I will be the first to admit it… I’m not a good traveler. I know some people live to travel and can pack up a backpack and spontaneously live life to the fullest in new countries. I’m not one of those people. I’m a serious homebody. Even the thought of travel can make my heart…
In addition to this morning’s itinerary from Ireland, I thought I’d include some fun iPhone snaps here. I filled my camera roll up with photos this trip. I tried to go through and organize them on the plane home and it was like reliving each place all over again. Mount Juliet was hosting a wedding when…
Okay, so I honestly have no idea where even to begin with posting about our trip to Ireland. After trying to figure it all out, I think the best thing to do is to start with an overarching travel itinerary. It’s so fun to hear about a bunch of readers’ upcoming trips to Ireland, so I…
We’re off to Ireland today!!! I’m really excited, but the trip doesn’t quite feel “real” yet. I don’t think it will until we land. One of my least favorite parts of traveling is packing. I either over pack to make sure I have everything I could possibly need or under pack and wish I had…
This is a major, major picture overload here, but I simply couldn’t resist. I just got back from an amazing family vacation on Gasparilla Island. My sister has been with friends a few summers, but this was my first time. We are now just in love with the island and I think we definitely have found…
We just got back from an incredible trip to Canada. With Garrett’s work schedule, it’s always a little up in the air with when he’ll have days off. It’s not a Monday through Friday by any means. After working straight through the holidays and not being able to spend that time together, we lucked out that…
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,…
This is the third and last post about my trip with Barbour! (Catch up on day one and day two!) This one is super, super, super photo heavy. I honestly couldn’t narrow it down anymore. It was all just so incredible. The whole day was going to be spent at Barbour’s headquarters and the factory. I…
The second day of the press trip with Barbour (catch up on day one here!) started early. Breakfast at the hotel was really an excuse for us to exchange ghost stories. Seriously, we were spooked from the night before. Footsteps on the roof (which we really think were just the peacocks!) and signs in the room…
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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