We’re back from the lake! We had a great time, but I am very happy to be home! Service is really spotty and we mostly unplug and disconnect up there anyway, so I didn’t get a lot of links for today’s post. It’s almost all shopping posts, but I think they’re worth it. ONE //…
I have been reaching for effortless dresses on most days lately! It’s so hot right now that I just want to be comfortable but still feel put together. It’s been a while since I last shared an under $100 dress round-up, and I found so many good options available online right now. Most of my…
August will be here in just over a week, making fall a hop, skip, and a jump away. Cardigans are, in my opinion, one of the easiest ways to prepare for cooler summer nights and create transitional fall outfits. While I have my go-to’s— this one immediately comes to mind!— I wanted to round up…
This is going to be a hodgepodge kind of outfit post. We are having a great time in upstate New York, but I have not had any down time to grab my laptop really to work with the two boys’ schedules being off while on vacation. I also really haven’t worn outfits, more like throwing…
This dress is absolutely perfect, in my opinion. I love linen dresses and this one is especially beautiful. It’s a little heavier than your typical summer linen, which makes it feel a bit more polished and structured. I love shirtdresses all the time, but they are my workhorses while breastfeeding! I can make most shirts…
Loving these late summer finds from J. Crew Factory. I popped onto the website to buy a few new polos for Jack (they’re our go-to right now) and, naturally, found myself doing a little personal browsing too. I’m already seeing the fall finds creep onto retailer websites (I just spotted Halloween pajamas!!!), but there’s still…
Hello, hello! We have had quite the week here. Mike and I went out on a double date with our friends this week. We have been dying to go to Blue Hill at Stone Barns. It was so fun and a nice night out in the middle of the week! On the other end of…
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened to the public this week and runs through August 4th. It’s a great time to stock up on staples you already love or splurge on items you want to invest in. This year I’m seeing a lot of great deals on homeware, beauty, and beyond. We’ve had our Le Creuset…
I went back through the archives and found the first post I wrote about scallops from 2013. 11 years later, I love them even more! And luckily, so do retailers. They’re such a darling detail and I wouldn’t mind scooping up all of these scallop home decor finds for our house. SCALLOP HOME DECOR BALLARD…
When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
The @ackreds x @tuckernuck collection is what Nantucket dreams are made of! My favorite #tuckernucking silhouette in iconic Nantucket Reds™️
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Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
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