HomeGoods Blogger: Michael
My HomeGoods:
The Colonnade at State College — State College, PA
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Favorite HomeGoods Finds:
Lamp with green chevron shade
What's Michael's story?
As a designer and lifestyle blogger, I am able to do all the things I love in one career. From designing to cooking and from creating to actually living, I truly love what I do. With a hospitality background, I know what it means to make a house a home and how to make people feel comfortable, welcome and happy. Designing and creating should be a fun and fulfilling process!
If my decorating style was a song, it would be:
A mix between country and pop. A song that sounds familiar. A song that makes you feel at home and happy, while still energetic, alive and exciting. Maybe Taylor Swift meets Mumford and Sons?
Three things that make my home happy:
I have a weakness for armchairs with fun patterns (I want one in every room of my house).
I also love accent tables.
While I’m not sure if this counts as furniture, I’m a light fixture junkie.
Also by Michael:
A Holiday Dessert Bar Cart in 5 Easy Steps
November 16, 2017
by Michael
Entertaining and Recipes Kitchen and Dining Seasonal Decor
‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to gather with friends and family and treat them to an array of tasty confections. Today, I wanted to share a creative…
Continue Reading →Before and After: Building an Entryway
November 06, 2017
by Michael
About five months ago I made the transition from a four-bedroom, 100-year-old home in a small town to a two-bedroom, newly built loft-style apartment in the city. Needless to say, decorating this new space has been both fun and challenging.…
Continue Reading →Add Spook to Your Chic: 5 Tips for a Haunted Halloween Table
October 04, 2017
by Michael
Kitchen and Dining Seasonal Decor
I think Halloween is such a fun excuse to celebrate! And I’m not alone. Over the years, people have created lots of unique and clever ideas and products surrounding this bewitching holiday. Today, inspired by All Hallows’ Eve, I’ve pulled…
Continue Reading →Fall Entertaining: Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Glaze
September 12, 2017
by Michael
Entertaining and Recipes Furniture and Home Accents Kitchen and Dining Seasonal Decor
Fall is undoubtedly one of my favorite seasons. As much as I enjoy the pleasures of summer, fall brings lots things I love together at the same time: comforting flavors, mild temperatures, bold colors, all things cozy, and pumpkin-everything. It’s…
Continue Reading →5 Ways to Add Style to Your Home Office
August 02, 2017
by Michael
Furniture and Home Accents Organization and Cleaning
I am in the process of styling the office in my new apartment and thought it might be fun and helpful to take you along with me. Design projects are always an exciting adventure for me, so today I’m going…
Continue Reading →5 Styling Tips for an Eclectic Bedroom
July 17, 2017
by Michael
Bed and Bath Furniture and Home Accents
As you know from my last post, I recently moved to a new apartment in Pittsburgh. Let me tell you, it’s been so much fun designing and decorating my new space. (I also love that I have five HomeGoods stores…
Continue Reading →Decor Hacks to Add Style to Your Bathroom
June 27, 2017
by Michael
Bed and Bath Furniture and Home Accents Organization and Cleaning
With just a few simple touches and minimal expense, you can quickly and almost effortlessly style your bathroom. In this post, I’m going to share a few designer decor hacks to add style to your bathroom. Photo by Inspired by…
Continue Reading →4 Tips to Add Color and Style to Your Porch
May 24, 2017
by Michael
Furniture and Home Accents Outdoor Living Seasonal Decor
As soon as the weather warms up, one of my favorite places to decorate in my house is my side porch. It’s directly off my dining room, so over the years I’ve spent many afternoons out there watching the world…
Continue Reading →5 Tips for a Cozy Guest Bedroom
April 19, 2017
by Michael
Bed and Bath Furniture and Home Accents
Two years ago, I repainted a guest bedroom in my house. I then added basic decor items: a rug, bed linens, lighting, curtains, and so on. The room was usable, but never felt completely finished because I never took the…
Continue Reading →4 Ways to Add Color to Your Winter Home
April 07, 2017
by Michael
I don’t know about you, but I often find decorating during the months between the holiday season and spring to be a challenge. One part of me misses the lights and magic of the holidays, and another part of me…
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