I love that Maxie chose to write this post during the summer. I spent the couple of months off of school after my freshman year of college writing the chapters to my book. It wasn’t terribly hard, but it did take a lot of commitment to sitting down every day to churn out a few…
What a fun week. It was truly a “summer in the city” kind of week with fun activities and high humidity. It’s hot, really hot, and I’m loving every second of it. Bring on the heat. Speaking of heat, apartments in NYC turn into ovens during the summer. And maybe turning your actual oven on isn’t…
I actually don’t hate Mondays. There’s something about that fresh start, clean slate feeling that I crave. (And Mondays are a lot better when you don’t hate your job!) I always try to end the week on a good note, going through the big things on Friday and tying up loose ends so Monday morning…
It’s time for another “ten things” post. I stole this idea from my friend Kelly– but it’s basically just an old school blog post where I share the first ten things that come to mind… Ready, set, go! ONE // The Bad Haircut Remember when I got a really bad haircut in September? (I don’t think…
When J. Crew reached out to partner on a post together, I knew I wanted to shoot it down in Florida while I was visiting my family. J. Crew is always the first place I go whether I’m looking for staples and basics or going somewhere special. It’s already hot down at my parents’ house so I…
One thing I hate about the mornings? Getting dressed. I like to look put together, but the actual “putting together” part gets on my nerves. That’s why I love having some easy-to-wear outfits ready to go in my back pocket. Sweater + button up + riding boots seems to do the trick when it’s cold……
OBSESSED with Maxie’s Tips on how to take a staycation. I’ve been all about enjoying the city and going to new places and new restaurants. Just completely taking advantage of where I live and feeling relaxed and adventurous… without the hassle of travel. (Seriously, why can’t floo powder a la Harry Potter be a real thing?!)…
I’m a huge fan of Sole Society (remember this post?) and love the selection of shoes and accessories. I had the hardest time choosing pieces for the post because everything was making me excited for summer outfits and travel. These flats have the tiniest hint of a wedge, but it was the braided detail on…
In retrospect, I probably should have done this post before Memorial Day, but better late than never. (In fact, Garrett really could have used this… he’s a lobster right now.) I have very fair skin and growing up in Florida with family members who are as tan as can be made me very prone to sunburns….
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.
