I spent the majority of Week 16 visiting the family farm in Evening Shade, Arkansas. I traveled with my son, my grandma, and my dad to visit my great uncle. As a child I often visited the farm with my whole family—sisters, grandparents, parents, aunt/uncle and cousins. I have so many lovely memories from those times, and I was excited to return and share some of that experience with my son. Plus, it is always refreshing to escape suburbia and be surrounded by the quiet of nature. And cows.
My husband stayed behind for work, and he also decided to use the time apart to engage in a re-tiling home reno project. That project remains incomplete. Actually, I jest. The tiling project IS incomplete, but I want to give proper praise to my husband for all his hard work. It is just too big of a project for one man, and he is doing his very best to plug away at it. We are getting to a state of normalcy where I can access the kitchen area at least. The only downside is that while he finishes the remainder of the project we are left with unsealed travertine which tracks dust EVERYWHERE. So thankful to have a handy husband who is willing and able to do all these home reno projects, so a public shout-out to his amazingness as he continues to work his fingers to the bone getting this done.
Ft Worth Newborn Photographer |Project 365 | Week 16
103/366: Lunch break on the drive to Arkansas.
104/366: The dogwoods are blooming in Arkansas. It was so beautiful to see them dotting the hillsides. This dogwood is actually in the front yard at the farm, so I had to get a good close up. Wish I’d had my macro lens with me!! The bottom photo is golden hour overlooking the pasture.
My favorite piece of mail arrived over the weekend—a new Stitch Fix box!! I signed up with this service last summer (check out my previous fixes 
My main request for this box was shorts and dresses for the spring/summer. StitchFix sent me a pair of Dear John denim shorts in a previous fix and I definitely regret not purchasing them. Just like the last pair sent, these shorts seemed to fit me well. They are comfy, casual and the gray colors means they can go with anything. However, $58 for a pair of shorts seems excessive. I am willing to pay that for jeans because I know that I can wear jeans year-round, but shorts are only appropriate in a few situations. Plus, I just found a pair of navy shorts at Target last week for at least half the price. Do the Target shorts fit as well? Eh—it’s a toss-up, but at $25/each I can get two pairs of Target bottoms instead.
Another thing I’ve really needed to add to my wardrobe is spring/summer dresses. I love having dresses in my closet that can be fixed up for church or dressed down for everyday wear. This dress really fit the bill in that regard. I love the embroidered detail at the hem and neckline. I am such a straight-laced person, but I am totally drawn to folks who can pull off the bohemian look and the detailing on this dress is like sticking my toe into the hippie water. However, I did have some reservations about this dress. First—the color. I think every dress I’ve purchased in the last two years has been navy. Next- the waist. I am not a huge fan of unstructured waists. This is elastic, and while it’s uber comfy, I feel like elastic waists are not my friend.
Giggles. This was just a hard no. I’m not opposed to the pattern, but why the drawstring waist? I have a classic pear shape and I think it can be universally agreed that the potato sack tie around my waist isn’t doing any favors.
This jersey maxi is so comfy and soft. The back had the coolest cut-out, and I could cover it up with a jean jacket if needed. The color scheme is my preferred neutral. The downside to this dress would be the horizontal stripes. Again, I think if you’re a toothpick or have a more boyish figure then perhaps the horizontal stripe all over your hips is gonna be just fine. For me, that’s a deal breaker. Peace out Mitchel dress.
When I first saw this top in the box I instantly wrote it off. I know all the cool kids wear these baggy tops now-a-days, but I really prefer more fitted pieces. I make it a rule to try on everything, and I’m so glad I did because this ended up being great. Is it the most flattering thing I’ve ever worn—no. But, I like the pattern and crochet tie top. I also like that this can be worn with gray shorts, denim, white pants…really there are a ton of bottoms already in my closet that I feel pair well with this top. Plus, it is sleeveless which is a must in the Texas summer. For the spring, a layered cardigan can help on cool evenings.
So, there you have it—I kept 2/5 this time around, and I feel like I got a good start to a spring wardrobe. Thinking about starting StitchFix yourself—please use my 
Today is March 31st, which means I am officially wrapping this month for my Project 365.
