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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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August Stitch Fix Review #39 – Review, Giveaway and LinkUp
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July Trunk Club Review
After receiving an all-denim shipment from Trunk Club a few months ago, I was eager to use the service in a more traditional way. I messaged my stylist Makenzie and requested my second trunk. I didn't … [Read More...]
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We have exciting news from the Gavin home front … we're moving to a new home! After a wonderful year of living in the little condo that has served as our first home, the time has come for us to step … [Read More...]
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Maria and I are blessed in so many ways. We live debt-free, we are able to afford the occasional weekend getaway, we live in a comfortable condo in a very nice town, and I think we can all agree that … [Read More...]
What I’m Wearing: Traveling in Comfort
Rob and I are heading up north to my brother's cabin for a little Father's Day getaway. Michigan's temperatures are rising into the mid-80's today but I often get cold in the car when Rob cranks up … [Read More...]
Our Family’s Little Place Up North
My parents have a cabin "up north" in Michigan's lower peninsula that has served our family well for years. As our family has grown and evolved, so too has our pursuit of the perfect northern getaway … [Read More...]
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