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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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📌 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. ⭐️

Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻

These boots are TOTALLY made for walking! Taking a spin in @stuartweitzman’s iconic 5050 Bold Boot and feeling like an it girl, who happens to value both fashion and comfort! ⭐️ Take advantage of #StuartWeitzman’s Black Friday sale with an extra 25% off full-price and sale styles with code FORYOU25! (Select exclusions apply; through 11/27) This *rarely* happens!! I’ve linked this exact pair of 5050 Bold Boots in the @shop.ltk app! You can shop the boots and a couple of my other sale picks here #liketkit https://liketk.it/4oWbB #fallfashion #swpartner

This site is super addictive!! I loved putting together my collection!
http://www.beso.com/users/DawnMarie721/collections/2d33761e-c016-4a12-981b-7b2a22b6a1e2
totally in love with that tory burch tote!
http://www.beso.com/users/rachael/collections/c4681a2c-0c8f-4996-a4c1-605509055aec
so much fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/SarahHood/collections/0f9cb738-9e66-43bd-9908-f050a2ecc68f
redheadedsarah.blogspot.com
Love these outfits SO much!
http://www.beso.com/users/alexism/collections/010198f9-d604-4dc0-b333-b758d3b3865a
I'm loving this site so far!
I'm planning ahead for a trip in two weeks, so it's fun picking out outfits!
http://www.beso.com/users/SamanthaLauren/collections/70545db5-77f2-470c-9f28-9fb124e1fe97
Ah, love this site already!!
http://www.beso.com/users/lisa_2094/collections/8ff170a2-eebb-41a1-87ec-072374b95591
Obsessed! I should've known it was going to take me 2 hours instead of 20 minutes to create this.
http://www.beso.com/users/namrata5892/collections/ead81f52-91bb-4f68-ad9f-6295f496878d
better than polyvore?? say what?
http://www.beso.com/users/ChrissyKittyPak/collections/75f7ba9f-e4c8-46ad-8b98-32968412b9b5
Noooooooooo…. I can't join.. :'(
this website is almost as addicting as tumblr!!
http://www.beso.com/users/LizFursova/collections/1487388a-4a0b-4915-8b38-4f0b623a45c7
Looove this site! http://www.beso.com/users/KatieContests/share/users/KatieContests/collections/7342996f-e437-43bf-b115-6c067be385ed
I could spend so much time on here!
http://www.beso.com/users/Annette%20McHaddon/collections/dea8c5d0-94ec-4f8e-8a51-eac4fd1fbded
so fun! http://www.beso.com/users/pressleybaird/collections/4da5f299-f6ff-4528-be83-123cd30de336
Awesome! http://www.beso.com/users/whitephantom5/collections/8a0617b2-fb36-4802-9aa0-de2c9fda493e
Jennifer Dysart
jenni_412 at yahoo dot com
Love this!! http://www.beso.com/users/nj2762/collections/78dc6335-0155-4e22-a021-32bbefa4d093
Here's mine!
http://www.beso.com/users/Courtney Engle/share/users/Courtney%20Engle/collections/474b5b9c-9803-443d-b87a-021a64456cd5
So cool!
http://www.beso.com/users/Kaitleo/collections/5cd26130-8b6c-41ef-b3c4-fcc8bbc22566
http://www.beso.com/users/mwhalen14/collections/9fe4ff4d-3289-428c-8df5-23ae2acf171d Here's mine!
This is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing, Carly!
http://www.beso.com/users/JordanOtero/share/users/JordanOtero/collections/73f6cf54-c587-40e4-b979-fa9d9a4e3a72
This website is so addicting
http://www.beso.com/users/Day228/collections/993f5f00-6d2a-44fc-b311-a3bb6929ceb6
Debating on downloading the app just to keep liking/longing for things!
http://www.beso.com/users/AlexandraGill/collections/a6c8c2af-3c41-42e1-ae50-344237eb052f
New addiction, especially on this 20+ hour move to Dallas!
