• Elegant dining table set with blue glassware, white plates, gold cutlery, and floral centerpiece. Blue and white wallpaper, framed art, and light-filled window create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
  • A wooden sideboard with potted plants, white ceramic pitchers, stacked books, and a framed artwork of two white birds beneath a wall sconce with a patterned shade.
  • A rustic greenhouse with large windows, draped in flowering vines and string lights, sits in a lush garden surrounded by blooming plants, greenery, and a stone border under a canopy of trees.
  • Outdoor dining table set for a meal with pink table runners, floral centerpieces, plates, glassware, and hanging lights, surrounded by garden decor and greenery.
  • Two large dahlias with pink and yellow petals bloom in a garden, surrounded by green leaves and other red dahlias. A blue house with white trim is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Your Home Deserves to  Feel as Beautiful as the Memories Made In It

Step inside, this is where cozy meets creative.

Whether you’re finally tackling that room that’s been “almost done” for years, searching for a garden project to get your hands into, or just craving a little seasonal refresh, you’ve found your people. I’m Wendy, and this is WM Design House: a warm corner of the internet filled with DIY tutorials, garden inspiration, seasonal decorating ideas, and recipes that bring everyone to the table. Grab a cup of tea and stay a while.

Does Any of This Sound Familiar…?

You scroll through beautiful homes and lush gardens online and think, I want that. But somewhere between the inspiration and the doing, it all starts to feel a little overwhelming. You’re not sure where to begin. The projects you do start sit half-finished. Every season comes and goes without that wreath on the door, the centerpiece on the table, or the raised bed in the garden you’ve been meaning to plant.

Maybe you’ve tried a few tutorials that assumed you already knew things you didn’t. Or you’ve bought supplies that are still sitting in a bag. Or you look around your home and feel like something’s missing; some warmth, some character, some you, and you just don’t know how to get there.

You don’t need a designer’s budget or a magazine-worthy house to start. You just need a little guidance from someone who’s been there.

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This Blog Was Made for You

Real projects. Real results. No intimidating instructions.

At WM Design House, I break every project down into approachable, step-by-step tutorials so you can actually do the project, not just pin it and forget it. Every idea I share has been tried, tested, and photographed right here in my own home and garden. I know what works and what doesn’t, and I’ll walk you through it like we’re doing it together.

Whether you’re looking to style a seasonal tablescape, grow your first cut flower garden, make something beautiful out of what you already have, or put a homemade meal on the table, I’ve got you covered through every season of the year.

Hi, I’m Wendy

Welcome to My World

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, foraging in the woods with my mom and grandmother for things we could use to decorate and cook with. My mother was a floral designer, so our home always had fresh flowers and the smell of something warm in the oven. That upbringing planted something in me that I’ve been growing ever since.

For over 25 years, I designed handbags and seasonal gift programs for major retailers — a career that took me around the world in search of beautiful, unique things. Now I’m doing what I love most: making our 1898 home in Southern California feel like the sanctuary it’s always been, pottering in the garden, creating from my She-Shed studio, and sharing everything I learn right here with you.

I’m also very happily fed by my husband David, who is the real chef in this house. I handle the atmosphere; he handles the meal. We’ve been doing life together for over 37 years and somehow it just keeps getting better.
I’m so glad you found this little corner of the internet. I hope it inspires you to make your home feel a little more like you.

more about Wendy
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Find Exactly What You’re Looking For:

From the garden to the table, the front door to the She-Shed, there’s always something to make, grow, or style.

Home Decor
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Shop the Things I Actually Use

Over the years I’ve gathered quite a collection of favorites; the tools, supplies, and home pieces I reach for again and again. I’ve put them all in one easy place so you can shop the things that have truly earned a spot in my home and studio. When you shop through my links, you support this little blog at no extra cost to you, and I am genuinely grateful for every single click.

Shop the favorites
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Because the best ideas should arrive in your inbox, not get lost in a feed.

When you sign up, you’ll get instant access to my free printables library; planners, gift tags, seasonal lists, dinner party essentials, and more. I add something new every month, so there’s always something fresh waiting for you. You’ll also be the first to know about new tutorials, behind-the-scenes projects from the She-Shed, and little seasonal touches to help your home feel extra special all year long.

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