It's been an insane month around here. I got an unfortunate bout of the stomach flu. Then Henry got croup. Then Dan came down with a cold. And then Henry got an ear infection. Non. Stop. Illness around here. So, suffice it to say we haven't been doing a whole lot of errand running. 

To be completely honest, errand running is just plain tough with a one-year-old. We're in. We get what we need. We're out. There's not a lot of lingering. And there's absolutely zero percent chance of us trying anything on in the store. So, Stitch Fix has become even more of a lifesaver than it was before! I'm totally willing to spend a little more on clothing if it means I don't have to leave my bedroom to do it! 

If you don't know about Stitch Fix (<--Referral link!), let me give you a little rundown. Stitch Fix is a clothing subscription service, and you decide how frequently, or infrequently, you'd like a shipment. You'll fill out a detailed style profile about your sizes, style preferences, and budget (and it's super fun to fill out the profile to see what your style preferences are!). 

Then, you decide when you'd like to receive a shipment! Stitch Fix will send you five clothing items or accessories to try on in your own home! This is perfect for seeing if the pieces you receive will work with the pieces you already have. Your Fix also arrives with detailed styling cards to give you ideas of how to wear each item. Each Fix costs $20, but the fee is credited toward anything you decide to keep. When you've decided what you don't want, you simply check out online and mail the items back in the prepaid mailing envelope. If you keep everything, you score a 25% discount! I love that I can work with my current wardrobe to see what will work best with what I already have. 

And, if someone signs up through your referral link, you get a $25 credit to use toward your next purchase! 

You can see my previous Fixes here:

Stitch Fix #1

Stitch Fix #2

Stitch Fix #3

Stitch Fix #4

Stitch Fix #5

Stitch Fix #6

Stitch Fix #7

Stitch Fix #8

Stitch Fix #9

Stitch Fix #10

Stitch Fix #11

Stitch Fix #12

Stitch Fix #13

Stitch Fix #14

Stitch Fix #15

Stitch Fix #16 

For my most recent Fix, Serena was my stylist again. Serena is the bomb.com! She really listens to my specifications and works hard to stay within my budget (AKA as inexpensive as possible). This time, I asked for function and fashion for a mom on the go. And Serena totally delivered! What do I keep? What do I send back? Help! 

1. Octavia Madison Polka Dot Infinity Scarf, $28

This scarf is kind of adorable, and I love that I could wear it with so many things. It would look great with a tone-on-tone chambray shirt, or, it could easily pair with a white v-neck for an easy, on the go look. Infinity scarfs are kind of my jam anyway, so I like this a lot! 

2, 41 Hawthorn Lisbon Stud Detail Blouse, $58

This shirt reminds me of the Pomelo 3/4 length sleeve top from Fix #6 (and I loved that shirt so much, I kept it!)! The details are me - I love the studs, and the sleeve length is perfect, but I'm  not sure that this color is me. What do you think? Can I pull off this pink? 

3.RD Style Nani Side Slit Pullover Sweater, $68

Not going to lie, if I was planning to breastfeed for quite a bit longer, I would look at this sweater as more of a contender because it's slit so far up the sides, it would make super easy access for feeding my bambino! But, I'm not sure I can buy it based on just that. :) I like the stripes, but overall, the sweater seems just a bit too big and bulky. Plus, I can't decide what you wear under it with those giant high side slits! 

4. Loveappella Evie Draw String Funnel Neck Sweatshirt, $64
5. Rune Winnie Legging, $48

The leggings are cute, but what you can't see is that the waist band gaps on me, so it wouldn't be smooth under something tight, so unfortunately, those are getting automatically knocked out. But this sweatshirt... I think I kind of love it! It's a great color, and the neckline is so fun! The sleeves are slightly short on me, but it doesn't bother me so much. I feel like I could throw this on with jeans or leggings and be ready to head out the door! 

So what do you think? What would you keep if you were me? What would definitely get sent back? Would LOVE your feedback, sweet readers! 

Stitch Fix #16: Dreaming of Napa!

I am super behind in posting my most recent Stitch Fix! So behind, in fact, that I have another on the docket soon, so I HAVE to get this one up first! 

If you don't know about Stitch Fix (<--Referral link!), let me give you a little rundown. Stitch Fix is a clothing subscription service, and you decide how frequently, or infrequently, you'd like a shipment. You'll fill out a detailed style profile about your sizes, style preferences, and budget (and it's super fun to fill out the profile to see what your style preferences are!). 

