Gifts for Him – What I Got Darren for Christmas

Darren is hard to shop for, mostly because if he wants something he buys it, but also because he gives very honest feedback the second he unwraps a gift, and not just in facial expressions, in words, and in returns. This year, I’ve been taking notes, literally – every time he mentions wanting anything I…

Gifts for Her – What I Got My Sister-in-Law for Christmas

Hi all! Back today with another gift guide and truth be told my favorite one to shop for and write – my sister-in-law and I have a lot in common, so Christmas shopping for her feels a bit like Christmas shopping for myself. JVN Shine all the Time Set My sister-in-law recently hinted that she’d…

Roadtrip: Raleigh > Charleston > Savannah > Charlotte

Hi y’all – this post is literal months in the making, Darren and I took a roadtrip down South at the beginning of June and I thought it was long overdue that I share where we went, what we did, and why. Darren and I have started the home buying process twice now – once…

A Few Worthwhile Spring Splurges

If you’re anything like me than spring and summer are the hardest seasons to dress for. Not only do I live in upstate New York where the temperature varies a lot between the months of March and September, but I really only love fall fashion – chunky knits and boots and layers make me feel…