Home by Emily (HBE) was born out of a dream to share all the pieces that excite me most about being a mom, wife and homeowner. HBE was first launched in May 2022 by me, Emily Smith, and it will continue to evolve into an eclectic resource for young moms who find joy in going above and beyond in every way they can. I’ve always been told that I’m “doing too much” or that I’m “extra af” when it comes to the little things. And you know what? It’s true and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
HBE is for the moms like me. For the moms who like their spice cabinets to be in alphabetical or rainbow order. For the moms who have the urge to transform their house every time a new season rolls around. For the moms who spend months preparing for every little party (and like the prepping part more than the having guests over part). For the moms who definitely have an addiction to Amazon. And for the moms who do everything they can to make mundane experiences special for their kids.
It’s a space where other self-proclaimed “extra af” moms can spend hours going down different rabbit holes of ideas they didn’t know they were looking for. I want to motivate and inspire moms to be that “Pinterest mom” while also keeping their sanity. I want to reverse the negative connotation with the old school word “homemaker.” And more than anything, I want you all to have fun all while killin’ the mom game.
Because I’m with you – I don’t like cooking unless it involves sprinkles, food dye, or a fun straw. And I’m not going to prioritize cleaning unless I get an unexpected text that says “hey do you mind if we stop by?” But as moms we gotta do it. We are the ones who are responsible for giving our kids special memories and an environment they can thrive in. And because I know that’s what my effort is building, it’s all worth it. And I want to share that motivation with you.
So here’s what you’ll find on HBE as you join me through all my adventures:
- Budget-friendly home inspiration with a traditional/coastal twist
- Ideas for every holiday, occasion and season (cause ya girl LOVES holidays)
- Motivation to organize every space in your home, from single drawers to entire rooms
- SO MUCH shopping inspiration, deals, dupes, gift guides, and all that
- Snippets of other homemaking and motherhood lessons I’ve learned
- And a peek into the ways I make day-to-day life special for my little family
So who is Emily?
Well, that’s a loaded question. But I’m a 20-something year old girl from the midwest who loves to be at home. Home is my happy place full of the people and things I enjoy most. I live in Southern Illinois with my husband, Alex, and our two kids, Leo and Addison.