Heather Bien

A Virginia native and professional writer of over 10 years, Heather is passionate about home decor, cooking and entertaining, travel, ballet, and coffee. You can find more of Heather's work in Southern Living, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Apartment Therapy, and Virginia Living.

Heather Bien's Recent Articles

Three people in hats sit on horses beneath tall moss-covered trees in a sunlit forest clearing, capturing the serene spirit of southern ranches and inviting you to get back to nature.

Outdoor Travel Hotels & Resorts Travel Vacation Ideas

Where Grit Meets Glamour: 7 Luxe Ranch Retreats in the South

A spacious, organized walk-in closet showcases smart closet design with white clothing, shelves of shoes, a marble-topped island, and a cushioned chair on a marble floor.

Interior Design Trends Homes Interior Design

9 Luxe Custom Closets That Prove More is MORE

A small waterfall flows over moss-covered rocks in a lush green Virginia forest under bright daylight, perfect for scenic waterfall hikes.

Guide to Southern Waterfalls Outdoor Travel Travel

8 Virginia Waterfalls for Your Hiking Bucket List

Aerial view of a tropical beachfront resort in the South at dusk, with a central pool, beach umbrellas, overwater bungalows, and boats docked by the shoreline—perfect for those seeking the best hotels or all-inclusive hotels experience.

Hotels & Resorts Travel Vacation Ideas

The Best All-Inclusive Hotels Around the South

Five different types of travel luggage are displayed, including hard-shell and soft-sided luggage pieces, with some shown open to reveal interior compartments.

Travel Tips Travel

Looking for the Best Luggage? Check Out These 11 Well-Loved Pieces

Modern kitchen in an Austin home with a central island, four beige barstools, dark cabinets, pendant lights with green chains, a potted plant, and open shelves against a stone wall.

Home Features Homes

This Austin Home Got a Serene, Sculptural Transformation

Six translucent colored glass bathroom accessories, including ribbed soap dispensers, toothbrush holders, and trays in amber, blue, and pink, are arranged on a white surface.

Entertaining Food & Dining

12 Colored Glass Accessories We Love: Cake Stands, Candlesticks & More

This small kitchen nook, designed with traditional home design elements, features a green tile backsplash, sink, coffee maker, cups, and a framed fruit painting. A top shelf displays a decorative bowl and teapot amid the white cabinetry that elegantly frames the space.

Home Features Homes Interior Design

This Sylvan Park Home Design is Traditional-Meets-Modern, with Breezy Blues and Greens

Two children sitting on grass with baskets, eagerly scanning the area during an Easter egg scavenger hunt, looking at colorful plastic eggs.

Local Events Events & Happenings Travel Vacation Ideas

8 Epic Easter Egg Hunts in the South

SB airport lounge one flew south feat

Travel Tips Travel Vacation Ideas

The South’s Coolest Airport Lounges & Amenities

At an intimate rooftop Charleston wedding, a smiling couple walks down the aisle, surrounded by joyful guests. The woman wears a white halter dress, and the man is dressed in a light gray suit with a bow tie, capturing spontaneity and joy in every step.

Weddings Lifestyle & Culture

An Intimate Rooftop Wedding in Charleston, SC

A wooden desk holds an open laptop for learning, accompanied by a steaming mug of coffee, a notepad, a pen, and a smartphone. It's a setup fit for the Southern Masters seeking to master their craft in every way.

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle & Culture

10 Online MasterClasses Taught by Southern Experts