I am SO excited to host my first GIVEAWAY! I’ve been blogging for almost six months now and never could have guessed how much I would grow to love it. My blog has opened many doors for me and I have you, my readers, to thank.
This GIVEAWAY is also the kick off for my Etsy shop! I’m going to open the shop once the winner has been announced!
The goodies!!!
Hand-painted wooden frame
Original preppy desktop calendar
Lilly Pulitzer fabric cards
The winner will be given her choice of this frame:
Or this:
The academic calendar includes months-at-a-glance for August 2009- July 2010.
All designs were drawn by me and are, of course, very preppy!
The months can be displayed in an acrylic photo frame (as shown) which will be included.
I made these cards with Lilly fabrics. The set you’ll receive will include 8 cards (not necessarily shown, but don’t worry: They’re all über cute!!!)
RULES:
1 Entry for commenting on this post
1 Entry for mentioning that you’re a follower
1 Entry for blogging about my giveaway (mention this in your comment please!)
1 Entry for coming up with one rule all preps should live by!
Your post is lovely and as a follower since the beginning, I love your designs. Being a preppy is only temporary, so follow your dreams and see where they take you!!! Betsy
1) Here’s my entry comment HAHA! 2) I will become a follower after finishing this comment. 3) I will also post about this giveaway after finishing this comment. 4)Rule-A smile is the best accessory. (This rule can be applied to anyone, not just preps, but it is a great rule.)
Hii!! Thanks for hosting your first giveaway! I always love reading your blog 🙂 I’ve been a follower for some time now I would blog about your giveaway but I really don’t have the time to start a quality blog, so just reading and lurking for me… And my rule was going to be to always present yourself in the best way possible, take pride in your appearance, but now I’m adding to be kind and gracious to everyone you come across. A beautiful heart is more important than a beautiful outfit.
Please enter me! And of course I’m a follower! And all preps should answer the phone with a smile, because you never know when the person on the other end could be having a terrible day.
These are adorable… I am a follower and will write about your giveaway… Prep Rule: Best College prep rule I know: One has to be done either your hair and makeup or dressing nicely…
Be sure to post the name of your shop once you open so we can find you! I’m a follower too. My preppy rule is ask someone how they are doing and really mean it!
I am a commenter, and a follower and my tip is manners, manners and more manners. Thank you very much for offering this lovely give away. I hope your new venture is a big success. Please enter my give-away that I will be posting this weekend.
Congrats on getting an Etsy site! Love all your creations:) I’m a follower and will post about this giveaway on my site. “Good manners will open doors that money will not….”
I love your creations! Your etsy shop will be such a huge success! My preppy rule to live by is somewhat cliche, but I think sometimes people forget. Always treat others how you would want to be treated!
Hi Carly! It’s your cousin Emily! I’ve been a follower for a while, and an Etsy shopper and I’m so excited your opening a store! I’m going to comment on your twitter update, so does that count as (number 3) blogging about it?! 🙂
One rule all preppys should live by: You’re never fully dressed without a smile!
How exciting! I’m a follower, and I linked to this great giveaway on my blog. My preppy rule: There’s no outfit that can’t be improved with a little navy blue and some pearls!
I just love the anchor frame, and I can’t wait for your etsy store!
And a rule I like to live by is to shop for classy, well-made items that will serve as staples for years to come. It’s always better to spend a little more on an item that will last a lifetime than an item that is “in”. If Paris Hilton would wear it, you might want to put it down.
oh and p.s. I absolutely LOVE the lilly fabric cards! they’re almost too cute to even use!! 🙂 and that academic calendar is such a great idea and so creative!
📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️
When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣
And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️
Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻
Your etsy shop will be a big success!! I am a follower.
those cards are beyond cute! I'm a follower, and my rule is a classic- "bottoms up, collars up". (a must when guzzling G&Ts!)
Your post is lovely and as a follower since the beginning, I love your designs. Being a preppy is only temporary, so follow your dreams and see where they take you!!!
Betsy
What a great giveaway, I can’t wait to see your etsy shop! I’m a follower and my rule to live by is “Be gracious and do things in good taste.”
1) Here’s my entry comment HAHA!
2) I will become a follower after finishing this comment.
3) I will also post about this giveaway after finishing this comment.
4)Rule-A smile is the best accessory. (This rule can be applied to anyone, not just preps, but it is a great rule.)
Love your goodies- can’t wait to see your etsy shop!
I’m a follower.
Rule: When someone asks you how you are doing, take the time to both respond and reciprocate. It’s just nice to be nice!
Hii!! Thanks for hosting your first giveaway! I always love reading your blog 🙂
I’ve been a follower for some time now
I would blog about your giveaway but I really don’t have the time to start a quality blog, so just reading and lurking for me…
And my rule was going to be to always present yourself in the best way possible, take pride in your appearance, but now I’m adding to be kind and gracious to everyone you come across. A beautiful heart is more important than a beautiful outfit.
