His & Her Amazon Essentials Fall Try-On
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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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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