Kristy Bowen

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Location
Chicago, IL
School
Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, Rockford University
Expertise
Architecture and Design History, Vintage Objects and Antiques, DIY Crafts
  • Kristy is an avid thrifter with an unusual obsession with vintage dishware, mid-century handbags, and old office chairs.
  • She occasionally pens online lesson content in the arts and humanities with a focus on art history, architecture, and design.
  • While growing up, she watched way too much HGTV in the middle of the night and now cannot stop obsessing over her 1930s apartment and its décor.

Experience

For House Digest, Kristy has written extensively about design and DIY projects, with a heavy favor toward upcycling, repurposing, and decorating with vintage and antiques. She has written arts, culture, and lifestyle content for a number of publications and websites, including Worthpoint, Thriftcon, E-How, Cozymeal, and Homes.com. She blogs about writing, art, vintage style, and other miscellany at Dulcetly: Notes On A Bookish Life on Blogspot. A writer and book artist who creates a series of zines, artist's books, and paper goods, she is the author of several collections of poetry. Bowen is currently at work on a memoir that marries two of her favorite pursuits-- writing and thrifting.

Education

Kristy holds and MFA in creative writing from Columbia College and an M.A. in English literature from DePaul University.

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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