Enter me please! I am a follower of course!
Rule- Always think class and not trashy when getting dressed. Tis better to be an audrey hepburn than a pamela anderson
Please enter me! And of course I’m a follower! And all preps should answer the phone with a smile, because you never know when the person on the other end could be having a terrible day.
These are adorable… I am a follower and will write about your giveaway…
Prep Rule: Best College prep rule I know: One has to be done either your hair and makeup or dressing nicely…
Be sure to post the name of your shop once you open so we can find you! I’m a follower too. My preppy rule is ask someone how they are doing and really mean it!
I am a commenter, and a follower and my tip is manners, manners and more manners. Thank you very much for offering this lovely give away. I hope your new venture is a big success. Please enter my give-away that I will be posting this weekend.
Congrats on getting an Etsy site! Love all your creations:) I’m a follower and will post about this giveaway on my site. “Good manners will open doors that money will not….”
How cute is all this!!
I just saw your comment on my post with the Lilly card I blogged about @ The Pink Preppy Whale!
I am a follower!
ONE RULE:
one should never leave without her pearls;)
I will blog when I get home this evening-
Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, your Etsy shop is going to be great! I love those frames and cards! I am a follower and I posted a link to your giveaway on my sidebar.
I love your creations! Your etsy shop will be such a huge success! My preppy rule to live by is somewhat cliche, but I think sometimes people forget. Always treat others how you would want to be treated!
Forgot to add I follow 🙂
Ooh, I can’t wati for the Etsy shop! I’m a follower adn I love your super preppy style. 🙂
Hi Carly! It’s your cousin Emily! I’ve been a follower for a while, and an Etsy shopper and I’m so excited your opening a store! I’m going to comment on your twitter update, so does that count as (number 3) blogging about it?! 🙂
One rule all preppys should live by: You’re never fully dressed without a smile!
Count me in!! I am a follower.
The magic words: Please and Thank You!! 😉
what a fun giveaway! i cant wait for you to open up your shop!
my rule: dont turn up your nose at anyone; that is the sign of true class!
im a follower!
i put this in my blog sidebar!
Oh, how darling they all are!
I especially adore the anchor one.
Here’s a comment, and I follow. One rule: True style comes from being true to who you are.
How exciting! I’m a follower, and I linked to this great giveaway on my blog. My preppy rule: There’s no outfit that can’t be improved with a little navy blue and some pearls!
I just love the anchor frame, and I can’t wait for your etsy store!
Oh, what a lovely giveaway! I, of course follow your blog and am blogging about this.
My rule, passed down from my mother, is that you wait until DERBY weekend to wear white. Not Easter!!
Oh la la! How fabulous!!!! Count me in. I am follower and my rule: life a colorful life and wear it well!!!! Cheers! Xoxo-BLC
Congratulations on your Etsy shop! I am a new follower, but not yet blogging myself.
My #1 rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. You only want to spread good energy around!
Yay Carlie!
Count me in! I’m a follower
Rule: Pearls. Pearls.Pearls.
I am a follower! And, never wear white until after Derby, not Easter (that’s the Ky coming out in me!) Love the blog!
Love it- I am so happy to find these preppy blogs and reconnect with my south georgia prepster self!
I love the nautical frame!
I am about to be a follower in 2.2 seconds.
I’ll add this to my sidebar.
And a rule I like to live by is to shop for classy, well-made items that will serve as staples for years to come. It’s always better to spend a little more on an item that will last a lifetime than an item that is “in”. If Paris Hilton would wear it, you might want to put it down.
ooohhh I hope i will one of these!!!
xo
-ali
True preppsters don’t blog.
I’m a follower and I’m posting about it!
Always be kind.
Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!
xoxo
I’m a follower, I’m posting about it, and my preppy rule is : When in doubt, pearls go with everything 🙂
your frames are sooo adorable!! 🙂
Those frames are beyond cute!
I’m a follower! and posted about it on my blog!
My preppy rule is: you can wear boat shoes with EVERYTHING 🙂
1. i love your blog.
2. i am a follower
3. i will be posting on my blog.
4. rule: the best accessory a prep can have is a smile, but pearls help too!
Everything is so cute! Good luck with your Etsy!
oh and I’m a follower!
1. I entered and I am a follower!
2. Pearls are a necessity!
Just home from Spain and am trying to catch up! I adore your frames- great job with them!
My preppy rules include
1. Summer isn’t summer without sundresses, a signature cocktail, and a tan!
2. Pearls are always appropriate!
oh and p.s. I absolutely LOVE the lilly fabric cards! they’re almost too cute to even use!! 🙂 and that academic calendar is such a great idea and so creative!
Hey College Prepster!
I am an avid follower of your blog, I can't get enough!
One rule that all prepsters should live by:
Your outfits should always be classy and clean cut!