Jackie Craven

Jackie Craven is an American writer and author who specializes on architecture, designs and cultural travel. Craven has published several books, namely "The Stress-Free Home" and "The Healthy Home" and is the architectural guide on the About.com. Craven's travel features have been published in major newspapers in the United States and Canada. [http://jackiecraven.com/bio.htm Bio of Jackie Craven] ] She has written extensively for the "House & Garden" magazine, and published many features in the "The Providence Journal" and other newspapers, [http://architecture.about.com/mbiopage.htm About.com. Architecture. Jackie Craven] ] and worked as an architecture coach for the "Realtor magazine" and numerous other publications. She holds a Doctor of Arts in English from the State University of New York at Albany. Craven lives in Schenectady, New York, and she was twice awarded by the Schenectady's Heritage Foundation and currently serves on the Schenectady Historic Commission. Craven is also the owner of five large Victorian houses, [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/19/living/19CRAV.html?ex=1222401600&en=f18a4d9a055dc458&ei=5070 Her Home Page Takes Care of the Home. The New York Times] ] and is involved with many of Schenectady's restoration projects on historic places.

References

Books

*"The Stress-Free Home: Beautiful Interiors for Serenity and Harmonious Living" by Jackie Craven. Published by Rockport Publishers, 2003. ISBN 1592530028.

*"The Healthy Home: Beautiful Interiors That Enhance the Environment and Your Well-Being" by Jackie Craven. Published by Rockport Publishers, 2003. ISBN 1564969398

External links

* [http://jackiecraven.com/ Personal website]
* [http://prettyapartments.com/ Jackie Craven's website devoted to 19th century Apartments in Schenectady, New York]