Rachel Newcombe is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health, homes and gardens, and lifestyle topics. With a background in journalism, Newcombe has written for a wide range of print and online publications and is the founder of Fresh Design Blog , a popular platform regularly updated with home décor ideas and trends. She has written and contributed to a number of nonfiction books, including Plants That Heal, The Self-Care Bible , The Complete Crystal Sourcebook , The Natural Remedies Guide , The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies, Running and Runes Illustrated . Newcombe is based in Hampshire, UK. Claire Jones is a Maryland-certified horticulturalist, garden designer, beekeeper, author, and photographer. She is the owner of Claire Jones Landscapes, LLC, with work featured in Garden Design , The Wall Street Journal , and other publications. Her book, The Beekeeper's Guide , received a Silver Media Award, and she writes the award-winning blog The Garden Diaries . Chosen for many years to decorate the White House for Christmas, Jones is also a floral designer, master judge, and frequent speaker at garden events nationwide.