ONE // Go Book Yourself Confession: I’ve fallen behind on my reading. I’ve been on a serious non-fiction kick lately and those books, as much as I love them, take me longer to get through. Regardless, I am always looking for book recommendations. I kind of like all genres, but I need good books. If I’m sitting down…
The perfect gift for any girl. What is a prize ball??? LOVE!!! xoxo PS Dear Santa, I’d love to find this in my stocking.
Maybe it’s because my middle name is Abigail, but I’ve always wanted to have an advice column like “Dear Abby.” My tumblr has turned into one variation of an advice column, but I have something even better now! (This is also a valuable lesson in networking, so listen up!) Remember how last semester I…
I’ve never gone back to an old post and completely reposted it verbatim, but I love this post so much that I’m going to do just that. I think this is something that everyone should do, regardless of who coordinates it. Parents- you could definitely do this over the summer and give to your child…
If one more person says they’re ready for fall weather, I’ll scream. Yes, this week was miserably humid and hot. (I think it was worse than Florida at certain points… Suffocating really.) But still. Summer is my favorite. And as much as I love fall, I know I’m going to miss these hot summer days…
I know a lot of emphasis is put on finding the perfect dresses for holiday parties. I’m totally guilty of picking out a few dresses and skirts and not having enough events to wear them too. Frankly, my family does pretty casual holidays. We might put on something for dinner (particularly Thanksgiving), but most of the day is spent in comfortable clothes. And on Christmas, we spend a lot of time in pajamas and loungewear!
Dear J. Crew, Hi. You’ve kinda sorta maybe redeemed yourself. I’m loving my new tote.How cute is the rowing boat? And the oars??? And GEORGETOWN??????xoxoCarly PS But those pants I tried on fit terribly. GET WITH IT.
After my graduation dinner (at The Palm, naturally), I walked into my room to see a thick stack of envelopes and a note from my mom. It said: “Dear Carly, There have been people in your life who have watched you grow up and develop and become the person you are today. Here is a…
Art & Copy | I watched this in college so it’s been a while, but it’s a great nerdy documentary about advertising. It’s like the behind the scenes of Mad Men if they actually showed more of the campaign doing and less of the drinking. Audrie & Daisy | A Netflix documentary featuring two different…
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.
