Decorating With Memories: A Love Letter to the House That Held Our Story
Hey Roomies!
Today is all about memories. The kind that sneak up on you when you least expect them. The kind that live quietly in corners, in furniture, in light patterns on the wall. With our move getting closer, I wanted to slow down and take you through this house room by room—not to show trends, finishes, or perfectly styled moments—but to share why I decorate the way I do.
I don’t decorate for trends.
I decorate for feeling.
For stories.
For moments that don’t show up in listing photos but live forever in your heart.
You can watch the full home walkthrough here: https://youtu.be/qVg_o_jJ8_A?si=6x0-LJxi0Vkd56k-
Why Decorating With Memories Always Wins
When you decorate with memories, your home can never be cookie cutter. It can’t be replicated. It can’t be copied from a catalog. Every piece has a reason for being there—even if that reason is simply “this made us happy once.”
This house was layered slowly, intentionally, and emotionally. Each room holds a chapter. And walking through it now feels like flipping through a scrapbook—one with laughter, chaos, quiet moments, and a whole lot of love.
The Dining Room: A Table Built for Togetherness
The dining room is where memory-making was built right into the foundation—literally. I designed the dining table specifically for this home. Not just for scale or style, but for gathering.
There’s a Thanksgiving memory attached to that table that still makes my heart swell. Plates passed. Conversations layered. That feeling of fullness that has nothing to do with food and everything to do with being together. That table wasn’t furniture—it was a witness.
The Living Room: From Empty Space to Full-On Chaos
The living room holds some of my favorite early memories—back when the house was still empty and Alexa decided it was the perfect place for a racetrack. Shoes became obstacles. Corners became turns. And yes… karaoke chaos happened. Loudly. Frequently. Joyfully.
This space taught me that homes don’t become homes when they’re finished. They become homes when they’re lived in.
The Serengeti Suite: A Space Rooted in Family
The guest space—lovingly nicknamed the Serengeti Suite—was designed with family in mind. Light. Calm. Pieces that told a story instead of shouting for attention. This room was about welcoming people in and letting them feel grounded, safe, and held.
It’s proof that guest rooms don’t need to feel generic. They can still be meaningful.
The Loft: Cozy Nights, Already-Owned Pieces
The loft was all about creating that cozy movie-night feeling using furniture we already had. Nothing fancy. Nothing new. Just rearranged with intention. Blankets. Snacks. Togetherness.
It’s one of my favorite reminders that comfort doesn’t come from buying more—it comes from using what you have with love.
My Primary Bedroom: The Unfinished Chapter
My bedroom never fully came together—and that’s something I talk about honestly in the video. Sometimes a space reflects exactly where you are emotionally. This room taught me that rushing to “finish” something isn’t always the answer. In the next house, I want to be more intentional. More present. More patient with myself and my space.
The Balcony: Where the Sweetest Memories Live
And then there’s the balcony. The place that holds some of the softest memories of all.
Stargazing.
Watching satellites drift by.
Bats flying overhead.
Dinosaur bedtime stories whispered into the night.
Moments of healing after hard seasons.
Quiet breaths when everything felt heavy—and lighter all at once.
That balcony wasn’t just an outdoor space. It was a pause button.
Grateful, Bittersweet, and Ready for What’s Next
This home has been good to us. So good. And while it’s bittersweet to let it go, I’m deeply grateful for everything it held. Now it’s time to let someone else make their own memories here—while we begin creating new ones in the next chapter.
If you want to walk through this home with me and feel the memories room by room, you can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/qVg_o_jJ8_A?si=6x0-LJxi0Vkd56k-
As always, thank you for being here, roomies.
Thank you for holding space for the stories.
And I look forward to creating with you—wherever home is next.
