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Mother's Day Gift Guide (from a Millennial Mom)
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend most of your time and money making sure everyone else has what they need. The kids need new shoes, the pantry needs restocking, there’s always something for the house. And somehow, the things you want just sit in your cart… waiting. That’s why I love putting together a good Mother’s Day gift guide. Whether you’re sending this to your husband as a hint (highly recommend) or shopping for your own mom, these are all things that feel

Katie Kelly
Apr 135 min read


Four Throw Pillow Combinations for Neutral Decor
Your living room is one of the easiest places to refresh your home without committing to a full redesign. One of the simplest and most cost effective ways to do that? Fresh neutral throw pillow combinations! This season, I'm highlighting four cozy combos that blend floral prints, rich textures, and solid tones to create a warm and welcoming vibe. The best thing about throw pillows is that you can simply buy a standard sized insert like these here and rotate them per season o

Katie Kelly
Apr 103 min read


How to Save Thousands on Your Wedding Using Wedding Invitation Templates
Planning your dream wedding doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag, especially when it comes to your wedding invitations. If you’re a bride on a budget, you’ve probably already noticed how quickly costs can add up during wedding planning. One of the biggest surprises for many couples? The price of custom wedding invitations. When I first started designing over 10 years ago, I was actually doing wedding invitation suites for friends, family, and friends of friends. So I

Katie Kelly
Mar 263 min read


3 Spring Throw Pillow Combinations to Refresh Your Living Room
If you’ve followed along with my home decor posts for a while, you know that I’ve always leaned heavily into neutral palettes. Soft whites, natural textures, and warm wood tones have always been the backbone of my style. But lately, I’ve been craving a little more color in our home. Not bold, chaotic color… but layered, thoughtful color. The kind that still feels calm and timeless but adds richness, personality, and warmth to a space. I want our home to feel lived in, welcomi

Katie Kelly
Mar 163 min read


3 Baby Shower Themes for Spring
If you're hosting a baby shower this Spring, here are 3 super easy (and super cute) baby shower themes paired with invitations templates and decorations to host the perfect baby shower!

Katie Kelly
Jan 283 min read


Winter Throw Pillow Combinations for a Cozy, Warm Home
The holidays are over and your home may feel a little bare, but that's nothing a warm winter throw pillow combination can't fix. Here are my favorite throw pillow combinations to bring warmth back into your home after the holidays.

Katie Kelly
Jan 263 min read


Last-Minute Printable Valentines (That Are Cute and Easy)
If you're scrambling for last minute class valentines (like me), these printable valentines are the perfect solution! Not to mention they're affordable, cute, and will stand out against all the store-bought valentines!

Katie Kelly
Jan 213 min read


Cozy Christmas Throw Pillow Combinations
Cozy Christmas throw pillow combinations from Amazon with festive reds, greens, and neutrals. Easy winter home decor ideas for a warm and stylish holiday look.

Katie Kelly
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Cozy & Neutral Fall Florals + Foliage for Easy Home Styling
A few of my favorite fall florals and fall foliage stems from Amazon, along with a handful of beautiful terracotta vases and hanging baskets that pair with them. Whether you’re decorating a mantle, a dining table, or a small entryway, these pieces give you flexibility to style your home in a way that feels seasonal but still timeless.

Katie Kelly
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Fall & Halloween Decor Ideas from Amazon Under $35
These Amazon fall decor finds prove you can have the Halloween aesthetic you want—moody, neutral, and elevated—without spending more than $35 on a single item. It’s all about mixing textures, rich tones, and just a hint of spooky charm.

Katie Kelly
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Four Throw Pillow Combinations for Fall: Floral Patterns, Textures & Timeless Solids
As the weather cools and leaves turn, or maybe even a few weeks before, your living room is the perfect place to add a touch of autumn...

Katie Kelly
Jul 16, 20253 min read


iPad Hand Lettering 101: Tips & Tricks for Hand Lettering in Procreate
Louella Paper Co. was born from a love of hand lettering, and up until 2019, it was all pen and paper. Custom wedding and baby shower invitations, canvas art, framed prints, and sometimes even large wooden signs. Before I had an iPad, digitalizing my hand lettering and calligraphy was a clunky task and it almost never came out exactly like I wanted it to. Then for Christmas in 2019, my husband got me an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil and my whole life changed. Shameless plug: if

Katie Kelly
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Designing a Home Office That Works: Full-Time WFH Tips & Our Moody Home Office Aesthetic
As most of us starting clocking into work from our living rooms or spare bedrooms, having a home office that's both functional and...

Katie Kelly
Mar 11, 20257 min read


Designing Small Spaces: How to Update Your Half Bath Without Renovating
Your half bath may be the smallest room in your home, but it can pack the biggest design punch with a simple half bath update. Whether...

Katie Kelly
Feb 21, 20254 min read
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