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
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 […]
Easy DIY Woodburned Soap Dispenser Tray
I’m always on the lookout to free up any visual clutter from our home – especially in the kitchen. A few years back, I switched to clear glass soap dispensers to place by the sink and have loved the change. The refillable glass containers are eco-friendly and add a stylish touch to our kitchen counter. […]
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 […]
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 that has appropriately been dubbed “the […]
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