Monday Musings: White Stripes
Happy Monday ladies, I hope you had a nice weekend. We finally got our veggie garden planted, (I had no part in it #blackthumb), including some seeds so I’m hopeful we’ll have things to harvest soon. We did discover there are two bunnies living in our backyard. So far they haven’t found our raised beds.
Here’s some of what’s on my mind this week-
White Shirt
Even at home, I’m reaching for a white shirt many days. I just feel better about myself in a classic white shirt, even if no one sees me. Plus, since I’m cooking more than ever, I’m eating more and an untucked white shirt covers a multitude of sins.
How about this white shirtdress? It’s just a super long cotton shirt with a slight shirttail hemline. I would likely just wear this open over a tank and a pair of jeans or wear it as a bathing suit coverup. This shirt is highly rated so I ordered it and will report back. I also ordered this button up and am very excited to try it. It’s designed by women for women. Town and Country magazine calls these shirts, “the perfect styles to make you look polished, put-together, and effortlessly cool” which says it all for me.
I wore this white shirt from Target last week with a pair of jeans (old) and a leopard cardigan that I’ve worn a zillion times. Yes, I iron it but as one of you mentioned last week, ironing can be a meditative way to relax.
Tea Kettle
Our electric tea kettle bit the dust last week, which is a real issue because I drink a lot of tea. I knew what I wanted to replace it with but hesitated because they’re pricey. I shopped tons of alternatives online and read tons of reviews..until I found the one I originally wanted on sale. Score! 
It comes in lots of gorgeous colors and I debated between them all. The blue is gorgeous, as is the pink, and aqua. But in the end, I went with the always easy, white. Let me tell you, this kettle is awesome!! I can not believe how much delight this kettle gives me. Not only do I LOVE the way it looks, it feels substantial and heats up very fast. When my blender goes, which is on it’s last legs, I will be very tempted to get another Smeg.
Stripes
I never met a stripe I didn’t like. It’s a classic, modern and all-around easy pattern to wear. My favorites always seem to have white in them which look fresh to me. I really love the classic Breton tees but most have round or crew necks and I look better in v-necks. I was happy to find this one on sale. There’s actually more around than I thought.
How to Find Your Best Neckline
Are you a fan of stripes?
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
I love stripes…..and I love to iron, as long as it’s fairly easy – ha!
I love stripes. So cheerful. I’ve been contemplating that Smeg kettle so thank you for your review.
I love a classic Breton striped t-shirt!
My comment comes out of left field – the SMEG tea kettle is beautiful and has great design, but what caught my eye is your coffee maker to the left in the photograph. Consider a blog posting about how we go about creating the coffees and teas we love. I’ve used a Mr. Coffee Latte Maker for several years and it has given up the ghost. Unfortunately, it’s no longer made. Thank you and have a great week!
I am not a coffee drinker but I do love tea! It must be the Canadian in me. I have an entire closet of teas.I’ll see what I can come up with. Be well!
I have always loved stripes. Watch out for those rabbits. They will eat EVERY marigold!
Yes! I’m always drawn to stripes, which makes sense since I have a classic style. I pretty much like everything you wear, Jennifer.
I had wanted to send a private message to you, but couldn’t figure out how to do that. Just wanted to tell you that a few weeks ago I left a response to another comment in which I mentioned my DIL living in BC was almost due with their first one. Under the current circumstances, I was concerned for them. You kindly offered prayers, which I greatly appreciated. She’s since delivered a beautiful & healthy baby girl. Since we won’t risk travelling, even within our own country, we’re getting to know our new granddaughter through video chats. It’s great!
Prayers for you, dear Jennifer, for a good report with the MRI, & for good health. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Thank you so much Rose
Please always feel free to send me a private email. Just hit reply to any post you get in your email box. I’m so happy she’s doing well. There’s nothing as special as a new baby. Congratulations and thanks for letting me know:) xx
When you said you needed a new kettle, I just knew it was going to be a SMEG.
Having lived in the UK for a no. Of years, I of course discovered the beauty of having an electric kettle and in those days, everyone had a Russell Hobbs. So of course had to have one when moved back to Seattle. In fact, the last kettle I purchased was a Russell Hobbs… I don’t even remember when… in Canada & I absolutely love it still.
Can you even buy Russell Hobbs anymore?
Great choice, the SMEG, also love the white. Quite pricey though 😮
Love your posts and hearing about your journey.
Take care
You can buy a Russel Hobbs and that was my second choice! Stay safe
Lovely upbeat post! Just what I needed today. Love the tea pot, will be checking that out. Have been praying for you.🙏
Thank you so much Rita! xx
The shirtdress would have to be a no for me. I do like it, quite a bit actually, but right now it just gives me more permission to continue eating while not giving any thought whatsoever to everything else in the closet that feels just a wee bit smaller every day the longer I WFH and eat at home more often than I should.
The other shirt you mention I love – I think that’s a timeless classic I’d put in my closet anytime!
I am a sucker for stripes! Have a closet full of them and really enjoy how easy they are to style with cardigans and blazers and vests. And I have several white shirts, but haven’t found the perfect one yet. Oh well. It’s all in the journey! So, what I really need some help with is where to find a good basic white and a good basic black v-neck tee. Any suggestions? It’s such a challenge to HAVE to order online right now, and not be able to try on. My postman must wonder what in the heck I am doing, getting packages and returning packages!!!! Thanks for your musings, sharing your experiences with appliances and everything else in your life and your fashion sense. I look forward to your posts and am so glad I found them! Still hoping and praying for good results and an easy fix for your health issues, Jennifer!