Yesterday, when I blogged about the Charleston Toile bow tie I remembered this really cute company that makes products with toiles specific to different cities. Town Toiles offers toiles for Annapolis, Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Fisher’s Island, Nantucket, New York City, San Francisco, and Tampa. (As well as beach and nautical scenes.) The toiles are really…
While I may not be that into Christmas decorations (especially in a house), I am quite fond of incorporating as much red as possible into the month of December. Lots of fun Christmas-y things are red, and I’m pulling my current favorite RED thing! “Catherine” from Julep (side note: you should sign up for their…
The Sweet Lemon Magazine team and I are obsessed with doughnuts. Like, 100% in love with the little confectionery treats. The look, the smell, the cuteness… but especially the taste!!! I am also Dunkin Donut’s biggest (coffee) fan and every time I drive through for coffee I am so tempted to buy a doughnut. (And even more…
My last final is tomorrow!!! I know, I know… SOOOO late. You have no idea how hard it is to focus when everyone (who isn’t stranded, of course) is home. Throw a day full of snow in the mix, and you have a very difficult study environment!!! I spent most of the Saturday working in…
Birthdays, and especially the parties, are so much fun! But, I always stress over what to get the birthday girl… I like gifts to be personal and original. Two of my best friends, Bebe and M, just had their birthdays this week. Bebe threw a surprise party for M, but I needed presents for both…
I wanted to take today’s “On My Radar” post to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday weekend. I’m going to be taking a few days off from posting to spend time with my family but will probably still post every now and then on Instagram and Snapchat!
Pom Pom Sweater // White Jeans // Red Flats (c/o) // Tote (c/o)
I have friends from so many different aspects of my life… but the circles often don’t overlap. I end up doing things with one or two friends at a time because no one knows each other! I don’t have a huge group of friends from college who all know each other and I live far…
I’m just going to come out and say that I hope you don’t think this is a tacky post. It’s not something I was planning on sharing on the blog, but I’ve been getting a ton of emails (and Snapchats/tweets) about where I got certain things. I shared a few snippets of what I got my family…
I just spent the past two weeks in Tampa and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Obviously I was planning on being there for Christmas, and then a trip fell through for New Year’s so I just decided to stay there for two weeks. It’s the longest stretch of time that I’ve been…
Mom and dad proof of life ✌🏻 Also, what a difference it makes having a baby that takes a bottle 🙏🏻 It felt WILD to me going out! Still figuring out pumping on the go, and still went back home to nurse overnight… but wow!
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!)
