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

Out & About In LA – The Eveleigh & Flower District

A while back we visited a restaurant in LA called The Eveleigh before a concert, and I fell in love with the simple decor. White stoneware plates, simple streamlined glasses and white farm napkins. The only decor that adorned the tables were tiny white votives. But then a visit to the LA Flower Mart and […]

Daily Style – Breezy Cool

Skirt & Tank – Target; Gladiator Sandals – Sam Edelman; Hat – Roxy As summer rolls into full swing and the temperatures heat up, we often think we’re relegated to sundresses and shorts and tanks for the next 3 months, but I love the skirt and lightweight top option as well.  It allows for a […]

Girl’s Night In

My relationships with my girlfriends are one of the most important things in my life.  The women I consider some of my dearest friends took a long time to find, and some I’ve only known for a few years.  While they aren’t women I’ve grown up with or even went to college with, I value […]

Thoughts On Creativity

The last couple of days have been busy, the typical business of a mom with two kids I guess.  End of year pool parties and summer camps and such.  I definitely feel my energy waning and my feet are indeed starting to swell as I had predicted.  I went swimming yesterday, on the advice of […]

Patriotic Tablescape – Red, White & Natural

Oh we bloggers are such funny creatures.  Setting up tablescapes for parties and holidays days in advance just to take photos.  As silly as it is, I actually like it, and it’s good practice for the real thing.  My best friend is flying in from Arizona this weekend and we’ll be hosting her family for […]

DIY Neon Polka Dot Pots

I thought I had moved on from neon, but when I saw these polka dot office supply stickers in the perfect neon hue last week, I got really excited, telling me that my love affair with neon is not quite over.  These plain white pots from Ikea got a definite pick me up when I […]

Daily Style – Red, White & Blue

Dress – Tucker for Target; Boots – Dolce Vita; Necklace – DIY I’m continuing to find myself grateful for the change in trends and silhouettes in the last 5 years since I was last pregnant.  I recall having to invest in a pretty hefty maternity wardrobe because so few of my everyday clothes worked for […]

Wine & Cheese Daydreams

I couldn’t be enjoying this pregnancy more , and that’s the God honest truth.  I have less than 10 weeks to go and while I’m in no rush to get through them, I do every now and then think about life after baby #3 is born.  Of course life will be hectic and crazy, but […]

Maternity Photo Shoot Inspiration

I have my maternity shoot with Miranda in just a couple of weeks and the dresses I thought would carry me through are fitting me a wee bit snug.  I don’t want to spend too much since I only have 10 weeks left, but I want to love it since it will be emblazoned in […]

Makeup Tips From A Pro

A few weeks ago my friend Amber came over to share some easy makeup tips with me to update my look a bit, since I haven’t changed my eyeshadow in about 5 years.  She’s been a makeup artist for years and is my go-to lately whenever I have questions about new products.  I love that […]