Oh man, two and a half months later, the apartment is starting to finallllllly come together. Maybe “come together” is the wrong word, but we’re past the “major issues” stage. And thank goodness for that because I thought it was going to break me there for a bit. But we survived! The one thing that…
This is my favorite Lilly look of all time. We’re not quite ready for summer clothes up here, but I was invited to a press preview for Lilly’s line with Pottery Barn and it called for a bold Lilly look. I wish this skirt came in more patterns because it’s, hands down, my favorite silhouette….
Keeping things short & sweet here! I rounded up some of the best Black Friday sales with my top picks from each retailer. (If you’re viewing on mobile, you might have an easier time swiping through everything on your desktop!) Enjoy! Abercrombie // 50% off entire store Amazon // Great deals all week Ann Taylor…
Happy Cyber Monday! I rounded up some of my past outfits that are on sale… there are some seriously great deals going on today. Abercrombie // 50% off entire store + free shipping Amazon // Great deals all week Ann Taylor // 50% off everything + free shipping with code “CYBER2018” Anthropologie // 30% off everything…
I have to say, this was a good week personally. I had a little bit of everything: from a full day of crafting, celebrating a friend’s birthday with Catan, a cavity-free dentist appointment, a sneak peek of the Lilly and Pottery Barn collection (launching today), and a handful of bare ankle weather days! I even…
I feel like I have to start this post with an apology of sorts. (Which is a major pet peeve of mine when I read other blogs… so please bear with me!) This year has been flying by and it’s been a little crazier than the usual first quarter. (Anyone else in disbelief that it’s almost…
I didn’t want to let this weekend pass without sharing some of the amazing sales going on right now. Growing up, we almost always did our back to school shopping right after the Fourth of July. (We also started school the first week of August 😩) While I hate that retailers start bringing out the…
Our house was built in the 30s, so the closets are…. less than ideal and require some clever small closet organization. There is actually a ton of storage throughout the house between built-ins and the basement (I’m sure to compensate for the small closets!), so it’s actually not a huge deal. Except in the master…
I am so, so, so excited to share the “reveal” of our master bedroom. It’s the first officially completed room and it feels amazing to have it complete! This was also the biggest “blank slate” I tackled because we had our old furniture put in the guest room. We actually slept there for the first…
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.
