I love sweater weather. Wearing cozy knits on chilly winter days makes me feel like Claire Fraser or one of the March sisters. I’ve never knit my own scarves in ... Read more
It took fall a little longer to get here this year and I am so glad the cooler weather is finally here. For now. I’m more than ready to dig ... Read more
Where I live, spring weather is a roller coaster: it’s not unusual to go from the 30s to the 80s in the course of a single spring week! That means ... Read more
I’ve been reading Tara Button’s new book A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life. She talks about how poor construction and planned obsolescence affects everything from ... Read more
A few shopping rules I rely on: 1. Calculate the cost-per-wear (and its happier alternative). 2. If you know what to look for, you can find the good stuff anywhere. 3. ... Read more
The kids are in school, I’m tired of my regular summer uniform, surely it’s time to break out the sweaters? My heart says yes but the thermostat says no, with ... Read more
This post is sponsored by thredUP. A few months ago my friend showed up to church wearing an absolutely adorable top. Cheerful colors, a little bit boho—it was perfect for her, ... Read more
I know I’m not alone when I say I love to shop online. But I’m surprised how many devoted online shoppers say they’ll never buy swimwear online, because they think ... Read more
Where I live, we’re in the midst of 5 days of nonstop rain. I know grey and dreary comes with the territory around here (at least in February), and I ... Read more