http://www.beso.com/users/Breezy18/collections/07bd3016-fb78-412b-82ad-08ce686bb17d
http://www.beso.com/users/holliister/collections/351763cb-7adc-4d7d-a96c-2df42f895bdc
So much fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/guavaaaa/collections/b7e3bf5e-7b81-4be1-aeaa-0bc203c499b0
http://www.beso.com/users/MBates618/share/users/MBates618/collections/666e13d1-01a6-494e-b174-4677184dc20e
I'm already addicted! http://www.beso.com/users/SarahDelahunty/collections/942d2f04-910c-4a15-a691-fb1af48da707
http://www.beso.com/users/northeastemily/collections/e08f5e2b-419d-4414-b2a8-5bf4cf418c1f
Love this website!
http://www.beso.com/users/TeenyHippie/collections/53373fd3-c59b-4bf1-a877-c15464fb3bd9
Such a great idea for a website! 🙂
http://www.beso.com/users/barricadegirl/collections/9b492bc7-9fb5-4f32-9154-3bfdb71dc08c
This beats Polyvore hands down!
http://www.beso.com/users/Kcasey/collections/fc87f42d-4dd9-4ab1-ba9f-d5a7ac5ab352
great website!!
http://www.beso.com/users/jennkz121/collections/35fa145a-b09d-46e4-b24e-d9edda32ecd5
A great way to plan outfits for my trip to visit my boyfriend later this summer!
http://www.beso.com/users/EmilyLouwsma/collections/831af68b-574b-4cca-a07f-459cf0316ab5
http://www.beso.com/users/Hamlink/collections/4619135e-14db-431a-aa4c-b30806085583
Mine didn't turn out too well… Still fun though!
This site is wonderful!
http://www.beso.com/users/nicolejones/collections/ef00fb4f-d200-4ec3-b1cd-4defd7d03393
Thanks for sharing this site! ADDICTED!
http://www.beso-partner.com/users/Madyson%20Bender/collections/465d64d6-b08d-4e1c-bc3c-9a0bf4a16723
So fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/S22/collections/024013b8-9878-4327-8868-11c91696ab9d
Great site!! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.beso.com/users/erin.cotoni/collections/c90abf71-ae04-4999-b969-ab19f67eed95
New addiction!
http://www.beso.com/users/JackieManley/collections/1646dbe1-8417-49af-9700-c75c69c2ca69
So Fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/Courtney_renee_h/collections/fa15b647-cb2e-4021-a3a1-c39b5d2d57dc
Courtneyr11558@gmail.com
http://www.beso.com/users/biancatang/collections/6184136c-f4a8-4394-aa1e-0d7444068edd
This is great!! http://www.beso.com/users/MeredithScroggin/collections/3646cfae-6fbc-41d3-83a0-71428cc070ac
love this! http://www.beso.com/users/LauraHarrison/collections/614e36b8-8b85-441a-8e18-65753f6d7334
Love this website – I'll definitely be using it!!
http://www.beso.com/users/MarissaVessels/collections/37fd2911-b112-413a-99fd-767dcf1f4eba
–Marissa
http://www.thedogooddiaries.com
http://www.beso-partner.com/users/mrlm169/collections/75e5f055-a83c-458a-95ae-0d6905ff4977
I created a collection for my summer abroad in the Mediterranean 🙂
http://www.beso.com/users/RachelReznick/collections/8698fc67-8cc1-4db5-a043-4515c97bc7e4
http://www.beso.com/users/MalleryCurtis/collections/58becef6-8aa1-44d8-a030-6e4f770da573
http://www.beso.com/users/MaddieCav/collections/4ee8ed03-fb61-4d4e-92b0-a2dbc2d80d08
This is a pretty cool site! Another one for me to become addicted to! 🙂
http://www.beso.com/users/alyssmic/collections/1bc415ab-6d4f-4d8b-8d1f-901776c4ca57
Such an exciting giveaway, I picked out all things I will need for my upcoming study abroad to London!
http://www.beso.com/users/KatyAnnG/share/users/KatyAnnG/collections/729bdd96-5ff5-497c-be3a-a5dfc5590121
Loving this site! I picked things I am in love with this season!
http://www.beso.com/users/Laurennchildress/collections/400f7156-120f-4aa3-a75b-ace9661abca0
Lauren Childress
http://www.beso.com/users/VanessaGillette/collections/7c17a183-e3f8-4264-954d-1a470bbb3bb1 I spent so much time browsing Beso that I almost forgot to come back and comment here!
