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 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 […]
Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
After nearly three months of living together as newlyweds in the little condo we are renting, we are proud to have finally hung some photos around our home! Not just any haphazard photos, though. Nope. We now have a perfect gallery wall. If you can imagine, our not-so-little little gallery wall endeavor actually began four weeks […]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won’t be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I’m sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever experience. The Easter bunny will still […]
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 […]
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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...]
