Author Archives: Andrea Howe

Andrea is the founder of For The Love Of, a lifestyle blog dedicated to approachable, modern living. She writes about style, her love of DIY, and living a healthier life through wholesome, nutritious cooking. She is also a regular contributor at Babble.
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You can find Andrea on Instagram @andreavhowe and @gwynethmademedoit

Write About What You Love & Weekend Links

source I’m speaking at the Penelope Lane Boutique & Blog Conference this morning and I’m nervous.  I’ve spoken in front of audiences hundreds of times (as part of my old job regularly presenting the line to clients, speaking became 2nd nature to me), but when you haven’t done it in a while you start to […]

To Do This Weekend: Apple Picking

I think it’s safe to say that those of us living in an urban/city type of environment, Southern California included, don’t have many opportunities to experience a very rustic, farm-like life on a regular basis.  So when we get the chance to visit a working farm, even if we have to drive 1.5 hours to […]

In Anticipation of Fall – Hollywood Housewife

Continuing with the blogger series In Anticipation of Fall,we continue with Laura from Hollywood Housewife.  I had the pleasure of meeting Laura at Blissdom this year and she really is a charming lady from Oklahoma, living smack dab in the middle of Hollywood with her producer husband.  She writes about topics as far reaching as […]

In Anticipation of Fall – Tera of Tera Rae Stephens

Tera has one of the best heads of hair in Orange County, and she’s determined to help you achieve your best hair too. You can find Tera online doling out advice from hair extensions to achieving edgy style, and you can often spot her on the morning news channels all over Southern California. I’m so […]

In Anticipation of Fall: Lindsay of Delighted Momma

Fall is officially here and the blogger series, In Anticipation of Fall continues, today with the wonderful Lindsay of Delighted Momma. I found Lindsay’s blog a while back via one of her great polymer clay DIY’s and have been visiting ever since to get recipes, DIY’s and great skincare tips. Lindsay just recently had a […]

The Best Polish Colors For Fall

Fall is officially here and the easiest, quickest and most cost effective way you can transition your style into Fall is to change your nail color. Here are my favorite colors for Fall to do just that.  Some colors are new to-me favorites, and a couple are classics that I’ve had in my arsenal for […]

DIY Chunky Necklace

I feel a bit like a cheater after posting this photo yesterday on Instagram, indicating that I had been doing a little DIY’ing while baby napped. The truth is I did in fact make the necklace; I just didn’t make it entirely from scratch. You want to know the secret? I had help from Tori […]

DIY Sneak Peek

You’ll want to make sure to check back tomorrow for the DIY tutorial on this necklace. You’ll never, ever believe how easy this beauty is to make. Less than 5 minutes in fact. See you tomorrow!

For the Love Of Delicate Rings

Since my wedding ring still doesn’t fit, and doesn’t look like it will anytime soon, I’d like to get a simple and delicate ring, that is also affordable, to wear on my ring finger. I came across these pretty little rings from by boe and they have a beautiful selection of delicate and simple rings […]

In Anticipation of Fall – Nicole of Making It Lovely

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Fall is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited to soon escape the 100 degree heat we’ve been having, and cozy up in my favorite knits and light a candle. In anticipation of the season, I’ve asked some of my favorite bloggers to tell us what they’re […]