Heather Morgan Shott Heather Morgan Shott is the senior digital content director for Meredith Home brands, including realsimple.com, bhg.com, southernliving.com, and marthastewart.com. She can’t resist a good sample sale, barre class, or throw pillow (especially if faux fur is involved), and she thinks red wine is magic elixir. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.