Today we’d like to introduce you to Meaghan Lawler.
Meaghan, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had had a passion for all things home – whether that was house design, interior decorating, or homemade creations, I found inspiration and encouragement from the home.
Growing up, I could be found helping my dad with DIY projects around the house, drawing and painting my own creations, or baking and cooking homemade treats with my mom. My eye for detail and my passion for art came at a very young age, and now as an adult, my interest in design has grown into my professional life as I pursue my career in the design industry.
I have always been the type of person that needs a creative outlet in all aspects of my life. I can only sit at a desk for so long until I need a hands-on project to work on. That’s where the idea of m homemade was born.
M homemade is a design and lifestyle guide for the home, and it was created to be a source of inspiration to others. Through this platform, I provide design tips, tricks, and ideas to others so they can bring beauty, coziness, and ease to their home, just as I do. The blog serves as a guide for interior design, home décor, DIYs, recipes, thrifting, style, beauty and more. I look at m homemade as something that blends all the things I love into one place where I am able to create and document all that I am passionate about. Although I am just getting started I have so many ideas for m homemade and I cannot wait to see where it goes.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I believe that anything that is worth working towards will not have a smooth road, because if it did, then it really would not be rewarding once achieved. We have to work hard for the best things in life, and that is the beauty of adversity along the way. Once you overcome those bumps it is that much more satisfying to look back and realize what you accomplished.
The biggest struggle for me was getting started. I had doubts in myself, like, would I have enough time for this? What would people think? Did I have the resources and knowledge to launch a platform? But at the end of the day, those were voices in my head that needed to be silenced. I knew the only way to get started was to take a chance, and that’s what I did. I knew I had this potential inside of me, and it was just hiding and untouched – why not put it out into the world no matter what the outcome is?
My advice for other women yet to start their journey is to take the leap of faith like I did, no matter if there is a fear of failure. Setting goals is easy, but taking action, spending time, and following through to achieve those goals is what sets apart one person from the next. I would also say to be intentional. The best thing you can do is to make the conscious decision that you will do whatever it takes to achieve what sparks your soul and to remember that you have so much to offer the world.
Please tell us about m homemade.
I run a blog, website, and social media for m homemade which is a place I use to showcase my ideas, concepts, and passion for home design as a guide and source of inspiration.
My design focus is a modern take on a traditional style that incorporates ideas for a cozy, trendy, and unique home. I’ve experimented with different interior decorating styles such as boho, shabby chic, minimalist, and preppy until I found my own style which embraces a mix between comfortable, modern, and vintage.
As a website and social media platform, m homemade stands apart from others because the intent of the brand is to be a source of inspiration. I want people to be able to turn to m homemade as a guide that provides strategies for transforming their own home into something that is cozy and homemade.
I started this platform as a way to document everything I love about making the home a beautiful place to live in, and I hope people can see the meaning behind it and be able to take away ideas and encouragement.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts or other resources that you’ve benefited from using?
In the last year, I have begun reading books more often, and I’ve found a lot of inspiration from Rachel Hollis’ Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing. These books are a great source of encouragement in which Hollis talks to women about unlocking their greatest potential in life – and that we have the power to change our lives and achieve our goals.
When you set out to do something, see it through, and if you fail, stand back up and try again. She provides great motivation and encouragement for young women reminding us that we are in control of our own lives, and we are worthy and enough just as we are.
I think reading books like this are a great source of motivation because you are filling your mind with inspiration and incentive to take action and control of your life. It is so important to surround yourself with content and information that is encouraging to your mind so that you are one step closer to stepping outside your comfort zone and choosing to live your best life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mhomemadeco.com
- Email: mhomemadeco@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhomemadeco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M-Homemade-609853302798247/
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Meaghan Lawler
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