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
Designing a Closet with a Budget in Mind
Thank you California Closets for sponsoring this post. Now that we are homeowners, Rob and I have been dreaming big about putting our personal stamp on our new home. We have a mile-long list of improvements that we intend to make over the coming years. We moved into the house three weeks ago and we […]
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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Starting the New Year with a January Fix
Here we are again, with a brand new Stitch Fix review to ring in the New Year! It may surprise you to hear that I rarely request certain types of clothes from my stylist. By now, Kate knows me and my … [Read More...]
Custom Photo Board Book Baby Gift
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Our Favorite Gifts for Babies and Children
Thank you to UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Uncommon Goods, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. This post also contains affiliate … [Read More...]
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