After one year of building Mellane & Co., we want to share some of the lessons we have learned as a mother/daughter team.

They may only be a child once, but their childlike wonder does not have to end when adulthood arrives. Find what fuels & enable your child to live a life of joy that gives back to the One True God Who knew what would bring a lifetime of joy.

Taking a chance on childhood means appreciating the lessons that can be learned through kids. Through our own childhoods & today's children, we can find further purpose.

I hope this blog post inspires you to take photos with your pets & collect all the keepsakes.

Planning a family & lifestyle brand photoshoot all in one was one of my favorite accomplishments: Here's an inside look, along with some outfit & photoshoot advice.

A sweet card from a loved one & our precious pets are treasures in our lives, so we decided to pair them together.

I wouldn’t hold the same adoration for animals if I hadn’t grown up with them. Pets are with us every step of the way.

Your handwriting is yours & yours alone, & it can bring a loved one joy to see yours with a card that gives them a burst of inspiration.

Spring is a season of all things new, so it is only fitting that your home receives a refresh, as well. Here are 3 ways to get that refresh your home has been waiting for.

We asked some incredible individuals what brings them joy in life, & we absolutely adore these wonderful words we received:

My house has simply seen better days. However, there are several things I have learned from this old house, a house that has grown with me.

Opportunities that will bring us more joy are all around us, we just have to seek them. We hope this post helps you find even more joy.

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show the ones you care about how much you love them.

Our homes are our daily thresholds, & it's only fitting that we make them places we love to be in.

After the sudden loss of our two pets, we're sharing some things that we wish we would have done differently for our furry family members.

With the loss of my beloved pets still fresh, I'd like to share ways that have helped my family grieve and process the loss of our precious babies.

Because your home is uniquely yours, the things you place in it matter. From the wall colors to the book holders, these are the items that reflect you & your family's everyday life. It takes a lot to have a full house, but there are some home decor pieces that are simply timeless.

Your child's room is special, because it is a personal space just for them. It is a room they will grow up in, a room that will hold many memories, & another part of the house they call home. Here's how to make sure their space grows with them, all while remaining timeless in the process.

People often wonder what it is like to create & operate an online business with my teenaged daughter; Melane & Co. is so much more than a job or a brand.

As a mother of 4, I can confidently say that creating a joyful room for your child does not have to be difficult. Here are my best tips for styling your little one's space.