I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
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
God, I love that bag. Really. If I had the money right now, I'd buy it in a second.
Those loafers take me back to my catholic school girl days, they are seriously comfortable though! I love the bag and the belt!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I'm also really obsessed with your shirt/belt combo… Soo cute!
Love this preppy look! I like the scalloped bag, adds a little girly touch. Very cute!
Love the loafers, please do more loafer pictures, you look great in them.
Love the loafers, please do more loafer pictures, you look great in them.
HAD to buy the bag. Thanks for linking to it! xo
I love this outfit! I have been debating whether or not I should buy loafers, but I'm really thinking I should! They make an outfit look so classic 🙂
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
cute shoes! defiantly putting them on the shopping list. xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I live in loafers…just put on a great, new pair of orange from Ralph!
Could I just have everything in your closet please? You've got such great style!
I really love this look on you….you can do no wrong! I still want that scalloped bag (it was on sale and I didn't make the jump and now it's back to full price…ugh!).
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
Are those the tan loafers? The color looks so much better in your photos than the website!
jess
Quaintrelle
yes, tan! i've had mine for a while so they're super well worn 🙂
I love this outfit, perfect for fall! 🙂
<3
carelessly graceful
Gorgeous fall outfit! You have a great way of making classic staples seem fresh and new 🙂
xo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com
i wish they had those loafers in my size! i have been needing a good pair.
Love the bag. The scalloped edge makes it special!
xo Elisabeth
Headbands & Bagels
love love love that bag, Carly!!!
-AH
http://www.thenauticalprepster.blogspot.com
I love that your outfit is casual yet still polished. It's the perfect weekend look!
SHF
thechroniclesofs.blogspot.com
Oh wow! I had a pair of these in high school….say 1996…and I was the only one wearing them. I loved to pair them with jeans and a cozy sweater. Pretty sure everyone thought I was a goofball but I loved them!!