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The Glam Glossary

The Glam Glossary is the compilation of my most used and loved beauty products including shades and images. If you ever have a question about what product or shade I’m… Read More

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Still confused about what Bond Repair does? You’re not the only one.

I wrote a post about bond-repairing hair products a few years ago, but it’s time for a quick refresher course on what they do, who needs them, and how to… Read More

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Our Bright and Airy Kitchen

I’m so excited to share my updated kitchen with you today! You can read my original Kitchen Tour Blog post here if you want to see where we started. When we… Read More

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Meet Benji

I’d like to introduce you to Benji! This is our sweet little kitten that we brought home in October of last year. Benji is a Bengal cat, and we went… Read More

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6 Meals I Cook Over and Over

Mexican Shredded Beef – I’ve made this in the crockpot and the oven, but I prefer cooking it in the crockpot. When I have shared this recipe in the past,… Read More

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Spring Style

One.  Two.  Three.  Four.  Five.  Six.  Seven.  Eight.  Nine.  Ten.  Eleven. Twelve.  Thirteen.  Fourteen.  Fifteen.  Sixteen.  Seventeen.  Eighteen.  Nineteen.  Twenty.  Twenty-one.  Twenty-two. Twenty-three. Twenty-four. Spring style is such a welcome shift! Lighter fabrics, softer colors, and pieces that feel easy… Read More

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  • links + small things
    links + small things

    jeans, trench, sandals, bag We’ve had TWO sunny, warm, gorgeous weather days this week and it has been INCREDIBLE! I cannot wait for the warmth and sunshine of spring to stick around! I am currently listening to the book Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. I’m only a few hours in and I’m very into…

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  • Signature Hair Consults with K8: for those with Hair a Medium Thickness
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    Signature Hair Consults with K8: for those with Hair a Medium Thickness

    First up?: Bridget! Bridget is our Creative Designer here at The Small Things and has beautiful hair. Read her consult below! Absolutely beautiful natural color! It’s a striking brunette that people pay big bucks to achieve. Your hair looks healthy and strong, but you mention having trouble getting volume. I love the current length of your hair–if it gets much longer, I could see that it may feel heavy, so then I would maybe consider some long, subtle layering, primarily around the perimeter of the hair.  Product Recommendations: I really love Kenra Volume Mist as well as Alterna Caviar…

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