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Carly A. Riordan
a little bit of life, a little bit of style, and everything in between.
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No one asked but…. Yes, I did coordinate the bows to match my outfit 💚 Heading to a Favorite Things party wearing this top from @dillards that went viral online (I have the matching skirt too!) and bringing @crownaffair Overnight Hair Serum 🧖🏻♀️ And just in case I’m not enough of a freak already, why not add a tiara?! @jenniferbehr rhinestone headband for the finishing touch!

CLOSED! Congratulations @sarah.minkus & @ellie.Ivey!This season always feels extra magical, so @fewmoda and I wanted to spread a little more sparkle ✨ We’re giving TWO best friends four pieces each from my Few Moda collection!
To enter, follow @fewmoda + @carly, leave a comment with your favorite holiday emoji, and tag your best friend!
(Giveaway ends December 9 @ noon ET; Winner selections subject to inventory availability!)

✨ If you’ve ever felt that little itch to learn American Mahjong… follow it. ✨
Because here’s the thing: it’s not just a game. It’s a built-in girls’ night, a mental workout disguised as fun, and a hobby that brings women together in the best way.
I put off learning for a while because I was intimidated and now I can’t imagine my life without it: the laughter, the strategy, the ritual of it all, the friendships it’s created.
So if you’ve been curious… consider this your sign. Go to a Mahjong 101 lesson. Find a group, even if they’re all strangers to you at the start. Start something new just for you. 🀄💗

The finishing touches on our mantel 🎄🪵🔥🪡🧦 Blood, sweat, and tears went into making these needlepoint stockings for my family! Worth every second of stitching though to pull out these heirlooms every year.
Michael stocking: @spider_spun
Carly stocking: @rileysheehey x @plumdesign_
Jack stocking: Silver Needle
Rory stocking: @plumdesign_

I’ve always been of the mindset that every year I feel a little bit more “me,” a little more comfortable in my own skin, and a little bit better about myself…. Like, I’ve always been grateful that I didn’t peak in high school…. But I do fear I peaked with this outfit 😆 shamelessly reposting in case it is all down hill here from here. You could say you knew me when 🤭

Thankful, grateful, and hopeful 🦃💫 sending peace and love to you and yours.

Failing that exam felt like the end of the (or at least my) world and little did I know, it would be the best thing that ever happened to me. My blog– a humble and desperate creative outlet during an incredibly challenging time for me– became the lifeline I didn’t know I needed. 🎀 Seventeen years later…. I’m still here. A different, older version of myself but my blog, like me, has evolved over time. Thank YOU for being here 💫

I just went shopping at @worldmarket in Paramus, NJ (📍500 Bergen Town Center Ste A-8) and found the BEST things. I usually follow a strict “full loop before committing” rule at World Market… but today I broke it within 30 seconds. 🎀 I walked in and immediately spotted the cutest bowl covered in red bows, and I knew it was going to be the star of my girls’ night spread. Of course I still did my loop 😉 and grabbed snacks, little trinket bowls for hosting, and a few extra touches I didn’t even know I needed until I spotted them. Everything tied together so perfectly, and I can’t wait for my girlfriends to see it all. World Market just gets me every time. #WorldMarketPartner #WorldMarketFinds





That madras tux is beyond obnoxious. I love it.
i need to learn how to make these. so bad. and what a great blog! you are so inspirational! i would really apprieciate it if you checked out my blog and told me some of your opinions on it. 🙂 not to mention i just did a great post on some hot eye candy. 😉
follow me?
http://www.so–hi.blogspot.com
Always love a good bowtie!
I love High Cotton ties–checking out the contest now!