My cute little friend Hayley from high school is hosting a Pretty Pretty Bow Party!!! This was just too good not to pass on to my readers! Here’s what Hayley had to say about it: Hi Ladies! I am hosting a Pretty Pretty Bows Party online at www.PrettyPrettyBows.com from June 13th through June 19th. This…
I came across this website after reading a blog post by Boatman Geller. BG is my go-to stationery (E not an A) brand. Love them. So I pretty much trust anything they recommend. And recently, they talked about Mayfair Lane. I went to their website and fell in love love love with their products. Clean,…
Hello! As you (probably, maybe, possibly) know, I’m leaving for ENGLAND next Thursday. I’m not sure what my availability is going to be with the internet– how often/how much time/etc– so I’m asking YOU to help me! I need some guest bloggers!!! So, I’m taking applications (ha!). Shoot me an email if you’d like to…
Just Madras sent me an email to remind me that it’s MADRAS SEASON! Madras just screams summertime, beaches, pools, and fun. I’m so glad they reminded me too. My favorite favorite favorite boutique in Tampa carries Just Madras. The store front even has the madras pennants in the window! Normally I pop into Kate McKenzie’s…
I love to read. I’m not an avid reader during the school year, but I manage to get through a few pleasure books a semester. I always have a pleasure book thrown in my backpack or Longchamp for any unexpected waits. As some of you readers know, I have this issue about punctuality; I am…
The sun is not my friend. I have been oh-so-blessed with painfully pale skin. Sporty Sister? Tan. Soccer Dad? Tan. Soccer Mom? Tan. College Prepster? NOT TAN. After spending a million hours in the sun this weekend at a regatta, I have layers of tan lines. Or should I say burn lines. The first thing…
I can’t let my sister graduate without stealing some of her spotlight… I have always been the jealous-sister-type. [One month old Sporty Sister was casually dumped out of her baby basket and replaced by a tremendously jealous two year old College Prepster way back in the day once. Unfortunately, there is photographic evidence of the…
On a hunt for tea-length dresses, Politician Preppie and I went on an Anthropologie mission. There were so many cute dresses, but not many were long enough unfortunately. I basically held up any dress that looked long and tried on any that seemed okay. One of the eight that I tried on was this dress:…
Cute Lilly dress!!! JUST KIDDING- It’s from TARGET! That’s right! Fabulous, no?
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™️
I have been an avid audiobook listener for years. @audible makes it so easy to listen to books by my favorite authors, and discover my next favorite read. Now through 7/31, @audible Prime members can try three months free of an Audible Premium Plus membership; find out more in the link in my bio. I just started The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan 🎧– what should I listen to next??? #ad #audible #audiblepartner #primeday #amazoninfluencer
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 🙊
@mackenziechilds’ biggest and best sale of the year is here! Now through July 22, get up to 60% off iconic MacKenzie-Childs pieces. Whether you’re an avid collector or picking out the first piece for your collection, this is THE time to get the best pieces at the best prices. #MCPartner
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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