We had the BEST kick off to the summer with a trip to Woodstock, NY with our friends. We rented a big house (more on that soon!) and really just leaned into family fun vibes. While it was a short trip– only two nights!– it felt like we were there for longer. And, frankly, I…
My friends and I have resumed pickleball and it feels good to play again!! Honestly, I forgot how fun it is – I’m a little rusty but it’s slowly coming back and our matches have been a nice little taste of summer fun to come. I came across some cute pickleball clothing this week and wanted…
It seems like I’m constantly being pulled in different directions these days, and I’m SURE I’m not the only one. In case you’re not quite ready for Sunday, I pulled together some last minute Father’s Day gifts you can shop on Amazon. (Frankly, I don’t know what we ever did without Amazon. I always seem…
This week of outfits could be alternatively titled: closet staples I plan on rewearing all the time this summer. I love the thrill of new clothes, don’t get me wrong, but there’s just something really nice about the tried and trues. LOTS of repeats this week! LAST WEEK’S WIN: We had such a nice family…
The Pomander Place Navy Stripe Bardot Dress is one of the best things that has entered my closet in 2024 and I need you to know about it. I’ve been trying to be very intentional as I work on adding new things to my closet in this postpartum period. Maybe it’s just being in my mid-30s…
I’m doing a campaign with J. Crew on Instagram today and I wanted to share the photos here because I just love how they turned out and I wanted to talk about the inspiration behind it. I think I’ve talked about the process of collaborations on here, but often you get a lookbook with pieces…
I wanted to do a fun round up of summer family photo outfits. These have been so fun to put together and I’ve been getting requests for more family photo outfit ideas, so I’m more than happy to oblige. It kind of feels like the old school blogging days! With our own family photos, my…
I started shopping for an upcoming trip and was having way too much fun. Needed to pull everything into a post for you guys, too! I have a feeling I’m not the only one looking for red, white, and blue ahead of the Fourth of July! TOTE // CREAM FLAG SWEATER (also love this $30…
What a fun week over here! Jack had his last day of preschool, we went to the pond every day that they were open (it’s still pre-season), we celebrated our niece’s birthday. There were dance parties, trips to the book store, special ice cream cones, and many (many!) rides down the froggie slide. Hat //…
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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