I had a meeting way outside the “Georgetown Bubble” the other day. I rarely leave Georgetown. But seriously… it’s pretty bad. Anyway, I’m driving along in the taxi (Uber… best. idea. ever.) and it hit me: I may actually miss D.C. Wait a minute there. Did I really just admit that? Yes. I do love…
I could not be happier right now with the weather in D.C. It’s warm… It’s SPRING!!!!! I feel like the weather is playing a trick on us. I mean, we didn’t have a real winter. It barely snowed. Of course, I am not complaining about this. But I feel like we’re going to get some…
So, as I’ve mentioned (way too frequently…I know), DC has unpredictable weather. And from what I’ve been seeing all over Twitter, we’re not the only ones experiencing schizophrenic weather. (Snow in some places??? Crazy!) April is almost over, but we still have a few more days for “April Showers.” Perfect timing for an umbrella giveaway 🙂 When…
Confession: I don’t really do costumes. I think I dressed up one time during high school (as Snow White) for a yearbook event… and one time as Blair Waldorf during college. And now that I think of it, I think I dressed up like a ballerina freshman year. I get really uncomfortable (read: embarrassed) to wear…
While we did have our first snow (!!!) earlier this week, I’m not quite ready to get into the holiday spirit. Kudos to everyone who can listen to Christmas music all year round without getting sick of it. I love it, but grow bored (and a little annoyed) within a short period of time. So I’m…
So I woke up this morning at 5:34 with the absolute worst sore throat, puffy eyes, sore muscles, and stuffed nose. Everything was white outside, which was beautiful. But all I wanted to do was stay in bed forever. But… I was convinced to go to brunch with Mackenzie and her cousin. It is after…
I think I half expected to wake up on March 1st and have it be springtime. Apparently (unfortunately), that’s not exactly how it works. At all. It’s still chilly, there’s still snow in the forecast, and I’m just kind of over it. Basically we all just need a little winter-blues-where-is-spring pick me up! This DKM…
Everyone (right, it’s not just me?) is sitting on the edge of their seats for spring. Despite the near-freezing temperatures, I’ve been on a mission to wear my ballet flats more. If nothing else, I burn a few extra calories because I end up speed walking to get home– and inside– quicker! I think it’s…
You guys. As I write this, the sun is shining. I absolutely underappreciated the sun growing up in Florida. It’s kind of like how my house was always filled with soda and candy… we had so much of it that it wasn’t a big deal. Friends would come over and be in candy heaven, but my…
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.
