I have SO many things to do over the next couple of weeks and I’ve been feeling extremely anxious about getting everything done. I’m sure I’m not the only one, but I’m obsessed with making lists. I need to be able to see everything I need to get done and I just love to cross…
It’s parent’s weekend and my mom and dad are landing in DC in an hour or so. This is going to be a quick post, and I definitely won’t have time to blog until sometime next week. It’s also freezing cold and rainy!!! This is what I’ve been wearing every morning at practice. Good luck…
A month or so ago, I did a post about Back to School for Elementary aged kids. I commented about making sure everything a student brought to school was labeled in. My lunch box was left on my bus on an almost weekly basis! Oliver’s Labels graciously sent me samples of their labels. Let me…
I believe I may have encountered a true Divine Intervention today. And I need your help!!! Background: I’m a coxswain for the men’s heavyweight rowing team here at Georgetown. We have morning practices and it’s been pretty cold every morning. I rowed in Florida all through high school and never had to deal with cold…
Is it bad that I want EVERYTHING??? I love the patchwork… Especially the grey. I love grey and I think a lot of people underestimate it! Um, Hello?!? LOVE the buttons! I love this skirt… I don’t think I could decide between the yellow and the green versions though. Maybe get the dress in one,…
A college prepster certainly cannot live without: How fabulous are these backpacks?!? Check them out at R. Williams. I’ve never heard of the brand, but I’m so glad I know them now!!! Better late than never, right?
I took a break from studying and writing papers to check out the current Kate Spade collection. LOVE. I’m not a huge fan of this shoe. Although it is absolutely gorgeous, I would never personally wear them. I don’t typically go for flashy things. HOWEVER, they’re named “Carly” so I naturally had to include them…
This weekend is going to be crazy! I have so many things going on next week that I have to prepare for. Monday- Sociology Quiz Statistics Quiz Wednesday- Statistics group case presentation Thursday- Witches 6 page paper Theology 6 page paper Not fun. Plus it’s homecoming weekend and we have a regatta on Sunday. Bah!…
Living in Florida, we don’t get much of a sense of “Autumn.” We wear sweaters with skirts and melt. (You have to suffer for beauty, of course.) Last year, I experienced a real Autumn at school! Here are things that I just could not bear to live without last year and certainly will not be…
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! 🫶🏻
🎞️ by @georgiemorley
