His & Her Amazon Essentials Fall Try-On
I know it's been a hot minute since we had a chance to share new content on the blog. I actually set out to write this post at the end of September and got caught up in the craziness of Harvey's birthday, Halloween prep, and a mountain of things needing my attention over at Kinder Craze. It took a month, but I'm thrilled to finally be tapping away at my keyboard to share a new blog post here with you. My latest style review is a fun one because it features clothes for Rob and me from a place … [Read More...]
Our Homes Past & Present
How I Styled Our Living Room Mantel and Cabinets with Objects We Already Owned
As much as I loved decorating our home for Christmas, it feels like a breath of fresh air to return to our simple, pared-down decor. The living room is still a slow work in progress, but it is coming along. Nearly every piece used to decorate our mantel and built-in cabinets were items we already […]
Our Budget-Friendly Living Room Transformation
This past April marked a big milestone for our family: two years of homeownership in this 1925 craftsman home that we absolutely love. At the time, we were still in all-out survival mode during the quarantine and the milestone came and went without any hullabaloo. The quarantine wasn’t particularly enjoyable for any of us, but […]
Our Repurposed Home Office Corner
Now that I am a newlywed, people are always asking, “So, how’s married life?” My response is always the same: It’s a lot calmer than being engaged. And I like it. With the wedding three months behind us, Rob and I have a chance to shift our attention back to other things … like turning […]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won’t be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I’m sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever experience. The Easter bunny will still […]
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The 11 Clothing Items I’ve Been Wearing on Repeat this Fall
I have a closet full of beautiful clothes for all sorts of occasions, but lately I have noticed a distinct trend in the clothes I reach for most often. They easily mix and match and are simple to … [Read More...]
My Daily Goals at Home
One of the most challenging aspects of settling into my new routine as a stay at home mom has been finding a compromise between my former self (with an impossible-to-accomplish list of daily goals) … [Read More...]
The Best Trunk Club Shipment I’ve Ever Received
Here we are at the first of the month and I'm excited to change things up a tiny bit by sharing a Trunk Club review with you today. If you're a regular blog reader, you might be a bit confused since I … [Read More...]
An Honest Rothy’s Review: Everything You Want to Know
Well, I did it. I have been eyeing Rothy's online for what seems like forever. I don't know about you, but when I have my eye on something expensive, I spend weeks (sometimes months) going back and … [Read More...]
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...]
No Nanny, No Problem: Juggling a Career Change, Childcare & Our Budget
Those of you who read Maria's teaching blog may already know this, but we've had a major change in our lives recently: Maria decided to leave the classroom this school year to focus her energy on … [Read More...]
