Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
School
Colorado State University
Expertise
Eco-friendly home and sustainable living, Indoor house plants, Home interior redesign
- Explored the intersection of home design, lifestyle, and wellness for a variety of brands.
- Written countless articles surrounding home improvement and lifestyle with the aim of informing and engaging diverse audiences.
- Gained expertise on slow living and self-care while creating content for clients and publications.
Experience
Selena is a freelance writer and digital marketer with over eight years of experience creating content across the lifestyle, wellness, and home industries. Her work includes SEO blog writing, print publication writing, and digital storytelling. Her work has been published in outlets such as CO Yoga + Life and The Manual. She draws on first-hand knowledge of home renovation, home maintenance, and mindfulness to craft thoughtful, well-researched content that inspires readers to level up their living spaces. At Home Digest, Selena combines her love of cozy interior design, clever solutions, and everyday rituals to help readers cultivate their own home sanctuary.
Education
Selena earned her B.A. in Journalism and Communications from Colorado State University in 2017 and continues to develop her skills through professional courses. Her academic foundation informs her clear, concise writing style and her passion for purpose-driven storytelling.
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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Home Goods
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Vintage cookware is a must-buy at thrift stores. Look out for this collectible brand that was beloved by a top chef and a stable of mid-century kitchenware.
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Organization
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Bathroom storage does not always require expensive organizers or bulky furniture, especially when a few simple craft supplies can create extra space.
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Landscaping
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
If your hostas are getting a little lonely, it might be time to plant them a new friend. Find some of the best options with this roundup of 15 prime picks.
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Sales
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Memorial Day sales are a great time to find deals on home and garden items. Costco's 2026 Memorial Day sale has a ton of great pieces at competitive prices.
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Home Improvement
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Discovering a bear den can be a scary moment, especially if there's a slumbering bear inside. Understanding its natural instincts may be the best approach.
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DIY Home Decor
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
This vintage furniture find was once a staple for home entertainment. With a little elbow grease, it can still be the life of the party in your modern home.
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Gardening Hacks
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Building a garden bed can be difficult, and buying one assembled is expensive. Find a happy middle ground with this clever construction idea.
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Trends
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Look for this trendy 1970s decor staple at your local thrift or antiques shop to achieve an authentic and glamorous mid-century-style living space.
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Houseplants
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Houseplants emerged in the Victorian era and were embraced by 1920s homeowners. Recreate the parlors of the Roaring Twenties with this hardy plant species.
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Home Goods
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
IKEA has released a catalogue of new products for May, and some of them are going viral for their modern flair and versatile designs. Get a preview of them now.
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Appliances
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
If you have carpets that are hard to keep clean, especially if you have pets, head to Target. It has a great deal for May 2026 on a carpet cleaner.
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Trends
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Blank walls in cold, bland colors won't cut it anymore. This returning wall material will surround you in cozy vibes — and maybe a little nostalgia too.
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Repairs
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
A sunny deck can be a cozy addition to your home. Unfortunately, carpenter bees think it's a cozy home too. This weekend task could help to keep them at bay.
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DIY Home Decor
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
While this old piece of tech has fallen out of favor over the years, its cute design makes it the perfect item to repurpose into a quirky planter.
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Landscaping
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Flowers and shrubs can add to a nice garden, but don't forget perennial grass. There is one variety with a silver color that is stunning to see.
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Flowers
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Creating a stunning garden full of colorful blooms doesn't have to mean high water bills. Plant this flower for a big payoff without the waste.
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Shopping
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Whether you're looking for new outdoor furniture, pretty plants, or accents to make your home feel more cozy, Home Depot has you covered with its new items.
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Home Goods
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Add a little spring to your dinnertime routine with Williams Sonoma's new hydrangea collection. The whimsical designs and pastel colors add some fresh decor.
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Exterior Remodel
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
The front steps on a home take a beating from both weather and foot traffic, but this classic material can handle both causes of wear with ease.
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Closet Organization
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Shoe storage can get tricky, but converting this beautiful antique piece into a helpful storage solution is easier than you may think — and it looks great too.
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Flowers
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Martha Stewart is no stranger to curating a beautiful garden. Try planting this cheery, classic, and colorful spring flower to get the same look.
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Flowers
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
If your lilac bush isn’t blooming as expected, a common care issue could be holding it back, even if everything else in your garden seems on track.
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Landscaping
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Raised beds are a great way to grow flowers, veggies, and more. This TikTokker came up with a genius idea to design a raised bed with cinder blocks.
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Trees, Shrubs & Vines
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
If you want to create a cozy, sectioned off yard, plant this evergreen shrub in May to enjoy lush foliage and increased privacy throughout the seasons.
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Flowers
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
Hanging baskets of flowers are beautiful and it's fun to create your own. When doing so, be sure to follow this tip to keep them growing healthy.
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Flowers
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
When it comes to filling our gardens with gorgeous blooms, there's no better inspiration than Joanna Gains' garden. Here's a low-maintenance flower she loves.
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Trees, Shrubs & Vines
By Selena Ivette Rodriguez
These flowering, quick-growing trees were once seen as an innovation in landscaping, but nowadays, their aggressive growth habit has become an issue.
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