time you do, add this incredible item to your list of must-finds and thank us later.
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Home Goods
By Ann Loynd Burton
If you're a fan of dishware or just like the look of a vintage aesthetic, then you'll want to keep an eye out for this Pyrex find at your local thrift store.
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Laundry & Linens
By Ann Loynd Burton
Contemporary towel holders, while functional, can be so uninspiring. Instead, refresh your bathroom design with this trending fixture from 30 or 40 years ago.
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Sales
By Ann Loynd Burton
When a furniture item or appliance isn't sold at Costco, it isn't the end of its life, even if the item has minor damage or was previously returned.
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Organization
By Ann Loynd Burton
If your child has an overabundance of stuffed animals, this clever storage solution can keep them contained while also serving a functional purpose.
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Trends
By Ann Loynd Burton
Early 2000s aesthetics are on the rise, and this metallic accent is no exception. Nowadays, however, it's been given a more modern, sleek twist.
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Organization
By Ann Loynd Burton
Baskets might be stylish, but they're rarely the best storage system for small items like makeup and jewelry. Try out this vintage organizer instead.
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Repairs
By Ann Loynd Burton
Vintage home features (like those from the '40s) are seeing more love in recent years. Find out what homeowners are choosing to restore rather than replace.
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Home Goods
By Ann Loynd Burton
Plenty of '60s household staples have become completely obsolete today, but if you found this object in working order at the thrift, you'd be thrilled.
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