Every year, as Christmas rolls around, I tell myself to find a way to serve others. While I know there are simple ways to do so, I always seem to come up with excuses not to. But this year, I wasn't going to let that happen!

PartiesGentri TrinnamanDecember 20, 2017faith, featured, Church, Crafts and Projects, Sponsoring, Parties Comment

Style That Empowers // A Giveaway

I have been a long-time fan of Color by Amber and their mission to support women Artisans around the world. So, when they recently launched their new, vegan-leather bag line, I could hardly wait to get my hands on one!

StyleGentri TrinnamanDecember 19, 2017style, Fashion, ethical fashion, fashion, Sponsoring, product review, Product Review, featuredComment

National Park Gift Guide

As a lover of the parks, I've collected a few memorabilia and souvenirs over the years, and finally decided to put together a gift guide!

AdventureGentri TrinnamanDecember 16, 2017national parks, gift guide, Nature, nature, featuredComment

California Road Trip Pt. 2 // The Scenic Route

Our next destination after Lake Tahoe was Yosemite National Park. I had mapped out a full day of driving, just to make sure we had plenty of time to stop and see the sights and to take a more scenic route... And boy, did we ever!

AdventureGentri TrinnamanDecember 14, 2017adventure, Adventure, travel, road trip, Family, california, national parks, Nature, natureComment

My Cents of Style For the Holidays

While I love a traditional holiday look, I also love adding in some more funky pieces to make a statement with my outfits. The holidays are the perfect excuse to try something different!

StyleGentri TrinnamanDecember 12, 2017Fashion, fashion, style, holiday, Holiday, Sponsoring, product review, Product Review, featuredComment

Five Trends to Try for the Perfect Holiday Outfit

Christmas is definitely one time of year where I am happy to look my fanciest. This year, I wanted to create a Christmas look that was timeless, while also embracing a few of the top trends I have been seeing.

StyleGentri TrinnamanDecember 11, 2017Fashion, fashion, style, Sponsoring, product review, Product Review, featuredComment

Slowing Down For The Holidays + A Recipe

The holiday season always feels a bit like a mad-dash to the finish. So, I decided to share a simple, nutritious, and delicious recipe that you can make for your next gathering while not wasting any of your precious holiday time.

RecipesGentri TrinnamanDecember 8, 2017Food and Recipes, product review, Product Review, SponsoringComment

California Road Trip Pt. 1 // Lake Tahoe

First up on our road trip was Lake Tahoe. This gorgeous park is centered around the 72 mile radius of the lake itself, with picturesque bike paths, cabins, and small towns along the way. We took our time, stopping to put our feet in the water, chat with the locals, admire the vintage boats, and eat our lunch along the shore.

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Eco Friendly Gift Guide

Sharing three of my favorite companies who create products consciously and intentionally. Each of these would make an amazing gift, while also reducing the impact this season has on our home!

StyleGentri TrinnamanDecember 3, 2017style, product review, Product Review, Sponsoring, gift guide, featured Comments

An Office Makeover Using Antique Decor & A Gallery Rail From Picture Hang Solutions

Once I began my antique shop, our spare room went from a cozy sleeping space to an overgrown office. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, the situation was completely out of hand. It became my number one goal to turn this space into a functional and beautiful office.

Our Favorite Spring Activity in Connecticut: Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

With the changing of the seasons comes the excitement of seasonal activities. Our favorite for Spring has definitely got to be the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, CT.

Decorating Our Entryway With Only Antiques

Antiques have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve long been someone who strived to shop secondhand, especially in my home decor, and a year and a half ago, I made it my job.

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.

Entryway Mini Makeover With An Antique Cabinet

One of the first areas in our rented townhome to feel finished is the entryway. While for many months it sat pretty empty, I knew I wanted it to have a special antique piece of furniture.