Thank you for sharing such a great site with us, Carly! So cute! http://www.beso.com/users/kmeyerhofer/collections/719bf805-5f1f-49c3-804c-6e28628f4248
never heard of Beso and thanks for sharing!
http://www.beso.com/users/pamela_not_pam/collections/ea22cdb2-a196-44fb-83be-e1e35a283381
I created my board in preparation for my upcoming flight home to the US from Japan! It's my airplane travel essentials list!
http://www.beso.com/users/hpcaro/collections/ef18b64b-166c-4775-8b1c-7d54ddc1b7ca
ALL my new obsessions <3
such a supah cute site!
http://www.beso.com/users/coseo/collections/c15bb9b4-6881-4316-be1f-5b6b995ead7b
How fun! I put together a little bit of my summer uniform with a touch of my summer obsession…gardening.
KK
http://www.beso.com/users/Preppy%20Pink%20Crocodile/collections/5d65e2e6-4788-4bd2-b3e5-0ebf1897dca7
http://www.beso.com/users/RenaLu/collections/076058b0-d895-4cba-8337-301adacb94f0
I am in love with Beso!
http://www.beso.com/users/KaraKieran/collections/3d26718d-ef77-4492-8786-140c566b14af
OOOH I REAALLY hope I win!!
http://www.beso.com/users/katiegrace/collections/9cc48ffb-3adf-4889-9ae1-8175519e40c4
That site is fun. Thanks for the info 🙂 Here's mine: http://www.beso.com/users/tigereye/collections/2743edc6-1eb5-46a3-bf9e-2ff72d0d573e
Oh wow, this would be so amazing to win! I love Beso. The website is so easy to use and easy to create fun collections. I created a collection of some of my favorites for Summer 2013!
http://www.beso.com/users/amberlicious/share/users/amberlicious/collections/7fe4f557-0aa5-4d81-9505-bbfa7dfe6bc1
Thanks so much! 🙂
Amber
shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
Awesome giveaway!
http://www.beso.com/users/Caitlin_Rx/collections/ab70b92e-b00b-4928-95d3-77be71e69cfa
A first date look!
http://www.beso.com/users/LindseyHumburg/collections/17f07beb-050a-4135-90f6-ebf83f5283d6
In love with this site!!
http://www.beso.com/users/angelymontilla88/collections/e7b182df-5db4-474c-9936-579f903f4075
http://www.beso.com/users/Arianarmstrong/collections/9a9cd23d-5d58-4086-acf4-b38adb96ee0e
love it!
wish list!
http://www.beso.com/users/CharlottePerrow/collections/1f875fa6-77cc-484c-94ed-81e9c26763dd
So fun! Here's mine: http://www.beso.com/users/HollyMarie/collections/fc2f4ad0-8f27-41ee-a92b-685715b46104
http://www.beso.com/users/waytookatie/collections/a5f52440-2bce-49d8-8734-f0774ba65f03
omg, this is addicting! http://www.beso.com/users/caromarie217/share/users/caromarie217/collections/7ab94cec-8e91-4c28-9a5f-f90400587757
So much to buy!! Love this site!
http://www.beso-partner.com/users/Sarah%20Karleigh/collections/26b6f7fd-098c-454c-a638-b650fa1f5402
Here's mine!
http://www.beso.com/users/celeste619/collections/feeb0d9a-386a-4a46-96fe-ebea9e144242
email:
celeste@mail4me.com
So much fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/JAS07/collections/1fdc2db9-5373-477e-9f91-ba4b89d4afb4
So much fun!
http://www.beso.com/users/HannahTorrance/collections/8606592e-0150-427d-90e8-5b52b7189808
Here it is…http://www.beso.com/users/Nancy.Rodriguez4/collections/03cf8e1f-66c8-4df1-bda3-4acd62d4435b
This site is seriously addicting.
