Hi there, I’m Susan,
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m so glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet. And if you’ve been around for a while — thank you. Truly. It means the world.
I’m Susan, the creator of Hen and Horse Design — a lifestyle blog dedicated to the art of beautiful everyday living. Home decorating, entertaining, cooking meals that feel special without taking all day, arranging flowers, styling a tablescape, organizing a linen closet — these are the things that genuinely light me up. I believe your home should be your haven. Not someday. Now.
Which brings me to the philosophy I come back to again and again:
“Treat Yourself Like You Are The Company”
Use the good dishes. Light the candle on a Tuesday. Put fresh flowers on the table just because. When we treat ourselves well, we go out into the world and treat others with that same kindness. And a beautiful home? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. I’ll show you how.
So How Did Hen and Horse Design Come to Life?
The name is a love story, honestly. My husband Andrew has had a lifelong love of horses. I have an inexplicable devotion to roosters and chickens. And together we’ve always shared a quiet dream of owning a small farm someday — horses, hens, and probably a few other barnyard creatures we haven’t planned for yet.
When the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, I turned inward — and homeward. What started as a way to stay productive during an uncertain time grew into something I never expected: a genuine passion for transforming spaces and finding beauty within my own four walls.
Then something happened that stopped me in my tracks. Saratoga Living Magazine came calling. Being featured in the pages of such a beautiful, prestigious publication felt like a tap on the shoulder from the universe — keep going. So I did. I started sharing everything I’d been learning, creating, and falling in love with, and Hen and Horse Design was born.
What began quietly in the corners of my own home has grown into a vibrant, heart-full space where I share stories of home décor, gardening, entertaining, recipes, vintage finds, and the everyday magic of a life beautifully lived.
Come On In
The Roost is always open. Pull up a chair, stay a while — and say hello to our little white bunny, Cannoli. He runs the place, if we’re being honest.
I’m so glad you’re here.
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Recent blog posts
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Rambling From The Roost: Volume 24
The little garden that thinks it’s big, a barn update, and a porch that’s finally coming together. Hi there, friend— pull up a chair, because I have things to tell you. The kind of things best shared over something cold and something good, because summer is doing her very best right now, and I am…
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21 Simple Spring Home Tips and Decorating Ideas
There is something about the change of seasons that makes me want to throw open every window, pull back every curtain, and breathe in all that fresh air. Spring is a time of renewal — a fresh start after the cold winter months — and honestly, it is one of my favorite times of year…
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Trader Joe’s Flowers What to Buy: Best Spring Guide
There is something that happens to me every single week without fail. I walk into Trader Joe’s with my list — olive oil, lemons, seafood blend — and without even meaning to my cart takes a hard left turn straight into the flower section. Every time. I cannot be stopped. If you’ve never lingered in…
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Charcuterie Board Serving Size: The Perfect Guide
Long before anyone called it a charcuterie board, my family was making them. A platter of meats, cheeses, crackers, whatever looked good — it just appeared at every gathering without anyone thinking twice about it. We didn’t have a name for it. We just knew it disappeared fast. 😄 These days, the charcuterie board has…
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What to Plant in Spring Garden: Best Guide and Tips
There is something about this time of year that makes me want to throw open the back door, pull on my garden gloves, and just dig. You know that feeling? That restless, hopeful, let’s-make-something-beautiful energy that arrives right along with the first warm days? That’s exactly where I am right now — standing in my backyard…
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Rambling from the Roost: Volume 23
The one where we escape to our favorite island, eat very well, and I share a few things you might have missed on the blog. Oh friend, pull up a chair. Pour yourself something cold — or hot, depending on where you live — because it’s time for another Rambling from the Roost. These little…
