Kristen Garaffo
Older, Wiser, Hotter
“Aw, come on. You gotta know this song. It’s Whitney Houston. From the 80’s! You’re a Gen Xer, right? You gotta know it!” It was 10am in...
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Kristen Garaffo
Sep 7, 20214 min
A Realistic Guide to Fall in September
September! It’s finally here! We can officially enjoy all things pumpkin and all things fall! The only problem is...it’s 80 degrees, and...
Kristen Garaffo
Aug 16, 20214 min
My Late Summer Pool Bag Essentials (and pool day self-care tips!)
Happy August, Happy Summer! To me, August usually heralds the beginning of Fall. Even though it’s still way too early for pumpkins imo, I...
Kristen Garaffo
Mar 10, 20214 min
Three Things To Do When Social Media is Bringing You Down
I should always take it as a cue to chuck my phone across the room when I start creating content about rest and comparison. Let me keep...
Kristen Garaffo
Mar 2, 20213 min
How to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring!
Happy March, my friends! I don't know about you, but I am ITCHING for Spring. Last week it was sunny and 60 degrees and I just about fell...
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 17, 20213 min
The Top Five Books That Helped Me Design My Dream Apartment
I am not a professional interior designer. I actually looked into maybe going back to school for design - but ultimately, after looking...
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 8, 20213 min
How to Style Your Home with Thrifted Items from Salvage Bohemia!
I love having second hand items in my Home. I love that having thrifted items is gentler and kinder to the environment, and I especially...
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 27, 20214 min
Kitchen Refresh + Organization Tips!
This month has been all about the REFRESH. January has given me lots of energy to declutter and tackle some projects I’ve had on my list...
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 18, 20213 min
Our Pink Lemon Peel + Stick Statement Wall!
Oh my gosh - we set out to brighten up our little kitchen and look what we did!! A pink lemon statement wall? Yes please! Even if you...
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 11, 20213 min
Our Updated Home Office with Standing Desk!
When we moved to our one bedroom apartment just about a year ago - we never anticipated how much Dale and I would be working from home....
Kristen Garaffo
Dec 21, 20203 min
Homemade Gingerbread Loaf Cake
Happy Christmas week!! Holiday baking is one of my favorite parts of the season, and I’ve been waiting to start the week of Christmas. I...
Kristen Garaffo
Dec 14, 20202 min
Gift Guide For Him - Dale's Wishlist and Favorite Things!
Dale is notoriously hard to shop for - and I imagine shopping for your partner might be hard too, haha! It was fun for me to chat with...
Kristen Garaffo
Dec 14, 20203 min
Gift Guide for Her - What's on My Wishlist and Some of my Favorites!
So we're here at December 14th, and I'm remembering that I am a last minute shopper, haha! Time flies! Instead of doing a bunch of...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 27, 20203 min
Black Friday Deals!
I hope you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Dale and I spent a socially distant day with my parents - we were grateful for the...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 24, 20202 min
A Cozy Guide on What to Wear for Thanksgiving
One thing that has kept me sane amidst the pandemic this year has been getting dressed. At the beginning of the year, I found myself...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 23, 20204 min
Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls
My husband loves to bake - and it's one of my favorite things about him. I thought Dale started baking after we started The Great British...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 13, 20201 min
My Holiday TV Console and Target Christmas Favorites
I wasn't sure about decorating our tv console for Christmas - but I fell in love with this fluffy flocked garland and couldn't resist :)...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 9, 20202 min
My Pink Holiday Mantel!
I love having a fireplace in our home. It was one of the first things I put on my wishlist when Dale and I started looking for a new...
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 6, 20203 min
How To Give Your Small, Rental Bathroom a Refresh
This Election Day - I decided to tackle my bathroom and give it a little refresh. Updating my bathroom has been on my Home to do list,...
Kristen Garaffo
Oct 26, 20204 min
Holiday Decor and Gifts to Buy Now Before They Sell Out!
I have a very specific memory from last November, happily walking into Target, on my way to get holiday pajamas. I had seen them a few...
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