+Danielle Doerr Framed Frosting: April 2012

4.30.2012

Giveaway Winners and a Challenge

Before I announce the giveaway winners, I wanted to share some news with all of you!

I have been getting into photography a lot more recently. Although, I don't have a fancy camera, I do like to share pictures once in awhile on Twitter. Lately, I've been seeing so many of you participating in the Photo a Day Challenge hosted by Fat Mum Slim. Well, I've decided to participate in May!

I am so excited and can't wait for all of you to see more pictures of me, my dorm, and whatever else this challenge has in store for me!

I will be sharing my pictures each day on Twitter so be sure to follow me! I also plan on sharing pictures on the blog in a few chunks so you're not hit with 31 pictures at once!




Now that we've got that out of the way, I just want to thank you all for being a part of my Blogiversary celebration! April was a fabulous month and I have even more planned for May! Including the Secret Blogger Swap, some more fashion/beauty posts, and a few giveaways too!

Without further ado, here are the giveaway winners!


Prize Pack #1 goes to...


Prize Pack #2 goes to...


and Prize Pack #3 goes to...



Congratulations ladies! I'll be e-mailing you all very shortly with more information!

4.29.2012

300 Followers

I have some exciting news to share! 
 Yesterday afternoon, the blog reached 300 followers!

 To celebrate, I'm going to be hosting a big group giveaway! Now I know what you're thinking...you just had the Blogiversary giveaways a few weeks ago. And that's totally true. 

But seriously, are you complaining about winning free stuff? 
Yep, didn't think so.

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If you would like to participate in the 300 Follower Giveaway by donating prizes (ad space, shop items or anything else really!) please fill out this form with all your information! 

Giveaways are a great way to earn more followers and gain exposure for your blog/shop. I'll be using Rafflecopter which means they will be able to follow all your links for more entries!

4.27.2012

Sponsor Love: April

I can't believe the month of April has almost came and gone already. I guess it's true what they say...time flies by fast when you're having fun! I have had so much fun blogging this month and seeing the numbers grow more and more. I want to thank all of you for being here to support me!

I also want to thank all of the April sponsors who you've seen hanging around my sidebar. They have been so amazing to provide prizes for giveaways and discount codes for all of you! Be sure to check out their blogs and shops and give them some love!



  • Shabby Apple -- amazing dresses, jewelry, and accessories for women
  • Custom pet portraits and other art prints and illustrations from Diesel + Juice
  • ModCloth.com -- vintage clothing, jewelry, and items for your apartment
  • A bright colored shop offering a variety of delectable sweets from Tookies













And here are some lovely discount codes for my readers!

Visit Caked on Etsy
-- Use code: FROST for 15% off!

Visit Tookies on Etsy
-- Use code: FRAMEDFROSTING for 15% off!

Visit Pure Trinkets
-- Use code: MOM for 20% off!
Psst: She's taking custom orders for Mother's Day birthstone necklaces!

Visit Diesel + Juice
-- Use code: FRAMEDFROSTING for 15% off!
Psst: Mini prints like these were just added to the shop yesterday! 




Interested in sponsoring for the month of May?
Check out all the details here.

{Also, this is the last day to enter the 
blogiversary Prize Packs 1 // 2 // and 3}

4.26.2012

College Diary: Textbook Season

As many of you know, I'm a college student and finals week is soon approaching! That means although this year is soon ending, summer classes will be starting up soon.

This in turn means that it's time to buy textbooks again. As a college student myself, I can tell you that this is my least favorite time of the year. My anatomy book this semester was going to cost me $213.60! Not even kidding. Thankfully, I was able to find my textbook online and purchased it for only $119.

However, if I would have known about the website, CampusBookRentals.com, I would have been able to rent it for under $50 for the exact same book! Knowing this now, I definitely plan on using Campus Book Rentals for my textbooks this summer!


So how does it work? Watch this short video and find out!




Some perks are:
- save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
- free shipping both ways
- you can highlight in the textbooks (seriously...this right here is awesome!)
- flexible renting periods (semester, quarter, or summer)


They also work with Operation Smile and will be donating over 1,000 life saving cleft lip surgeries this year to children in need. How awesome is that?


