I cannot believe that this is my 100th post! I came up with the idea of starting a blog during a stressful period at school and I never could have imagined where it would lead me. I am so thankful for each and every one of my followers. Remember that garden Soccer Mom and I…
What makes me happy is having lots of friends who love me no matter how crazy I am! One of whom showed me this website: Whatever Makes U Happy There is so much negative circling around the world. Just this a sliver of happiness can brighten up a day! -College Prepster PS I can’t believe…
I saw little wine glasses with Lilly fabric on ebay a few weeks ago… I thought to myself that it would be relatively easy to make… But what to decorate? Shotglasses… for the over 21ers, of course! How adorable would these be for a twenty first birthday present??? So I did a little research online…
The room at the end of the hallway was once a spare bedroom. Then it was a playroom. When we outgrew the playroom, it turned back into a spare bedroom. Eventually, the room was never used. Sporty Sister and I wanted to make the room a place to hang out in with friends. We (aka…
I am a “get up and go” kind of girl. I began wearing makeup pretty late in the game (senior year). I use it pretty sparingly, but I have a set routine that I like to follow for everyday wear. I have a pretty big collection of Bobbi Brown makeup. I’ve gone to get my…
Thank you everyone who prayed for Melly. Her trip to the Mayo Clinic was successful and she received a lot of answers about her condition, including a new diagnosis and a better prognosis. I haven’t done anything noteworthy of a blog post, but don’t think I forgot about y’all. Here’s the final three prints for Preppy Pink…
My friend Melly has been sick for about three years. She was diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri three years ago. She’s been receiving spinal taps about every three months to relieve the horrible headaches she has. She was extremely fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to go to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for further…
You are the WINNER 🙂 I love reading your blog and following your tweets!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Send me an email (collegeprepster [at] gmail [dot] com) with the names of your three favorite Lilly prints! If you can, include pictures of them with the details. Oh, I just love giveaways!!! -College Prepster
The other day I was looking through photo albums and came across a picture of me in my first Lilly Pulitzer dress. I had had a skirt in seventh grade I think, but this was my first official dress. I was really tall and skinny for my age, so finding clothes that fit was always…
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 🙊
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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
