I used to hate the heat and, frankly, I still kinda do. But it’s so nice to have your body completely engulfed in warm air. I’ve been trying to run every morning. I really despise running. Except, I love the feeling of ending a long run. Unfortunately, running when it’s 95 degrees out is awful. Fortunately, there’s a great breeze that comes off the bay when I run down Bayshore.
I normally do a little cool down walk before coming inside the house. My routine is to change out of my workout clothes and slip into a light dress (or robe) to cool off and slice a large grapefruit.
Citrus just tastes that much better in the summer.
Inspired by summer (and not painting as much when I’m at school) and by my morning citrus ritual, I decided to paint some citrus!!!
I seriously need to get some water colors now. One would think, with the amount we paint, that we would have some. Alas, we don't. Do you have a favorite brand?
These are gorgeous Carly, love love love the "fresh" one!!
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
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I love these paintings!
these are gorgeous illustrations!
Oh man, this is making me crave watermelon. I live for watermelon in the summer.
aw i love these paintings! how fresh and pretty! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
I seriously need to get some water colors now. One would think, with the amount we paint, that we would have some. Alas, we don't. Do you have a favorite brand?
These are gorgeous Carly, love love love the "fresh" one!!
Those are so pretty! I had no idea you painted! Please post these more often!!
I love these, especially the last one. Beautiful!
The last one is just begging to be made into a pattern for a summer dress, skirt, or a splashy tote!
Those are adorable! I had no idea you had such a talent for painting!
great paintings!
you're so talented carly!
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Love these!
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