Kristen Woolsey

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I just love the colors in this shell top!

Is ruffleneck a real word? Regardless, I really love this sweet top! I'd take one in every color - but as always I gravitate towards that chicory color.

Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress

Ooooh, like I need another midi dress....but this one keeps catching my eye! The colors are pattern are fresh and great for spring.

High Rise Patch Pocket High Rise Pants

File these under things I think I would LOVE, but probably not look as good as I'd hope. Absolutely love the vibe though.

Girlfriend Tee

My love of the Girlfriend Tee (in both short and long sleeves) knows no bounds. I will not rest until I have all the colors they offer. Super into the periwinkle and himalayan spice colors they have at the moment. So bright and I think would work great well into summer.

Striped Button Side Tee

I'm not sure if this would be a boxy fit, but the details are just so cute and fun! Yellow is not my signature color by any means - but really digging this one.

Pearl Bow Earrings

Aren't these just darling? These would be great to dress up or down, in my opinion.

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-Kristen

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J. Crew Spring 2024 Wishlist

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Spring always gets me thinking about this day! I was wearing J Crew Factory then too.

Are you the type of person who spends an hour adding stuff to your cart, and then ends up deciding not to buy any of it? That's me too! I like to window shop, and add things to my wish list. And, if I think about it later - then I know I really want it and come back to consider actually checking out. One of my very favorite stores is J Crew Factory. It rarely lets me down. And, with spring upon us, I have to say I am itching to try out some more springy outfits. So, here's a little glimpse into what's hanging out in my cart at the moment.

Orange Eyelet Top

If I have a weakness, it's fluttery sleeved tops. They just work with everything! Plus it adds a fun detail to an otherwise plain shirt. Love this color and the sleeves.

Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

Another thing I can't resist? A midi dress that looks comfy. This dress was advertised to me on social media, and that's what got me perusing J Crew's website in the first place.

Road Trip Sneakers

I have a pair of Addias sneakers that reminded me of these. I find myself constantly reaching for them! They just go with everything, and I know I'll be wearing them all summer.

City Sneakers

Same with these! I liked the color scheme of these even better than the ones above!

Linen Drawstring Pants

While I'm not sure these look like the most flattering pants, I know they would be the most comfortable. Sometimes I don't want to wear jeans, but shorts are right for the occasion either. I think these would be a great middle ground! Something easy to dress up or down.

The Girlfriend Tee

My favorite tee shirt. I'm not ashamed to admit I own at least 6 colors. I have my eye on adding the marigold and the melon colors next.

Smocked Tie Shoulder Top

I've actually had my eye on this top for some time! I just find it so precious. The only reason I haven't purchased it yet is I'm worried how it will look on my body type. I feel like it'll either be perfect or the worst thing I've ever put on, haha.

Tiered Midi Dress

Another gorgeous midi! I absolutely love my collection of J Crew midi dresses, and feel like this would fit right in. Click through and look at it on the model. I think it looks better on than in the flat lay.

-Kristen

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A Spring J Crew Factory Wishlist

Friday, March 10, 2023

Since moving into our new home last August, we've had to do very little! That's such a change for us, because the home we owned for a decade was SUCH a money pit when it came to updates and maintenance. That's the difference between a house built in the 1950s and one that's just a year old. It's been a blessing for sure. We did put in a backsplash, but that's about it!

One thing though that we did want to eventually do is our boardwalk. We live in a row house, so we park in the back and use a boardwalk to the side door. (Our front door faces greenspace.) This boardwalk was pretty basic, but it really bothered us that it didn't have railings. So we had a contractor build a great railing and some privacy slats, and then this weekend we were able to stain it finally!

Here's what we were working with:

And here's what we were able to do:

We only have a small flower bed, and no yard to speak of. Which has been such a treat! Our old house was high maintenance with almost an acre of daunting yard work, so this is bliss! I did miss a little bit of it though, so I'm thrilled to have found these flower boxes to add a little life into our place. They were easy to put together and I might add another down the line for some herbs.

The color of stain is just right too! It matches our front door and another accent on the house perfectly. Plus it had a sealer built in, so it will really keep the deck nice! We also added a few solar lights to the railing, and that's been such a nice touch at night.

The side door was so plain, so I just had to add some vinyl! I loved this design so much, I added it to my Etsy shop. I hope it will help the door more look more inviting to our guests. It is a little bit weird that our front door isn't the main door we use, I've never lived in a house like that before.

I originally bought a wreath for the side door, and ended up loving it on the front door, so I had to buy a second one. 😂

In addition to the boardwalk project, we were able to get some scrubbing done - and I officially feel like I got my spring cleaning checked off the list!