These past two weeks have been some of the most special. We’re in our favorite place, Mike is on paternity leave, and we have gotten so lucky with gorgeous fall weather. It’s been so enjoyable to have a quiet time as a family of three, kind of cocooned up here. Packing for a month-long trip…
I looooooooove summertime. Peeling our beach sticker off the paper and popping it on the windshield of the car was such a euphoric feeling. I have been yearning for beach days and now that they’re finally here, I intend on taking full advantage. Every time I go, I tuck away a little memory that I…
This summer I didn’t do much traveling. In fact, I did none. I love the city in the summer and the weekends are quiet in my neighborhood because everyone else leaves! It’s a vacation without having to leave home. However, as the summer started winding down, I was definitely itching for a trip. The Virginia…
Hi! Back again with another week of outfits! LAST WEEK’S WIN: Getting in a bathing suit was a huge win. First of all, I haven’t been able to swim since the day my water broke! I had gotten so used to ocean swimming and pond swimming and pool swimming while pregnant and didn’t realize how much…
Since graduating college, holidays feel a little different. Now that I’m pretty much rooted in a city (versus living in a dorm for eight months), sometimes traveling can be a huge nuisance. Between packing up, paying for airfare (so expensive….), and coordinating work schedules it can feel like it’s not worth it. I sort of miss…
This is my annual reminder to stay safe with the sun. I’m always pretty aware of my sun exposure, especially during the summer. But this year I am feeling even more determined to stay as safe as possible. I’m guilty of saying “ugh I’m so pale,” but I’m really trying to stop. Do I wish I…
Oh what a week it has been! I’ve been so overwhelmed with the home buying process that I can’t believe we actually live here now. Every morning I wake up (bright and early because we have temporary paper shades, ha) just feeling so excited all over again. This has been nothing short of a dream and…
All of last week’s outfits are from our trip to Nantucket. It was a perfect trip and in true Nantucket fashion, we got a little bit of everything weather wise. Each day was a little different: hot and humid, hot and windy, chilly and drizzly, rainy and breezy… You definitely have to pack for a…
I had a reader request for cute towels for the summer so I thought I’d round up my favorites. We always had a linen closet dedicated to beach towels growing up and we’d each find a favorite that we clung to for years. (A ridiculously oversized towel with our elementary school logo was one that…
Mom and dad proof of life ✌🏻 Also, what a difference it makes having a baby that takes a bottle 🙏🏻 It felt WILD to me going out! Still figuring out pumping on the go, and still went back home to nurse overnight… but wow!
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!)
