This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
Aw Carly don't let this get you down. Unfortunately, silly stuff like this happens on the internet 🙁
Remember you are AWESOME.
XOXO.
That's so odd. There are so many weird people on the internet; I wouldn't let it bother you.
What an awful thing to say and accuse! Clearly she isn't a follower to see just how lovely you are!
there has been so many issues of bloggers taking other bloggers identities, ect. this needs to stop 🙁
i think you should know that today, i had a meeting to go to that had a "business casual" dress code, and when i was going through my closet trying to decide what to wear, i kept thinking, "would carly wear this? is this a CollegePrepster outfit?" and i totally think it was. rocked it.
just know that you still rock and i love you and your blog!
hope you have a great rest of the week(:
TFM is a disgrace. It bothers me that I go to a school where people post all the time. I know people who use the term "TFM" in real life…yeah you're not cool.
Don't feel sad about this, just feel sorry for that individual, who cowardly hides under anonimity. That kind of comments only reveal envy and boicot intentions. And are far away from achieving their evil purposes. Remember Don Quijote's quote: "They are barking Sancho, it means we are riding our way" XoXo.
Sad! Some people can be so rude. Keep your head high and don't focus on it! x
I saw "College Prepster" post on TFM and automatically knew that it wasn't YOU! I know I don't know you personally, but have read those posts… and I am an avid blog reader. I think anyone who truly follows your blog and appreciates it will know it is not you!
That is so rude 🙁 I'm sorry someone would think that could be you! You are too cute and sweet! Don't let it bother you!
While I actually enjoy TFM (albeit I see it as satire, not serious), I think some of it goes overboard.
I sent you a message about this on your tumblr last month! I saw a CollegePrepster posting on there and was like, "Def. not Carly." Regardless, don't let it get you down!
This, and another "Anonymous" comment I've seen, are totally out of whack. Don't ever let these sorts of comments get you down (if you're like me, and are sensitive to what people say about you), because I assure you there's no truth to them. You're a wonderful blogger, and I'm sure that reflects your wonderful personality!
Hey, one of my sisters pointed this out to me. I know that one of the girls in my sorority who graduated last year has gone by College Prepster as a nickname since she was a freshman. I'm not really sure where it came from, but we are pretty sure that it's her posting on TFM. She's mentioned it a couple times and there can't be more than one posting on that site, right? Anyways, I don't think she's heard of this blog so I'm sure she doesn't mean to offend you. Next time I see her I might mention it because it seems to be creating some annoyance for you. Please know that not all girls in sororities like that website and think that kind of stuff is ok.
Sarah G.
don't let it get to you. We know (and like) you for who you really are!
xoxo
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What's TFM?