With my creative juices flowing right now, I am really embracing all things DIY. I exhausted the fabric I had at home (even cutting into two table runners, ha) for handmade masks to donate. I’m still making masks, to donate but also for friends and family, as face coverings are now required for everyone. (And…
At the end of last year, my friend Maddie and I started to plan a girls trip. It started as a joke, calling it a Needlepoint Camp. The more we thought about it though, the more we realized how brilliant the idea was. We narrowed it down quickly to Palm Beach so we could also…
I don’t think a week has ever gone by so fast. I flew to Tampa from NYC on Saturday, blinked, and returned on Friday. Flights are always expensive, but especially so this time of year, so I had to fly late on Saturday and early on Friday so I feel like I got shortchanged a…
I’ve been a pretty big fan of Dudley Stephens since their launch. I swear their fleeces have helped me survive the winter months without totally pulling out my hair. They’re REALLY comfy cozy. You only have to wear one once to understand the hype. I promise– they’re that good. Personally, I can’t really pull them…
I’m heading home to Florida today to spend Thanksgiving with my family! It’s been about six months since I was there and I’m definitely itching for some Tampa time. To celebrate going home… I thought the perfect giveaway today would be with one of my favorite Tampa boutiques, DKM Accessories! I’ve been a DKM Accessories…
I’m really beginning to settle into my hibernation mode over here. There’s something so cozy about baking and very holiday-y. It makes me feel like I’m back at home! And if there was any question about how much I am turning into my mom, this whole baking thing is totally Meesh (my mom’s name is Michele,…
The past two weeks flew by. I’ve been so fascinated with perception of time during the past few months. While this seems like one of the longest years I’ve ever experienced, I’m simultaneously mind-blown that we’re already halfway through. Anywayyyy– here’s what my camera roll has looked like over the past two weeks! We came…
I’ve always dreamed of living in a Kate Spade store. The decor is always perfect and brilliantly put together. (Not going to lie, my pink couch was definitely inspired by seeing one in the flagship 789 Madison location!) One of the standout features of every Kate Spade store is always the gallery wall. The cutest…
How is it AUGUST?! I’m in denial! I will say, I’m not ready for fall per se, but this heat wave we’ve been in has been wearing me down, big time. We did get a little break in the weather and I have been cherishing the cool mornings! Whew! LAST WEEK’S WIN: This was a FUN…
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.
