Oh brother. It’s cold. When the sweltering heat gets to me in August, I always crave cooler weather. Cool, being the operative word. I like cool. Freezing cold… notsomuch. I recently had Soccer Mom send me up the box of winter clothes I packed before I left for school. It got here in the nick…
Thanks Cape Madras for hosting the giveaway last week! The winner of the pullover is…. Charlotte from Carolina Cotton to Illinois Corn! Please email me (carly [at] thecollegeprepster [dot] com) to claim 🙂 xoxo
Want to know a secret? Up until recently, I had never watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s! I saw that it was on Netflix Instant and thought I’d give it a try. I was actually thoroughly convinced that I would hate it. But, I loved it. And the outfits… just as classic as I thought they would be….
I’m really excited to have Tariro guest posting. I can never get over how talented she is for curating cute pieces for outfits. And then I remember how young she is (a sophomore in high school) and I’m even more blown away! I see big, big things for Tariro!!! ***** Hi everyone! It’s Tariro from Peppermint…
Castaway Clothing is College Prep’s newest sponsor! I am obsessed with all of their embroidered critter pants, skirts, corduroys, and MORE! There are seriously so many different clothing products (for men, women, and kids) that I couldn’t possibly cover it all in one post. I definitely recommend searching around– there are some great gift ideas…
What a strange day, 11/11/11. What’s quite scary is that it’s November! Finals are right around the corner…. much closer than we realize I think. I always find that I’m so looking forward to going home for Thanksgiving. I go home and have an amazing time. Then I ship back to school and BAM! It’s…
These are so adorable! Perfect for attending holiday parties this season. I always want to wear cute heels, but I find that at parties I stand way too much and my feet hurt hurt hurt by the end of the night. These flats are festive and comfortable. If you’re hosting your own party, comfortable shoes…
I love Glamour, and I love These Happy Miles 🙂 {via} I was laughing really hard at Christine’s latest “Hey, It’s OK!” post because some of the things are so me. (For example, I have an embarrassing tendency to accidentally say, “Bye, love you” when hanging up the phone… for everyone.) Hey, It’s OK… To…
I am so in the mood for a fall picnic. {via} {via} Pendleton Leather Carrier Cath Kidston Check Blanket xoxo
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
