Do you feel like your home is lacking joy? A joy-filed home is possible—all it takes is some intentionality, a bit of creativity, and a few resources from me to you! Here are three guidelines for creating a joy-filled home… 1. Fill Your Home With Things You Love: You Do You Aesthetically, creating a joy-filled […]

//via Hi, I’m Maria! I am an artist and fashion blogger in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My work is inspired by current fashion, vintage style, and anything that strikes me as beautiful. I put a unique twist on fashion illustration and watercolor through pops of color, elegant lines, and clean backgrounds. You can check out my artwork at mariaahrens.etsy.com, […]

The Beginning When I think about how Mysa started, I know that it began many years ago, in a blue two-story house on the corner where I was constantly rearranging my room, helping my parents make decorating decisions, and sneakily making my siblings’ rooms more presentable. I’ve always had a love for things that are […]

“What’s your biggest frustration or challenge when it comes to decorating your home?” When I asked this question in my survey, many of you responded that you either A) don’t know what your style is or B) really like multiple styles and have a hard time blending them in your home. This is a real […]

Podcasts seem to be all the rage nowadays. With your favorite bloggers, authors, pastors, and the like all coming out with their own podcast, there’s quite a draw. Podcasts are a great way to learn about different topics, or just pass the time while you’re working on something else. My favorite time to listen to […]

I want this blog to be a place where we know each other—where you really get a good, true picture of who I am, and where I can get to know you! And a good way to get to know each other is to just share those everyday moments—the things we’re reading, anticipating, thinking about. […]

Finding joy & contentment in our home is something that we all seek, right? We long for our home to be a place that we want to spend time in, are proud of, and desire to share with others. But stuff gets in the way. Unfinished projects get in the way. And ultimately, we get in our […]

Living in small spaces has its challenges, so today I’m sharing five ideas for decorating when space is limited. Whether you’re renting, saving up for more space, or have just chosen to inhabit less square feet, it’s still possible to have a home that is stylish, reflects your personality, and works well for you and […]

Happy Monday!!! Today I want to share with you how we updated our kitchen in just two weekends, using removable wallpaper and open shelving. When we moved in we knew that we’d want to do some work on our kitchen eventually, but it’s not quite in the budget for us to do a whole overhaul right […]

If you know me very well, you might know that I’m a bit of a #crazybasketlady. I love baskets! I have baskets in nearly every room in my house, and I never feel like I have too many! Baskets are versatile, beautiful, and super helpful in keeping clutter contained and at bay. If you want […]