Is it me, or did the aesthetic queens and kings of social media swap out their Ikea couches for fancy sofas while most of us had our heads in the oven checking on the banana bread? The pandemic changed a lot of things about daily life, and we all coped with our boredom differently.

There’s simply no place like home. What if the biggest component of finding, building, and making a home is not so much about the building itself, but with the people living within? Coming home says more about us and the person we became while abroad than it says about the place we call home.

I’m currently on a three-week road trip across the Northwestern states, stopping along the way to visit family and friends as I go. I’m the sort of person who enjoys traveling, but also appreciates having a home to return to after the long journey. There’s something special about having a space to kick off your shoes and put your feet up in comfort.

Emily Gorelik is the founder and principal designer of Em Studio NY and co-star of the popular new Bravo series, “Real Girlfriends in Paris.” As a young 22-year-old entrepreneur with a passion for fashion, Emily Gorelik knew she was destined to live her life outside the box from a very young age.

My name is Kirsten Grove. I'm the co-founder and co-lead designer for We Three Design. My business partner Sam Salinas and I started our business three years ago after separately working in the design world for over a decade. We offer both full residential and commercial designs.

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I have two kids (ages six & three) and live north of Boston, MA, with my husband. Hi, I'm Lauryn! I also have two kids (ages four & two) and live in Tucson, AZ, with my husband.

It was time for me to start the agency. I was ready to expand, aim higher, and put all of my skillsets into one ‘house.’ Not only that, my previous workload was becoming a lot for me to handle on my own.

Mary Fitzgerald is one of the main stars and fan favorites in Selling Sunset. In the first three seasons, Fitzgerald works closely with Christine Quinn, Chrishell Stause, Heather Rae Young, Davina Potratz, the Oppenheim brothers, Romain Bonnet, and Maya Vader.

Justina Blakeney started her career in 2009 with a lifestyle blog that she wrote from her living room. Her blog slowly morphed into a huge following on Pinterest, and eventually her design brand, Jungalow came into play.  Jungalow offers bold and bright colors, unique patterns and textures.

We are twins that are only 2 minutes apart.2. We have the shortest fingers amongst all of our friends.3. We drink an XL Coffee from McDonald’s every day. We started Loulou Lollipop six years ago as a handmade shop on Etsy making silicone teething necklaces and accessories.

It is not a secret that New Year's resolutions are often not very successful. In fact, According to the U.S. News and World Report, 80% of resolutions made on January 1st will fail by mid-February.

The holidays are often associated with pure joy and happiness; the music, the lights, the traditions, the food, the treats, and the gifts. However, this time of the year can bring feelings of depression, loneliness, anxiety, and isolation to many people, and for many reasons.

If all you wanted for Christmas was more of H3R's favorite Netflix picks; you’re in luck! Here are our December faves - ranging from a Mariah Carey holiday musical to a Reggaeton singer's revenge on her high school classmates - no matter what, you'll be singing and dancing with your family all holiday long.

As Black Friday sales emerge and holiday season approaches, shoppers begin to fill their carts -  physical and virtual - with products for their loved ones. According to Investopedia, the average American spends nearly $1,000 during the holiday season, between gifts, holiday items, and other expenses.

Tell us about yourself and Brexton Cole Interiors. Well, first of all, thank you so much for this opportunity! Brexton and Cole are the names of my two sons… so I decided to name my business after them! I currently live in Virginia with my husband Jonathan and our two sons, but I grew up in New Jersey with my mother, who was also an interior designer.

Tell us about yourself and your career as a designer. My path to design was quite unconventional. Prior to starting my design business, I was an elementary school teacher. After having our second child, I quit teaching and began helping my husband in starting his construction company.

What inspired you to start your particular journey? I have lived in Southern California for the last 20 years, which has had a big impact on my design style. Since my family and I have lived near the ocean for most of my life, my passion is creating fresh and modern spaces influenced by the coast. I still incorporate my California roots into projects across the country.

What inspired you to become an artist and interior designer? Although I had always been creative as a child, I grew up at a time when "entrepreneur" wasn’t a word; it might as well have been called “starving artist." It wasn’t until later on in life that I reconnected with my creative side, realizing that I felt stuck and unhappy in corporate America.

Hi Alexandra! Introduce yourself to our readers. I'm Alexandra Zatarain is the Co-founder and VP of Brand and Marketing of Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness company. Eight Sleep has raised over $150M in venture funding and has helped over 50,000 people get sleep fit with its hardware and digital products.

What were your early inspirations that set you off on your particular journey? From a young age I was absolutely obsessed with fashion, jewelry, and interiors. I even asked for new bedding for my 10th birthday. I started off working in the fashion industry in New York after college and did everything from styling to PR to editorial.

What inspired you to become a photographer? The creative, visual and performing arts were all important to me growing up in regional Victoria, Australia. I had many artistic interests.

Hobo beautiful was born after years of traveling and crafting, then finally falling in love with Sri Lanka. Each piece you see here is lovingly handmade by myself, in my house, by the sea, with my beautiful dog. Influenced by traditional craft techniques and slow living, Hobo Beautiful embraces the natural essence of materials creating classic timeless design.

Aly and I met as college roommates and both had dreams of entrepreneurship—she wanted to make something creative and I (a triplet) wanted to build something of my own, but we never thought we'd end up here. It took a lot of years doing our own things and trial and error figuring out how to create Pure Salt, but it's all come together as some never before thought of dream!

Who is your biggest inspiration? This question is surprisingly hard for me to answer. I have different people who inspire me for different reasons. My mother for her humor, my father for his wisdom, my partner for his empathy... When I think of who inspires me every day, especially in my creative space, I just see "her."

If I could share one piece of advice to someone who’s just starting out in business it would be to chase your purpose as opposed to chasing money. It’s so easy to see what seems to be making other people money and want to copy or join the bandwagon.