Hi, I’m Makenzie!

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Home Sweet Harps was started as a place to gather my creative ideas. I love handmade items, and hosting friends and family. I want people to always feel at home when they are with me, and that is my goal for this site. If you are looking for intentional and unique ideas for caring for others, you have come to the right place.

I am a midwestern girl relocated to the south! I love doing life with my hilarious husband, and our three sweet boys. We prioritize faith, family, and spending time together. I love Jesus, I’m a stay-at-home mom, and currently homeschooling our two older boys (and loving it!). Most days we are picking wildflowers, digging in the dirt, and reading together. In my free time, you’ll find me hand-embroidering for my shop, and writing posts to share with you weekly.

Thoughtful Hosting

I love hosting friends and family, but always felt my space was lacking. My home isn’t one you will find on the cover of a magazine, but I quickly learned that it doesn’t matter. I focus on small, simple aspects of my home to create warmth and welcome. I truly believe hospitality extends outside of your home, and we can help people feel welcome, and cared for.

Intentional Gifting

One trait I gained from my mom is the gift of “seeing the need.” Growing up, I watched her care for others so well, with intentional gifting. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and special events. She knew your favorite book, color, or scent, and included that in your birthday present. She brought food to those having a rough week, delivered flowers to friends, and put others before herself. Watching her, I developed this same gift, and now love serving others in similar ways. I define intentional gifting as gifting something that shows the receiver you know a small piece of them. You will find ideas like this if you stick around!

Handmade

I have always enjoyed being creative with my hands. Several years ago, I was looking for a hobby to scratch that creative itch, and I ventured into embroidery. Since then, I have opened my own little shop of hand-sewn shirts, and hoops. My favorite shop items are my personalized birth flower tees, they are such a perfect gift for mom or grandma!

So that is what you’ll find on this site: Tips and ideas for welcoming people into your home, intentional ways to give and share with others, and fun handmade items you can create, buy, or share! Follow along with me for weekly sharing!

Instagram: @homesweetharps