So every summer I seem to take on a “uniform.” Past summer uniforms: Printed shorts with Lacoste tank tops Bermuda shorts with polos Sundresses and sandals Tempo shorts and t-shirts This summer though, I’m all about easy to wear flowy skirts and canvas sneakers. I have a few skirts from J. Crew that have turned…
Really boring post… I have a Blogger question. How come the number of followers I have doesn’t show up on my little follower widget? Can someone help? UPDATE: Thank you so much Vueve and Varsity and Holly! I fixed the problem!!! Speaking of followers, I know I promised yall a giveaway when I hit 400…
Henley was amazing. Are you guys getting tired of these posts yet? Haha… I just loved it so much, I can’t stop talking about my trip! Remember my desperate posts to find dresses for the regatta? Well, thankfully I found some great options. This dress is from Gap. Dresses have to be below the knees…
Hey ya’ll! I’m Kristi from The Preppy Girl Next Door and I am so excited to be doing this guest post for Carly! One of my favorite things to do is travel. I have a goal of visiting every state at least once before I turn 50. I also want to travel out of the…
I am back in DC right now reflecting on the amazing trip I just went on. I feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to cox for the four guys in my boat. Seriously, I know that sounds so cheesy, but I really do feel lucky! I have learned so much about myself,…
Shopping around Henley, I popped into a really cute store that I think many, if not all, of you would LOVE. JOULES Everything in the store looked so fresh and fun. The colors weren’t too bright or too muted. Just right. And the styles of everything were precious. I spent a few minutes browsing their…
A little strange to be spending it in England. But I fly back to Washington, DC tomorrow morning. And then back to Tampa on Tuesday. Last year, I spent the fourth with my fabulous family (minus my sister, she was in Spain) and my bestest friend ever on Long Boat Key.
Suiting Up by Freckles Hey yall! I’m so excited to be guest blogging for my friend and first cousin, College Prepster! As it is the custom of College Prepster to use a fun pen name, you can call me Freckles! I’ve loved reading all about Sporty Sister’s high school graduation excitement…I just graduated from college…
I am obsessed with chap stick. I use it all the time. I just ran out of my Burt’s Bees pomegranate, so I went to CVS to replace it. And I saw this new flavor: Mango Butter. It is SUMMER for your lips. Smells so great. Feels so great. Plain ole GREAT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.xoxo PS…
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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