MBellished Journal

The journal is where it all comes together — travel, home, style, art, gathering, and the everyday moments in between.

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The Full Moon Ritual I Return to Every Month

The full moon has become a monthly reminder for me to slow down, reflect, and let go. I’m sharing the simple ritual I return to each month—and why creating a little space for ourselves can be so powerful.

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The Magic of Egypt

Ancient temples, a journey down the Nile and a sunrise at the Pyramids—Egypt was every bit as magical as I imagined, and far more moving than I expected.

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A Home Office Designed to Inspire

Inside a home office project where custom storage, styled shelving, thoughtful furniture and layered lighting created a workspace that feels both functional and personal.

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The Art of the Bathtub

From sculptural soaking tubs to modern bateau shapes and updated clawfoots, the bathtub can become one of the most beautiful elements in a bathroom.

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A Tween Room With Personality

A look inside my tween bedroom refresh, where existing furniture, oversized peonies, purple and gold accents, clever storage and a swing chair created a room designed around one young client's personality.

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Remodeling, The MBellished Way

Planning a home renovation? These four home remodel tips—from creating better flow to choosing the right furniture and planning storage—will help you create a home that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

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A Summer Road Trip to Bend, Oregon

From Crater Lake and fly fishing on the Crooked River to floating the Deschutes, our summer road trip to Bend was all about getting outside and discovering the extraordinary landscape of Central Oregon.

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A Wine Weekend in Paso Robles

Paso Robles has serious wines without the formality of some better-known wine regions. Here’s how I’d spend a weekend—including three wineries I particularly love: L’Aventure, Clos Solène and Booker.

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Rooms that Grow With them

Children's rooms should have personality without being designed for one fleeting phase. My approach to creating bedrooms that are playful, practical and able to evolve as children grow.

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The Hand Chair

Pedro Friedeberg's iconic Hand Chair sits somewhere between furniture and sculpture—and is a perfect example of how one unexpected piece can give a room personality.

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