I bought my Vineyard Vines Nor’Easter jacket when it was just starting to get cold in DC. I needed a waterproof jacket for crew practices. I had looked at some Patagonia choices, but didn’t find one in the right style or color. The Nor’Easter is perfect for crew. It was made for sailing, I’m assuming….
I cannot believe that the semester is almost over. It’s so crazy! I have pretty bad testing anxiety so thankfully I only have two final exams: spanish and accounting. Spanish should be OK… I’m going to have to study for accounting. A lot. Since I only have two finals, I have 3 papers due. I’ve…
Failblog.org is so yesterday. FMyLife.com is old news. The newest thing to sweep across campus is www.Sporcle.com. Now, every Hoya can name every country in the world. In under 15 minutes. It is HIGHLY addictive. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. But it is a lot of fun! -College Prepster
Gifts from the Easter Bunny aka SM: Vera Bradley Highlighters, Vera Bradley Binder Clips, Vera Bradley Post-Its (which match my umbrella!), Dogeared necklace, and bunny sugar cookies!!! Thank you 🙂 My roommate gave me this clipboard! (The H is for my last name!) She was very lucky and went to Florida for Easter break with…
One of my lovelies made a website for a class here at Georgetown. It’s not exactly a preppy topic, but it is pretty thought provoking. Check it out here and explore the different pages. I really like the videos that portray different images from that media that have a negative influence. If you really like what you read…
SM and me down at the waterfront for the regatta on Saturday. Note the VB Umbrella, VV Nor’Easter, and LL Bean Boots! Don’t worry everyone! My Green Apple Vera Bradley umbrella has been replaced! Soccer Mom brought it up to DC this weekend. The print is Cupcakes Pink and I just absolutely love it. My…
I LOVE Dogeared Jewelry so much. The bracelets, necklaces, and earrings come in the sweetest little packages with precious advice. Soccer Mom gave me my first Dogeared necklace my junior year of HS. It was a little tiny key to symbolize the key to my heart. I wore it everyday for about a year, and I…
I’ve been away from the blogging world for a few days now, but have lots to fill you in on 🙂 Above: Soccer Mom & Dad and me in front of Georgetown on Easter morning. Above: Soccer Mom & Dad and me on Friday afternoon after my race. Above: My Californian friend has been OFFICIALLY…
Somehow, I only have two finals out of my five classes. I feel pretty lucky, except I have MANY final papers. I’m currently working on my second to last paper for my ethics class and I’m just about dying doing so. Philosophy is not for everyone, and I believe I am the perfect example. Thinking…
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! 🫶🏻
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