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A Softer Kind of Christmas
Merilee's Home, Decorating, Holidays, Christmas Merilee Benson 12/28/25 Merilee's Home, Decorating, Holidays, Christmas Merilee Benson 12/28/25

A Softer Kind of Christmas

For years, Christmas decorating felt like all or nothing. This year, I found a quieter middle ground that felt cozy, intentional, and actually enjoyable again.

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Why I Love Hosting Thanksgiving
Hosting, Merilee's Home, Thanksgiving Merilee Benson 12/6/25 Hosting, Merilee's Home, Thanksgiving Merilee Benson 12/6/25

Why I Love Hosting Thanksgiving

Why I love hosting Thanksgiving, the food, the details, and the moments that made this year feel special.

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Patio Refresh: A Dreamy Escape
Merilee's Home, Patio, Refresh, Before & After, Makeover Merilee Benson 7/9/25 Merilee's Home, Patio, Refresh, Before & After, Makeover Merilee Benson 7/9/25

Patio Refresh: A Dreamy Escape

What started as a forgotten space is now a cozy little outdoor escape. See how we turned our plain patio into a modern, laid-back retreat.

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Cozy Corner #1: The Forgotten Spot That Finally Belongs
Merilee Benson 6/30/25 Merilee Benson 6/30/25

Cozy Corner #1: The Forgotten Spot That Finally Belongs

Even the smallest spaces can tell a story. This is the first in a new series where I transform overlooked corners into something cozy, starting with a forgotten spot in our living room that finally found its glow.

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Fifty Looks Good on You
Party Planning, Hosting, Birthday, Merilee's Home Merilee Benson 3/28/25 Party Planning, Hosting, Birthday, Merilee's Home Merilee Benson 3/28/25

Fifty Looks Good on You

A look back at how we celebrated Mark’s 50th birthday at home, from party planning and DIY details to the little moments that made the night unforgettable.

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Melons, Waffles & Defiant Jazz: A Severance Watch Party
Hosting, Party Planning, Merilee's Home, Severance Merilee Benson 3/21/25 Hosting, Party Planning, Merilee's Home, Severance Merilee Benson 3/21/25

Melons, Waffles & Defiant Jazz: A Severance Watch Party

Welcome! This is our very first blog post! One of my goals as a Home Sweet Homebody is to lean into planning and hosting creative gatherings. Let’s start with Severance, since it also kicked off our Instagram account for Home Sweet Homebodies.

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