“Enough organization, enough lists and we think we can control the uncontrollable.” – John Mankiewicz(^ The last name gives me a really bad feeling in my stomach. If you go to Georgetown and knew me last year, you know why.) I’ve been reading all the comments you guys have been posting on my Giveaway post…
I’ve heard the horror stories about laptops crashing and the owner’s losing EVERYTHING. I started getting paranoid when I realized have had my laptop for two years! (Which also means I graduated high school two years ago… AH!) I haven’t had any problems with my macbook– knock on wood– but I want to play it…
Alright, first let me confess that I typically do NOT lose things. EVER. (I better knock on some wood right?) Probably due to my really bad ear issues on the plane, I FORGOT to pack my iPod before departing my flight from London to DC last week! I emailed the lost articles place (there’s no…
Summer is the best time for traveling. Just as the airport baggage claim says, “Many bags look alike.” A trip could easily be ruined with lost luggage! I won a giveaway last winter from Boatman Geller– also one of my favorite favorite favorite stationery companies! I received four sets of Luggage tags!!! That means I…
The long awaited, much anticipated giveaway has finally begun!What makes the giveaway so big??? There are five separate giveaways! Monogram Personalized Wall Art $25 dollar gift certificate for Vinyl Monogrammed Stickers Lilly Pulitzer stationery and Whitney English stickers Kiel James Patrick headband and a SURPRISE SUPER SECRET giveaway Since this giveaway is a little larger…
Oh my goodness… this is going to be quite the week over here at College Prep. Read the whole post, because there’s lots of news! First, I’m starting a new, temporary blog! As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am cleansing my life of the unnecessary. One of my issues is that I have…
[College Prepster Note: I completely messed up and didn’t post this while in England… my bad!!! I’m so sorry Holly! But I do love this post, so I hope everyone takes a few minutes to read it!] As many of you know Carly is having a wonderfully preppy and posh time in England, and she…
Dear Kate Spade, I am in love with everything. Please hire me when I graduate. xoxo Carly Soccer Mom and I were just in Saks. And we saw all of these handbags and clutches. To die for, right??? I love grosgrain!
I love to read magazines. It makes me so sad when I find out about another one going under… but I will relish the ones still being published! My favorite is Real Simple. I drool over every page. I can’t get enough of the tips for organization. I love how everything is just, well for…
When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
The @ackreds x @tuckernuck collection is what Nantucket dreams are made of! My favorite #tuckernucking silhouette in iconic Nantucket Reds™️
I have been an avid audiobook listener for years. @audible makes it so easy to listen to books by my favorite authors, and discover my next favorite read. Now through 7/31, @audible Prime members can try three months free of an Audible Premium Plus membership; find out more in the link in my bio. I just started The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan 🎧– what should I listen to next??? #ad #audible #audiblepartner #primeday #amazoninfluencer
Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
@mackenziechilds’ biggest and best sale of the year is here! Now through July 22, get up to 60% off iconic MacKenzie-Childs pieces. Whether you’re an avid collector or picking out the first piece for your collection, this is THE time to get the best pieces at the best prices. #MCPartner
The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
🎞️ by @georgiemorley
