I finally got a dresser for our bedroom. My clothes had been stacked in piles and stored in all kinds of bags while I waited for the dresser to be delivered. While I was putting away my sweaters and t-shirts, I realized that I had quite a few grey sweaters. At first I felt like it was borderline too many, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I love wearing grey sweaters and the ones I have are all pretty different. To me, a grey sweater is just as important of a staple in my closet as a pair of jeans is.
It should no surprise then that when I saw this sweater online, it was a no-brainer buy.
The leather panels on the sleeves are what really sold me. Duh. I couldn’t say no.
I'm always in need of more basics/staples to thrown on! It makes choosing clothes in the morning so much easier. Btw, lovee your fox flats on your Instagram! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Hey Carly! Quick question regarding this outfit: How on earth do you get your button up/sweater layering to not look frumpy? Every time I try to imitate this kind of look I end up failing. Any advice you (or anyone else) can offer would be much appreciated 🙂
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
I'm always in need of more basics/staples to thrown on! It makes choosing clothes in the morning so much easier. Btw, lovee your fox flats on your Instagram! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Love how you coordinated the leather patches with the color of your boots! And Julia's necklace looks great with the outfit!
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Ahh, yes, love this outfit! I bought a suit jacket immediately when I saw that it had patches on it!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
Nice necklace 🙂
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I love how the patch work goes perfectly with those boots!! Looking beautiful!
Always with love,
Sadie Lee
http://www.HeySadieLee.com
I love that sweater!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
What is the lipstick? That's a beautiful shade! Would love the recommendation!
OMG I love this preppy look girl!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
http://www.askawayblog.com
This look is so classic and pretty! I have to agree, grey sweater are most definitely a wardrobe staple!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I have that same bag! Got it as a graduation/birthday gift a couple years back haha.
Hey Carly! Quick question regarding this outfit: How on earth do you get your button up/sweater layering to not look frumpy? Every time I try to imitate this kind of look I end up failing. Any advice you (or anyone else) can offer would be much appreciated 🙂
xx, Aspiring prepster