Jessica Thomas Jessica Thomas has been the style director at Better Homes and Gardens since 2014. She has experience in creating specialty books, magazine layouts, covers, and ads. She has also been a freelance art and photo director and creative consultant for nearly 15 years. She is experienced in art and photo direction, production, editorial direction, and graphic design. Before taking on the role of style director, Jessica worked as the photo design editor for Country Homes magazine and the associate art director for Better Homes & Gardens. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.