Absolutely cracking up over these sweaters from ASOS. I think they’re perfect for all the fun holiday parties. Every year, I feel like there’s at least a few occassions where totally fun seasonal sweaters are appropriate. Instead of running last minute to every picked over thrift store, I feel like it might be very much worth it to stock up now. (Okay, so some are festive and not quite tacky, but… they’re just too cute to not include!)
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
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
I was just looking at these yesterday! I'm waiting until cyber monday though–heres hoping theres a great sale!
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
Love some of those fair isle numbers! My friends and I got together last year and made some ugly sweaters using iron ons and funny things we bought at Michaels. It was so much fun!
xo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com
i saw them on asos too and totally want to get one!!
xx
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
Haha I love tacky Christmas sweaters, I definitely own my fair share.
Katie
http://casually-obsessed.blogspot.com
I love tacky Christmas sweaters! These are such great picks!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
My friends and I had a tacky sweater party last year and it was truly the best thing ever. I wore a sparkly oversized thing that looked like something I would have been able to wear to a fancy Christmas get together forty years ago.
xoxo
Kathryn
http://www.fridayiwander.blogspot.com
One of the great things about living in the UK currently? People actually wear sweaters like this all of the time and you can totally get away with it if you want to too!
I do not get the tacky Christmas sweater trend. I would never buy or wear one.
Ugly Christmas sweater parties are so much fun, I highly recommend going to one at least once in your lift.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
I need the pug sweater! So adorable. Thanks for sharing!
to be totally honest I would wear one of these sweaters layered with an oxford, possibly a vest, and a fun statement necklace as an every day "holiday season" look
xx
Breckenridge Clare
http://www.whimofthesouth.com
I love the penquin!!! Super cute sweaters!
I actually really love that reindeer one, I might have to buy it!
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Hey Carly! As a fellow half-Jew, I have spent years loving tacky Christmas sweaters and making my own Channukah sweaters as well. This year my friends are getting me this: http://www.geltfiend.com/collections/frontpage/products/chanukitty-chanukah-sweater. You should check it out, they are pretty adorable! Tacky Channukah sweaters are definitely an un-tapped market. Love your blog!
Annie
Part of the fun of the tacky Christmas sweater party is going to a place like Goodwill and finding a genuine ugly/tacky sweater. Something someone purchased because they actually thought it was cool or would wear. So, while these may be fun, I find that it takes away from that aspect.
loved these Sweaters for Girls…but the green one is awesome !!!!!!!!