This is just a fun weekend post with some items you may need for your New Year’s resolutions. I shared some of my personal goals for 2018 earlier this week. I’m feeling pretty good about staying on top of things.
THIS YEAR I WILL…
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 love that journal! I have a small polaroid but have been mean to get a normal size one! Good luck sticking to your goals and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
I hope you achieve your resolutions, Carly. In fact, I know you will! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
I’m using my Samsung Health app to keep a diary of my calories, water intake and steps count. It really helps, so you can try it to see if it will help you with your resolutions!
x Mariya
http://www.brunetteondemand.com
I love your resolutions Carly! One of mine were to finish my exercise rings on my Apple watch then up the goal once a month! Considering I wouldn’t try hard enough last year I’m loving that I’ve done it every day so far!
I hope you’re having a great Saturday!
Michael
https://www.mileinmyglasses.com
Such cute picks! Getting fun new gear for your resolutions is always motivating 🙂
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
I love ’em all! Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!
Your posts have been so motivating! Just got myself my first Swell bottle – fell in love with the Liberty of London patterns at Starbucks this year and I think that’s what had me buying one! Also, if you like spiralized zucchini, Trader Joe’s sells it frozen – so much easier and its very inexpensive!
I have been meaning to read that book “Little Fires Everywhere”. I have heard so many good things about it!
xoxo,
Juliana Grace | http://www.julianagraceblogspace.com
That’s too many!
Good luck on achieving your personal goals for 2018! 🙂 I def want to be more organized and to document memories this year 🙂
❤ Hazel from Dress Me Up Buttercup
I have a pair of sneakers similar to the ones you featured. They’re awesome!