I couldn’t let this weekend pass without proper blog documentation. It was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a while. When I was living in NYC and still had a regular desk job, my weekends were almost entirely spent working on my blog. Despite the lack of sleep, I would do those thirteen…
There’s nothing worse than the combination of knowing school is about to start and knowing summer is about to end. The one thing that always gets me through it, however, is picking out an FDO. FDOs are a big deal in my book. You can see some more FDO ideas from last year and read…
After initially posting about the leopard loafers that I got over the summer, I was about 98% completely sold on the concept. I fully admit that they’re definitely a “little out there” for my usual style. However, in an effort to embrace a little bit more in my daily wardrobe choices, I thought they’d be a…
I don’t really know why, but I’ve been kind of slumping into a self-doubt rut. One of the hardest parts of working for myself is that the highs are high and the lows are just lonely. It’s also kind of like college classes where you have weeks that are low-key and then a week jam…
More often than not, by the end of the day, I’m downright exhausted. I feel like I could fall asleep as I brush my teeth, and on really extreme days, I feel like I could rest my head on my dinner plate for a little snooze. I change into pajamas, slip into bed, try to close my…
Whenever a big life decision has to be made, there’s always the worry of “is this the right choice?!” At least for me, I find myself going back and forth, on the fence, and off the fence. I dream up beautiful best case scenarios and construct miserable worst case scenarios, unsure of how the dice…
If you’re following along on Instagram and Snapchat, you may have noticed that I’m currently in Bonaire for a scuba diving trip. Garrett convinced me to sign up for a class to learn how to dive this summer. (If you’re in the New York City area, I highly recommend Ocean Blue Divers– it was an…
I don’t have a ton to say about this week! It was pretty much business as usual, with no hiccups, which honestly feels like a pretty big win right off the bat. Lots of quality time with Jack, the weather was warm enough to spend a good amount of time outside without freezing, and just…
It’s been a while since my last Q&A, so I asked for questions on my Instagram Story earlier this week. I got a TON of responses, so I’m doing my best to share things that I haven’t answered before…. You seem so happy & it’s contagious! What are your top 3 go-tos for mood boosts?…
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.
