The Preppy Podcast features interviews every Tuesday with the brands, businesses and influencers who are keeping the modern preppy lifestyle alive.
Sandia Home is a line of colorful, high-quality home furniture pieces designed in Ohio by two best friends with experience in interior design and a love for pops of color. Shop their pieces at https://www.sandiahome.com
Kaeli Smith is the designer and print artist behind Smith & Quinn (formerly known as the brand Kaeli Smith) The brand is known for their beautiful prints all of which she has painted and designed herself and their elevated modern preppy style.
Midwesterner Kylie grew up on a farm and always had an interest in fashion and love for the Big Apple. Inspired by East Coast Charm and motivated by her son Liam, Kylie created Liam Smith. Liam Smith is a collection of women’s and children’s clothes that are simple, classic staple pieces inspired by New England design. These pieces will take you all year through every season and are responsibly made in the USA. Shop their pieces at https://liamsmithny.com...
Tennis teammates Laura and Kristin’s inspiration for Club & Court sprung from vintage tennis fashion and evolved to modern fabrics and silhouettes, soft palettes and bold prints. The collection will take you from the court to the club and far beyond! Shop the collection at https://clubandcourt.com
Honey+Hank helps people celebrate the places and pastimes they love most with the designs with a wink, look closely because their beautiful prints actually have hidden motifs. Learn how Jenny stayed up all night with a passionate idea and her brand was born!
SCOUT is a Washington, DC-based brand founded by Deb Waterman Johns known for stylish, functional, affordable bags. Their versatile products are designed to help modern women contain, organize, and carry all the stuff they—and their families. Shop their bags at https://www.scoutbags.com
Georgia Anne and Mary Agnes, founders and owners of Grace and James Kids, an online destination for children’s clothing. You’ll discover their curated collection of custom designs the sisters create as well as pieces from complementary brands. Shop at https://graceandjameskids.com
Meet Ashlyn Walters and Julie Pederson the mother-daughter team behind Southern Hospitality Co., an online shop for home decor, tabletop and paper goods with a preppy, classic, southern flair. Learn how these two started a stationery business out of their love for parties and the need for a creative outlet. Shop their online store at https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com
What started as a brick an dmortart store for classic, preppy decor pieces morphed into a brand! Line + Cleat makes classic social accessories designed by the husband and wife team of Collin and Amanda. Customers can shop a wide variety of Wine Totes, Tumblers, and Bar Boards on their website today. If you love the Preppy Podcast as much as I do, then you’re going to want to head over to their website today and purchase your very own Preppy Podcast x Line + Cleat Tumbler! Listen more to learn ab...
Heidi Ackley proves to us that fashion can come from anywhere, even Columbus Ohio. Being a mom can be a demanding job, and as then mother of four year old twins, Heidi took her plain white woven shirt and paired it with some exciting fabric, and her business had begun. Learn more at https://www.pearlyvine.com
Officially launched in 2014 but inspired by a lifetime love of the beach, boats and fun in the sun! Designer and founder Jamie Duffield spent her life on America’s best waterfront playgrounds, which have influenced the classic, timeless, comfortable and slightly nautical clothes you’ll find time and time again in Duffield Lane’s collections. Shop the brand at https://duffieldlane.com
Amy Littleson is the influencer behind the blog Amy Believes in Pink. Amy shares her journey from being accepted to her favorite school the University of Richmond (after being waitlisted) to landing her dream job at Lilly Pulitzer and finally taking a leap and blogging full time. She aspires to live out, and inspire a positive and colorful life! Learn more at https://www.amybelievesinpink.com
Coton Colors by Laura Johnson is a celebratory brand taking cue from the lifestyle and interests of their Founding Artist and CEO, Laura Johnson and her family, including daughter Kyle who is also interview in this episode. They value the memories made by recognizing the little moments in life as the big ones. Their thoughtful, functional, and original designs and inspirational content celebrate those little moments with style. Shop their designs at https://coton-colors.com...
Vera Stuart has cooked for many many individuals over the years, but one thing has remained, her legendary cooking. After graduating in 1974 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Home Economics Education, she first shared her love for cooking by teaching high school students culinary knowledge and the skills to be successful adults. When Vera became a mother, she brought her love of cooking home with her and this was where her catering business was born. To continue the company’s growt...
Cynthia of Darling Down South has seen both sides of the country and struggled as to whether she was more Southern or Californian. After spending some time in Atlanta, Georgia Cynthia has discovered that she is a Southerner through and through. Due to her love of the southern states, Cynthia started Darling Down South in 2015, a blog which provides readers with engaging storytelling and imagery to inspire their life, wherever they’re located with a little southern style. Learn more at https://ww...
The south and the people who live there are known very well for two things, their food and their entertainment skills, and Courtney Whitmore of PIZZAZZERIE is a pro at both. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in both Communications + masters in Organizational Leadership, Courtney became a career counselor. She knew this wasn’t her true passion, and decided to follow her heart and start her business Pizzazzerie.com where she would be able to share entertaining in...
