A woman with dark hair and light skin sitting at a wooden table, holding a white mug, with a blurred plant in the foreground and a plain light-colored wall in the background.

Hey, I’m Candace.

I believe beautiful homes are built over time.

Philomena & Co. grew from my love of creating a home that feels beautiful, comfortable, and personal—without believing everything has to be expensive, perfectly coordinated, or finished all at once.
I’ve always loved finding the piece that makes a room come together, reimagining what I already have, tackling an approachable DIY, and mixing old and new to create spaces that feel collected rather than decorated.
What began as sharing my own home has grown into a place where I can help others find inspiration, discover pieces they love, and feel more confident creating a home that feels distinctly theirs.

My Philosophy

COLLECTED, NOT PERFECT

The most interesting homes aren't created overnight. They're layered with pieces you love and a little personality along the way.

BEAUTIFUL + LIVABLE

I'm drawn to beautiful things, but home still has to work for real life. Comfort and function always have a place here.

ATTAINABLE BY DESIGN

Great style isn't defined by a price tag. I love mixing investment pieces with affordable finds to create a home that feels elevated without feeling out of reach.


A few things about me...

Forever rearranging: furniture, shelves, pillows—you name it.

My design weakness: beautiful lighting, textiles, vintage-inspired pieces and anything with character.

My approach: mix the high with the low and the old with the new.

Happiest: at home, making something a little prettier than I found it.

Around here: expect styling ideas, DIYs, favorite finds and plenty of real-life home projects.


Make yourself at home.

Whether you're here for inspiration, searching for the perfect piece, following along with a project, or looking for a little help pulling your own space together, I hope Philomena & Co. leaves you feeling inspired to make home a little more yours.