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Carly A. Riordan
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Just want to go on record to say that I have loved bows and worn bows in my hair before it was cool 🎀
…. and I’ll still wear them when the trends move on 😜
📸 by @carterfish

📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️

When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣

And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
#needlepointstocking #needlepoint #ndplt

FROM THE ARCHIVES ❄️⛸️🌲some of my past favorite winter looks mostly because I miss real pants and being able to button my coats

This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️

Love those travel mugs!
I have one and I love it!! love the blog!
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Raspberry White Mochas and those delicious Izze drinks
Caramel steamers, rice chips, and white chocolate covered pretzels!
White Chocolate Mocha is my drink, or iced coffee with skim and two sugars. I used to do sweeteners but then one time I did sugar by accident and it tasted too good to ever go back!
I really want one of those travel mugs. My favorite coffee drink is just a latte. I add extra milk, but no sweet. It's so delicious!
I have 3/4 travel mug of coffee, one tablespoon of sugar, and top it off with milk every day. I don't usually finish it, but I make it every day.
At Starbucks… oh man, the choices. When I need caffeine – Double shot on ice with a pump of caramel syrup. Its awesome because it is milk+espresso (a lot of it), caramel, and only $2.59 ish. When I'm feeling decadent and the weather is hot – Caramel Frappachino.
Oh and I am way to proud of my Starbucks Gold Card status …
You should try a caramel macchiato! It's delicious and most coffee have it has a regular drink.
We sure do have a lot in common! Chai tea is my favorite, and I love how you combined it with other things! Very creative, and I will definitely have to give them a try! I have a Lilly Thermal Mug, and I get complimented daily on it! Lovely post!
Skinny Dirty Chai <3 Chai for the fantastic flavor, a shot of espresso to keep me going. And then maybe four more repeated throughout the day? Healthy, right?
i like the idea of coffee.. and tea. but i cannot stand the flavor. instead i am addicted to crystal light strawberry with caffine. i only let myself have one a day tho. xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams
I like an iced caramel latte, but that "Newbie" sounds good. I'm much more of a tea drinker honestly; I love a good English Breakfast Tea. Those Lilly Thermal cups are adorable, too!
I'm a big fan of cran-apple juice and gold fish! Great way to get the sugar (from the juice) and the salty from the fish! The flavor-blasted kind are the best… For actual coffee drinks, I really like dark-cherry-mocha from Starbucks. non-fat/no-whip!
raspberry chai latte…midnight mug's drink of the month?
Grande americano with cream.
Either Iced or hot. It keeps me awake, it makes me focus and on my toes (literally!!) haha
I also like anything green tea from Starbucks, and the shaken iced passion tea. I live off them during exam weeks.
oh, not to mention a tall coffee with a splash of milk. No sugar, i hate the sweet taste in coffee.