Sporty Sister had her prom this past Saturday. She looked beautiful. Stacy and her date.So Florida.Gorgeous girls.Cute little Yen Yen.Hello, bow tie. *** Looking through her pictures allowed me to reflect on my senior prom. I didn’t have a date. No surprise there (haha?). But I wore a Lilly dress which made the night that…
Here’s a confession of my own. Confession: My legs are very short. They used to be SUPER long though. Embarrassingly long. I was one of those gangly kids in elementary school. You know, knobby knees, ankles that looked like they would break any minute, and weirdly skinny. Fifth grade graduation picnic. [Such a weird picture……
I recently did a post about past projects I’ve done that used Lilly fabric. I was going through my iPhoto albums and came across these bows. I completely forgot that I had made them. I’m pretty sure they’re in the back of one of my sister’s vanity drawers. Note to self: Must find! I googled…
I was tweeted a fabulous tip this week! My Vineyard Vines tote has sadly been retired (except for the occasional trip to the boathouse). But this tote is just too perfect… it may have to find it’s way to my little dorm! Sorry my posts this week have been short and very shopping centered… I’ve…
Kerry from Preppy Perfection just posted something that is so, so, so true! Ode to Nice Girls Kerry is such a sweetheart and recently looked out for me 🙂 Check out her blog (and her completely accurate new post) xoxo I feel like pictures taken with boyfriends reveal the best smiles 🙂
My mom just sent me an email with a link to Kate Spade… and I am so in love with these sandals.Pearls and Bows, could one ask for anything more? LOVE LOVE LOVE Moms always know best
She is so adorable from head to toe. Nordstrom bow necklaceKate Spade bangleBetsey Johnson ringMarc Jacobs necklaceKate Spade ringBetsey Johnson earringsKate Spade ring California Funk and others have fun pulling the ribbons out of my hair all the time. Did anyone else read Ramona Quimby books? Remember how Ramona got in trouble for pulling Susan’s…
Lauren Nicole is giving away this lovely Lilly fabric!!! I’m almost tempted not to post about it, because I want it!!! Haha… What would I do with Lilly fabric? Make more Lilly pennants! This is my freshman dorm… I miss it!And more Yo-Yo t-shirts! And Lilly shotglasses! OK, go run to Lauren Nicole and fill…
I cannot wait for the return of Glee. So. Excited. This is my new favorite Glee song. And I love this video.
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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