We're prepping for festive dressing season with Lauren Neff. By day she works in public affairs for a biotech company, and by night she is sharing her beloved style finds, cozy and chic interiors, and plants with her audience on her blog Bonhomie.

I live in Washington, DC with my husband Pete and our two children, Mary Jane and Bennett. I have always been interested in politics and moved here right after college to work on Capitol Hill. There’s where I met my husband and the rest was history! I started my blog, Bonhomie, in the height of the pandemic as a creative outlet. It began with sharing tablescapes and has since evolved to include style, interiors, travel, and other interests (mainly lots of plants!).

I am so inspired by nature and I think that comes through in both my home and what I wear. I love florals, texture, and lean toward a soft and natural color palette. I’d say my style is mostly anchored in classic pieces and relaxed but playful. I love a good pair of jeans as much as a fabulous party dress!

My two favorites: topiaries and bulbs. Myrtle topiaries can be tricky, but they’re so worth the effort because they make such a statement in a space. I also love bulbs of all kinds – it’s almost amaryllis and paper white season and I couldn’t be more excited! You can order bulbs pre-planted online and I find them to be pretty low maintenance! 

I am always drawn to rich textures and fabrics during the holidays – velvet, taffeta, satin, feathers!

I love the classic, timeless feel of Mestiza pieces. And the fabrics are gorgeous!