We had such a nice week last week. Honestly, it’s never easy coming home from a great trip but we are actually going back out of town next week! It was a proper summer week at home though. Super hot, lots of time outside applying sunscreen and bug spray (well it’s not spray!) and popsicles…
I am prefacing this post by saying I’m the farthest thing from a travel expert. So consider this post with a grain of salt. I’m just a mom, and a relatively “new” one since I only have an almost three year old and a five month old. Oh and I also have a difficult time…
Clearly very behind here, but realized I didn’t put up my post about what I read in June! It’s a short list, but a good one! SUCH A BAD INFLUENCE by Olivia Muenter 4.5/5 Stars I loooooved Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. It’s a bit of a psychological thriller but only in the sense that…
Here’s what we were up to on Nantucket! I had the hardest time narrowing this down, so I’m sharing some of my random but favorite snaps. The best view in my opinion! There’s just nothing better than arriving to the house after a long journey and knowing you have a whole vacation ahead of you….
Hello, hello! Long time no “on my radar.” Honestly, I barely touched my computer while on vacation (I didn’t even take my charger out of my bag!) and it feels nice to get back into the swing of things with regular posting again. Here’s what has been on my radar: ONE // Puff Sleeve Top…
We came back from Nantucket to another heat wave, and I am already missing the cooler coastal weather! I foresee us spending a lot of time at our pond club throughout the rest of the summer, so I wanted to round up some cute swimsuits and coverups for those of you who are also trying…
I’m back from Nantucket! As usual, it was the best trip, and I was really able to take time off. I’m looking forward to getting back in the swing of things though. A vacation recap is in the works, but today I wanted to ease back into blog posts with something simple: the best Quince…
Happiest Friday! I’m pre-writing this post as we’re traveling this week to Nantucket. It’s a whole lot of logistics traveling with two kids and a dog for a couple of weeks, but it’s going to be well worth the effort. Planning on putting the blog on vacation mode next week for the Fourth of July,…
Is it just me or have we all been sleeping on the TJ Maxx website?! I went down an absolute rabbit hole recently…. So. Many. Tabs. Of course, I had to share all the great TJ Maxx home decor finds with you guys! By the way, if you like this, you’ll love my recent roundups…
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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