This Is What I Was Telling You About: Welcome to My Little Corner of the Internet

Home décor, lifestyle inspiration, fashion finds, travel tips, recipes, organization ideas, seasonal living, and all the things I couldn't wait to share.

Welcome

Have you ever been talking to a friend and found yourself saying,

"Wait... this is what I was telling you about!"

That's exactly how this website was born.

This Is What I Was Telling You About is a place where I share the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful, a little easier, and a lot more fun.

From home decorating ideas and seasonal inspiration to fashion finds, organization tips, travel recommendations, recipes, gardening ideas, Amazon favorites, gift guides, and everyday discoveries, this website is a collection of all the things I couldn't wait to tell someone about.

Hi, I'm Melissa

I'm the creator behind this website and the owner of Red Barn & Bloom.

I've always been the kind of person who gets excited about finding something helpful, beautiful, useful, or unique and immediately wants to share it.

Whether it's:

• A home organization product that actually works

• The perfect fall décor find

• A fashion staple worth buying

• A travel destination that exceeded expectations

• A recipe that became a family favorite

• A decorating tip that transformed a room

I love sharing those discoveries with others.

This website gives me a place to do exactly that.

What You'll Find Here

Home Décor & Decorating Ideas

I love creating beautiful spaces that feel welcoming, cozy, and practical. You'll find home décor inspiration, decorating tips, seasonal decorating ideas, organization solutions, and affordable ways to refresh your home.

Seasonal Living

Fall traditions, Christmas decorating ideas, holiday planning, seasonal recipes, front porch inspiration, and creative ways to celebrate every season of the year.

Fashion & Style

Outfit inspiration, wardrobe staples, seasonal fashion trends, boutique finds, Amazon fashion favorites, accessories, and style ideas for real life.

Travel & Adventure

Travel recommendations, weekend getaways, road trip inspiration, and places worth exploring.

Favorite Finds

Some of the products featured throughout the site may include affiliate links. That simply means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through a link, at no additional cost to you.

I only share products, services, and resources that I genuinely enjoy, find helpful, or believe are worth recommending.

Why the Name?

Because that's exactly how I wanted this site to feel.

Not like a magazine.

Not like an online store.

Not like an advertisement.

I wanted it to feel like a conversation.

The kind where a friend pulls out their phone and says:

"Wait... this is what I was telling you about."

That's the feeling behind every article you'll find here.

Let's Stay Connected

If you enjoy home décor, seasonal inspiration, fashion finds, travel tips, organization ideas, recipes, gardening inspiration, Amazon finds, gift guides, and everyday lifestyle content, I'd love for you to stick around.

Be sure to subscribe to receive new posts and occasional updates whenever I find something too good not to share.

Because trust me...

I've got a lot more to tell you about.