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Welcome to More + Merrier Life. A Seattle based lifestyle blog for those who want a cozy space to feel inspired, understood and in on the joke.
Home Decor - Motherhood - Food - Connection
I’m so glad you’re here. Grab a cookie, stay awhile and don’t mind the f-bombs.
With love,
Steph
Recent Posts
DIY Kitchen Wall Divider
I love that it’s open to what the kids and I refer to as the “Art Room” aka the family room in other homes, but with no walls or enclosures around the range or fridge we were staring at some mid-tier appliances throwing out their worst angle.
My Top Picks for Outdoor Entertaining + Decor
We all deserve a great outdoor season this year, whether that’s a picnic in a public park, a small spread on your fire escape or a casual BBQ in the backyard of your Hampton’s cottage (I’ll bring dessert). There’s a lot to be hopeful and excited about, and I intend to make the most of it. As I write this, I am sitting in my backyard listening to the sounds of the suburbs (mostly golden doodles barking and Moms topping off their Sauv Blanc) and imagining my friends laughing while seated at my outdoor dining table, cocktails in hand, bellies full of pot luck dishes.
How to Style a Family Bookshelf
I love a well styled bookshelf.
I have spent much of my educational and work experience merchandising horizonal or vertical planes for photo shoots, events and interior spaces. Finding the right balance of color, size and texture is no easy feat and there’s such a feeling of accomplishment when everything finally falls into place.
The Transformative Power of Greenery
There is something so calming, so effortless and so naturally beautiful about greenery arrangements. Pretense is absent and it feels like nature just stepped inside and made itself comfortable in the nearest vase.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Taking a day to focus exclusively on those you love, not just a romantic partner, is pretty great. If you’re the gift giving type, I’ve picked out some fantastic options that will last beyond the day and be a loving reminder that you care.
Ode to the Cloth Napkin
You may be surprised to learn just how important a napkin really is. It is not just a square of cloth, it's a tool for bringing people together and showing them how important they to you. See? I knew you’d be surprised!
Colorful Kids’ Bedrooms / Where to Start
This is an issue I see pop up frequently - I call it ‘design paralysis'. It’s hard to pick a place to start when you’re already overwhelmed by all the decisions that will come after.
Venice Beach Living Room / High - Low
I love a good high-low design breakdown, so when I came across this gorgeous light filled Venice Beach living room on lonny.com I had to have a go at it.
A Nature Inspired Christmas Table // 2 Ways
I have accepted being home alone for the holidays this year, but I’m not letting the micro gathering of my two kids and their Dad deter me from setting a gorgeous Christmas table!
A Joyful Thanksgiving Table Setting
With most professional recommendations out there advising you to stick with your co-habiting members this Thanksgiving, many of us are looking at a very different kind of holiday. One might wonder if it’s worth the trouble, the preparation, the decoration, the cleanup for *just* a few people. As with most decisions, I will always come from a place of “you do you”, but let me just say, if you are the type to celebrate in a big way typically, then of all the people to go big for, it would be the people in your immediate circle.
3 Ways to Style Your Living Room for Fall
We are hurtling towards the colder months, but has your living space received the memo?
I am a staunch advocate for cozy interiors in the best of times, but 2020 is a call to action to double down on feathering your nest. Whether you’ve lived in your home for years, or you’ve just moved in, read on for three inspiring ways to make your space feel like a great big hug.
I need it, you need it, we all need it.
Fall Décor Inspiration (because you’re staying home whether you want to or not)
