Carly Totten

Carly Totten is a senior shopping writer for The Spruce where she shares innovative home products like bedding, vacuums, storage solutions, and kitchen gadgets. Prior to working at The Spruce, Carly spent 10 years working as a copywriter and event planner in the wedding industry, and she has contributed to Brides as an expert.

Highlights:

Carly has over a decade of experience as a journalist and copywriter.
She loves to read and has a passion for curating cozy bedroom pieces for a comfy reading retreat.
Carly graduated summa cum laude from Rider University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.

Experience

Carly is passionate about curating content that focuses on products she loves and has tested, and her first-person stories are featured on outlets including Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Southern Living. With a knack for writing and a passion for events and weddings, Carly kicked off her career as a freelance writer for Brides more than a decade ago. Since then, Carly has written hundreds of articles about wedding planning, fashion, bedding, and organization finds across the web and in print.

She joined The Spruce in June 2021 as a shopping writer and was promoted to senior shopping writer in 2022. Throughout her tenure, Carly has focused on sharing home products that range from kitchen gadgets and vacuums to bedding and bathroom organization.

Carly is always researching new items to feature in her articles, and she believes that the best products are classic finds that you’re excited to use daily.

Other Work:

I Just Purchased This BHG Throw, and It’s Already the Coziest Blanket I Own, Better Homes & Gardens
I'm a Spanx First-Timer, and These Skinny Jeans Are the Best Pair I've Ever Worn, Real Simple
We’re Calling It: This New Activewear Collection From Spanx Will Be Its Most Popular Yet, Southern Living

Education

Carly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Rider University where she graduated summa cum laude.

Expertise: Decor, Home Improvement, Cleaning

Location: Newtown, Pennsylvania

Title: Senior Shopping Writer

About The Spruce

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