Gentle motherhood, identity and home – honest support for mums creating a space to breathe.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m the mum behind Her Honest Space, a blog born from those in-between moments. The quiet, messy, beautiful parts of motherhood where you’re still trying to remember who you are.
Before I became a mum, I studied Interior design and always loved creating meaningful spaces. But life’s demands – bills, careers, time – always seemed to come first. Home felt like something I’d get to “one day”. Then motherhood arrived, and suddenly, home wasn’t just where we lived. It was where I was spending most of my time. It became the background of our memories, our milestones, and sometimes…our meltdowns.
And in the midst of figuring out how to raise a little human. I was also trying to reconnect with myself.
What You’ll Find Here
This space is for mums like you – thoughtful, overwhelmed, creative, tired, curious. Here, you’ll find honest reflections and real support across four themes:
- Mum Life – gentle truth-telling, emotional honesty shared experience.
- Practical Interiors – calming, realistic tips to make your home work for your family.
- Self-Care and Identity – how to reconnect with yourself when you feel lost in the roles.
- Real Life – no filters, no perfection, just permission to be human.
Why I Started This Blog
I didn’t start this blog to be an expert. I started it because I needed a space like this, and i couldn’t find it.
I needed somewhere that didn’t assume I had it all together, or that I wanted to. I wanted grounded advice, calm ideas, and someone saying, “You’re not alone.”
Whether you are up at 2am nursing a baby, trying to plan dinner in a chaotic kitchen. Or sitting in stillness wondering who you’ve become. This space is for you.
My Hope For You
I hope Her Honest Space feels like an exhale. Like a corner of the internet that does not rush you, or expect you to do more.
I hope you leave each post feeling a little less alone. I also hope you find something gentle but practical to carry into your day. You don’t need to do it all. You don’t need to fix everything. But you do deserve a home and life that reflects who you are becoming, not just who you’ve been.
Lets Stay Connected
You can join the email list for quiet updates and gentle support. Follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, or Tiktok for small reminders that you’re doing better than you think.
Thanks for being here. This is your honest space too – Helaine
Her Honest Space 