Hope everyone had a wonderful week! And a great time ringing in the new year. It’s been a weird in between week for me. Between Christmas and New Year’s, I feel like I’ve completely lost track of time. The next week will be just as crazy though. Garrett and I are driving up to Mont…
This was a pretty good week. Not too much going on, which is fine by me! Just the usual and nothing too special. A few highlights: trying the new Shake Shack chicken sandwich (twice), discovering a great little spot for working, getting my butt absolutely kicked at yoga, and getting in some extra reading time….
The highlight of my week was live-modeling for one of Inslee’s watercolor class. We partnered with Kate Spade so I got to wear gorgeous Kate Spade head to toe. (The bow blouse that I posted earlier this week, this gorgeous floral skirt, and these shoes I posted this winter.) I was arguably the worst model…
What a fun week. It was truly a “summer in the city” kind of week with fun activities and high humidity. It’s hot, really hot, and I’m loving every second of it. Bring on the heat. Speaking of heat, apartments in NYC turn into ovens during the summer. And maybe turning your actual oven on isn’t…
These weekly roundups are turning into my favorite posts! All week long, I just collect these websites/articles/videos just excited to share on Friday. I love discovering new things and sharing the discoveries is even better! ONE // “Roar” Cover by Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock First of all, “Roar” is pretty much stuck in my head at least…
Yay yay yay yay! I’m going to be at the beach for an entire week with my family in Florida starting tomorrow and I simply cannot wait. It’s going to be the best. But, just as a heads up, I think things might get a little quiet around here! I’ve never missed a day of…
Hello from Hoboken!!! I’m going to be doing a longer post about my move, but I just have to give a quick shout out to Get There Moving. I found them via Yelp, and they were absolutely incredible helping with the move. Even though I officially moved yesterday, I have to go back to Connecticut…
Let’s see… ONE // Tory Burch’s Friends and Fans Sale 25% off the entire site! Omg. Use the code “friends” at checkout for the discount plus free express shipping and returns. (Um, hello… Perfect time to get those riding boots you’ve been lusting over.) What am I loving? Shop some of my favorites by scrolling through…
ONE // Talita von Furstenberg You know I’m really obsessed with Diane von Furstenberg… so naturally I’m pretty jealous of her granddaughter Talita. I mean, she sits in on meetings with Anna Wintour and had mini wrap dresses made for her when she was a child. #dreamlife TWO // Girls Season 3 I CANNOT WAIT. Guys, I…
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!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
