How to Choose a Family-Friendly Dining Room Rug
Whenever I’m designing a dining room for a family, one of the early decisions to make is rug or no rug under the table. I always ask the clients if they have a preference and while some do, they’ll often defer to me to help…
What's on the Horizon for Our Home and Mix & Match in 2023
There’s nothing like a fresh year to get you thinking about setting goals, creating new habits, and planning out the months ahead! I like to spend some time doing this for our home, my business, and family life, and…
New Studio McGee x Target Collection! [Spring 2023]
There’s nothing like a new Studio McGee x Target collection to brighten the day after Christmas! Target isn’t messing around releasing their Spring 2023 collection on December 26th. 🤣…
2022's Most Popular Blog Posts
At the end of every year, I like to embrace my nerdy data-loving side and take a deep dive into Mix & Match’s backend analytics. Blogging weekly means I put out a LOT of content every year and it’s fun to take…
Faux Holiday Branches & Bundles (Available Now!)
Are you still on the hunt for some last-minute holiday greenery? Looking to add to your collection of faux branches for next year? Well then today’s post is for you!
Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts Under $25
Raise your hand if you’ve got a holiday party or two coming up! It’s always nice to bring something to show your appreciation to the host or hostess, but coming up with a good idea or two can be challenging. While…
Gift Guide: For the Design Lover
‘Tis the season for gift-giving! I pulled together a list for 2022 that’s geared toward the home and design lover. If you’ve got someone special in your life who appreciates beautiful pieces, loves to decorate, or…
Creating a Plant Wall with Modern Botanical's Planters
If y’all have been here around for any length of time, you know I have a love affair with house plants! I’ve grown quite a collection over the years, and I’ve found that plants tend to thrive in my office. It’s becoming
Save or Splurge: Furniture & Decor (Copy)
It’s time for another round of save or splurge! In today’s edition, you’ll find a collection of furniture, lighting, and decor, including some blue swivel chairs, glass bubble chandeliers, oval natural…
The Best Faux Garlands and Wreaths for Holiday Decorating (Shop Early!)
I know, I know, I’m publishing this post in October, but I’m trying to help y’all be prepared for the upcoming holidays! I always find it’s so much better to be a little ahead of the curve than to scramble to find what you…
An Honest Review of the Loloi Rugs in My Home
As I was walking around my house the other day, I realized that I have not one, not two, but FOUR Loloi rugs in my home. They’ve become a go-to brand for me in the past several years and I thought I’d share my
Look I'm Loving: Painting Walls and Trim the Same Color
Last week, I spent a good chunk of time painting my son’s room as a part of updating it to be a “big boy room” and I decided to do something a little bit different: paint the walls and trim the same color.
Whole Home Lighting Plan in Brass
I get a lot of questions about lighting - what to choose for a specific space, how to coordinate different light fixtures, what finish to choose…you name it! It’s one of those topics that can be intimidating, but it doesn’t…
Five Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Home for Fall
Though I’d say I’m not one to change up much of my decor with the seasons, I do like the idea of bringing in a few touches when a new one rolls around. We’re lucky here in Virginia that we truly get to experience…
Designing a "Big Boy Bedroom" for Our Son
The time has come for our kiddo to transition from a nursery style room to a “big boy” room! He’s almost 3.5 years old and while he continues to happily sleep in his crib, I think he’s ready to make the change to a