MEET THE BLOGGERS

Meet the Content Creators at Bed Bath & Beyond

Get to know the creative minds behind Bed Bath & Beyond’s articles—each with a unique personality, passion, and perspective on home and lifestyle.

Amy Laskin – Director of Content

  • Has lived in her home for 13 years and is still decorating.
  • Her kitchen is “almost done”—she loves to cook and bake (but not clean).

Jen Dennis – Content Development Lead

  • Loves writing about home and travel.
  • Calls herself the ultimate test case for “idiot-proof” recipes—if she can make it, anyone can!

Megan Mostyn-Brown – Writer

  • Obsessed with mid-century modern furniture, wallpaper, and organization.
  • Dreams of owning a claw foot tub and more than one pan.

Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien – Contributor

  • TV host, cookbook author, and Today Show regular.
  • Proud of his “big in taste, small in effort” cooking style.

Bonnie Vengrow – Writer

  • Loves stationery, postmodern art, and claw-footed furniture.
  • Balancing neatness with NYC apartment life alongside her husband, son, and two pets.

Julie Hartigan – Chef & Writer

  • Engineer-turned-chef who writes about cooking and health.
  • Lives in a condo with two little girls, two guinea pigs, and one very patient husband.
  • Follow her on Twitter: @cookingwjulie

Nicola Ruiz – Writer

  • Writes about fashion, style, and decor.
  • Grew up in England and California; now based in NYC.
  • Organizing expert, mom to a 4-year-old, and dog-mom to Chihuahua Lola.

Kate Kelly – Writer

  • Passionate about bedspreads and dinnerware.
  • Currently searching for the perfect rug after her boys ruined the last one.

Lisa Milbrand – Writer

  • Juggles life with one husband, two daughters, and four pets.
  • Loves to throw parties when things are under control at home.

Bonnie McCarthy – Writer

  • Enjoys hunting vintage treasures and collecting California pottery.
  • Loves baking—especially when it rains.

Julie Bawden-Davis – Writer

  • Covers home improvement and lifestyle topics.
  • Admits to buying almost every kitchen gadget she writes about!

Terry Grieco-Kenny – Recipe Developer, Food Writer & Stylist

  • Developed and styled thousands of recipes as a magazine food editor.
  • Contributed to over 15 cookbooks and 10 magazines.
  • Now that her son is away at college, she channels her energy into cooking.

Julie Bawden-Davis

Julie Bawden-Davis is a bestselling journalist, novelist, blogger, and YouTuber. A prolific author, Julie writes in several genres. She enjoys creating page-turning suspense served up with a dose of romance, garden books that turn any brown thumb green, and spiritual books meant to enlighten and inspire. Widely published, Julie has written 45 books and more than 4,000 articles for a wide variety of national and international publications. She lives in Southern California, where she enjoys sunny, blue skies most days and year-round gardening. Julie gains inspiration from being surrounded by plants when she writes.