So happy to be back and sharing all things prep-tastic from Roland Park. A few of the fabulous elements making March a memorable month for me + Lady C:

Snappy nautical stripes + sun glasses + puffy vests = preppy first-hint-of-spring ensembles

pink headband + pink argyle + pearl buttons + duck pins = one preppy bowling ensemblescottie dog hair accessory + standard issue school uniform + popped collar = kindergarten fashion at its finest

Prep  School 101: We're back!

From the root of all prep to the pursuit of pursuits, a look at life in my corner of prepdom:

red heart-shaped doilies + paste + glitter + lots of love from Mom = the tradtional Valentine's Day mailbox tradition + something to toast + Cinghiale = Lady C's first Shirley TempleRalph Lauren striped sweater + Ralph Lauren boyfriend jeans + Crewcuts critter wellies = prepped for the snowstormrented summer homes + love & sanctuary + highballs galore = required re-readingregulation white + tiniest bit of pink + friendly critter = Lady C's new uniform shoesmadras collar + RL striped towel = kitty's preppy accessoriespearls + chef's toque + LBD = the proper way to cook a crab cakepink + green + white = pretty, preppy flower happinesshealth + wealth + the time to enjoy them = a worthy mottoGilman lacrosse + All-Maryland team + Ensign on USS Hornet = C. Markland Kelly, namesake of Kelly Post LacrosseLady C's first team sport clinic + spring weather + lots of fun = Kelly Post, nation's oldest lacrosse programsnapdragons + roses + lots of pink & green = preppy Valentine's Day flowerssnowed-in + snuggled up in Black Dog gear + enjoying the last of the personal stash of Sky Blue white chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops = the only way to enjoy the week-long school closurecashmere cardigan + puffy vest + pom hat = snow weekend uniformhand-crafted red doily painted tshirt = Valentine's Day surprise gift for Lady CMatching uniforms + cute hair accessories = a mini Cfleece mittens + fluffy hat + pom pon scarf = bundled up and pretty in pinkfluffy white slippers + decorative pom pons = cozy reading attiredenim + Burberry-inspired striped grosgrain ribbon belt = classic prep pairing