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I’ve written quite a bit about finding quality childrenswear (here’s part 2!) because I really believe that a love for quality design and craftsmanship starts young. As I started to think about upgrading my daughter’s wardrobe several years ago, one of the first childrenswear designers/business owners I connected with on Instagram was Lauren Greenwood of …
Refining the wardrobe
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been phasing black clothing out of my wardrobe. I haven’t done anything drastic like purge everything and replace it with navy versions of the same, but as things wear out or new things go on sale, I’ve been slowly removing black items from my closet. As I’ve also said, this …
Shopping Small for the Small, Part II
If you have a child, you know how hard it is to avoid wasting certain things. Half-eaten food, for example. The cheap plastic toys you swore would never invade your home. As someone with a blog that has a partial focus on sustainable fashion, I cringe hardest at the textile waste. As a one-and-done family, …
Style Profile: Katherine, Pender & Peony
Style Profiles is back for September, and I’m thrilled to welcome today’s guest, Katherine from Pender & Peony! Katherine’s blog is a one-stop shop for entertaining tips, decorating ideas, recipes and the loveliest vintage and antique curios. (You can also find her on Instagram @penderandpeony – she holds a decor sale every Thursday evening!) I …
Salthouse England Natalia Tote review
I’ve needed a new everyday handbag for fall and winter for a long time now. It was written on three separate ‘needs’ Google Keep lists! During the spring and summer, I carry an LL Bean Boat & Tote (monogrammed with my boring old monogram). When September rolls around, I always like to switch to a …
A few old and new jewelry favorites
I wear very little jewelry from day to day, but a well-chosen piece or two goes a long way toward helping a look feel polished. Most of my jewelry is inherited or somehow otherwise sentimental. As in a lot of families, pearls are our favored college graduation gift. I remember many authorized and unauthorized try-ons …
Pre-Fall Favorites 2022
Hot fall and cold spring are the most frustrating times on the calendar. Unfortunately also, autumn seems to be getting gobbled up by climate change at a faster pace than any other season. Does the temperature not realize it’s supposed to plummet on the first Tuesday in September? I’m generally a progressive person, but am …
Style Profile: Caley Bradley
Happy Thursday and welcome to our second Style Profile of August! That means we’re halfway through the month already, which I can’t believe. Today’s guest is Caley Bradley, whose beautiful Instagram feed you should check out immediately. (You can also find her on LTK.) I love seeing her posts because she’s semi-local to me and …
Four ways to recognize a quality fabric
Not all fabrics are created equally. Determining fabric quality before buying can be tricky, considering most of us shop for clothing online (check those return policies). Higher-quality fabrics not only last longer, but are more enjoyable to wear. Dealing with a see-through white T-shirt or itchy synthetic sweater are never any fun. Neither are clothes …
Addressing the wardrobe gaps
I have a confession to make. After all my Stories and even a blog post about various retailers’ summer sales, I haven’t shopped a single one. Have you? I hope the posts were helpful, if so! When it came down to it, I still have some major holes in my wardrobe that need to be …