I totally didn’t realize that the Fourth of July fell on a Friday… until Thursday. And I totally forgot that most people take the day off of work…. until Thursday. So I had an unexpected, but very much welcomed, long weekend. (And I basically took off Thursday afternoon too. Because, well, I felt like it.)…
Exciting news!!! My new Krass & Co shorts are now available. I really wanted to do pink and navy with little glasses on the sides… and I think they turned out pretty cute! I start every day in a pair of running shorts (and a college shirt or sweatshirt) when I walk Teddy and grab…
On Saturday, Garrett and I had an entire free day with nothing to do. Well, I worked until around 11:30am, but I had dropped Teddy off for a little vacation for the weekend and Garrett and I had the Chevy Traverse that GM had loaned us. We could have gone anywhere! I spent about twenty…
I’ve been in the process of organizing my blog a little bit. I tend to just do a little bit at a time, with nothing terribly noteworthy as I go. However, I’ve added a couple of things in the past few weeks that I thought I’d highlight… Plus I’m including some additional information! I’ve…
I was invited to attend the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic this weekend. Knowing next to nothing about polo and having never attended a polo match before, I was both excited and a tad bit nervous to go. Sporting events in general are not my thing (too many people, too much alcohol), but I’m so glad I…
In retrospect, I probably should have done this post before Memorial Day, but better late than never. (In fact, Garrett really could have used this… he’s a lobster right now.) I have very fair skin and growing up in Florida with family members who are as tan as can be made me very prone to sunburns….
Today is a glorious day. It’s actually pretty crummy and gross outside, but I have NOTHING on the calendar. I try my best to schedule my Fridays this way because there’s nothing better than crushing through to-do lists, entering the weekend feeling good, and starting Monday without last week’s to-dos. I also love days with nothing…
I’m a huge fan of avocado. On sandwiches, as guacamole, and especially on toast. Picking avocados can be tricky. Sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re going to find inside. My family was hosting my high school crew coach and his wife at our house for dinner years ago. We had the usual family favorites…
Time has been absolutely flying by. It’s a tiny bit alarming. I mean, it’s almost May… how!? To be honest, I wasn’t 100% looking forward to my trip to Dallas for the rewardStyle blog conference. I was excited to see my friends, but last year’s conference was just okay and traveling can take its toll on…
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!)
