I’ve been stocking up on some warm-weather pieces and love that I can finally take them for a spin while I’m down in Florida. It snowed in Connecticut while I’ve been traveling and I have to say, I’m quite relieved I’m missing it. I’ll take stripes and sandals over snow any day.
When it comes to striped dresses, too much is never enough. I bought this striped dress a few weeks ago and it was the first thing that I popped into my suitcase. (If they don’t have your size, it’s worth coming back every now and then. I’ve seen it pop up in a few different sizes as I think returns come in!)
You look gorgeous, Carly! I love this dress and agree that you can never have too many stripes in your closet! New York is hopefully getting warmer soon, but you picked the perfect week to be in Florida! xx, Alexa http://www.brightcitybrunette.com
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!
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 love the flare of the skirt! Stripes are such a classic 🙂 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Super cute! You're making me wish it were warmer here so I could bring out all my dresses!
Jordan @ NorthShoreProper.com
Looking adorable in this dress! 🙂
http://lartoffashion.com
All the striped dresses you put out are amazing!
Sophia | livingafiction.blogspot.com
I love the tie at the front! What a gorgeous dress, and so perfect for spring!
Sarah
http://www.bohochiccafe.com
The dress is really cute, Carly! Have fun in Florida 🙂
http://memoriesofthepacific.blogspot.com.es/
Love this dress, it looks adorable on you!
Rachel | http://www.seashellsandsparkles.com
I love this dress! I was considering buying it myself!
-Mary
http://www.thedashofclass.com
I love this dress and I think I need a pair of monogrammed Jacks!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
Obsessed with that dress! I love J.O.A.'s clothes. Enjoy your time in Florida 🙂 XO, Nicole
http://www.empirestyles.com
This dress has been on my wishlist for a while, so adorable on you!!
http://www.kristinadoestheinternets.com
I cannot seem to get enough of stripes this year! I love how yours ties in the front – so so, cute!
Jasmine | The Sixth Disney Princess
You look gorgeous, Carly! I love this dress and agree that you can never have too many stripes in your closet! New York is hopefully getting warmer soon, but you picked the perfect week to be in Florida!
xx, Alexa
http://www.brightcitybrunette.com
Love this dress! So perfect for Florida.
http://www.noellejulia.com
I am in love with all those dresses! oh my!
http://hellodarlingc.blogspot.com
Very cute!
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