May 16, 2016 | Life
“Success is no accident.”
Despite the questionable personal life of the person to whom this quote is attributed (and his immense success and recognition otherwise as being exemplary in his sport)…this quote resonates as a truism across all disciplines.
Success is never by accident, only by years of hard work and dedication. By the time the world sits up and takes notice, success may seem accidental, but you can be certain there has been immense struggle and perseverance behind every success story.
Food for thought.
xo
Carly
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May 10, 2016 | Life
Each day is an opportunity to improve.
This is an adapted quote from marathon runner John Bingham: “Every day gives you an opportunity to improve.”
Hear, hear. Will you be a better version of yourself in 8 hours, 10 hours, by nightfall? Who do you want to be then? And who do you want to be tomorrow?
xo
Carly
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May 5, 2016 | Fashion
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Is your mom just the greatest??
Unique, special, one-of-a-kind? Hard to find gifts for?
This year, ModCloth to the rescue…with fun, funky gifts sure to please even the most discerning Mom. Their cute and quirky, geeky gifts are great for that special lady in your life. Here’s my wishlist for mine (and maybe something for myself too…maybe my 10-year-old will take note 😉
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Click through the below link to see all the cute Gifts for Gals that ModCloth has – and maybe get a little shopping done for yourself while you’re at it 😉
Happy Mother’s Day to all wonderful moms, grandmoms, new moms, old moms, and all those special women out there! (ModCloth has something fun and quirky for each and every one of you ?
xo
Carly
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May 2, 2016 | Life
“You are my only love.”
-James Joyce
This quote is excerpted from a love letter by James Joyce to the love of his life, chambermaid Nora Barnacle.
Do you have an only love? Is it a person? A pursuit? A thing?
I do – and this is on my mind all.the.time.
Henceforward…love truly, love deeply, love always.
xo
Carly
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Apr 26, 2016 | Fashion
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UncomonGoods is my go-to for unique and uncommon gifts.
I’ve been a huge fan of theirs for more than 10 years – and the recipients of any gifts I buy through them are always delighted. All of the items they sell are handmade, and they are dedicated to featuring products that contain recycled components and have not sold products containing leather, feathers or fur. Besides being a founding member of B Corporation (click to see how cool this organization is!), UncommonGoods even lets you choose a nonprofit at checkout for them to donate $1 to with every order. They have a great selection of personalized gifts as well (see here) or gifts for all of those baby showers you’ll be attending this season (here). And who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive any one of these keepsakes for celebrating a milestone or anniversary?
Unique Mother’s Day Gifts
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(I gave my mom the Tea Party Soap Set (9) last year for her birthday and she just loved it!)
See more amazing and unique gifts to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day at UncommonGoods.
If you haven’t checked them out yet, definitely do so – and get all your eco-conscious, socially-responsible gift-shopping done in one place.
xo
Carly
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