A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
Writing personal posts are always slightly daunting. It’s hard to know where to start or how much detail you want to get into. But when it came to today’s post on pregnancy and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I knew it was a topic I wanted to explore. I was diagnosed with RA at a very young
Even though most of us adults aren’t heading back to school this September, it’s still fun to reminisce and partake in all the festivities. From pencil cases to pretty planners, there’s something special about reliving back to school shopping! I don’t know about you, but it puts me in the mood to start fresh. And so,
So far, throughout this pregnancy, I’ve been able to avoid maternity specific clothing. Granted I’m only just approaching the halfway mark and I know I’ll eventually have to find some bump appropriate clothes! Especially since I’ll be huge in the winter…that means jeans and leggings for sure! But for now, I’m enjoying the summer and wearing
After moving into the Ravine house, the master bathroom was the first area we decided to tackle. If you remember from my previous posts, we wanted to get started on the renovations right away…like the day we moved in right away! We wasted no time in gutting the upstairs floor. The biggest part of the
The bestselling author of Paris Wife, Paula McLain, returns with a breathtaking historical novel surrounding Beryl Markham. Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold
The sofa that you choose for your living room is a pretty big decision. I have always loved the classic leather sofa – a staple in the design world that you can bet isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s far too chic, classic and, well, everything you could want or need in a sofa choice. For
A little while ago, I stumbled on the Instagram account @newdarlings. I instantly fell in love with husband and wife duo Christina and Robert’s gorgeous feed. Then, I perused their website and saw their gorgeous home. Obsession commenced. This pair oozes style and have designed a home that speaks to my mid century modern heart.
Well, it’s been quite a ride so far! As of the beginning of this week, I am 15 weeks pregnant and really happy to have the scary first trimester behind me. I say scary because I was constantly waiting for something to go wrong or to lose the baby, much like my actual first pregnancy