MBellished Journal
The journal is where it all comes together — travel, home, style, art, gathering, and the everyday moments in between.
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.
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.
The Art of the Home Bar
From bar carts and vintage cabinets to a beautifully styled tray, a home bar doesn't require much space—just a little imagination and an edited collection of things you love.
Design Refresh: Cheerful Toddler Girl's Bedroom
A cheerful bedroom refresh for a little girl making the move from crib to twin bed, using existing furniture, playful color and plenty of personality.
At Home for Fall
A few simple ways I transition my home for fall, from deeper flowers and candlelight to richer textures and warm, woody fragrance.
The Collected Bookcase
My approach to styling a bookcase with books, art, sculpture and personal objects for shelves that feel collected rather than decorated.
The Fall Planter
My approach to fall planters, layering foliage, grasses, branches and seasonal color for an entrance that feels warm and inviting.
The Enduring Appeal of Kilim
Why I continue to love kilim textiles—from richly patterned rugs and pillows to unexpected upholstered pieces.