Preppy Podcast

Rae of Light was born when founder Teddi Lightman set out to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift for her bridesmaids—but couldn’t find any stylish, budget-friendly options that felt truly special. What started as a creative solution quickly evolved into a brand known for handcrafted, customizable handbags designed to celebrate every moment. Today, Rae of Light designs exclusive collections f...

Cassie Kelly is the founder and lead designer of Lucy Jane, a brand inspired by her lifelong love of timeless accessories and classic, feminine style. With an eye for detail and a passion for design, Cassie created Lucy Jane to offer women a fresh way to express their personal style through interchangeable handbag adornments. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, she built a brand that celebrates in...

Interior Designer and author of Southern Sensibility. There is a unique way of living in the South, a more gracious style with a modern twist. Sophisticated casual interiors with pops of color have always been Edith-Anne’s design aesthetic, as well as a respect for heritage and history. Growing up as a child in the South, Edith-Anne’s family home was filled with inherited furnishings mixed with mo...

B ring timeless Southern charm to modern, thoughtfully crafted clothing.  From dresses to skirts and tops, each piece is designed in Louisiana and made with expert craftsmanship and high-quality fabrics. Shop their exclusive collections, perfect for women who appreciate classic, well-made clothing designed to last. Shop at https://kimlolley.com/   Support the show

Becky Frank is a lifestyle brand focused on creative living. We believe in the importance of rolling up your sleeves and making things at all stages of life. Making time to live creatively is as important as all the other things we do to try and lead a healthy life. Pursuing creative ideas is a form of self-care just like exercising and eating well. Their brand showcases their own designs and crea...

This week Patricia is recapping the first ever Camp Preppy including some interviews with campers and sponsors.  Support the show

Veronica Levy is a Bay Area–based influencer and the creator of Lombard & Fifth, a fashion and lifestyle blog she launched in 2013 as a destination for bold, unapologetically unique, and playful style. In 2019, she and her husband founded Soulstice Iced Tea, a family-run brand offering organic, low-sugar iced teas that are as aesthetically beautiful as they are delicious. Veronica’s mission is...

Luxe Pajamas & Loungewear. Designed In Charleston, South Carolina. Discover more at https://shopelby.com/   Support the show

Dondolo is a luxury lifestyle brand that produces timeless, high-quality pieces with thoughtful consideration for the finest details. They are a brand created for moments! Their pieces are designed for families to celebrate special occasions, milestones, and create cherished memories. Discover more at https://dondolo.com/ Support the show

Carrie is the watercolor artist and designer behind Pearly Gates Designs.  Carrie's whimsical illustrations are inspired by celebrating the world around her. She designs patterns for products from wallpaper and needlepoint canvases to children’s clothing and home goods. By creating playful designs for everyday, functional products, Carrie aims to bring people together and add a little more jo...

Sunshine Tienda is a Texas-based lifestyle brand that was founded in 2014 by identical twin sisters Laura and Amanda Ernst who blended their backgrounds in product development with a shared passion for travel and design. Centered around the phrase “Be Vacation Happy,” Sunshine Tienda offers sun hats, statement jewelry, resort-ready apparel, sarongs, and bags that evoke the spirit of warm-weather g...

Meg Young is the Founder and Creative Director of Cailíní Coastal, a luxury home décor  and furnishings brand inspired by timeless coastal style. With a decade-long career in public relations and influencer marketing, Meg brings a refined eye for storytelling, branding, and design to every detail of the Cailíní Coastal experience. Her passion for beautiful, livable spaces and her East Coast-meets-...

A lifelong artist who pursued art full-time after graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Since then Clara has been known for her handpainted nutcrackers and coastal-inspired artwork.  Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/claraclough_art/   Support the show

Chic illustrations to brighten your feed and home by Brittany Joy Sepe. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/bjoyfulillustrations/?hl=en Support the show

Whitney creates functional fine art and conversation pieces drawn for your lifestyle. Whitney grew up on a lake in the Adirondack Mountains where the waterfront and wildlife provided an abundance of natural material. Whitney graduated Cum Laude with a major in Art History and a minor in Studio Art. She interned in the conservation studio at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy and in t...

Enjoy the audio from our Newport Live panel at Hammetts Hotel with brands CK Bradley, Loren Hope, Tyler Boe and Kylie McCollough.  Support the show

Lindsay is a wife and mother to four children. Several years ago when she reached her late thirties, she noticed her skin began to speak a different language. After attributing much of this to a combination of hormones and a loss of elasticity after multiple pregnancies, Lindsay spent years testing new products and tools to bring the most efficacious results. Her passion has been research and tria...

Artfully crafted products for a classic and eclectic lifestyle including hobbies, entertaining, style and travel created by Sunny Esler and collaborations with talented artists. Shop at https://tigredetartan.com and use code sunny15 for $15 off your order of $100 or more  Support the show

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, MO MAYA began with a mission to create luxurious, handcrafted pieces as beautiful as they are sustainable. After graduating from Georgetown University and getting a degree in Biotechnology, Parul Jain was led to develop MO MAYA when she could not find affordable, hand-made luxurious pieces in Singapore. MO MAYA takes pride in being sustainable, with...

Today we’re deep diving on a favorite preppy game that has recently found new popularity… Mahjong! I chat with the founders of Bam! Let’s Mahjong, Charleston Mahjong Club, Oh My Mahjong and Troop Mahjong to talk about the history, game play tips, modern mahj and more. Support the show

CROSBY by Mollie Burch is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Founded in 2015, best friends Mollie and Taylor developed a women’s brand to inspire confidence through bold color and design. Both founders believe that fashion has the power to empower women to walk boldly and shine brightly. From sizes XXS to XXL, CROSBY creates flattering fits that can be worn by any generation! More than a slogan, “Shine...

Mignonne Gavigan launched in 2014. It was a bit spontaneous. Mignonne, "Maggie", was experimenting with a beaded couture vintage gown and an embellished piece of fabric fell to the floor. She picked it up and fastened it around her neck because she thought it was a cool scarf vibe. On her walk home through Soho a handful of compliments and questions on where she had gotten her necklace c...

Use code PREPPY20 for a 20% off discount on your order With over 20 years of experience in design, Retta is the founder and creative director of Retta Jane, a luxury, ready-to-wear brand crafted for modern tween and teen girls. Her vision for the brand emerged from cherished memories of her own carefully curated wardrobe—pieces lovingly passed down from her mother and grandmother that embodied cla...

At 34, Nicolle faced a daunting diagnosis: melanoma. It was a wake-up call that revealed a gap in the market: the majority of UPF clothing was tailored for women over 55. This void ignited the spark for Ivy Coast. But while skin cancer played a significant role in shaping Ivy Coast's identity, it wasn't the sole inspiration behind her venture into women-owned fashion. Nicolle’s journey b...

Mary George Sowers is a CPA-turned-creative entrepreneur and the founder of two vibrant lifestyle brands: Mary George, a joyful and feminine clothing line inspired by interiors, and MG Textiles, a custom rug company offering made-to-order pieces designed to bring warmth and personality to any space. Originally from Snow Hill, North Carolina, Mary George has always had a love for fashion, interior...