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Amelia Wilson

Amelia Wilson

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Amelia Wilson (author pen name Amelia J. Wilson) is a content writer in Greenwood, IN. She often enjoys topics on productivity, organization, home decor, and self-improvement. Along with 21Oak, she has also written for Footbridge Media, Word Agents, and Columbia College Chicago--the latter being her place of study in Creative Writing and Marketing. On her personal blog, she discusses topics of self-improvement and mindfulness. And under her pen name, Amelia J. Wilson, she has independently published three books.

When not writing, she loves watching documentaries, curling up with a good fantasy book, and helping others with both spiritual and personal growth. You can find her on Instagram at amelia.j.wilson or via her website under the same name.

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brightly colored cabin living room interior decor

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All white kitchen with a beadboard ceiling

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White and blue kitchen cabinets

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Dark blue contemporary bathroom with white double sinks

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Modern and white Scandinavian home with fireplace

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Finished basement with wood paneling

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