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
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. […]
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Hallway Update
Welcome back for the second installment of our updated home tour. We’ve been busy saving our pennies and slowly updating each room in the house with new furniture and accessories as our budget and needs allow. Last week I shared a tour of the progress we’ve made in our living and dining rooms. Come on […]
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 […]
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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My Trendsend Shipment that Came Before the Quarantine
When my photographer and friend Erika Christine stopped by the house a few weeks ago to shoot photos for this month's Trendsend personal styling review, no one would have guessed that we would all be … [Read More...]
How We Spent Our Second Week of Social Isolation
With two weeks under our belt as we distance ourselves socially, I'm happy to report that we have finally found our groove and are settling into a routine. The days aren't exactly easy, but we are … [Read More...]
Life As We Social Distance
Hello from our little corner of the world. Life is very different these days and we are doing our best to manage all of it without alarming Dessa or losing our minds in the process. The overwhelming … [Read More...]
Where to Find The Best Special Occasion Maternity Dresses
NOTE: This post was originally published in July, 2017 while I was pregnant with my now two-year-old daughter, Dessa. I am not currently pregnant, but I recall the frustration of trying to find … [Read More...]
Twinning with my Littles with Stitch Fix
Hello and happy first day of March! I am always excited to share a style box review with you when the first of the month rolls around, but lately, it seems like my boxes have been exceptional and I … [Read More...]
5 Things #4
Hello and welcome back for another round of five things! It seems like something is always new in our world and I'm excited to update you on five new things for the Gavin family. Admittedly, most of … [Read More...]
Another New Stitch Fix Stylist, and Another Really Great Fix
I remember having a streak with Stitch Fix not-so-long-ago where I just wasn't thrilled with the clothes that came my way. Those days seem about a million years ago and my Fixes lately have been … [Read More...]
The Christmas Gifts that Are Still Going Strong in Our House
It has been a month since we opened all the gifts under our tree and I know it seems like a strange time for a Christmas recap of any sort, but here I am doing it anyway. This morning I watched Dessa … [Read More...]
The Family Update that Took a Month to Write
Goodness, it feels like it has been forever since I have had a chance to sit down and share any type of news with all of you. I have been wanting to write a general family update for weeks, but … [Read More...]
