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About the Colella Home

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Hi, I’m Lory!

wife, mom of 4 girls + 2 dogs.

The aesthetic you see here isn’t just what I love, it’s how we live. Calm, neutral, and elevated, but grounded in everyday prices that let us actually enjoy it amid the beautiful chaos of real life.

I’ve always had a passion for home design and started sharing my ideas online almost 2 years ago. Creating calm, beautiful spaces has always felt like second nature to me, especially when it comes to making a home both functional and inviting. I believe your space should support your everyday life, and that thoughtful design doesn’t have to be expensive or hard.

As a wife, mom of four girls (and a dog mom), I know firsthand that creating a dreamy home on a budget can feel overwhelming. Not everyone knows where to start, what’s worth investing in, or how to pull a space together—especially when real life, messes, and budget constraints are part of the equation. That’s why affordable, approachable design has always been at the heart of what I do.

A woman with brown hair, wearing a striped pink shirt and denim shorts, smiling and holding a mug, standing on a circular woven rug indoors with a happy white dog leaning against her.

A woman is kneeling on a light-colored wooden floor, adjusting a beige and brown checkered rug, with a wooden and black metal staircase on her right and a wooden bookshelf filled with decorative items behind her.

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Everyone deserves a home they love coming back to, no matter their budget.

This is where AFFORDABILITY meets aspiration, and where your vision for a beautiful home becomes something you can CREATE.

A woman sitting on a brown leather chair holding a glass of red wine in a modern living room with a beige sofa, wooden side tables, a large wall-mounted TV, and various decorative items.

A woman in a white tank top and pink wide-leg pants walking through a cozy living room with a fireplace, brown leather chair, beige couch, and wooden furniture.

The Colella Home was created to share REAL ideas for real HOMES.

This platform has allowed me to connect with and inspire others by showing that beautiful, elevated spaces are possible without designer price tags.

Through budget-friendly finds and simple styling tips, my hope is to empower you to create a home that feels cozy, intentional, and truly yours!

fun facts about me

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my daughters inspire me

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I AM A FORMER ELITE ATHLETE

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meomi cabernet IS MY fave DRINK

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I can’t live without my running shoes

MY favorite room is the KITCHEN

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Shopping rule! designer look, approachable budget

Living room with a white dog lying on a patterned rug, a fireplace with a fire, a beige armchair with pillows, a wall clock, a floor lamp, and a window with shutters.

I’m passionate about animal welfare, especially dogs

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