Heirlooms at Home

1 week ago | heirloomsathome.com | Lauren Thomann

28 Hungarian folk art murals are having a quiet comeback on everything from walls to furniture. My maternal grandmother was Hungarian, and her influence lingered in the embroidered linens, wooden kitchen tools, and bright painted florals that filled her eclectic cottage. And I love every vibrant motif—not just for nostalgia, but for how joyful and grounded they make a space feel. Thanks to a growing library of stencil designs on Amazon, you don’t need to be a trained muralist to bring one to life.

2 weeks ago | heirloomsathome.com | Lauren Thomann

0 I had the pleasure of speaking with Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage for a recent article on Better Homes & Gardens about hosting mom. I just loved what she had to say and became intrigued by what else she’s doing (restoring old homes with care). So, of course, I wanted to know if she had any heirlooms she wanted to share, and get some insight into how she approaches rehabilitating old houses. Here’s how she proves that even if an heirloom is nearly destroyed, all hope is not lost.

2 weeks ago | heirloomsathome.com | Lauren Thomann

0 If you’re someone who believes your dinnerware should be as comforting as your food, meet the Gina DeSantis Ceramics Luna Noodle Bowl. Hand-thrown in brown stoneware and finished with a soft, semi-gloss glaze, this artisanal piece blends rustic texture with refined detail—and it’s quickly become one of my favorite finds at Anthropologie. (I was lucky enough to get this handcrafted noodle bowl sent to me as a sample.) What I think sets the Luna Bowl apart is its thoughtful design.

3 weeks ago | heirloomsathome.com | Lauren Thomann

0 If you’re drawn to the slow living lifestyle—one rooted in presence, ritual, and simplicity—know that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get started. In fact, some of the most powerful tools for mindfulness are also the most modest. From herbal tea to beeswax candles, these under-$30 finds can help you gently shift your pace and reclaim a sense of calm at home.

3 weeks ago | heirloomsathome.com | Lauren Thomann

10 Bob Ross, the iconic TV painter known for his calm voice and cloud-filled landscapes, is the subject of a brand-new, large-scale museum exhibit in Indiana. The expanded exhibition is planned for late 2025 or early 2026 at the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana, where Ross filmed The Joy of Painting from 1983 to 1994. This new showcase will go beyond the current Bob Ross Experience and display dozens of original paintings, many of which aired on his PBS show.