Caitlin Kruse
The Mama Notes

Caitlin Kruse joined the blogosphere many moons ago in 2008 chronicling her affordable fashion finds, entertaining ideas, recipes and life post-college with her blog Style Within Reach. Fast forward 8 years - now married with a 1 year-old daughter (Piper Rose) Caitlin recently rebranded her site to focus on her latest passion: motherhood.
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Front Door Transformation for Fall
Caitlin Kruse |
The Mama Notes
Caitlin Kruse of The Mama Notes has wanted to replace her front door since they moved into their house. With a few simple upgrades, Caitlin’s porch is now festive and ready for fall. A Front Door Transformation For Fall This post has been three years in the making….well maybe not really, but I’ve loathed our front...
Modern Bathroom Makeover
Caitlin Kruse |
The Mama Notes
As new home owners, Caitlin Kruse of The Mama Notes and her husband knew their first home needed some serious attention. First on their list was their dark and windowless hallway bathroom. Caitlin knew that she wanted a light and airy space, so she moodboarded her dream bathroom and quickly said goodbye to the outdated space. After...
Build a Paver Patio for a Backyard Upgrade
Caitlin Kruse |
The Mama Notes
In her previous, renter-friendly backyard upgrade, Caitlin Kruse of Style Within Reach made excellent use of a couple of under appreciated materials: gravel and pavers. She’s back for another backyard project in our Patio Style Challenge series, and this time she puts pavers and gravel to use in building a paver patio. To be sure, you’ll also...