About MontanaAustin.com
Montanaaustin.com is is about real life—how you live it, build it, and make it your own. You’ll find practical ideas for your home, garden, and everyday routines, along with honest reflections on what it means to live with intention. Some days that looks like finishing a project, cooking something simple, or figuring things out as you go. Other days, it’s slowing down and paying attention to what matters. Montana is an author, photographer, musician and creator based in Coffee Springs, Alabama. Her work is shaped by hands-on experience, a creative eye, and a belief that a good life is built, not just imagined. This is a place for real ideas, real work, and a life that feels like yours. Intentional living is a good thing.
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Meet the Editorial Team
Our editorial team is made up of thoughtful voices with experience across home, gardening, storytelling, food, and everyday living. Each editor brings a practical perspective shaped by real life—blending creativity with purpose in everything we share
caroline Whitaker
Editorial Director
Caroline leads the editorial vision for MontanaAustin.com, shaping content that reflects intentional living in a real and approachable way. With a background in lifestyle publishing and brand storytelling, she brings a steady hand to every piece—ensuring it feels both useful and meaningful..
James Holloway
Home & Renovation Editor
James focuses on practical home projects, renovations, and functional design. His approach is straightforward and experience-driven, helping readers create spaces that work well and feel like home—without overcomplication.
Lila Bennett
Garden & Outdoor Living Editor
Lila specializes in gardening that works with the land you have. From sandy Southern soil to seasonal planting, she shares grounded advice that helps readers grow with confidence—whether they’re beginners or seasoned growers..
Margaret “Maggie” Cole
Food & Gathering Editor
Maggie brings a simple, welcoming approach to food and entertaining. Her focus is on meals that bring people together—easy to prepare, thoughtful, and rooted in tradition without feeling outdated.
Ethan Rowe
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Ethan curates stories centered around everyday living—habits, routines, and reflections that shape a meaningful life. His writing leans into clarity and honesty, offering perspective without overcomplication.
Hannah Pierce
Creative & Photography Director
Hannah oversees the visual direction of the brand. Through photography and styling, she captures real moments with a clean, natural aesthetic—focused on light, texture, and authenticity over perfection.
About the Founder
Montana Austin is an author, musican, photographer, and creator based in Coffee Springs, Alabama. Her work is rooted in real-life experience, creativity, and a belief that a well-lived life is built with intention—one day, one project, and one moment at a time