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Carly Kozak

From the time I found out we were moving states, I knew I wanted to make the girls new room super special. I had an idea to make it into a whimsical princess escape. Somewhere the girls could go that felt magical and cozy. Harper has been at my side the last month helping me pick out all the little details. She really helped make this place come to life!


HARPER'S SIDE








I wanted Harper's side to be filled with things she loves. Pink is by far her favorite color, so I knew we had to incorporate that. She loves playing with forts and playing under blankets so I thought that a bed canopy would be perfect. Harper is also hugely interest in planets and stars, so we added a string of magic stars. Lastly we thrifted this little flower picture because Harper loves nature and hung a pair of inherited ceramic ballet slippers from my grandma. Harper misses her little ballet classes and I can't wait for her to start doing that again. 



HAILEY'S SIDE








I wanted Hailey's side of the room to feel a lot more adventurous. I wanted there to be lots of things she could feel and experience. She is definitely a free spirit by nature. She loves exploring and getting in all sorts of trouble haha. This bedspread from Loomwell fit her wild personality so well. Haize loves putting her necklaces and bracelets on her little star hangers, and snuggling her pom pom garland. I added a few hanging banners from target to give the space a little homey feel. Then finished by hanging some white lights, and a flower painting that matches Harper's. 


LINKS

Loomwell toddler bedding

Bed Canopy

White Lights

Star garland

Beaded clothes pin Garland

Pom Pom garland

White Toddler Beds

White jersey toddler sheets







9/01/2020 No comments


Like most of you parents, I am already over this quarantine. 
Yes I love my children. Yes I'm happy I get to spend precious time with them. 
But let's be honest, I'm not that fun haha. I have struggled so much keeping my girls entertained and learning during this time of isolation. 

I know most of you are going through the same thing. I decided to make a list of fun activities that are easy and keep your kids entertained, at least for a little ;)

- have your kids go grocery shopping in the pantry and pick out dinner
- teach them how to bake your favorite dessert/family recipe
- play library and have them check out books from your personal book collection
- collect cardboard boxes and build a fort/rocket/house
- map out tape on the floor and build a race track
- teach your kids about gardening, plant some seeds in your backyard
- have a spring cleaning competition
- teach them a new sport/skill
- rearrange rooms
- make slime/cloud sand/play dough
- have a movie marathon
- have a dance party
- go for a walk and play eye spy
- blow up a balloon and tell them they can't let it touch the floor
- break out the board games
- blow bubbles
- have a sidewalk chalk art competition
- make a scavenger hunt for random things inside the house, winner gets a prize
- make an outdoor scavenger hunt
- mattress slide: slide your crib or twin mattress down the stairs (use caution)
- good ole hide and seek (Harper's favorite)
- take care of the environment, go for a walk and bring a trash bag to collect waste
- play hopscotch
- conduct some kitchen experiments
- have a blind taste test and guess what you're eating
- have a mini family olympics (who can run the fastest, jump the highest, stand on one leg the longest, hold their breath longest, etc)
- make cards to send to grandparents, aunts, and friends
- get out your camera or phone and have a photoshoot
- have kids walk down a pretend runway and model their silliest outfits
- have a pillow fight


Hopefully these can get your imagination rolling and help you entertain, teach, and have fun with all your little ones. Feel free to share these ideas with family and friends. Also let me know in the comments if you have any great ideas I missed. Also let me know if you try any of these ideas and love them!

xx Carly 
3/18/2020 No comments





Three years ago, I asked for a polaroid camera for Christmas. I had recently taken up photography as a profession and understood the value in capturing fleeting moments. Over the last few years I've made it a priority to buy film & capture the simple moments of being a mother to two girls. I love looking at a picture and having it take me back to that exact moment. There is something so special about taking a picture and getting to hold it in your hand, right then! Time doesn't stop, but I am grateful for these tiny polaroids that hold onto memories and all their feelings forever.






harper's dress: old navy
wood bead garland: queenphandmade
polariod camera: fuji film

3/18/2020 No comments




Why is being confident so dang hard? Wow I feel like I've been hit with a wave of self-doubt recently. Why do I say the meanest things to myself? It is so hard feeling like enough, when we put our worth in the world. I needed a reminder this week that He is where I should get all my worth from. Recently I have been putting my worth in social media, weight, even motherhood. All my life I have been pretty successful. But recently I have felt like a BIG FAT FAILURE. I've realized that I crave a lot of acceptance and praise from others to feel noticed, worthy, and happy. Even taking these pictures took a lot of encouragement from my husband. I felt completely embarrassed and stupid getting dolled up to take pictures at a lake. That is so unlike me. Something did help me get in front of that freaking dumb camera. And that's my mom. I love seeing pictures of her when she was my age, in that cute bikini on the beach or with her friends at the fair, or with me as baby. I want to give that to my girls too. I want to give them everything I can. 

Motherhood has taken a lot out of me. Made me feel truly empty at times. Completely out of gas and running on fumes. Thinking that at any moment my body will shut down and I'll need someone to come fill me up. Most of the time motherhood fills me with the purest joy and happiness I have ever experienced. Having two tiny girls love me no matter what I look like, what I wear, what my political beliefs are, what my past is....they love me unconditionally.

Why can't I love myself the way they love me? Why can't I love myself the way God does?
To the mom in the sweats who hasn't spoken to another adult in days, I see you. To the mom who literally avoids mirrors because you hate the weight you've gained, I see you. To the mom who can't even cry after a long day because you are too tired for tears, I see you. To the mom bouncing her baby up and down trying to get them to fall asleep, I see you. I see you. I know you. I am you. 
We are not alone. God literally hears and sees you..
Let's put our worth in Him.
And let's take some freaking pictures of ourselves. 

xo carly 





3/12/2020 No comments
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Hi, I'm Carly Kozak.
Welcome to my tiny corner of the internet. Burning candles, chocolate ice cream, fresh flowers, cozy blankets, open windows, sunday drives, and homemade lemonade make me a happy girl.
I'm a mama to two beautiful girls. And I hope this blog can be a place where you feel welcome and warm. You can expect to see lots of yummy recipes, home design, gardening tips, and some motherhood mistakes sprinkled along the way.
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