About Us
I’m Lydia, the new author of Simply Sweet Home. I’ve known Jerri my whole life through my mother, a close friend of hers, and I’ve always admired the warmth, faith, and dedication she brings to her home and community.
But after doing this for over a decade, Jerri decided to step back to focus on her family and faith, and she started volunteering at an animal shelter
Knowing the blog had grown into a special community, she entrusted me to continue its mission with care and authenticity.
I’m Lydia, the new author of Simply Sweet Home. I’ve known Jerri my whole life through my mother, a close friend of hers, and I’ve always admired the warmth, faith, and dedication she brings to her home and community.
But after doing this for over a decade, Jerri decided to step back to focus on her family and faith, and she started volunteering at an animal shelter.
Knowing the blog had grown into a special community, she entrusted me to continue its mission with care and authenticity.
So hi, I’m Lydia Louise Porter.
I just got my master’s degree in English lit. I live in Boston with my foster cat – Smoothie.
I approach life with a fresh, modern outlook, and mean to live it to the fullest. I come from a family of mixed ethnicities – Americans and British.
I’m passionate about home, lifestyle, and personal growth. There’s nothing I enjoy more than finding creative and practical ways to make life simpler, more joyful, and more deeply connected to the people around me.
Here, I share tips for home organization, easy and flavorful meals, DIY projects, and ideas to create a warm environment.
My aim is to bring my own perspective – a youthful, contemporary voice that is a shadow of the values Jerri has instilled.
Simply Sweet Home remains a space for inspiration, connection, and practical guidance, bridging cherished traditions with modern living.
And as Jerri once said, and I quote, “And though I am, by no means perfect and do not have the perfect home, nor the perfect life, I hope that you can learn something from what I have to share.”
So welcome aboard!