Closet Additions

Since last year when I started my health journey I’ve lost 22lbs. I also started working part-time for an Architectural Interior Design Firm in the fall and I’m going to an office a few days a week and while no one is dressy these days I wanted to get a few new things that fit and look cute!

I popped into J.Crew Factory and I’m so excited I had to share what I bought.

I came home with these 6 pieces. I ordered additional pieces which have all arrived and fit wonderfully.

I did go a bit much with pants… but, friends I am down an entire size and I haven’t been so excited to go shopping in gosh I can’t even remember when!

I purchased from left to right clockwise: The Essential Straight Jean in all-day Stretch, The High Rise Girlfriend Chino Pant, The Drapey Wide-Leg Trouser Jean, The Kallie Straight Leg Pant in Black, The Wide-Leg Crop Jean in all-day Stretch, The Kallie Straight Leg Pant in Navy - I am a true size 10 / 30 waist and all these pants fit me well. I never purchased highwaisted pants before but I have to admit they’re comfortable.

I own a few blazers in size 12 I’ll still be able to get away with wearing because I have broad shoulders - but I loved this Original Schoolboy Blazer it’s a wool mixed fabric. The camel color will be super with the rest of my wardrobe. My size 10 fits to a T.

I have never meet a stripe I didn’t like friends… I own too many striped t-shirts and Breton shirts to count. When I saw the Striped Teddie Sweater in all cotton I knew it was coming home with me. I swooned when I saw this dark Chambray Shirt - which has a good sleeve length. And of course the Striped Girlfriend Crewneck Tee was an immediate yes!

I also recently ordered a dress from Tuckernuck for an event in June. I’ll share more about the dress and it’s details in a future post! Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram in my stories. Take care!

Healthier Choices / 2-12-25

Recently an Instagram friend Chrissie Anthony Haim shared the ways she’s moved away from plastic food storage and plastic utensils in her kitchen. If you don’t follow Chrissie on IG you should - not only is she wonderful for taking the time to share these important and very helpful tips and resources but she’s an amazing Interior Designer and gardener. And for me personally she’s a fellow hockey mom!

In the fall of 2023 Chrissie experienced a serious health crisis and needed brain surgery - thankfully more than a year later she’s doing great. But, she has looked at alot of things in her life and knew the microplastics in her home had to go. I watched her Instagram stories weeks ago when she started a series about what she’s using now and bam I had a wake up call!

I pulled all the small plastic food storage and left over take out containers from my cabinet. I reorganized and took stock of what glass Pyrex and glass mason jars we already owned and decided what I needed to fill out my storage needs. Everything is linked - just click on the image.

I purchased this set of 4 glass storage with bamboo lids and silicone seals.

Next I went onto Target and ordered these two Pyrex sets: a 2 cup and a 4 cup. Since we’re a family of 3 and my teenager eats alot we don’t end up with much left overs. My husband made a big batch of stew and I stored it in a full Pyrex lidded set that belonged to my mom from years ago. So these coupled with what I already had should be sufficient.

2 Cup

4 Cup

The next things I looked at were our cooking utensils. We only had a few pieces that were suspect. I decided on this Greenspan set that are BPA free.

The next items Chrissie touched on were cutting boards, scented garbage bags and Non-Stick pans.

Replace plastic cutting boards with wooden here’s a link for a BPA free board from Target. All these man-made scents - garbage bags, air fresheners and candles are actually disruptors - they can take a toll on our bodies - go scent free. Be careful remove all non-stick Teflon coated pans from your home and cook on stainless steel and or cast iron. We already own All-Clad Stainless steel cookware and we also purchased All-Clad PTEF Free non-stick frying pan and my husband loves his cast iron pans also.

We all need to be aware of what cleansers we are using in our home and what we’re using to wash our dishes and clothing. Here’s the image from my Tips page of my cleaning products.

I’ve switched from Dishwasher Pods to liquid. because it’s not clear if the PVA plastic around the dishwasher and laundry pods is truly biodegradable - could these pods be contributing to the over population of microplastics ?!? I’m not sure but, I don’t think they’re a good idea in the Chalet anymore.

I use Earth Breeze for the laundry.

We know there is so much more would could be looking into. Personal Care, Grooming and Make-up! I’m looking forward to continuing to make changes for the betterment of mine and my family’s health.

Til next time friends I’ll see you over on the Gram!