WRITING

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I began writing professionally in 2004 with my first book, You Can Wear It Again: A Celebration of Bridesmaids' Dresses. At the time, I owned a wedding invitation company--hence, the wedding subject matter. Since then I've written two other titles, including my most recent release, Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business, as well as a smattering of articles for the San Francisco Chronicle and DailyCandy.com. See below for some samples of my writing.

I'm always up for new and exciting projects. If you have an editorial assignment or project you'd like to discuss, please contact me. If you have a book publishing inquiry, please contact Lilly Ghahremani of Full Circle Literary.

ARTICLES

"Collection Celebrates Animals" (San Francisco Chronicle, April 2007)
"Heirloom: California Dream Pillows" (San Francisco Chronicle, January 2007)
"Chain Reaction" (DailyCandy.com, May 2006)
"Home Wreckers" (DailyCandy.com, February 2005)
"Warm It Up" (DailyCandy.com, November 2004)
"Sweet Delivery" (DailyCandy.com, September 2004)

BOOKS

Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business (Chronicle Books, 2007)

"Craft, Inc. is the hipster business primer for entrepreneurial crafters to turn what they do for fun into what they do for money. Pro crafter Meg Mateo Ilasco offers a step-by-step guide to everything from developing products and naming the company to writing a business plan, applying for licenses, and paying taxes. Chapters on sales, marketing, trade shows, and publicity round..." (read more)

View the introduction (pdf)
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Space Planner: A Decorating + Design Workbook (Chronicle Books, 2006)

"Whether giving a current surrounding a makeover, or starting fresh in a new place, The Space Planner helps do-it-yourself home decorators identify the right design approach for the home. With an in-depth introduction and sections for each room in the house, this interactive journal provides the tools..." (read more)

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You Can Wear It Again: A Celebration of Bridesmaids' Dresses (Chronicle, 2005)

"Being a bridesmaid is one of the greatest honors a dear friend can bestow. But actually wearing the dress the bride picks out? That's the true test of friendship. You Can Wear It Again pays loving tribute to fifty years of bridesmaids' dresses, as featured in real-life weddings..." (read more)

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