I’d like to take a few minutes to welcome Hillary of Collegiate Couture to the blogging world. And guess what? See what’s in her fabulous header? Healy! That’s right! She’s starting her first year at Georgetown University next fall- Can’t wait!!! Welcome Hillary! xoxo PS Georgetown Day tomorrow! YAY!
College Girls…. Read this….. Live by it. xoxo Don’t forget about my Preppy Ladybug GIVEAWAY! Unrelated, but here is exactly how April 28, 2010 was for me: ugh.
Remember my post about the importance of letter writing? Need to start your stationery collection? Or just want to add to it? YOU’RE IN LUCK! The Preppy Ladybug has graciously offered to do an exclusive GIVEAWAY for College Prep readers!!! The winner will receive this adorable set of green and pink cards AND matching return…
I’m so jealous of all the Georgetown students who got to go to Foxfields this past weekend. I’ve been going through everyone’s Facebook albums lusting over the cuteness! We had the regatta on Saturday, so I couldn’t go…. maybe one day! Making her College Prepster debut: one of my bestest, cutest, most adorable friends Politician…
What would Emma Pillsbury wear? Best blog ever? Yes.
Have we found a replacement for J. Crew?Boden has been showing up on my radar recently.The clothes are cute and seem to fill in the holes that J. Crew has created since moving to a more “modern” and less “preppy” store. Take a look at Boden and let me know what you think! I especially…
When I find a new blog I like, I tend to go through every single post in one sitting. Depending on how old the blog is, it can take me hours. But I love looking through the posts and seeing the great ideas people have! My latest find? Dreamland Her blog is so inspirational. I…
Here are my suggestions for graduation gifts for boys. I didn’t think they really would be interested in receiving a monogrammed coffee mug, you know? Monogrammed deck of cards– I think this is a great idea if you have to get a bunch for many boys. (about 25 dollars)The mighty mouse, which I just realized…
After my graduation dinner (at The Palm, naturally), I walked into my room to see a thick stack of envelopes and a note from my mom. It said: “Dear Carly, There have been people in your life who have watched you grow up and develop and become the person you are today. Here is a…
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™️
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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 🙊
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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
