June Stitch Fix

So I had been hearing a ton about Stitch fix and decided I would try it out for myself. Got my first box in May and figured out real quickly I needed to be more specific in my requests. I did keep one dress from the first box. So when I got my second box last weekend I knew I wanted to share my experience with y'all.

Here is the dress I kept from my first box.

If those who don't know what stitch fix is I'll explain it the best i can. 

So they have a profile you fill out with your sizes, price range and style. And you will get assigned a style professional who will hand pick you 5 items to be placed in your box. There's clothing, jewelry, scarves and handbags. You can opt not to receive some things. Like myself I've chosen to only get clothing and no accessories. 

You can then choose how often you'd like to receive your box. I get mine once a month sent to my Fiancé house. So he can help me decided on items. There is a $20 styling fee with each box but it is taken off the price of the things you decide to keep. Always try everything on. You'd be amazed how some items look very different on than they do laying flat. After I try them all on, I decide what to keep and what to send back. They send you a bag to send the items back in. If you keep all 5 items you get a 25% discount on your purchase. 

    

So here is my June fix.

#1 

Skies are Blue

Scribe Ruffle Front Blouse -Large $48

I loved the color and was so excited to try it on. 

but after I tried it on I did not like how it fit. Just kinda hung funny and the ruffles did not lay right. I also could tell it would require ironing and I knew that would rarely happen. So it was returned. 

#2 

Fun2Fun

Gesto Crochet Trim Blouse -Large $44

I loved the color and was also very excited for this one. But it was WAY to small, I'm not sure even a size medium person would fit in it. And when I tried it on for my fiancé he pointed out that it was very see through. No picture of me wearing it since it was so tight and see through. 

So it was returned. 

#3

41Hawthorn 

Filbert Abstract Striped Henley Blouse -Large $58

This top I had seen on pinterest and loved it on there so I was excited to see it in my box. I was so so about it after trying it on. It puckered just a touch at the buttons. But the fabric is beyond soft and I loved that. I later tried it on for my Fiancé and he hated it. So that pushed my thoughts on it sone. Ultimately I could not convince myself it was worth keeping when he did not like it and I did not love it. 

So it was returned. 

#4

Pixley

Mille Textured Dress -Large $68

We both loved this dress! It was cute and very comfy. It was a touch to small. Could not quite get the zipper all the way up. But I contacted stitch fix to exchange it for the next size up.

so it was kept. 

And last but not least 

#5

Le Lis 

Tessa Lace Detail Dress -Large $74

I thought this one was cute, but it was a lot like the dress I kept in my last fix and my fiance again did not like this one. It fit very well and was comfy. I would recommend it to others as well. But with both of those things counted against it I decided to return it. 

I did style it with a belt that made it cuter. 

All photos taken by my Fiancé who was lounging on the couch thus the slightly odd angle of the picture. 

I hope you all have enjoyed my sharing of my stitch fix box. And if you have any questions feel free to ask. 

Here's a link to my referral for stitch fix should any of you chose to try it out. 

Meet Nolan

Hello Friends!

Things are going well here in Nashville. I'm enjoying it alot. Found a church I love. and discovering new parts of my town each time i go out. But best of all my job here is wonderful! So I thought today i'd introduce to you my new little man, Nolan!

these range from one month old to three month old.

I've already started doing crafts with him.

Heart foot prints for Valentine's Day

Thumb and toe print clovers for St.Patrick's Day

Baby Chick for Easter

and here is Sofie Nolan's buddy.

i've also done some backing at work too.

1. Red Velvet White Choc. Chip cookies (minus food coloring) Recipe

2. french toast pound cake (think would be awesome with Choc. drizzled and whip cream)

3. Coke-Cola Cake (Sorry not great pic) Recipe

4.Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Moving Update!

So I  just realized its been Foooooorever since i updated you all on my move to Nashville. so here is an update!

1.last i believe i shared was packing up my apartment and moving back in with my parents temporarily till i moved up to Nashville with the Boylans.

2. i am not going to be working for the Boylans like we thought. Brandon is going to continue the stay at home dad thing for a while. But i still felt God calling me to Nashville. This again shows Gods plans are rarely our plans.

3. So the boylans have graciously offer to let me stay with them temporarily should I find a job in Nashville. 

4. I started the job hunt...and thanks to my great friend Carol i cot connected with Greenhills Nanny Agency Andrea there is Awesome and i highly recommend them to anyone seeking a nanny or a nanny job!

5. I started driving to Nashville for interviews quite frequently.  interviews turned out to very useful for me to realize what i really wanted in a job/family and that was great/

6. I got a job! I got the call Friday and was es-tactic. i had interviewed twice with this awesome family and had been praying for the job a lot too. They are due with their first child a boy on Dec. 30th.  So i will start in February part time and then in March i'll go to full time. i figure it will be at the earliest end of March that i'll be getting an apartment. But I'm so thankful i'll be able to stay with the Boylans to get familiar with the area and to find a great apartment.

so there is the latest update on the move! and i'm really going to "try" to post some yummy goodies and other  things in the next few coming weeks.

Final Fitness Friday

So this will be brief because i have a cold :(
But I'm thinking my fridays will become craft fridays or something along those lines

Happy Friday

Have Fabulous Friday and I'm hoping to give a move update soon....

2nd to Last Fitness Friday

Good morning! so Im just back from a late morning run. And its already hot out. I'm trying to work on my up hill running while not losing speed but not much luck with that part. But i am doing better about not walking up the hills. little steps, and that is a ok with me!

Happy Friday!

Personalized Gift Bag

So I have this awesome friend who's getting married very soon and I got her a gift for her shower.  But I wanted a fun way to wrap it.  I came across this cute bag on Pinterest. but it turned out to be just an image that lead to an image website that is in a different language. So i decide to wing it myself.  And i'm pleased to say it turned out great. So i'm going to share it with you. 

here is the image I have to go off of.

So I gathered my tools...

~Canvas Bag

~Foam Brush

~Fabric Paint

~Paper Doily

~Freezer Paper

~Computer/Printer (for Letter)

Position the doily in the corner to your liking. I used double stick tape to hold the doily down. Then paint over the doily with your fabric paint. and pull off the doily when your done painting, no need for it to dry first.

Then pick your letter. I got on word and found the letter P i liked the best. (my friends new last name starts with the letter P) I printed it out. Next lay your freezer paper over the printed letter. Make sure the shiny side is face down. and use your cutting tool so trace/cut the letter out of your freezer paper.  Then iron the freezer paper onto the bag, and paint  over the freezer paper and peel off once you like the look. let dry and you have a gorgeous personalized bag.

Oh and the tulle bow i learned to make on pinterest too! 

Click here to see how it was made.  I added a safety pin to mine so it can be removed.

So a Gift to hold your Gift!  I hope you enjoy making your own!

Fitness Friday

Hi my friends! so this is the third to the last posts of Fitness Friday. as much as i love it i'm kinda ready to move on to something new. not sure what that is yet but i'm sure it will be fun. So I went for a run yesterday and boy had I forgotten how much i enjoy that focused time I can process and think things through and i get a lot of praying in too! ok so with no further ado i give you this weeks images!!!!

Happy Friday! Hope yours is the best one yet!