I’ve had more emails than I can count asking for my more organize posts (like the ones I used to do). I was really hesitant because our apartment here is pretty standard. All the “organization” I’ve done is simply… putting things in drawers or something basic like that. It didn’t feel groundbreaking enough to warrant…
I’ve been really narrowing in on getting my digital life completely organized. I used to feel really overwhelmed about getting my digital life together. Between multiple computers and phones over the years, files have kind of been floating around everywhere. I was just going with the flow and hoping that I’d never need to actually…
Okay. I have been trying anything and everything to stay organized, but it’s turned into a muddle of papers, notebooks, sticky notes, Google documents, and email drafts. I love my Google calendar and it’s really the best thing since sliced bread; I wouldn’t be able to keep my schedule in order without it. But I had…
As Garrett kindly put it the other day, I’m the most disorganized organized person. It’s true. I’ve been a serious mess lately. It’s a combination of having too little space, too much stuff, and not enough energy to tackle the whole thing. As a result… my apartment has been disheveled. Everything, really… but I am…
I feel like this is the first ten day stretch where I’m not going somewhere. Packing is normally not my forte. (I stress out about it and always forget something despite seriously overpacking.) One thing that I have down pat from all my recent travels is packing toiletries. I actually feel like packing toiletries is one of…
Truth be told, I’m a terrible packer. It significantly attributes to my stress leading up to trips. Anyone else like this??? I either way underpack or way overpack. One time in high school, my chorus class went on a trip to San Antonio and I thought I had packed really well. I got there sans makeup, hairbrush,…
My apartment is nothing short of a disaster. Well, a disaster for me. I’ve been having to warn people before I let them in! I try to keep up with the organization and cleaning by doing a tiny bit every day and spending a bit longer once a week. However, things have gotten out of…
Emails are one of those things that are bitter sweet. On one hand, email has seriously improved our ability to communicate. It’s awesome! But then on the other hand you’re always “available” to a certain degree. And everyone is using email. Besides the fact that it means you can reach anyone, it means it can get…
Confession: I’ve only recently begun to take my iPhone app organization seriously. I really decided to pare down on the number of apps I had and get them all organized properly on a whim. I’ve never had a subway ride go faster in my life… and it stopped four times between 14th St and Grand…
When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
The @ackreds x @tuckernuck collection is what Nantucket dreams are made of! My favorite #tuckernucking silhouette in iconic Nantucket Reds™️
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Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
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