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Oh hi!

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

My Top Picks for Outdoor Entertaining + Decor
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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.

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My Daily Uniform
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My Daily Uniform

My early forays into fashion were colorful, experimental and often fodder for gentle jabbing from my siblings.

Who could blame them?

I once walked into dinner wearing denim mule stilettos and suede short shorts circa 2002. Perhaps a bit outlandish, but I was doing an NYC undergraduate program in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising and pushing the envelope was part of the deal.

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Gift Guide 2020 - the foodie
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Gift Guide 2020 - the foodie

The kitchen has become a sacred safe space during 2020, and it’s only appropriate that we honor that womb of a room by gifting items that thank it for the selfless beatdown it’s taken this year. Whether the person on your list is a total foodie or just likes all the pretty accessories, they and their kitchen will be prepared for 2021.

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Gift Guide 2020 - the Naturalist
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Gift Guide 2020 - the Naturalist

If you have someone on your gift list this year who is the first to tell you about the latest documentary on organic farming, knows the best vegan cafe in town and treats their face to all natural cosmetics, then this is the gift guide for you.

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3 Ways to Style Your Living Room for Fall
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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.

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