Lori Sturdivant Lori Sturdivant is the senior associate art director at Better Homes & Gardens magazine, managing and organizing photo shoots and designing editorial print pages. She's been at Dotdash Meredith since 1998, starting as a graphic designer. Lori has a bachelor's of fine arts degree in graphic design from Iowa State University. 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.