This week was really awesome. For about a hundred different reasons, but mostly that every day had just the right amount of work and play. I think it’s just that I love summer and we’ve had some perfect summer days and summer storms at night. Started the week bright and early with a 7:15 am Monday meeting and I crammed in as much as possible– work and play wise. A fun trip to the movies on Tuesday, all the walks in Central Park, meetings and coffees and dinners. Love.
I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend. I intend on soaking up every ounce of summer sunshine possible because August is looming around the corner. #summerforever
Here’s what’s on my radar this week:
ONE // Kerasilk Treatment
Teen Vogue just posted this amazing article reviewing a new Keratin treatment called Kerasilk. It is supposedly non-toxic and it’s customizable. You can keep your curls. Without the frizz! The one thing that has always caused me to not do any kind of semi-permanent/permanent hair straightening technique is that I always thought I’d want my hair to be curly. I love the idea and I’m very, very tempted to try. Plus, how amazing does Leslie’s hair look?!
Can you believe that Bindi is 16? She’s turned into such a wonderful young woman, and you know it’s only the very beginning of her career. She was only eight when her dad passed away, but she’s already continuing to create a lasting legacy in his memory. Pretty incredible.
Is it an “On My Radar” post without at least one reference to Harry Potter? Whoops! Sorry, I’m not sorry; I’m just a tiny bit obsessed. Obviously I took this quiz… and got Molly Weasley??? I guess it could be worse, but I was totes rooting for a Hermione draw 😉 Let me know which character you get!
I know, I know. It’s still summer. But sheesh, if the J. Crew new arrivals aren’t the cutest things ever. I already pre-ordered these shoes and can’t wait to do some actual fall shopping soon.
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I just took the Harry Potter quiz and I also got Molly Weasley! A little more fitting for me since my name is "Mollie", but I thought a had a sense of adventure?! I guess not!
I got Luna Lovegood…my favorite 🙂 am I flattering myself too much if I say it fits?
I can't believe it's almost August already. Please for the love of God don't post fall clothes until then, okay Carly? Let's pretend it's still "the middle of summer" for as long as we can!
don't blame me but my eyes only spotted the "sexiest husband is alive" *sobs* anyway, I got Molly too, is it because I chose "red" color as my favorite color? And I just realized it related to Weasly's red head haha. have a good day, Carly! stay awesome (:
Aww the long-lost mother photos make me so homesick! I think you've inspired a phone call to the parents tonight! As for the Harry Potter quiz, I got Dolores Umbridge… Definitely not! I think it may have been the pink?
I'll be honest, I am on my way out as one of your readers. Things like yogurt, napping and monograms just don't gel with my life as a 25 year old attorney. That being said, it was very refreshing to see you start off a post by stating your week was awesome, as opposed to soooo stressful or one of "those" weeks.
. . . I'm Professor Umbridge. I think it's because we share a love of the colour pink. And I love the new J. Crew arrivals. The green quilted jacket? Yes please!
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
Bindi Irwin is 16! Unbelievable
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I just took the Harry Potter quiz and I also got Molly Weasley! A little more fitting for me since my name is "Mollie", but I thought a had a sense of adventure?! I guess not!
I took the quiz and I got Hermione. Love her so much!
xoxo
Gaby
I got Luna Lovegood…my favorite 🙂 am I flattering myself too much if I say it fits?
I can't believe it's almost August already. Please for the love of God don't post fall clothes until then, okay Carly? Let's pretend it's still "the middle of summer" for as long as we can!
Love, Gigi
Dolce and Gabriella
don't blame me but my eyes only spotted the "sexiest husband is alive" *sobs*
anyway, I got Molly too, is it because I chose "red" color as my favorite color? And I just realized it related to Weasly's red head haha. have a good day, Carly! stay awesome (:
JANE FROM THE BLOG
I got Lavender brown so don't feel too bad! 😉 I absolutely loved the mother pictures-
Pick Your Beau
Aww the long-lost mother photos make me so homesick! I think you've inspired a phone call to the parents tonight!
As for the Harry Potter quiz, I got Dolores Umbridge… Definitely not! I think it may have been the pink?
Foreverrebecca
I got Molly too!
I'll be honest, I am on my way out as one of your readers. Things like yogurt, napping and monograms just don't gel with my life as a 25 year old attorney. That being said, it was very refreshing to see you start off a post by stating your week was awesome, as opposed to soooo stressful or one of "those" weeks.
I can't believe Bindi is 16 either! Loved the HP quiz by the way… I got Dolores haha. That sound terrible, but the description kind of makes sense!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Wow Bindi looks so grown up! What a classy, inspiring young woman 🙂
Maria
From Metro Cards to Meal Plans: a College Lifestyle Blog
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thanks for sharing the Harry Potter quiz, so fun!
I love those J.Crew shoes!
~Sophia
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I also got Molly!
I got Hermione on the quiz! Thanks for sharing.
Alyssa | Keep It Simple
. . . I'm Professor Umbridge. I think it's because we share a love of the colour pink. And I love the new J. Crew arrivals. The green quilted jacket? Yes please!
-Katherine
http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca
I love the photo one! Great finds!
Lauren,
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I got Luna. While I think I'm more of a Penelope Clearwater, I'm definitely happy for a Ravenclaw! I love my house. 🙂
The pictures of moms are so beautiful, thanks for sharing those!
And, finally, I'm always ready for fall shopping. The new arrivals are killing me (in the best possible way).