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Lara Hedberg Deam

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Lara Hedberg Deam (born 1967) is the founder of architecture and design magazine Dwell.

Background

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Hedberg was raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, and is the daughter of Don and Gerry Hedberg,[1] founders of the company, Lab Safety Supply. After her family sold the company, Hedberg involved herself in philanthropy.[2] When she moved to Mill Valley, California, in 1994, Hedberg's experience in renovating her house inspired her to found the magazine.[3]

Hedberg is married to Christopher Deam, and has twins born in 2003.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Company History". Lab Safety Supply. Retrieved June 4, 2004.
  2. ^ Nelson, Anne V. (October 2006). "Sitting Proud | A new father's baby comes home". San Francisco magazine. Archived from the original on October 22, 2006.
  3. ^ Fost, Dan (August 14, 2002). "Fresh lineup / Dwell magazine, which showcases dream homes for real people, has a new editor and publisher". sfgate.com.
  4. ^ Winston, Bobby (July 2006). "Michela O'Connor Abrams, publisher of Dwell". Bay Crossings. Archived from the original on August 11, 2006.
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