Welcome to The HOSI blog!

Our dedicated space where we share our interior decorating journey, home décor tips, family, lifestyle and much more!

 
December 23, 2021

‘Tis the Season for a Holiday Magazine!

The third edition of our annual Holiday Magazine is here!  In this edition, we’ll be sharing all about Holiday Decor, […]
November 3, 2021

Establishing Personal Brand in Corporate Setting Through Style and Fashion

I may not be able to recall Olivia Pope’s iconic lines, but I remember every ensemble she’s sported in Scandal.  […]
October 26, 2021

Hear Us Roar: Sheldon Is Four!

In the Smith household, birthdays are serious business. Time has a sneaky way of surprising mom and dad – one […]
October 13, 2021

Falling in Love with Almafi Coast in Italy

For someone who has traveled to more than 20 countries before becoming a Mrs, traveling is in my blood. This […]
September 30, 2021

HOSI’s Top Picks: The Best Places Where We Love to Stay and Make Memories!

If traveling is a love language, then it’s safe to say Allen and I share it. In our marriage, traveling […]
September 20, 2021

The Egon Zehnder Executive Assessment Model

Have you ever stepped inside a room and felt like “This is it – this is the place where I’m […]
September 7, 2021
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Decorate a Room With Style and Like a Pro

“Your room is a reflection of who you are – let it shine just like you.” – Unknown When I […]
August 31, 2021

Birthday Reflections

Ready the confetti, my birthday is here! Yay! Getting another year to enjoy life made me realize one thing – […]
August 25, 2021

A Day in the Life of the House of Smith Interiors Household

As interior decorators, part of our branding includes making things look as well put together as they can be. From […]
August 19, 2021

Our Next Home Must Haves

Out of all the exciting changes that are happening this year and next year, two things are for sure. First, […]
August 12, 2021

Great Room Decor

So it’s been a long time coming to find the right decor solution for our great room. It’s not every […]
July 12, 2021

Sheldon and Harper’s Room Refresh

Sheldon and Harper’s Room is finally complete (well, almost lol)! We served Harper (our 6-month-old) his eviction papers from our […]
June 30, 2021

Shop Your Own Home – Repurposing Decor

When we’re decorating rooms or spaces in our home, one of the first things we tend to do is look […]
June 18, 2021

Why Everyone Needs a Mentor

I must warn you, this post has nothing to do with décor, but someone needs to hear this! Let’s talk […]
June 8, 2021

Making Father’s Day Even More Special

Since Father’s Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share what festivities I’m planning for Allen.    […]
May 27, 2021

How to Make Guests Feel Special In Your Home

Even though we’re in the middle of a pandemic, we may haven’t had the opportunity to host many overnight guests, […]
May 19, 2021

A Lite Obsession With Light Fixtures

Last week, I came out to the world on Instagram to profess my love for light fixtures. I absolutely LOVE […]
September 2, 2020

Holiday Magazine Anyone?

Take a look at the second edition of our Holiday Magazine. We are sharing decorating tips on mixing metallics, successful […]
February 5, 2020

Owner’s Suite Refresh

It’s finally here; our first refresh project is complete on the Owner’s Suite! So here’s the thing, I’m on this […]