Here is a makeup free, edit free, harsh AF lighting photo for today’s skin care routine post. My skin is obviously far from perfect. However, I put a lot of effort into taking great care of it and I feel like it loves me back when
Christmas Day is right around the corner. It’s one of those days where I’m looking to wear something that is equal parts cute, comfortable, and festive. We spend a lot of time lounging on the couch so I like
You may know that I deal with chronic pain on a daily basis following injuries that I sustained after being hit by a car in 2012. My primary sources of pain are my lower lumbar and SI joint. However, I also have pain issues and limitations in my
We are leaving tomorrow for our One Year Anniversary trip!! Yes, our anniversary isn't until July 15th but we have our good friends' wedding that weekend (SO EXCITED), so we are going a little bit early! We decided that we need to prioritize taking one big trip, just the
Our one year wedding anniversary is a month from today and we finally got our wedding video so I thought that it would be the perfect time to share it! This will be the first of my wedding day posts. I haven’t been able to do them until now because I haven’t had my digital
The 'Cozy brand' now includes the Cozy Traveler! At the Cozy Traveler, I work with clients to create completely customized itineraries that are full of all of those little cozy touches. I am an affiliate of Smartflyer, a full service travel agency
I know that Jay and I have only been together for 7.5 years and married for only half a year but its fair to say that we've faced our fair share of hardship throughout the course of our relationship. So many people have said things to me about how my accident
I’ve been wanting to try Shirataki noodles for a while because they are almost zero calorie noodle substitutes. However, I’ve heard how they smell so bad and can taste bad so I was wary to try them. I heard that the key to them not smelling bad is to rinse them really,
This post is so overdo because it combines 2 things that I am so passionate about…food and Hoboken! I’ve lived in Hoboken for 4.5 years now and my husband has lived there for 7 years (back when he was just my boyfriend and I would visit him).
As you may know, I am currently recovering from back/hip surgery. On Christmas Day, 2012 I was hit by a car and have undergone many, many surgeries since then. Needless to say, this is not my first rodeo and I’ve learned
Here is a makeup free, edit free, harsh AF lighting photo for today’s skin care routine post. My skin is obviously far from perfect. However, I put a lot of effort into taking great care of it and I feel like it loves me back when
Oh 2018, how I would love to forget the tragedy and pain that you brought. And yet, I don’t want to forget you because you were the last year that I got to sit in my dad’s presence. My legs are split open over the line of
My mom has the most perfect (natural) teeth on the planet. I remember being a kid and being amazed at how white and straight they were. Even before I really valued it, I knew that it was special. After all, its hard not to notice
You guys know that I love a great excuse to get dolled up and fancy. I am either in sweatpants or a dress basically. My sister and I always joke because when she asks what I’m going to wear to something she goes so are
Don’t get me wrong, I love making Christmas cookies. I like making different kinds so there’s an assortment. I always think it’s fun for a group of people to try a selection of foods and talk about their favorite items and
Christmas Day is right around the corner. It’s one of those days where I’m looking to wear something that is equal parts cute, comfortable, and festive. We spend a lot of time lounging on the couch so I like
This time of year makes me want to have all the hot drinks! It’s alsp probably the biggest drinking season of all. I thought I would combine the two and make a hot cocktail. I made this for some of my friends when they
Who else has some holiday parties coming up? I have Jay’s work party, which is really a pretty lit party filled with 20-somethings who have that NYC-startup thinking going on. It’s such a fun time of year to dress up and really
Every holiday season I’m looking for fun cocktail ideas that aren’t loaded with a ton of sugar (for taste purposes, not splurging purposes because the holiday’s mean you can load up on sugar). Jay loves tequila so I wanted
The other night on Instagram stories I was talking about this healthy meal that’s a go-to of mine when I’m craving something hearty and cozy without the pasta. This meal just screams ‘home cooked’ in that way that makes
Today’s gift guide is for your mom or mother in law! However, I either own or want all of these items so I think its fair to say that they work for women of all ages. If you’re looking to drop a hint to someone in your life, just copy
Are you looking for a kicka** gift at a kicka** price? These gifts are perfect for coworkers, your friends, a secret Santa exchange and all of those other budget friendly gift necessities. The post includes items for men and women
The sales seem to kick off earlier and earlier every year now. Luckily, I get some insider scoop as to when retailers will be hosting sales and when they will be ending them. I also have a couple of special codes for retailers. I spent a lifetime
Today’s gift guide is for your dad and father in law. For the record though, my 29 year old husband owns and loves a bunch of these items so I think that they are applicable for men in general. I included a few of my dad’s f
Look, I may not know how to change the oil in my car or how to get most places in the world (the saying ‘directionally challenged’ was coined for me) but I do know a thing or two about coziness! After all, they don’t call me the Cozy Curator
This year I enlisted the help of Mr. Cozy (aka my husband aka Jay) for the Men’s Gift Guide. It was fun to work on it together and I am hoping to loop him into more posts on here soon ;) Like with the other gift guides, we kept the list small
It’s that time of year to ‘deck the halls.’ Holiday decor is my favorite because its the coziest! Give me some twinkle lights, furry blankets, and delicious smelling candles and I’m good to stay on my couch. I basically married
Last year, by the time that I actually got my gifts, many of them were sold out and I couldn’t share them. This year, I thought that I’d be ahead of the game by sharing my wishlist as my first gift guide of the season. Granted,
In the interest of keeping it real, I had a hard time when I saw my cards. I created our holiday cards the week before my dad died and when I came back to my apartment for the first time following his death, I had these waiting in the mail for me. I
“My beloved dad...your presence was so big in this world. You always brought the party. You loved largely and lived boldly. Whatever you did, you did big. Needless to
One of my greatest life hacks: Buy t-shirts and loungewear with your guy’s favorite sports team on it and he’ll instantly think you look hot. Bonus points for all parties involved if you don’t wear a bra. I’m not about to buy tacky ra-ra
Who else is feeling burnt out from the constant negative news? I dread reading it every day because there is just so much to be sad about in the world. That’s why I love also spending time each day focusing on happy
Who else works from home? It definitely has its share of advantages and disadvantages. The top advantages for me include no commute time, having access to your kitchen, being able to wear sweatpants and most importantly
After every weekend I spend with my niece & nephew, I fall into a pit of increased pain that pulls open the wound of my fears for the future. I have made true peace with all that I’ve been through in the past; my accident, my surgeries...
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Hi, I'm Carly! I am a modern hostess, decor devotee, sugar addict, organization freak and bride in progress. I live in Hoboken, NJ with my fiancé. I have a passion for making a house feel like a home. I am always working towards having my heart and home radiate warmth and coziness. I have a knack for styling houses and "everyday" outfits. My passion for entertaining stems from my love of making people happy and the therapeutic process of baking! I live with as much intention as I can cram into a day because I am the only person that can sit in the drivers seat of the one life I am given.
This post is so overdo because it combines 2 things that I am so passionate about…food and Hoboken! I’ve lived in Hoboken for 4.5 years now and my husband has lived there for 7 years (back when he was just my boyfriend and I would visit him).