I have a box of letters that I keep under my desk. Some of my favorite notes are from Maxie! She’s always the sweetest and so thoughtful and genuine in her notes. And while I love stationery, I should be way better about actually taking the time to write and send notes! (There’s only so…
I know that some people aren’t into the springing forward of the clocks, but personally, I LOVE it. I hate when it gets dark early. It makes me hungry and tired. And in a city where the sun sets when it’s behind skyscrapers and not the horizon, it can get really dark, really early. (Remember…
I’ve always loved family vacations, but now they’re even more special. Being so far away is super hard for me honestly, but I love being able to have the flexibility to take a week off and join my family for a week of fun and relaxation. I’m so thankful to have such a great family….
Remember Julie from Dear Kate and her story about how she fell into entrepreneurship during college? Dear Kate has teamed up with TCP to give away five pairs of the revolutionary undies. I’m all about supporting female run and female focused companies (#whoruntheworld) so I’m especially excited about this giveaway. Don’t forget to read Julie’s…
Despite the fact that I’m quite sunburned (and sore from wind sailing and horse back riding, video to come!), being in a tropical place has been just what the doctor ordered. I thought I’d be working more, but I’ve been pretty okay with closing the laptop and disconnecting from wifi on my iPhone. Love. (Why…
I love spending all day out at the beach while on vacation. Well, it’s actually taken me years to be able to enjoy it. My family is a big “beach family” and our trips almost always revolve around sand and the ocean… My fair skin and my need to be constantly doing something didn’t really mix…
Have you heard the buzz about Net-A-Porter’s new magazine PORTER? A retailer creating its own fashion magazine? It certainly piqued my interest. I’ve been buying the occasional magazine when I’m bored or if a particular cover story looks interesting. However, I’m always done with the magazine in about forty minutes… an hour tops. I bit…
It’s always the hair. Sometimes I feel like my life revolves around dealing with my hair. How much time it takes to get ready in the morning… when to work out– or rather why I don’t… why I dislike swimming… why I spend ten minutes making sure every hair is inside a shower cap before…
If you’ve been on Pinterest for more than five minutes in the past couple of weeks, I’m sure you’ve seen this photo from Paris Couture Week. Oh, my swoon radar went off the charts. The blue and white is such a delicate look, but also quite a bold statement. Unfortunately, the dress (after a bit…
Mom and dad proof of life ✌🏻 Also, what a difference it makes having a baby that takes a bottle 🙏🏻 It felt WILD to me going out! Still figuring out pumping on the go, and still went back home to nurse overnight… but wow!
Nothing says summer to me like finally being able to have dinner outside with our friends. We are gearing up for al fresco dining with @mackenziechilds pieces in their iconic Royal Check– the blue and white pattern couldn’t be more “me” and fits in perfectly with my summertime aesthetic. I especially love that each #mackenziechilds handcrafted piece has a unique signature of its own and no two pieces are identical. Don’t forget to use my exclusive code CARLYROYAL15 to save 15% off for the next 48 hours. Valid once per shopper. #MCPartner #RoyalCheckCollection
Move over coastal grandmother, it’s going to be a red hot summer for me ❤️💃🏻🔥 I am love-love-loving red lately and I am incorporating the hue more and more into my everyday outfits. It’s a little bolder than I typically go for and, even though I’m three months postpartum, I’m feelin’ it! 👉🏻 Leave a comment saying “red” and I’ll send you the links to my outfits featured in the Reel!
My little roar-bear and I made it through the fourth trimester together 🧸 These past twelve weeks have flown by. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that we only just met- I feel like I have known Rory my whole life.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
