Stitch Fix

Have you heard of it?  Stitch Fix has quickly become my hook-up for fashion, and it is the most convenient and fun service of its kind that I've ever encountered.

I have never been a huge fan of in-store clothes shopping.  And since I have been pregnant and having babies for the last 4 years of my life, I have basically acquired the majority of my wardrobe at Target.  Not knocking Target, but there comes a time when the wardrobe choices should expand, right?  So, I asked my family to give me gift cards to Stitch Fix for Christmas, and I let the stylists do their work.

Here's how it works:
Create a style profile.
Receive 5 hand-picked items. (In the mail, from your personal stylist!)
Keep what you like, send back what you don't.
The styling fee is $20 per "fix," but is applied towards any purchase of items in the fix.

Seriously, y'all, it is extremely fun to open a box of items that have been specifically picked for you based on your style and in your price range; they can even look at your Pinterest pages for inspiration, if you want!  The items I have kept from the 3 fixes I have received so far have already become wardrobe staples, and some of the items are things I might never have picked for myself, but now I love!

Here's what was in the fix I received last week:

Simple, classic green cardigan. Kept.

Amazing-color-green chiffon pleated skirt, alas it did not fit. Returned.

My favorite piece from this fix- flowy sleeveless blouse w/ exposed front zipper. Kept.

Shoulder/back detail from above shirt--so beautiful!

Tribal print tank; not something I loved. Returned.

Black print tank-gorgeous open back detail!  Kept.

Also included in each fix is a card from your stylist, with photos of sample stylings for the different pieces. When you return pieces, they encourage you to tell them why you're returning, so each fix gets more and more on-point with what you like and what fits, etc.  It's pretty great.

So, what are you waiting for?  Try it.  You'll like it. (That was a Yo Gabba Gabba reference for all you parents out there).
And if you try it, please use my referral code, below; I will receive a $25 Stitch Fix credit.
Then, once you've scheduled your first fix, you can earn credit from referring friends as well!

My referral code: http://stitchfix.com/sign_up?referrer_id=3023176 

If you've already tried, do you love it?!

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Out of the Mouths of Babes

Jones and I often have our best conversations while in the car.  Two of the most recent:

On the way home from school a few days ago:
J- Mom, I don't feel good.
Me- Oh No! Why not, babe?  Does something hurt?
J- No. I just don't feel good. I don't feel like I'm outside.
Me- Well, that's because you're not. We're in the car. [stifled laughter]
J- My fwends gave me strangers.
Me- (silence)
Me-Your friends gave you what?
J- Strangers.
Me- Well, that sounds bad. Is that like cooties? [knowing full well he had no idea what cooties are, just wanting to prolong the entertaining conversation]
J- No, mom. Strangers is strangers.

And, then just this morning on the way to school:
J- Mom, animals don't wear clothes.
Me- Very good observation, hon. Why do you think that is?
J- Because they poop a lot.

Jones' most recent school picture.

That kid and this age (3) is proving to be the most entertaining yet.  He constantly sings, (mostly made-up songs), and he loves to dance and make music.  He is indeed his own drummer.

And in the world of 10-month-old Bird, here she is wearing her first hair bow:

She is crawling and "cruising" all over the place, and wants exactly what her brother has in his hands at any given moment.  And, her latest foray into the brave new world of vocabulary is "uh oh."  She's really great at it and practices saying it constantly.  We're rooting for a new word pretty hard over here :)

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Sweet on the Columbia Museum of Art

Last Saturday's Sweet on CMA event was so fun.  Lunch Money performed--you've heard me profess my love for them before here and here.

 There were multiple Valentine's-related craft stations.  

that's a good Daddy- making tissue paper flowers

And there was a photo booth.  And it was all FREE!

Jones and his friend from school, McCall!

Our little family enjoyed the heck out of it.  Thanks CMA and Junior League of Columbia for hosting!

XO

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Minted, Julep, & Independent Art

Supporting independent artists is pretty awesome, right?  I recently read about a creative contest hosted by Minted and West Elm on this cool new blog, Julep.  What better way to get your art seen than by entering this contest? Creative friends, get on it; entries are due Sunday!

The Julep blog also has fun, easy DIY projects, like this precious stamped hearts valentine, which I will be attempting with Jones soon.  (He is slightly obsessed with ink stamps these days!)

While on the Minted site, I was looking for some cute toddler-friendly cards that Jones could send out as thank-you notes for his recent 3rd birthday gifts. My momma taught me that a thank you note is ALWAYS in order, and I figure it's time to start teaching my children the same.  I found these precious cards that he will be 'stamping with thanks' shortly:

While on the site, I also perused the Art Prints and found this:

 The type-writer font and the handwriting samples are so rad!  The history portrayed in this old library check-out card is so great. I typically only buy used books for the sole reason that I love imagining the people who have read the books before me. 


And original art is always a welcome gift, don't you think? Valentine's gift, maybe?  And speaking of Valentine's, they have awesome original-art cards for kids or adults.


So, if you're in the market for some affordable, unique art by independent artists, or cute stationery, I highly recommend the quality items at Minted.  And the Julep blog has been added to my blog roll as a place for craft-inspiration!

*I was asked to write a post for Minted and Julep, and in return, received consideration for free products.
Opinions are 100% my own.
All photos are courtesy of Minted and Julep.

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A Word (and a Book) for Wednesday

 


ynecdoche: (pronounced si-nek-duh-kee) a part of speech in which a part is used for the whole, or the whole for a part

As in: Author of Poser: my life in twenty-three yoga poses, Claire Dederer, describing her escape from the house to practice yoga: "I left them food as though it were a piece of me. Synecdoche: a part representing the whole.  A sail representing a fleet.  A crown representing a king.  A chicken representing a mother."

I recently found this book while searching for books on yoga.  I quite enjoyed it, as evidenced by my reading it in 2 days.  Very poignant for a mother of babes just starting out in the world of yoga.

My 2014 goals include attending as many yoga classes as I can fit into my schedule.  I just feel too damn good afterwards to not.  While practicing yoga, I want to also learn more of its history and teachings.

Any yogic-friends have recommendations that aren't too incredibly heady?  I'm thinking maybe this or this.

Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische.

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Some Friday Fiction

My husband and I have an on-going debate about which is real-er, Big Foot or Loch Ness Monster.  He is solidly in the Big Foot camp, and I whole-heartedly believe Nessie is a sweet, misunderstood dinosour-like creature who lurks in the loch. 

A few months ago while perusing Etsy I came across these shirts and have fought the urge to buy them for our children ever since:

via here

via here

So, which do you think is more real?  I argue Nessie because I think she'd be harder to fake. 

This post was spurred after reading this news story about a supposed Bigfoot-killing in Vegas.  The article is pretty funny, though I'm now a little worried that Bigfoot is indeed real.

Also, you can watch a live webcam of Loch Ness right here.  Pretty sure I just saw Nessie.

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Merry & Bright

Stationery Card

View the entire collection of cards.

Merry everything!  Peace, love, and happy holidays.  From my family, to yours.

My first blog post for a new publication, Fig Columbia, was posted on ther site yesterday.  Check it out if you're so inclined :)

 XO

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