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Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon is a New York City–based freelance writer who primarily covers interior design and lifestyle topics. Sarah’s work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, among other publications. Originally from the Washington, D.C, area, Sarah received her bachelor of arts in sociology from Colby College and completed a master of science in education at the University of Pennsylvania. Sarah is an avid secondhand shopper and authors many pieces pertaining to thrifting, vintage shopping, and antiques. On weekends, she enjoys visiting New York’s Chelsea Flea in search of new treasures. You can follow her on Instagram, @sarahlyon9.

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