I’m so happy that the sporty look is chic right now. So comfortable and so easy to transition a workout outfit into an everyday outfit. I actually think this is a pretty huge step for women and fashion… power flats had a moment, and power sneakers are even better! I think it’s ALL about women being…
Initially, I planned on sharing an under $100 style edit for today’s blog post, but I ended up finding so many cute pieces under $50 that I decided they deserved a dedicated post! I tend to shop from a mix of high and low retailers. I’ll be the first to say that I love many…
Remember when I blogged about knitting two years ago, well I just got back into it again. There’s something about the winter months I think that make me want to snuggle up and knit. It’s weird, but I definitely don’t hate it. It’s so relaxing once you get into the hang of it and it…
Going out of state for college was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done. To be honest, I only considered out of state schools. The only big state school I considered at all was UVA, and no school in Florida really spoke to me. (I think a lot of people who read my blog…
We’re already on our way back from Charleston. It truly was a quick road trip, but honestly quite a bit of fun. When a trip includes 15+ hours in an RV one-way you know it’s going to be fun, right?! It was the best change of scenery, right as we’re nearing the end of winter….
This post is in partnership with American Girl– an absolute dream for me! It’s no secret how influential American Girl was for me as a young girl. I credit American Girl, and especially the historical character series, for my love of reading and, honestly, sense of self. As I’ve gotten older, I have reflected heavily…
And I don’t say “changed my life” lightly. Meditating with the Headspace app, every single day, for an entire year truly changed my life. Best Meditation App: Headspace Review There’s a lot to unpack here, but I hope that reading this Headspace review will inspire you also to adopt meditation. While I did go into…
This is the last Alaska post, promise. If you’re just catching up, I went to Alaska a couple of weeks ago with Garrett, Julia, and Thomas. I’ve shared the best things I’ve packed, our itinerary, and some of my favorite “postcard” photos from the trip. This is the only real “outfit” post I have. I…
I have no idea how to break up these Alaska posts. With an eight day trip where we traveled to a new city just about every day, there’s a lot to share. The bottom line: it was the best trip ever. I’m not a good trip planner. I’m organized and Type A about a lot of…
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.
