After a jam-packed summer, I am looking forward to settling back into a serious routine. First and foremost, I need to kick my butt into gear in the gym again. I definitely got a little lazy towards the end of the summer and I can, quite literally, feel it. September is also the month that…
Wanted to quickly put this together with the top posts and top products from the blog this year! TOP 10 POSTS: One // Hi Mike Mike finally agreed to show his face on my blog & Instagram!! He’s still not keen on it, which I understand and respect, but I was glad I could finally share…
The Shopbop spring event is happening now! It’s one of the better sales of the year as designer, in season items, are included. There are some exclusions, but it’s always worth poking around to see what’s available. Thought I’d pick out a few not-to-be-missed items that I think you guys will like too. Use “SPRING”…
Another week down, at the very least? Mike and I had a low-key Memorial Day at home. It was actually nice to just be here and not have to drive anywhere or deal with traffic. I worked on sewing a dress, which was a great distraction. I had so much fun sewing it though, I think…
We’re down in Florida for the weekend with my parents– excited for a fun in the sun. I packed Jack’s little shorts and, of course, extra sunscreen. Here’s what has been on my radar this week: ONE // AI Made This Vlog I’ve been trying to play around with AI lately, just so I know…
I am almost mortified by how much television I’ve watched the past few weeks… it’s a lot. I had zero mental energy to read and instead just opted to let myself relax and watch a lot of shows. The great thing is now I have a ton of recommendations! Happy I could do the “research” for you…
Well this was quite the week! I took the weekend off of work, which was so needed… but I kind of paid the price this week. Things have just been crazy. I’m grateful– very grateful– but really struggling to do it all. (Note: I’m not doing it all 🤣) I had a pretty intense Monday-Wednesday….
Here’s a peek at my camera roll from the last couple of weeks: Sam and I went to Central Park last week for a little spring adventure. We’ve been waiting and waiting for good weather and it’s finally here!! We had so much fun taking photos together and getting our babies together again (it’s so…
I’m writing this quickly from Maine. I’ve been here with ChappyWrap for the past couple of days and I can’t even begin to describe how rejuvenating it’s been. I’ve loved meeting new people and collaborating with talented friends. Sometimes I’m so in the groove of working by myself that I forget how nice it is…
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.
