About
Perri Kressel is a seasoned commerce editor and journalist with 6+ years of experience in the industry. She joined the Bob Vila team in November 2022 as a senior commerce editor, where she covers shopping and deals content.
Experience
Prior to joining the Bob Vila team, Perri worked as an editor on Dotdash Meredith’s commerce team, writing for brands such as Food & Wine, The Spruce, MyDomaine, and more. During her 3+ years there, she covered product news, launches, and deal content on several Dotdash Meredith brands. In 2022, she joined BobVila.com as a senior commerce editor, where she now handles shopping and deals content for the site. When she’s not typing away, she’s on the hunt for a good deal or surfing the web for new home decor, fashion, and kitchen accessories.
Education
Perri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, where she double majored in journalism and sociology.
Highlights
- Specialties: Product launches, deals, food, interior design, lifestyle
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in journalism and sociology from New York University
- Other work: Food & Wine, The Spruce, AllRecipes, Byrdie, Serious Eats, MyDomaine, Brides, Verywell Fit, Refinery29
Proudest DIY
While not a huge DIYer, Perri is very proud of the New York City apartment she furnished by herself as well as her ability to design beautiful bouquets from cheap grocery store flowers.
