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CONTRIBUTORS

BRITTANY ARNOLD is the wife of a bearded logger
and mother of two girls. A born-and-raised Portland girl, Meet me at
Brittany now makes her home in Southern Oregon’s gor-
geous Umpqua Valley. Life dramatically changed from cock-
tail dresses, happy hours and high heels to ballet practice, Dancin.
chickens and church potlucks. In addition to working as a
freelance writer and photographer for a number of publica-
tions, Brittany works for Roseburg’s Destination Marketing
Organization, Experience Roseburg, and is passionate
about bringing tourism to the area. While she will always “A perfect wine country experience.”
have her city roots – she is madly in love with small-town,
Southern Oregon living and enjoys telling others about it. ~ Hilarie Larson
KRISSY MILNER moved to Southern Oregon with her
husband Mark from San Francisco IN 1993 to start their
business, Terra Firma. She began doing interiors in San
Francisco and has been using her talents for homes, bou-
tique hotels as well as commercial projects. Krissy has
embraced the beauty of the Northwest and melds city
style sophistication with casual, organic, comfortable inte-
riors. She can be reached at terrafirmahome.com, or her
email is tfh@terrafirmahome.com.

LEE JUILLERAT is a freelance writer-photographer and
former regional editor for the Klamath Falls Herald and
News. He has written or co-authored books about Crater
Lake National Park and, most recently, Lava Beds National
Monument. An active outdoorsman, he remains an active
hiker, backpacker, downhill and cross country skier.

PAMELA GIBSON is an event planner and the owner of
Sweetbriar Events located in Southern Oregon. Her true
passions are both designing memorable events and writ-
ing with illuminating words. Gibson grew up in the Middle
East and Europe and appreciates beauty and diversity.
Southern Oregon has lent itself to a stunning backdrop
and the diversity that she found abroad. In her spare time,
she enjoys spending time with her family and friends
exploring new places. To find out more about Gibson’s
work, visit www.sweetbriarevents.com

DAVID GIBB has been active in photography from 13
years of age. Since picking up his first Polaroid Swinger in
Rochester, N.Y., he has been devoted to creating images
with impact and interest. Fast forward 36 years to find
David shooting for clients such as Gallup, Eastman Kodak,
SAIF, Henry Calvin Fabrics, Leo A Daly to name a few.
David Gibb Photography offers professional photography
services for all your portrait, business and wedding needs.
David operates his studio in historic Jacksonville. www.
dgibbphoto.com. “One of the most innovative producers…
in Southern Oregon.” ~ Forbes
VALERIE COULMAN is a writer and artist based in the
beautiful Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. She writes
for a variety of adult and children’s publications, includ-
ing three award-winning picture books that have been
translated into seven different languages for young read-
ers around the globe. Along with her artwork, Valerie also
teaches writing and art skills through schools and confer-
ences both in Canada and the U.S., and is an avid amateur
photographer. To find out more about Valerie’s work, visit
www.valeriecoulman.com.

LISA MANYON is The Business Marketing Architect and
founder of Write On Creative. She is the creator of a simple 3-step
“Challenge. Solution. Invitation.™” framework to create market-
ing messages with integrity with a focus on passion points instead
of pain points as featured in #1 international bestselling books,
Inc. Magazine and the People’s Choice Award at the California
Women’s Conference. Lisa serves on the leadership team of the
Women’s Speakers Association. She’s created a mobile lifestyle
so she can work and play anywhere she chooses. She lives in
Ashland, Oregon and loves wine aka entrepreneurial fuel. Visit
www.writeoncreative.com for more information.

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