MBellished Journal
The journal is where it all comes together — travel, home, style, art, gathering, and the everyday moments in between.
The Art of Joy: Why I’ll Always Love Renoir
A visit to Renoir and Love at London’s National Gallery reminded me why Pierre-Auguste Renoir has always been one of my favorite artists—and how brilliantly he captured light, joy and the complexity of human connection.
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.
Tradition, Disrupted: Shahzia Sikander & Seema Kohli
Two South Asian women artists draw from mythology, identity and tradition in strikingly different ways. Seema Kohli expands the stories she inherits, while Shahzia Sikander questions them—and asks us to consider what we choose to carry forward.
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.
Teen Boys Hangout Room Ideas: Designing a Space They'll Love
Looking for teen boys hangout room ideas? See how I transformed a large basement into a functional, timeless space for homework, gaming, movies, and spending time with friends.
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.
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.
Designing your Ultimate Spa Master Bath
Inside my Menlo Park primary bathroom project, where warm woods, a floating vanity, soaking tub and luxurious rain shower came together to create a serene, modern retreat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Winter Week in Vancouver & Whistler
A few days exploring Vancouver followed by skiing, dog sledding and winter adventures in Whistler made this one of our favorite family ski-week combinations.