Launched in January of 2011, House of Earnest is a platform for home decor, DIY, entertaining, and party inspiration.  House of Earnest publishes five times per week and strives to demystify the creative home for readers.  Aiming to give you beautiful, new, and achievable ways to elevate your home, parties, and style, House of Earnest publishes easy DIYs, product round-ups and actionable inspiration.  Our style is simple, natural, rustic and slightly modern.

Erin Souder is the founder and editor-in-chief of House of Earnest.  She is a Columbus-based creative who specializes in creating memorable events, including floral design and event styling. Always able to make  ‘something from nothing’ she is a creative thinker who is best at manipulating common items to make them special.  She was recently named as one of the “Best Up-And-Coming” blogs by a panel at Altitude Design Summit, has been featured on HGTV.com, in Canada’s Chatelaine, Ladies Home Journal, Design*Sponge, and more.  She writes for the Etsy blog twice each month and contributes monthly party style products to Houzz.com Guest Picks.  Erin spends her spare time renovating an old farm house with her husband, Matt and schnoodle puppy, Perry.

e-planning: the subtle guidance you need to create your own amazing event

align your vision

create an inspiration board

product and decor suggestions within your budget

menu planning in your skill range

event planning and management: a hands-on approach to making your event the talk of the town

align your vision

create an inspiration board

product and decor planning, purchase, and implementation

menu planning within your skill range, or hired kitchen or catering vendors managed

day-of even set up and vendor management

event styling: got the basics down, but need help making it pop? We can arrange, style and design the ‘day-of’ using your own products and supplies

table setting

furniture arrangement

floral design

lighting and music recommendations

contact us to discuss dates and pricing