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The Rooted Home Blog
Healing Starts From the Outside In
Owner & Lead Designer
At The Rooted Home, we believe in more than just beautiful spaces—we believe in healing ones. Based in New Braunfels, TX, our mission is to craft mindful, soulful environments that nurture well-being and celebrate sustainability. On the blog, Owner & Lead Designer Melissa Walley shares her heart for intentional living, holistic design, repurposing with purpose, and her journey as a mother of four. From soulful design tips to real moments of motherhood, this space is rooted in authenticity, growth, and creating homes that feel like peace.
Affordable Interior Design: Budget Interior Design Solutions
Creating a beautiful and functional living space does not have to drain your wallet. With the right approach, you can transform your home into a stylish haven without overspending. This guide offers practical tips and insights into affordable interior design, helping you achieve your dream space with budget interior design solutions. Understanding Budget Interior Design Solutions Budget interior design solutions focus on maximizing style and comfort while minimizing costs. Th
Melissa Walley
Jan 29
2026 Rooted: Finding Peace and Functionality After the Holiday Hustle
To Root down into your own home means to accept what you have, where you are at, and be able to feel what you need.
Melissa Walley
Jan 7
Stylish and Sustainable Interior Materials for Your Home
Creating a beautiful home that reflects your style while caring for the environment is easier than ever. Choosing the right materials can...
Melissa Walley
Sep 22, 2025
Top Interior Design Services in New Braunfels
When it comes to creating a beautiful and functional living space, choosing the right interior design service is essential. New Braunfels...
Melissa Walley
Sep 9, 2025
Finding Your Zen Home: Creating Balance and Harmony in Your Space
The Importance of Home From the age of two, I felt a natural calling to help within my home. I have always enjoyed cleaning, organizing,...
Melissa Walley
Jul 21, 2025
The Offering of Service
We live in what used to be a small town, New Braunfels, Texas, which is now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. When...
Melissa Walley
Jun 30, 2024
Healing Pixies
It has been a while since I blogged! We have had a crazy couple of years! We all had Covid in the Winter of 2021, two weeks after the...
Melissa Walley
Jun 6, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving
It is always hard to believe that the leaves fall so gracefully against the North wind that rushes into our small town . . .
Melissa Walley
Nov 23, 2022
Thanksgiving Tablescapes
For many people across the world, tradition always prevails and a change to “grandma’s” Thanksgiving table may be unwelcome. For others . .
Becca Wooten
Nov 19, 2022
Plant Care For Summer
The heat of summer is here! With temperatures set to soar into the high 90s and low 100s, it's time to get your plants ready . . .
Melissa Walley
Jun 22, 2022
Wrapping up another year in design
We are taking the week to wrap up our incredible year as a full service interior design company in New Braunfels, Texas. I sit here,...
Melissa Walley
Dec 31, 2021
Communicating Your Design
Communication is one of the most, if not the most important thing we have as humans. Every sound creates . . .
Melissa Walley
May 12, 2021
What is an Interior Designer
Exactly, what is an interior designer and what do they do? Most people have no idea! They think that interior designers . . .
Melissa Walley
May 8, 2021
Softening the Log Cabin
The minute I saw it, I felt so much respect for the love of the heart that took pride in his craftsmanship. I knew we had to . . .
Melissa Walley
May 6, 2021
Happy Easter
Spring is upon us! The cool wind blows through the land, the trees sway and whistle, the sun shines easily upon the seeds gently . . .
Melissa Walley
Apr 4, 2021
Bursting Heart
We launched the Pixie Online Shop yesterday! I started my morning yesterday crying free-flowing tears of gratitude . . .
Melissa Walley
Mar 16, 2021
Realistic Budgets
Let’s be real, once most people get excited about a project, the LAST thing they think about is providing a budget for the project . . .
Melissa Walley
Mar 9, 2021
Peace Within a Home
The more I can prep for the day within the house, the easier my morning is going to be and the more focused I can be . . .
Melissa Walley
Mar 5, 2021
Inside the Design Selections
Walkthrough each Pixie design with Owner & Lead Designer, Melissa Walley. Get the inside scoop and some shared secrets to each design . . .
Melissa Walley
Mar 3, 2021
Wobbly Curtain Rods
After the week of the Snowapocolypse here in New Braunfels, Texas, where we were completely shut down, we had to . . .
Melissa Walley
Feb 27, 2021
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