I love surrounding myself with inspiration: Beautiful quotations. Paintings that evoke emotion. Snippets printed from an email. A tiny picture of something I love. Generally, this consists of a post-it note I tuck in my pocket so I find it every so often. (I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that before on the internet…. so…
I’ve mentioned on here before that I’ve been working to rewrite the stories I have written about myself in my head. I’m a firm believer that (generally speaking) what you think/believe becomes your reality. Obviously, there are exceptions to that, but if you think you’re going to have a bad day, it’s going to be a…
Today’s a special edition of 1 Girl, 5 Outfits. I’m taking a small spring break to go out west to ski, but after Katie sent me these photos I think I chose the wrong climate!! Hi! My names Katie and I live in a small beach town on the East Coast of Florida. It’s about 30…
After last week’s event with Old Navy, I have seriously been contemplating how I went so long without a denim jacket. I just know this is going to be a wardrobe staple this spring and summer. I’ve already worn it a few times this week alone. Speaking of which? I may just wear this exact…
We’ve been having the LOVELIEST fall days. Between the peak foliage and the crisp cool (not cold) air, I am one happy lady. Every afternoon, the dogs and I have been going for extra-long walks. We have our normal loop, but I’m taking advantage of these perfect afternoons and going the extra mile. (I know…
It’s hard to believe that I just got a denim jacket this year. The jacket has become such a staple in my closet that it feels like it’s been there forever. (Maybe it’s also because I have so many memories of wearing one as a kid growing up in the 90s, ha!) I especially love wearing…
Michelle Obama wears the J. Crew Field Jacket… and you should too. It’s been rather warm in New York City, but this is my go-to jacket. Walks in the park? Check. Over dresses? Check. Thrown over sweatshirts with sneaks? Check. So yeah. The Field Jacket is your new best friend. xoxo
We’re back from Alaska and I have to say, it was a trip of a lifetime. Truly one of the best vacations I’ve ever gone on for so many reasons. I was pretty anxious about the trip because I didn’t know what to expect but we had more fun than I ever could have imagined. And…
I almost want to make this first half of the post its own… but YOLO, let’s just make combine it into one. – Let it be known that this was the week that I conquered the PATH! I’ve actually taken it a handful of times, but I’ve always been with someone else. So I pretty…
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.
