It's pumpkin season in the Gavin house! We have been having a ton of pre-Halloween fun and it seems as though Dessa can't get enough of the seasonal squash. Whether it's eating, playing, stacking, squishing or cooking, this girl is all about the pumpkin! This post contains … [Read more...]
Second Floor Bungalow Update
As much as I have loved sharing updates of our home's lower level with you, I have been anxiously awaiting this particular post. The second floor of our house is broken into three distinct parts - a bungalow style living space, our master closet, and an unfinished storage area … [Read more...]
A Trip to the Apple Orchard
Fall has arrived in Michigan! The season was off to an unusually warm start with early October temperatures often reaching into the 80's. Now that the cool weather has finally set in, we have been enjoying every possible moment of the shortened autumn weather before winter comes. … [Read more...]
1920’s Master Bedroom and Nursery Update
I am so excited to welcome you back into our home for the third installment of our house update. This week's update is all about the bedrooms - our master bedroom and Dessa's nursery. You may recall that both of the downstairs bedrooms in our house had three doors - a standard … [Read more...]
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Hallway Update
Welcome back for the second installment of our updated home tour. We've been busy saving our pennies and slowly updating each room in the house with new furniture and accessories as our budget and needs allow. Last week I shared a tour of the progress we've made in our living and … [Read more...]
My Stylist Finally Gets Me! October Stitch Fix Review
October has arrived and, thank goodness, so have the cooler temperatures. September was unseasonably warm in Michigan and it feels so nice to finally break out the cozy layers. My October Stitch Fix shipment was perfect for the fall transition and I am happy to report that my … [Read more...]
Living and Dining Room Update
I can't believe we bought our house over five months ago and it has taken me this long to share a house update on the blog. There are still so many things I want to purchase for the house and I keep telling myself that I'll write an update just as soon as we make the next tiny … [Read more...]
A Trip to Mackinac Island: Our First Family Vacation
Well, it only took 14 months for us to muster the courage, but we did it! We took Dessa on our first-ever vacation as a family of three to Mackinac Island. We've had a few overnight trips the homes of friends or family members, but this was an actual, legitimate mini-vacation. … [Read more...]
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It's funny how we've only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos of … [Read more...]
