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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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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. ⭐️

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 🙏🏻

Lovely interview, I enjoyed it. good job
http://love-pink-forever09.blogspot.com/
I love that you make your space work for you! This was one of my favorite interviews to date 🙂 And like I said on Twitter, glad I'm not the only one who schedules/reminds myself to paint my nails!
26 and Not Counting
I love this! Your blog has truly been an inspiration for me to only take on things (jobs, relationships) that only have my best interests at heart. If it's not there, create it! Thanks Carly, and keep it up!
I would have never known that small cubby was your office! It looks so nice and put together, love it!
Life With Kendal
What a great interview! You are so hard-working and inspiring, Carly! I look up to you so much 🙂
xoxo, Abby
http://www.classy-sassy-prep.blogspot.com
Absolutely loved that interview!! Very different and I plan on trying some of your amazing techniques this upcoming semester. Is there anything different that you did in college to help you out as supposed to now blogging?
Annie Belle
Great article – thanks for sharing a glimpse of your day/week!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Great interview!!! Very inspiring.
Love your little nook – its the one thing I crave in my current (tiny as can be) New York apartment. Maybe I just need to get creative on where to put it!
xoxo, Elena Michelle
http://www.anewyorkloveaffair.com
So informative. I took notes on some of your suggestions and think they'll be so helpful. Thanks!
Krista
http://www.kristajacobs.blogspot.com
Saw this on her blog and was thrilled to read it!
This Side of Paradise
Great interview!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Love this post!
Emily
http://adorableandaffordable.weebly.com
What an interesting interview! I like that the questions were structured in a way that allowed you to give advice. Super cool!
Antonia
Bashful and Bubble
Great interview! I loved getting a behind the scenes peek at what it's like being a full time blogger. I really admire your hard work and dedication. Congrats on the success!
Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com
You still make a small space look so great!! Reading your interview with Meg now!
xo, B
http://www.BKCsquared.com
I have that same vintage Vogue print hanging in my room!
What fabulous insight on blogging as a career! Thanks, Carly!
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