super sweet giveaway

i started blogging in june of this year, and the journey has been amazing! 

i did not expect my readers to be as awesome as you are, and i really want to thank each and one of you for being a part of not only my blog but my life.

i know that is super sappy, but it really is true!

 i want to give back to y'all, because you really have made a positive impression in my life. 

so i have a super sweet giveaway! 

1. kate spade nail polish set
2. lilly pulitzer stationary
3. jonathan adler chocolate bars
4. dylan's candy bar lollipop
5. snowflake water bottle

i hand picked each of these items with a target person in mind -- you! 

i don't want this to be a boring rafflecopter giveaway, i want this one to mean something. 

with that idea in mind i came up with something that i thought would be fun for y'all to do too

it might take a little time coming up with the perfect idea, but it'll be worth it

all you have to do is make a picture of your new years resolution

you can make it with text on your computer 

or 

you can draw a picture 

or 

you can be super creative and come up with your own idea

all i ask is that you don't just take something off the internet - be original! 

once you capture your new years resolution resolution (either by text, picture, or something else) post it on instagram and/or twitter with the hashtag #thepreppydiaries

(if you're on private i won't be able to view your photo)

i will pick the most creative entry on tuesday january 8th

here is what I would enter if i could :

i can't wait to see the entries  

good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 

thanks for reading

xox

chloe 

free name printables

aren't i the most awesome blogger, because of my freebies?

i'm totally kidding, but i am back with another freebie! 

this time it's a free customized name printable 

my free monogrammed iphone backgrounds were a huge hit this year so i decided to come up with something kind of similar! 

i absolutely love my name - that might sound weird but it's true! 

i don't know about y'all but i think it's adorable to frame a picture of your name in your room. so i've made the process super easy for you. 

multi-colored design w/ pink name

solid colored - pink

STEP 1:
pick a multi-color design or solid color

STEP 2:
pick a font from those below (1-5)

STEP 3:
A: if you want the multi-color one then you have to pick one of the color palettes listed below (1-4)
B: if you want the solid color then all you have to do is pick your favorite color -- I'll get as close as possible.

because i'm not quite sure how popular these are going to be i'm going to limit one graphic per person - so choose your combination wisely!
also i'm only going to make twenty-five of these for free, but if they're super popular then I will be posting a tutorial on popcosmo.

if you would like one of these free graphics, then please leave a comment with your combination

and your e-mail so i can send it to you when done

examples:

multicolor 

name - chloe (add last name if you would like it on the graphic & I'll see if it fits)

font selection - 3. governor 

color scheme - two 

youremail@gmail.com

solid color 

name - chloe (add last name if you would like it on the graphic)

font selection - 5. homestead

color - light green 

name/dots in light green 

youremail@gmail.com

if you would rather send me an e-mail with your combination that's totally fine! you can e-mail me at preppydiaries@gmail.com

thanks for reading! 

xox

big brand giveaways!

i used to think that having a ton of e-mail was cool, so i signed up for every single e-mail list i could get my hands on.

 i get e-mails from places i never even shop at, but i'm too lazy to cancel my subscriptions.  

that being said, there are two companies that i am so so so happy that i get e-mails from : 

RueLaLa and Kate Spade. 

today I received e-mails that told my i could enter to win free stuff from these to companies.

um, heck yes, count me in! 

each of these brands have facebook apps that are basically mini contests! 

for the ruelala contest all you have to do is pick one of three boxes to "open" and you have the potential to win a $500 shopping spree on the website! 

ahh! 

for the kate spade contest all you have to do is answer a trivia question and you have the potential to win something from the gift guide! 

ahh again! 

I played both of these games today but didn't win anything, but I will most definitely be playing again tomorrow. and the next day. and the next. and the next! 

here are the links to both of the facebook pages. 

http://www.facebook.com/RueLaLa

http://www.facebook.com/katespade

if you win anything, then feel free to share with me! 

jokes, jokes. 

kind of ;) 

thanks for reading! 

xox 

-- kate spade cyber monday --

if you're like me and like to get your holiday shopping done early, then you're in luck! 

kate spade is having a 75% off sale RIGHT NOW

there are perfect little gifts that are under $30 that you can give to your friends 

here are some of my favorites

pearls are the perfect gift for any girly girl, and these are only $19. 

you can buy a pair for the bestie and a pair for you! 

these hoops are super cute, and they too are only $19!

this little coin purse is the perfect gift

a few years ago one of my friends gave me a coin purse 

for my birthday, and I still use it to this day! 

this is just $29

if your friend likes earrings, she will just die over this pair! 

also, if you're in a bind about what to buy your mom, I can guarantee that she will cherish these earrings! 

these are $29

and of course, you can never go wrong with an iPhone case! normally kate spade cases are $35 which is kind of pricey for a phone case, so snatch up a ton while they are only $15

they are perfect for your friends that are lucky enough to have an iPhone.

are you thinking of getting anything from this amazing kate spade sale?

thanks for reading! 

xox