http://www.beso.com/users/nbobon/collections/1f2449ab-2a2a-486f-9f31-1f501498471a
-Nicole
Here is to hoping!
http://www.beso.com/users/BlessieNelson/collections/ca8aad22-fbb7-4d8d-aace-56fdbfd3d31c
http://www.beso.com/users/EmilyVogelgesang/collections/78678069-bc97-4cbc-8e37-62da5fe01c39
http://www.beso.com/users/AbbeyRogers/collections/09fc6d08-c564-4863-b436-758b75ca61d2
So, I have a summer midterm in about two hours but this is too much fun to stop!
http://www.beso.com/users/avpie/collections/f4cc77cf-de93-4128-868d-4dcedc9e73bc
I love this!
http://www.beso.com/users/thepolishedprep/collections/ab2d8002-2adc-414e-bb5a-03490b9540c3
I am obsessed with this!! It's a good thing it's finals week…..
big fan!
http://www.beso.com/users/gvians/collections/a3c842c1-0f4e-4eb1-b0b4-b3295fd51294
http://www.beso.com/users/ARaps/collections/d7f1d04e-801d-401e-939c-e36c9ba91a47
http://www.beso.com/users/JenaLeann/collections/9d619977-f70b-4728-988d-4741bf08b12b
http://www.beso.com/users/GennaM21/collections/298e7a19-23a0-479a-8ce8-f7c4c8778a33
great stuff!
http://www.beso.com/users/MarwahShahid/share/users/MarwahShahid/collections/2647d8b9-ba4d-4614-ac24-7461b128d78f
beach day: pretty in pink
http://www.beso.com/users/CassyFrench/collections/a0bc46ff-721f-4e42-ac17-0363bc6616a8
So fun! sarahbrookekane@gmail.com
http://www.beso.com/users/sbkane/collections/84006389-671d-40c9-a41a-c9c5e8b19f5d
Loving this!!
http://www.beso.com/users/VanessaPassmore/collections/27469da8-ec13-4397-b231-15c901c87e41
Loving this website already! Thanks Carly!
http://www.beso.com/users/danafriedman/collections/d6a10e21-a19f-4f04-91bb-692ee9870630
I love beso!
http://www.beso.com/users/taletreader/collections/037dd373-839c-4530-9e2d-3b7e6e0bb287
Already loving beso! Has a similar feel to polyvore, but more organized and less jumbled in the end. Interested to see how the app works as well!
http://www.beso.com/users/MeganRG/collections/b56415e2-d36f-428f-95db-90263106ad5d
Here's mine!
http://www.beso.com/users/alperjfa/collections/39a0d672-e0da-4852-8e1b-427cbe74147b
Am slightly obsessed with this Givenchy bag:
http://www.beso.com/users/genevieveang/collections/b0a4f546-b3a7-4158-90a9-245c98d6b0ed
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I love your collection! Here's mine 🙂
http://www.beso.com/users/ncprepster/collections/d53c05e7-2130-4aba-85b7-9dcf0da3a4c4
http://www.beso.com/users/Hannahmr23/share/users/Hannahmr23/collections/42aebc3e-f6ce-4363-8c18-ec57d20b62eb
http://www.beso.com/users/Mmaestiho/collections/505a2e17-58d6-4a27-a4ef-788774de1a26
http://www.beso.com/users/CarolineTyler/share/users/CarolineTyler/collections/94956f70-fa21-4251-856f-f88d018aaad3
http://www.beso.com/users/chunkeymonkey/collections/52972a39-254c-41ff-abda-ea5139d7d943
this website is great and so addicting! so heres a collection of all the shoes i neeeeeeed in my life…
http://www.beso.com/users/aedaireee/collections/1725c0f7-81ca-442e-b5ca-2e2dc355a5f5
too many things to choose from! love it!
http://www.beso.com/users/Acarlson1014/collections/75b47c71-b8ed-4e14-9cda-8a99346240a6