Lila's College Apartment and Dorm Shopping

In a couple of weeks, we will be driving our middle one to college two and a half hours away, and setting up her first shared apartment near campus. This will be our first time dropping one of our kids off away, since Parker earned his construction certificate at a local technical college. In preparing and packing all the things that Lila will need while she’s away from home, I saved some links to my favorite practical and lovely things that I could also share with you!

If you still have some college dorm shopping to do, or want a few more ideas… come sit by me, friend!

Swipe below to see some ideas for their desks, some bedding options, packing, storage and organization, towels and bath/shower things, kitchen/kitchenette supplies, a bit of decor, and a few cute jewelry pieces for the girls on game day. :)

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I’m sure that when Lila begins to pack up her room and it starts to look empty, reality will set in and I will have to take a few steps back down the hall for a deep breath.

I’ve been preparing for this moment since she was born. It is hard to let go of what we love so deeply. I know Lila is going to make some pretty big dreams come true while she’s away! And I’m reminding myself (and her) that I am far more proud of her and excited to see her spread her wings and fly, than I am sad for me. But I can’t wait to go visit her!

College moms, I know you feel me. I so admire all of you who’ve launched their baby birds into the world so fearlessly.

I hope to be as brave as you, as I launch my own.

xoxo,
Stacey

P.S. If you want to squeeze in a Grad Session with your graduate before they leave for college, they’re on sale until tomorrow, July 31. I’d love to make that happen for you while we can! Click below to get in touch…

My Lila's Senior Photos on the Beach | Osceola Fundamental High Graduating Class of 2026

My Lila graduated in May. We took her Senior Photos at her favorite beaches, and it was an honor to chase the sun with her again. It was a joy for me because what an honor to get to photograph this time, especially when it’s my own precious baby! But it was bittersweet for me too… it’s hard to fully believe that we are here at this point. How… when she was just making sandcastles on this beach not that long ago?

My little Sunshine Girl is all grown up now and will leave our home for college life in the Fall. I will miss her so much, even though I am incredibly proud of her accomplishments, for graduating cum laude while also working multiple jobs at once through high school. We are in love with the young woman she is, and so excited for what her future holds.

If you see me smiling big this summer with tears in my eyes, well, now, of course you did. And that’s just fine. I am still in awe of her, and without a doubt, I will always be.