Marissa Hermanson Moomaw
Collecting stories
Lifestyle journalist based in Richmond, Virginia, writing about (but not limited to) food + drink, travel + culture, home + decor, weddings.
PROJECTS
Dwell Magazine
Budget Breakdown: One Couple Give a 1969 Airstream Globetrotter a Dreamy Makeover For $19K
Over the past two years, Denver couple Kerri Cole and Patrick Neely of Colorado Caravan have been renovating vintage Airstream trailers, transforming them into sales offices, bars, and even hotel rooms for motor lodges. Below, we dive into their work on a vintage Airstream purchased from Craigslist, breaking down the costs and labor.
gottman.com
How Millennials Are Redefining Marriage
With a shift in personal goals, values, and roles that differs greatly from previous generations, more and more millennials — those born from 1981 to 1996 — are tapping the brakes on marriage. Led by their desire to focus on their careers, personal needs and goals, forming a substantial financial foundation upon which to create a family, and even questioning the meaning of marriage itself, this current generation of young couples is redefining marriage.
apartmenttherapy.com
The Pop Culture History of This Controversial Engagement Ring Style
The latest celebrity engagement between Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande solidifies the official comeback of the disputed pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.
Dwell Magazine
An 18th-Century Coach House Is Reborn as an Assisted Living Residence
When Ireland–based design group DHB Architects was challenged with transforming an 18th-century coach house into an assisted living unit for a disabled young adult and her parents, the team sought to preserve the integrity of the building as much as possible.
apartmenttherapy.com
The $40 Find at the Top of Every Couple's Home Decor Registry
Getting married is a great chance to spruce up your abode with brand-new wares, so couples everywhere fill their registries with finds designed to upgrade their current inventory of dated decor.
Dwell Magazine
A Well-Traveled Couple Launch a Line of Sleek Homes on Wheels
The husband-and-wife duo behind Living Vehicle tell us the story behind the off-grid, mobile home that is shaking up the industry.
apartmenttherapy.com
5 Unexpected Things Modern Couples are Registering For
Millennials are changing the wedding game by waiting to tie the knot and living together before marriage, so many soon-to-be spouses already have a solid inventory of home goods before they even say "I do."
blog.pof.com
Expressing Commitment to Your Partner – Without Getting Married
Marriage is a huge commitment, both personally and financially. That’s just one of the reasons today’s couples — Millennials especially — are waiting to tie the knot later in life.
If you’re ready to say yes to a serious relationship with your partner without making the marriage leap, here are some ways that you can show your commitment.
richmondmagazine.com
Old-School Style
Dressed in an army-green jumpsuit, Shanna Battle strikes a pose in front of a graffiti-covered garage door. Scroll further down the local fashionista’s Instagram feed and you’ll find Battle strolling Richmond’s streets in a coral linen short suit effortlessly accessorized with a vintage T-shirt and stylish pumps.
richmondmagazine.com
Fostering Productivity
After outgrowing their industrial workspace in Manchester, Foster Made found a historic home downtown for their growing digital technology agency. Located on West Grace Street in the former Foster Studio space, the 6,000-square-foot building was transformed with the help of 3north’s Damon Pearson, and Blaine McDermott, who now runs MCD Interior Design.
umgasmagazine.com
Swedish-Born Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm Eateries Showcase A Fresh, Local Smörgåsbord
Swedish model-turned-restaurateur Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm eateries continue to expand nationwide. Since opening her flagship restaurant on the Malibu Pier in 2013, her eateries, which embrace healthy and fresh ingredients, have opened in Lanai, Hawaii’s Four Seasons and most recently in Miami Beach’s Nobu Hotel.
Dwell Magazine
Get the Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Midcentury Mansion in Pixar's Incredibles 2
We asked Academy Award-winning film maker Ralph Eggleston about the design inspiration behind the impressive, cantilevered home that everyone's favorite superhero family occupies in the upcoming movie.
Dwell Magazine
These 3 Co-Living Companies Are Transforming Urban Living
From college dorms to bunking in hostels, sharing a home is an age-old concept. But, it should be noted that co-living is no dormitory situation.
Dwell Magazine
An Australian Cottage Gets a Japanese-Inspired Makeover and a New Home Office
When your office is also your home, it can be a challenge to separate work from play. But in this contemporary cottage located in Melbourne, Australia, Austin Maynard Architects struck the perfect balance, creating both a domestic sanctuary and functional workspace for a couple and their three cats.
myregistry.com
How to Plan a Wedding on an Accelerated Timeline
The average engagement period is 15 months, according to a recent wedding study, but some couples don’t want to wait that long to say “I do.” They would rather get the show on the road and enjoy the “happily ever after” part.