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Carly A. Riordan
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Just want to go on record to say that I have loved bows and worn bows in my hair before it was cool 🎀
…. and I’ll still wear them when the trends move on 😜
📸 by @carterfish

📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️

When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣

And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
#needlepointstocking #needlepoint #ndplt

FROM THE ARCHIVES ❄️⛸️🌲some of my past favorite winter looks mostly because I miss real pants and being able to button my coats

This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️

OH MY STARS!
I love love love these.
I am literally squealllllling with joy.
This was a fantabulous find and share.
Thanks,
Mrs. Kindergarten
What a kick! Such a cute idea 🙂
OMG! I am a Gator through and through and think these are FABULOUS! Thank you for sharing.
These are really cute! I'm the furthest thing from a Florida fan…I bleed orange and green. 🙂
My best friend is transferring up to UF in 2 weeks. This would make a great gift for her!
I am not a UF fan, but I might try to pull this off anyway!
I'm not a UF fan, but these are SO cute!!
oh my gosh! I love these. I think these would make the perfect Christmas gifts for my UF loving family 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Those are so adorable! I don't really have any connection to UF, but my they are cute!
oh my goodness- adorable. i might have to get one for my new sister in law!
i also have a giveaway going on at my blog for a $100 gift certificate if you're interested 🙂
Thanks for the mention and comments! We have received great feedback from this post encouraging us to make other mascot oriented scarves!
fyi – we are launching the Auburn Tiger, Alabama Elephant, LSU Tiger and FSU Spear scarves in just over a month as well! We'll be sure to send photos to you 🙂
Those are so adorable! I love the green one!
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Hey College Prep!
I have been a follower of your site for a while and am looking for the blog about the key fobs that were made by a men's speciality site maybe? You had a picture of a Georgetown one, and I have searched and searched of what the name was. Can you let me know?
Thanks!
Love it! Will be a must for the SEC Championship this year!
Oh my goodness!!! We saw a girl wearing one last season and almost died of jealousy. I will definitely be needing one for this season!
Much Love,
The Gameday Girls
P.S. Thanks for the mention dear!
I'm a senior at UF and just saw this! It's adorable! Need one. I'm so glad you posted this 😀