Meg Lappe

Meg Lappe

Meg (she/her) is the current senior editorial director for The Spruce overseeing a variety of categories: Cleaning and organizing, home tech, bedding and bath, and gifts and toys. Prior to this role, she worked on the news and deals team overseeing writing and editing about sales (like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday) and awesome products for several digital outlets like Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, and more. She currently lives in a studio apartment that's less than 400 sq. feet and loves her Murphy bed.

​Highlights:

  • Meg has over 10 years of experience in the media industry
  • Her work has appeared in Gear Patrol, SELF, Glamour, Women’s Running, and The Field Mag
  • She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Villanova University

Experience

Throughout her many roles, Meg has always loved testing products—especially for her home. In her prior roles at Gear Patrol and SELF, she covered everything from home and drinks to travel and health and wellness.

She's currently testing a Boll & Branch duvet cover, Buffy Cloud Pillow, and this fancy French soap, Compagnie De Provence Savon Liquide Marseille Extra Pur.

She’s written and edited gift guides, magazine launches, fitness challenges, and product awards across all lifestyle topics, and is always searching for the best new products that actually perform. Prior to Dotdash Meredith, she wrote for Gear Patrol, SELF, Women’s Running, The Field Mag, and Glamour. 

Education

Meg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Villanova University.

Other work:

Expertise: Home Decor, Organizing & Storage, Product Testing
Location: New York, NY
Title: Senior Commerce Editorial Director

About The Spruce

The Spruce, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a new kind of home website offering practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you create your best home. The Spruce reaches 32 million people each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process, and our commitment to ensuring we are providing you with the most trustworthy advice by certified experts for your home and garden.