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
A Long Overdue Home Tour
It’s hard to believe that it’s been four months since Rob and I moved into our little rental house. You may recall that we painted the interior before moving in. We love our little house, but it is tiny and the bright white walls help to visually open up the space. Right now we are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...]
