Mariana Hardison
Birmingham, Alabama · Mom · Cozy Home Enthusiast
Hi, my name is Mariana Hardison, and I was born on May 29, 1993, and I live in Birmingham, Alabama. I developed the concept of MHC and Marianahc.com with the aim of expressing my passion for fashion, home, kitchen, and other simple ideas that make life easier and more stylish.
I am very passionate about finding useful items, creating comfortable outfits, and finding things that make life easier and more stylish. With this blog, I aim to provide my readers with honest reviews, useful discoveries, and stylish ideas that can help women look great, feel great, and live life more simply and stylishly.
I hope that with this blog, I can help my readers discover useful and stylish items that can add value to life, especially when it comes to fashion, home, kitchen, and other simple ideas that can make life easier and more stylish.
My Story
Born and raised in Birmingham. Gemini energy. Married to my best friend Marcus (who I met at a cookout, of all places). Mom to Zoe (4) and Biscuit the beagle who honestly runs this house. 🐕
I work part-time in social media, but my real passion is making our home feel like a warm hug. I'm always rearranging furniture, trying new recipes, or convincing Marcus we need 'just one more plant.' I share the stuff that actually works — the $12 Target throw that looks expensive, the 30-minute dinners Zoe will actually eat, the candle that makes Tuesday feel like Sunday.
I started sharing because I kept getting DMs asking 'where'd you get that?' and 'can you share the recipe?' So here I am. No sponsorships, no filters. Just a regular mom in Alabama trying to make cozy happen on a real budget. If you're into that vibe, welcome. Grab a seat. There's always coffee. ☕
Our Home
We live in a renovated craftsman bungalow in the Southside / Five Points area of Birmingham. Cozy modern farmhouse vibes with warm earth tones, lots of plants, candles everywhere, and about 47 throw pillows (Marcus counts).
Life Milestones
🎓 UAB Graduation, 2015
B.A. in Communications
💍 Wedding Day, 2019
Mariana & Marcus
Meet Biscuit 🐕
Our 3-year-old beagle who believes the kitchen floor is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Adopted from Greater Birmingham Humane Society when he was a puppy. Best impulse decision ever.
Best sous chef. Worst food critic. 10/10 couch companion.