Trunk Club Activewear Try-On and Review
If you've stopped by the blog recently or follow Crazy Together on Facebook or Instagram, you probably already know that I've been working really hard to make healthier lifestyle choices. I started my path toward healthier living at the beginning of December and have been happy to slowly chisel away at the weight I have gained in the past twelve months. I began a daily exercise routine for the first time in years and realized that the only fitness-oriented clothing I owned were a few pairs of … [Read More...]
Our Homes Past & Present
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 entrance door, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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I’ve Been Struggling Too: Looking Back at the Last Few Weeks
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