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what's on my christmas list this year
Last week on the blog I talked about last-minute Amazon gifts for everyone on your list, but this week I thought I'd give a look at what...

Abby Fortin
Dec 14, 20193 min read


last-minute amazon gifts for everyone on your list
OK, so you've missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday and Christmas is only a few weeks away, but don't panic. As we all know by now, Amazon...

Abby Fortin
Dec 8, 20193 min read


home decor for the holidays
At the beginning of its life, satin & chenille was an outlet for me to share my interior design musings and my favorite décor finds. It...

Abby Fortin
Nov 21, 20193 min read


my interview with helena haynes
This past weekend, I spent some much-needed time at my apartment catching up with one of my long-time bffs, Helena Haynes. Helena and I...

Abby Fortin
Nov 13, 20192 min read


styling 2 popular amazon sweaters
The only thing I love more than a cozy sweater is getting a good deal (is anyone sensing a theme here?). Earlier this fall, bloggers and...

Abby Fortin
Nov 6, 20191 min read


5 fab target finds for any fashionista
If you know me, you know how much I love Target. There's hardly a feeling comparable to what I experience when arriving at the store....

Abby Fortin
Nov 3, 20193 min read


everyday skincare essentials
I'll spare you the next hour of your day and just put it simply: I have a very extensive skincare routine. I would share the entire...

Abby Fortin
Oct 24, 20196 min read


best sneakers for orangetheory fitness — brooks adrenaline GTS 19 review
In January 2019, I tried out Orangetheory Fitness for the first time. I wanted to do more cardio — something that I've always hated — and...

Abby Fortin
Oct 20, 20192 min read


my 3 most worth-it (& practical) splurges
As much as I would love to buy expensive items on a daily basis, I'm not financially stable enough to do so — maybe one day! For now, I...

Abby Fortin
Oct 13, 20192 min read


5 ways to make a small room feel bigger
Whether a room in your home or apartment is too narrow, too dark or an odd shape, it can be tricky to determine how to design and...

Abby Fortin
Sep 18, 20192 min read


feeling fall: decorating your home for the autumn season
pumpkins and candles and printed pillows, oh my! Garnishing your home for the holidays and incorporating seasonal décor can be...

Abby Fortin
Sep 16, 20192 min read


summer makeup must-haves
I've never been one to spend my money on makeup or invest hours into beating my face to perfection, but lately I've been on the hunt for...

Abby Fortin
Jun 20, 20193 min read


spring break 2019
This spring break my boyfriend Evan and I flew down to his hometown of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. PV Beach is one of my favorite places...

Abby Fortin
Mar 12, 20192 min read


2019 intentions
Anyone who reads blogs regularly has probably noticed that many bloggers have recently shared their yearly "intentions". Intentions are...

Abby Fortin
Jan 9, 20191 min read


christmas day 2019: my look
Based on this post and my last post, you can probably tell by now that I'm completely embracing animal prints at the moment. I LOVE this...

Abby Fortin
Dec 27, 20182 min read


new year's eve 2018: my look
I'm spending this New Year's Eve in Toronto, Canada with my family and my boyfriend, Evan. I've never been to Canada, and although I hate...

Abby Fortin
Dec 20, 20181 min read
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