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Transforming a house into a home that is perfect for hosing gatherings with your family and friends involves creating a warm and welcoming environment that reflects your personality, values, and lifestyle. My own journey has had one goal - create spaces within my home that I want to spend my time. I strive to cultivate these spaces with furniture, photos, and decor that I'm excited to showcase. We all have those friends that we visit and are immediately at ease, that is what I want my friends and family to feel when they walk into our home. This kind of atmosphere makes hosting gatherings easier to manage and allow your guests to look forward to coming together. Inspiration for your home is everywhere, particularly on social media. I encourage you not to create a space for someone else, put yourself and your family in the center of your design choices.



12 Step Guide as You Create the Home of Your Hosting Dreams


  1. Personalize Your Space: Incorporate personal touches through family photos (Amazon), artwork, mementos, and items that hold sentimental value. Display your hobbies and interests, such as books, collectibles, or art, to showcase your passions.

  2. Choose Comfortable Furnishings: Invest in comfortable furniture that suits your lifestyle and needs. Consider cozy sofas, comfortable chairs, and soft cushions that maximize seating in clusters throughout your home.

  3. Create Cozy and Functional Spaces: Arrange furniture to create comfortable and inviting spaces for relaxation, conversation, and entertainment. Use soft furnishings like throw blankets, cushions, and rugs (Amazon) to add warmth and comfort to your living areas.

  4. Use Warm and Inviting Colors: Select warm and soothing color palettes for your walls, decor, and textiles. Earthy tones, soft neutrals, and warm shades can create a cozy atmosphere.

  5. Layer Lighting: Incorporate various lighting sources (Amazon), including ambient, task, and accent lighting. Lighting can set the mood and create a welcoming atmosphere.

  6. Incorporate Nature: Bring the outdoors inside with houseplants, flowers, and natural materials like wood and stone. Indoor greenery adds a touch of freshness and vitality to your space (Amazon).

  7. Seasonal Decor: Change decor elements with the seasons, such as holiday decorations or seasonal flowers, to keep your home feeling fresh and relevant.

  8. Keep It Tidy: Maintain a clean and organized home. Regular decluttering and cleaning help create a peaceful and comfortable environment. We are obsessed with our Shark chordless vacuum (Amazon). It is so easy to give the house a quick clean at the end of the day or clean up small messes when they happen.

  9. Create a Functional Kitchen: The kitchen is often the heart of the home. Organize it efficiently (Amazon), stock it with your favorite cookware, and personalize it with small touches like artwork or unique dishes.

  10. Meaningful Art and Decor: Hang artwork, posters, or decor that resonates with you, evokes positive emotions, or tells a story. I recently added Kid's Art Frames to my kitchen to display what my girls bring home from school and LOVE it. So much better than hanging on the fridge.

  11. Personalized Scents: Use scented candles, essential oils, or room sprays with your favorite fragrances to add an olfactory dimension to your home. One of my favorite candles are by Voluspa - the French Cade Lavendar (Amazon) smell is amazing and the jar is gorgeous! It really creates a luxurious ambience that you and your guests will love.

  12. Personal Soundtrack: Play music that you love and that suits the mood you want to create in your home.


Remember that making a house feel like a home is a personal and ongoing journey. It's about creating an environment that brings you joy, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Over time, as you continue to personalize and refine your living space, it will become a true reflection of your personality - a place where you feel truly at home and where your friends and family look forward to gathering and making memories.


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