About Megan

I chose this life.
Now I’m figuring out how to love it —
every chaotic, beautiful part.

I’ve always had a lot of thoughts. About how to make a home feel like something. About what it actually means to take care of yourself. About the gap between what motherhood looks like online and what it actually feels like at 3am with a baby who won’t sleep.

Well Made Mom is what happens when you finally stop keeping those thoughts to yourself.

“I want someone to read this and feel like they’re not alone in it. Like someone else has been there too.”

The long version

I grew up in LA, which means I have strong opinions about traffic, strong opinions about tacos, and a deep appreciation for good light. I studied design, got into sustainability work, spent time doing documentary filmmaking at refugee camps in Europe, and eventually landed in real estate — which sounds like a strange path until you realize that all of it is really about the same thing: paying close attention to people and spaces, and caring about both.

I’ve been with Jay for five years. We met on Hinge, which we tell people casually now like it’s a completely normal thing that happened. Six months ago we had Luca, and honestly? It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I’m also more exhausted than I’ve ever been. Both things are completely true at the same time.

Becoming a mom is something I always wanted. And when it happened, it was everything I hoped — and also a full identity earthquake. The sleep regressions. The postpartum hair falling out in clumps. The strange, quiet grief of figuring out who you are now that you’re also someone’s mother. Not because anything is wrong. Just because everything is different.

This blog is part of how I’m finding my voice again. Writing about the things I actually think about — how to create a home that feels intentional, how to take care of yourself when you’re also taking care of someone else, how to build a life that feels vibrant even when most of your days are spent on walks with a stroller and a dog named Otto.

I buy things intentionally. I research before I spend. I care about what goes into my home, my body, and my routine. I have a design eye and a sustainability conscience and zero patience for stuff that doesn’t earn its place. Everything I recommend here is something I’d actually put in my cart.

A few true things

Currently obsessed with
Making the most of being home. Turns out there’s a lot of joy in here.
Based in
Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles. Lifelong.
The family
Jay. Luca (6 months). Otto the dog. A lot of walks.
Background
Design. Sustainability. Documentary film. Real estate. All of it matters.
What I believe
You can be fully in it — the chaos, the love, all of it — and still want more intention in how you live.
Why this blog
To find my voice again. And maybe help you find yours too.

What this place is for

Intentional living, not performative living
I’m not interested in having the most aesthetic home or the most optimized routine. I’m interested in what actually works, what actually feels good, and what’s actually worth your time and money.
Motherhood without the filter
The hard parts are real. So are the best parts. I’m writing about both — not because I want to complain, but because pretending it’s all easy doesn’t help anyone.
A vibrant life, wherever you are
If I’m going to be home — really home, present, in it — I want to love it. I want my space to feel good. I want my days to feel like mine. That’s what we’re building here.
Things worth buying, nothing that isn’t
I have a design background and a strong opinion about clutter. Every product recommendation on this site is something I’d actually spend my own money on. That’s the deal.
Want to work together?

Brand partnerships & collaborations

I work with brands that fit the way I actually live. If that’s you, I’d love to hear about it.

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