Then, you decide when you'd like to receive a shipment! Stitch Fix will send you five clothing items or accessories to try on in your own home! This is perfect for seeing if the pieces you receive will work with the pieces you already have. Your Fix also arrives with detailed styling cards to give you ideas of how to wear each item. Each Fix costs $20, but the fee is credited toward anything you decide to keep. When you've decided what you don't want, you simply check out online and mail the items back in the prepaid mailing envelope. If you keep everything, you score a 25% discount! I love that I can work with my current wardrobe to see what will work best with what I already have. 

And, if someone signs up through your referral link, you get a $25 credit to use toward your next purchase! 

You can see my previous Fixes here:

Stitch Fix #1

Stitch Fix #2

Stitch Fix #3

Stitch Fix #4

Stitch Fix #5

Stitch Fix #6

Stitch Fix #7

Stitch Fix #8

Stitch Fix #9

Stitch Fix #10

Stitch Fix #11

Stitch Fix #12

Stitch Fix #13

Stitch Fix #14

Stitch Fix #15

For my most recent Fix, I had a new stylist, Serena! I had some specific requests - I received this Fix just before I headed to Napa, California for three days for KEEP's Director's Summit, and I wanted to have some items that would take me from conference room to winery (just in case that happened!)!

1. Kut from the Kloth Rose Bootcut Pant $78
2. Skies are Blue Craige Embellished V-Neck Blouse $54

If I were still teaching, these pants would have been an no brainer, because they are FABULOUS work pants! They were buttery soft and fit so well! But, since me opportunity to wear these beauties wouldn't come around often, I had to pass on them. 

And the top. Eh. I loved the jewel tone blue, and the sleeve length is my preferred length, but it was a little boxy and lacked some fun details. So alas, this went back in the box too! 

3. 41 Hawthorn McQue Solid Lace Sleeve Blouse $48

I kind of loved this shirt on sight, because it has pretty sleeve details but isn't over the top fancy. I can wear it with jeans when I'm out and about with Henry, or I can add statement jewelry and really dress it up for a night out. Shirts like this are my jam, so this was an easy one for me! Kept! 

4. Renee C Roma Printed Skirt $54

This skirt was all kinds of adorable (not with this top, but, just in general!), and it's something I contemplated for awhile. I could wear it to events, but it's too distinct to wear too often, and I wasn't sure I'd get enough use out of it, so, alas, it went back to Stitch Fix too! 

5. 41 Hawthorn Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan $48

If ever there was an item that came in a Stitch Fix that was me, it was this super lightweight cardigan. I mean, the burgundy! The fact that I could throw it on over anything! The gorgeousness! But it's SO me that I have about a half dozen more of these in various colors in my closet already! So while I loved it, it went back too! 

So, that was my Napa Fix! For my next one, I've asked for casual, fashionable clothing that will transition from playing with Henry to running errands around town to dinners out with girlfriends, so I can't wait to see what they come up with! :D 

Our baby turns one: Henry's first year

Somehow, and don't ask me how, I find myself the mother of a one-year-old. I honestly don't know how this happened. I sort of feel like I blinked and we ended up here. One. Our baby is one. And it went so darn fast. 

Being a mom has taught me so much. 

It's taught me to slow down and enjoy the little moments, like when Henry reaches up and touches my face, or when he gives me the sweetest little smile when I go in to pick him up from his nap. 

It's taught me to focus on the things, and people, that really matter and to forget the things that don't. The important things get done. The unimportant things don't. 

It's taught me to see the beauty in learning. I'd be lying if I didn't say that my heart absolutely swells when Henry crawls over to a book and then looks back at me as to say, "Mom, come read this!" 

It's taught me to see a new, amazing side in my incredible husband. I don't tell him enough how wonderful he is and how grateful I am for all that he does for our family. When he looks at Henry, or, when Henry looks at him, it's love. I never knew love was visible until I saw it between them. 

It's taught me to balance, or, at least attempt to find balance. Being a mom doesn't mean doing it all. It means doing what counts. And sometimes, that means taking an extra second for myself (and sanity!) in the morning, or staying up a little late to have some one-on-one time with Dan. 

I can only imagine how we'll feel next year at this time or five years from now at this time, or three decades from now at this time. All I know is being Henry's mom is the greatest thing I've ever done. Like, ever. 

The incredible Kaity Fuja at OMG Photography has documented our first year's journey with Henry. These moments, these pictures, are priceless, and I'm so thrilled we'll always have them to cherish.