Emma Fighera

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Location
Brooklyn, New York
School
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Hamilton College
Expertise
Houseplants, Home organization, Creative décor
  • Emma's love of gardening blossomed during a stint working in the plant department at Home Depot. She currently has over 30 houseplants.
  • A lifelong New Yorker, she's encountered apartments of every size, shape, and level of chaos, giving her a sharp eye for home design, small-space organization, and the way people actually live.
  • She writes a satirical Substack newsletter called "Emma's World," where she offers often absurdist commentary on breaking news and big ideas.

Experience

Emma Fighera is a writer and digital media specialist based in New York City. She previously worked at Hearst Magazines as a content coordinator and, before that, served as a newsletter editor at Patch Media. Emma's love of media spans all forms of written content—from classical literature to celebrity news—and she brings this versatility to her work. Whether she's analyzing performance data or interviewing a subject matter expert, Emma merges her creative instincts with journalistic precision, grounding her work in careful research, clear insight, and imaginative storytelling.

Education

Emma has a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in literature and studio art from Hamilton College.

House Digest Editorial Policies

House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.

As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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