Category: shop

ladies, there’s something you need to know about .  it’s a little thing called stitch fix.  it’s perfect for the busy mama or working gal (or both!) who wants to stay current, but doesn’t have much time to shop. (me.  and probably you too.)  it’s a styling service.  you sign up, fill out a survey specifying your sizes, preferences, price points, and style, and they ship you a box containing 5 pieces.  it’s like getting a surprise present in the mail – holla!  you can choose to get them monthly, quarterly, twice a year, really whatever works for you.  you get a box on (or close to) a date of your choosing, try everything on, keep what you want, and send back what you don’t want (in a bag they provide that you just throw in your mailbox).  it really doesn’t get any easier.  there’s a $20 styling fee, but that goes toward your purchase, so it’s like it’s not there.  my first one was just ok, but each one has gotten better since you give feedback on each piece, whether you keep it or not.  the more feedback you give, the better they can do picking your next pieces.  i’ve sent a lot back, but i’ve gotten some really great pieces that i wear a ton and probably would not have picked out myself.  it’s great whether you’re looking for a dress for a special occasion, to add a few fun pieces to your wardrobe or create a totally new one.  happy shopping!

well, we had, what i have to believe, is our last beautiful day this past weekend.  saturday was in the mid 70s and just gorgeous, and then yesterday, the bottom dropped out – there was ice on our deck by 4.00.  winter is coming (game of thrones anyone?), and since we had such a mild one last year, i am convinced this year will be a doozie.  here are a few things on my current wish list for the cold season.

hunter boots – i know everyone and their sister has a pair of these, but my current wellies have lived their life, and i’m due for a refresh.

hot chocolate – chocolate, salted caramel, enough said.

fox sweater – i’m having a moment with these animal sweaters and foxes – combine the two, and i’m sold.  once i have a normal belly again, plan on seeing me in one of these.

moccasins – a classic moc, i think i would wear these all. the. time.  they’re like winter’s flip-flop.

cloth napkins – new house calls for new napkins, right?

dutch oven – for making soup all winter long

floral fabric – if only this weren’t a million dollars a yard, i would slather ‘rosebud’s’ windows in this fabric and temper it with some black and white to keep it modern.  has anyone seen something similar that won’t send me to the poor house??

summer is in full swing, and we’re having the temperatures to prove it.  the highs for the weekend are between 94 and 101 – yowza.  having a small child forces me to be outdoors more often, which i love, but i’ve decided i should be less of a friend to the sun than i have in years past.  i tan easily, but i’m learning that it’s no longer a real mark of beauty, but premature aging – dang it!  that said, i’ve deemed it the year of the hat, so you’ll notice some extra protective stuff on my list.  here are my must haves for the summer months.

{sun hat, moisturizer, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit, boys’ trunks, reading material}

welcome to kc!  i was so happy to see that madewell is setting up camp at town center plaza.  they don’t have that many stores, so kc is pretty lucky to be getting one.  yay for us!  they’re owned by j. crew, and i can’t walk by one of those without stepping in, so i’m excited for madewell to open up shop.

they’ve got some fun stuff that’s giving me a little bit of spring fever…or it might be because it’s 70 here today!

shirt, dress, tank, bomber jacket, platforms, sandals, ring, tote,