There is a particular feeling I want people to have when they walk into a home I’ve designed. I want them to feel comfortable enough to settle into a chair, put down their drink and stay a little longer. As we move toward a season of dinners, weekend visits and holiday gatherings, I like to think about how our homes welcome people. The most thoughtful details often come from imagining the visit through a guest’s eyes. Where will they put their bag? Is there a comfortable plac

This week brings so much of what I have envisioned for C. Elle Home into view. We are welcoming Uttermost to our collection, celebrating the opening of The House of C. Elle tomorrow, Friday, September 18 and welcoming you to explore the showroom on Saturday, September 19. Alongside these milestones, I am grateful to share our recent feature in Miami Living, which introduces our new downtown Stuart destination and the vision behind it. Each of these moments brings us closer to

Labor Day is one of those wonderful weekends that invites us to slow down, open the doors, and gather with the people we love. Summer is still very much with us, especially here in Florida, but there is also the slightest sense that fall is beginning to arrive. For me, it is the perfect time to refresh an outdoor space, not by completely redecorating it, but by adding warmth, texture, comfort, and a few thoughtful pieces that will carry you beautifully into the next season. A

When my sons were growing up, I made a small effort that may have seemed insignificant at the time. I tucked notes into their lunch boxes. These notes were never elaborate. Sometimes, they were encouraging. Other times, they were silly. Often, they simply said, “I love you,” “Have a great day,” or “I’m proud of you.” On the day of a big test, I would remind them that they were prepared and capable. After a difficult morning, I would write a few words to help ease their day. I

C. Elle Home welcomes Christopher Guy, celebrates Carin Elle Mead’s national features in USA TODAY and Better Homes & Gardens, and closes the season with 30% off select pieces.