There is a little bit of magic in every memory you make! What started with a family tradition in Brittany Young’s house, grew into what is now, Certified Celebrator. Certified Celebrator is here to help you make all your memories magical. CEO and Founder Brittany Young loved planning over-the-top parties for her friends, family, and her social media following. She then realized that she wasn’t the only busy mom wanting to throw a party and create family memories on a realistic budget. So now, Br...
You can say that Holly Holden is THE connoisseur of classic interior design. Holly’s talent for interior design was inherited from her father’s British tailored sensibilities and her mother's flair for entertaining. Today she shares her knowledge and finds on her website and newsletter, hosts You’re Cordially Invited on PBS and released her new book Pearls of Palm Beach. If you love everything interior design and elegance, you are not going to want to miss this week's podcast with Holly Holden. ...
Like any true southerner Nicole Speake loves color, monograms and patterns! She’s worked with hundreds of clients designing paper goods for parties and weddings and just this year launched Nicole Speake designs to help businesses develop their brand identity and logos. Learn more at https://nicolespeake.com
As they always say, Mama’s will do anything and everything for their children. Susan, founder and owner of For Pete’s Sake Pottery, was tired of working long hours managing a retail shop, when the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself. After her babysitter quit, she decided she would do the two things that made her most happy, creating beautiful works of art and spending time with her one and only child Pete. For Pete’s Sake Pottery is now a family run business with Susan’s husband helping ...
Dashing Trappings is hoping to help you to bring a little pep and uniqueness to your home. Based in Winston-Salem, NC Dashing Trappings provides classic yet fun furnishings and accessories through their online store. Listen more to learn about Dashing Trappings. Learn more at https://dashingtrappings.com/
Ever since the age of nine, Taylor Turner of Hazen & Co, has had a passion and an eye for jewelry-making. Taylor’s story starts from the ground up. Inspired by her grandmother's costume jewelry collection, she started selling first to family friends then brought her designs to America’s Mart as just a kid! Today her collections are found in 100s of boutiques across the country and her signature flagship store in Dallas! Listen more to learn about Taylor’s journey. Learn more at https://hazen...
In 2014, Shannon Shipman, owner of Shannon Shipman Art, was faced with a heartbreaking diagnosis of having the BRCA2 mutation. A diagnosis such as this can cause many individuals to put a halt on their lives, but not Shannon. While recovering from a prophylactic double mastectomy, Shannon found comfort by starting a blog where she shared her favorite destinations and the destinations she one day hoped to see. Pouring her heart into her camera Shannon developed her skills as photographer. Shannon...
Jessica Marie is known for her beautiful blue and white prints as well as her custom crests which are popular at weddings. After initially creating one of her crests for a college sorority sister she knew she was onto something! Today not only does she create beautiful works of art, but she also loves to help others find their inspiration to create. Jessica connects life stories and unique personalities into gifts that anyone would love. Listen more to learn about Jessica’s journey. Learn more a...
In today’s world, it seems that as shoes grow prettier, they grow even more uncomfortable. With Charleston Shoe Co. you can have the best of both worlds. Neely Powell wanted to create a fashionable shoe for the everyday, that’s even comfortable on Charleston’s cobblestone. Listen more to learn about Neely’s journey. Learn more at https://charlestonshoeco.com
Formerly an award winning broadcast television journalist, Carrie became intrigued by the entrepreneurial world. She’s been part of many successful brands including Case-mate. Her passion for bringing quality products to consumers and businesses continues with William Grace. Listen more to learn about Carrie’s journey. Learn more at https://william-grace.com
How much do you know about the level of protection in your clothes? Melissa from Cabana Life is sharing how important it is to protect your skin while still wearing stylish clothes! The inspiration behind her brand Cabana Life comes from her journey with malignant melanoma which she was diagnosed with at just 26 years old. Learn more at https://www.cabanalife.com/
After years of working in the paper and design industry Emily developed an online boutique of her own colorful monogrammed paper goods. With such popularity this led to her expanding her designs and online shoppe to include other products as well, a destination for southern entertainment and style. Today Emily McCarthy Shoppe includes an online and brick and mortar shoppe as well as a collection of clothing and many licensed products and collaborations. Learn more at https://emilymccarthy.com...
Painting is a celebration of life! What started off as a few art prints on Etsy has evolved into a colorful brand that has been featured in Glamour, Domino, Redbook, People, and so much more! Listen more to learn about Evelyn’s journey. Learn more at https://www.evelynhenson.com
Lauren Haskell has always had a love for learning, creating and design. Although her degree is in occupational therapy Lauren started designing for friends and family which eventually led her to start her own interior decorating business, Lauren Haskell Designs. While designing though Lauren found a void in the market for colorful, classic furniture and decor that was also sustainable and responsibly manufactured, thus began her other venture Lo Home. Learn more at https://www.laurenhaskelldesig...
