Hi! I’m Mary
My name is Mary, and I’m the girl behind Houzerio. I’m 25 and currently living in Vermont, a small, quiet state where life feels slower and homes are meant to be lived in, not just admired. My love for creating cozy, thoughtful spaces didn’t come from a sudden spark or following trends – it started much earlier, at home, with my mom.
My mother is a very detail-oriented person. When I was growing up, she cared deeply about how our home looked and felt, and she often asked me to help with cleaning and organizing from a young age. At the time, I didn’t think much of it. I just knew that things had their places, and small changes somehow made the house feel calmer.
As I got older, I went through the same phase many people do – saving beautifully styled homes, trying to recreate what I saw online, and wondering why my own space never quite felt right. Rooms looked fine, but they didn’t feel easy to live in. I found myself constantly rearranging furniture, removing things that felt unnecessary, and searching for a sense of comfort that photos alone couldn’t give me.
Wanting to understand why, I started learning more intentionally. Over the past four years, I’ve read books, taken courses, and studied home renovation and interior ideas from different cultures – from the quiet restraint of Japanese and Korean spaces to the warmth and balance found in European homes.
With time, I realized that not everything translates. What feels right in one place doesn’t always work in another, and beauty without context often falls flat in real life.
That became my turning point. I stopped chasing styles and started paying attention to what actually worked – how a space supported daily routines, how light moved through a room, and how small, thoughtful choices could make a home feel calmer without trying too hard. I learned to recognize what felt right for the way I lived, and just as importantly, what didn’t.
Over time, those moments shaped the way I see space. Creating calmer, more comfortable environments became my favorite way to unwind – not by forcing one specific style, but by understanding what actually suits the people living in it.
Along the way, I often found myself sharing what I’d learned with friends. Some loved clean, minimal spaces, while others were drawn to warmer, layered styles like boho or more structured modern looks. Using the same core principles – balance, light, flow, and everyday function – I helped them rethink small things, adjusting their spaces in ways that felt more natural and livable for them, not for a trend.
Over time, I realized I needed a place to gather and organize everything I was learning – not as strict guidelines, but as notes, ideas, and observations I could easily revisit and share. That’s why I created Houzerio: as a personal space to document what I’ve learned and make it accessible to anyone looking for ideas that feel thoughtful, realistic, and human.
While you’ll see a calm, cozy thread running through the site, you’ll also find different design styles woven in along the way. Because at the end of the day, the best space isn’t defined by a label – it’s defined by how well it supports the way you live.
It’s also important to know that Houzerio is a personal space, shaped by my own experiences, observations, and ongoing learning – not a set of rules from a design professional.
Everything I share here comes from real life: from trying things out, getting them wrong, adjusting, and slowly understanding what works and what doesn’t. Some ideas may not be perfect. Some may not apply to every home. And that’s okay. Homes are personal, and learning how a space works takes time, patience, and a bit of trial and error.
That’s also why Houzerio continues to evolve – shaped not only by my own experiences, but by conversations, shared stories, and different perspectives along the way.
I always love hearing from you. Whether you have a question, want to share an idea, or simply feel like saying hello, you can reach out to me anytime through the Contact page. I read every message and do my best to reply whenever I can. Your thoughts and feedback truly matter – they help shape Houzerio into a space that feels helpful, genuine, and connected.
Thank You for Being Here!
Every time you read a post, save an idea, or come back for inspiration, you’re supporting this journey more than you know. I’m deeply grateful for that support and excited to continue growing Houzerio at a steady, intentional pace.
Creating a home isn’t just about how a space looks – it’s about how it makes you feel. My hope is that whenever you visit Houzerio, you leave with a small spark of inspiration and the confidence to shape your space in a way that feels right for you.
Thank you for being here and for growing alongside me. This is only the beginning, and I’m so excited to see where this journey leads.
With love,
Mary.