Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a New York-born, San Francisco-based freelance journalist with over 10 years of experience in digital media. After studying magazine journalism at Boston University, Kelsey covered lifestyle content at the Wall Street Journal, Off Duty and Business Insider. In 2017, Kelsey went full-time freelance, where she covers lifestyle and design content for Forbes, Martha Stewart, Lonny, and ELLEDecor, among others. In addition to her work as a freelance journalist, she runs "Office Hours With Kelsey Mulvey," a weekly newsletter that features candid conversations for and from solopreneurs. Throughout her career, Kelsey has been featured on radio shows, podcasts, and television segments. 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.