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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Our Cozy Living Room Christmas Decor
It's the most wonderful time of the year and our house has never felt cozier. I'm not sure how many of our friends and family members we will actually get to see for Christmas this year, so I am fully … [Read More...]
The Gifts Rob and I Are Wishing for this Year
Christmas will be small and simple in our home this year. It's unlikely that we will see many family members and our gift budget is modest. Even with the limited spending, Rob and I both benefit from … [Read More...]
November Trunk Club Try-On + Review
I can't believe I'm actually sharing a Trunk Club try-on and review with you right now. Ahhhhhh! Seriously, so excited for this day. If you've been following us for a while, you probably know that I … [Read More...]
The Toys on Our Kid’s Christmas Gift Lists
Christmas is just around the corner and I am ready for it! Rob and I have been busy working on our family wishlists, fine-tuning our Christmas shopping budget, and excitedly planning the gifts we will … [Read More...]
Looking Back at Harvey’s First Birthday
Our baby boy is officially ONE! Harvey's first birthday is one that Rob and I will never forget - partly because it occurred during a pandemic with a slightly different party than we would have … [Read More...]
Happy First Birthday, Harvey: A Year of Milestone Photos
Our sweet little Harvey James is one year old today. He is the little man who completed our family and I'm feeling all kinds of nostalgic as I reflect on how much Harvey has grown in the past twelve … [Read More...]
5 Things #5
It has been a hot minute since I've had a chance to share an update about our life at home in a blog post. I try to share little glimpses of our happenings in Instagram Stories, but I've barely had a … [Read More...]
Harvey’s Birth Story
Will someone please tell me how it is possible that my sweet little baby Harvey is nearly one year old? This past year has been memorable and challenging in so many ways, but it has been a time to … [Read More...]
5 Favorite Toys in the Gavin House Right Now
I don't know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with toys in my house. On the one hand, I want my kids to be happy and love watching them play with something new, but I despise adding to … [Read More...]
