The December Sprint Starts

Now!

JOIN ME FOR 31 DAYS

An advent calendar so good it doesn’t count down—it levels up.

For the one ready to ditch the overwhelm and make 2025 their most successful year yet!

Blog

The

WELCOME TO
THE BLOG

CULTIVATE A
WELL-DESIGNED LIFE

Blog

The

HAUS    LAYNE

WHERE LIFE
IS WELL-DESIGNED

WELCOME TO THE BLOG

Latest Posts

Indulge in the flavors of the season with this Roasted Butternut Squash & Cranberry Salad. A delicious mix of roasted butternut squash, tangy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and a light vinaigrette—perfect for holiday tables or everyday meals. Click for the full recipe!

Roasted Butternut Squash & Cranberry Salad

Nothing says cozy seasonal vibes like the sweet, caramelized edges of roasted butternut squash paired with the tangy pop of cranberries and creamy goat cheese. This recipe is a take on Ina Garten’s classic, but with a different vinaigrette to keep things gluten-free and low in sugar. This one is a simple yet sophisticated blend […]

Recipes

Read More

Home for the holidays! Discover my 2024 holiday gift guides, tips, and inspiration to elevate your season. From thoughtful gifts to curated holiday moments, create a well-designed holiday full of meaning and magic!

Home for the Holidays: 2024 Gift Guides & More

Welcome home for the holidays! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite cozy drink (peppermint hot chocolate, anyone?), and let’s get into the holiday spirit. This is the spot to get inspired and check things off your list for those you love. This year’s gift guides are curated with thoughtful and elevated ideas for everyone […]

seasonal

Read More

Shopping for tweens and teens? My 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is packed with trendy yet classic ideas they’ll actually love. Click here to dive in now!

Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens & Teens 2024

Ah, tweens and teens—the age group where shopping feels like walking the fine line between so cool and completely cringe. But I have you covered! The Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens & Teens 2024 edition strikes the perfect balance between what they’ll actually love and what you’ll feel good about gifting. Whether you’re shopping for […]

seasonal

Read More

Find timeless gifts for the little ones in your life with my 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Babies & Kids! Featuring classic toys and high-quality treasures designed to spark joy and last for years to come, these thoughtful picks make holiday shopping not only intentional, but simple and easy! Click to dive in!

Holiday Gift Guide for Babies & Kids 2024

Let’s be honest—holiday shopping for the little ones can often feel like a whirlwind of blinking lights, noisy toys, and glitter (so much glitter). But this year, let’s skip the garbage and focus on gift options that are more timeless. Enter the Holiday Gift Guide for Babies & Kids 2024: a curated collection of classic […]

seasonal

Read More

Discover how decorating early for the holidays brings more joy, less stress, and intentional moments. Click to get my tips for a calm holiday season with plenty of the magic!

Decorating Early for the Holidays Brings More Joy & Less Stress

I know what you’re probably thinking. It’s barely mid-November, and here I am with a fully decked-out Christmas tree and totes of decor getting ready to be pulled from their slumber in order to deck the halls. Cue the gasps, the “isn’t it too early?” comments, and the side-eyes from the purists who swear by […]

seasonal

Read More

Thoughtful holiday gifts for the home and family! This 2024 Gift Guide features cozy home essentials, fun family games, and unique finds to bring everyone together this season. Perfect for creating lasting memories - dive in now at KaraLayne.com!

Holiday Gift Guide for the Home & Family 2024

Next up in this year’s holiday gift guide series: bringing joy home! Whether you’re shopping for the game-night champions, the ultimate hosts, or the ones who believe cozy is a lifestyle, the Holiday Gift Guide for the Home & Family 2024 is packed with thoughtful finds for every kind of family. From crowd-pleasing games and […]

seasonal

Read More

SEARCH THE BLOG

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

Trending Searches:

Wellness

Halloween

Fall

HI THERE,

I’m Kara Layne

I'm a purveyor of the old-fashioned, seeker of simplicity, curator of classics, with a heart for making things beautiful. There is a luxury found within simplicity. And in a world that is constantly chasing more, I can't wait to show you that less isn't just more - it's the cornerstone of a life well-lived. One that is truly well-designed.

Founder, designer, storyteller, educator, wife to a bearded gent, and mother of five

Behind    the blog

Looking for

Inspiration?

View more in Home  + Decor

Make It Feel Like Home

View more in Wellness

Live A Well Life

View more in Kara's Journal

Up Close & Personal

I believe that good design isn't just confined to brands; it's a way of living. With an ode to the simple and classic, you can shop my seasonal must-haves right here.

Curating the Simple & Classic

  Curating the
Simple & Classic

ELEVATE THE SEASON

Shop now

Join In On YouTube

DIY's, recipes, family adventures, and life in the south - it's where you can get your fill of inspiration and the comforts of home.

FEATURED VIDEO

Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

How to Organize & Customize Your iPhone

Garlic Salve Recipe for Coughs & Colds

SUBSCRIBE NOW >

Simply type in what you are looking for and press enter.

Looking for Something?