Melody Ip

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Location
Seattle Area
School
San Francisco State University
Expertise
Houseplants, Gardening, Upcycling
  • As an avid plant mom, Melody is often found propagating her houseplants, obsessing over new growth, and strolling through nurseries.
  • She delights in unearthing treasures at secondhand stores and finding creative uses for them in her home.
  • She is fascinated by cleaning hacks and researching ways to use essential oils for DIY cleaning and personal care products.

Experience

Melody's philosophy about writing can be summed up by a quote from English writer John Ruskin: "When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece." Over her career of nearly 25 years, Melody has written and edited articles in her many areas of interest, including parenting, pregnancy, arts and culture, racial justice, and more. Her favorite aspect of writing articles is the opportunity to conduct interviews, glean stories, and share the heart of these stories with others. In addition to being a freelance writer/editor, Melody is a writer and copy chief for Mochi Magazine, an online publication committed to amplifying the voices and perspectives of Asian Americans.

Education

Melody has a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University.

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