Be sure to check out CampusBookRentals.com and share it with any college students you know!

Current Crush: Spring Handbags

Today's Current Crush is all about handbags. With spring in full swing, I'm in need of a new handbag. I'm thinking about either going neutral or going with something that has a pop of color. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Spring Handbags

1 // 2 // 11 are from the online Coach Factory Sale. If you'd like an invite, I'd be 
happy to send you one. Just provide your e-mail below! Also, bag 10 is from Little Black Bag
Use code: PINTEREST10 for 10% off your purchase. The company has a pretty neat concept! 




What is your Current Crush this week? 
Be sure to grab a button below and link up your post!

Current Crush Thursdays


4.25.2012

Guest Blogger: {Save vs. Splurge}

Hello everyone! I am so excited to have Devon guest blogging for me today. I've been extremely busy with the blogiversary giveaway and I am enjoying a much needed day off!

I was absolutely thrilled when Devon told me she was interested in doing a guest post. Please make her feel welcome and be sure to visit her blog, The Jack Chronicles.


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Hi, my name is Devon and I blog over at The Jack Chronicles. I live in San Diego and my blog was born about a week after my son was, in order to document every precious bit of his litte life. More recently, it's diversified to include so much more than motherhood and "Jack's Chronicles." I write about my daily musings on travel, home cooking, California lifestyle, and more! My readers really enjoy my posts on crafts and my family adventures out-and-about on the coast, country, and beyond!

Today I'm here to share some adorable spring dresses that are sure to fit anyone's budget! Spring is in full bloom and so is the prospect of lovely weather and pretty fashion. I love this time of year and always look forward to a shopping spree for some fresh new pieces. To help you sort through the thousands of choices out there when picking the perfect warm weather dress, I came up with these fun style boards where I give my best "splurge" and "save" options. 

I've just focused on three trends this season, shirt dresses, polka dot prints, and bright coral. There's something for every budget here, and I just think these dresses are classic but still modern, feminine yet still comfortable, and of course festive for spring! One pick from each trend puts you in prime position to turn heads at your next backyard barbecue, work function, lunch date, or night out on the town!




  1. A simple, breezy take on a classic design. I love the color for spring! $14.99, www.forever21.com
  2. I like the tailored design on this one & the pretty fabric! $98, Bellatrix, www.nordstrom.com
  3. I love the color duo and those front pockets! Very classy and feminine. $295, www.toryburch.com

  1. Flirty, youthful, and effortless! This fun dress is a steal at $22.80, www.forever21.com
  2. I like the structure in this pretty frock. It's dressy and still casual. $59.96, www.gap.com
  3. I adore this gown. The cut is flattering and beautiful! $238, Adrianna Papell, www.nordstrom.com


  1. I love the simplicity of this dress, the ease, and the comfort! $38, www.francescascollections.com
  2. The lace detail is so pretty and I love the relaxed fit. $118, Hinge, www.nordstrom.com
  3. I'm in love with this tunic/dress, and the pattern is perfectly on trend. $248, www.anthropologie.com


{happy shopping!}


Thanks so much Devon for taking over today! 
{If you'd like to be considered as a guest blogger, please fill out this form!}

4.23.2012

This Week in Blog Land

I hope you all are having a wonderful Monday!

First off, I just want to say that although I use and live by my editorial calendar, it seems that I messed up my schedule for this week. I had today written down as the day to announce the giveaway winners, but the blogiversary giveaways don't end until Saturday -- whoops!

I have been extremely busy this week with the blogiversary giveaways and popping up all over blog land doing some other amazing things too. Check out these links and give them some love!

  • I'm celebrating Evanne's one year blogiversary over at Simply Fabulous. Head on over to her sweet blog and you'll find me giving away a free ad space! Wish her happy one year too!

  • If you head over to Royal Daughter Designs, you'll find me participating in Amanda's giveaway too. Also, for a free ad space on my blog. (Speaking of ad space...have I mentioned that I now have 220+ followers! Why aren't you sponsoring my blog? See more details here.)
  • You can also find me at Blog-Trends doing a guest post about editorial calendars, which are usually extremely useful! Except, when you mess up your dates and it throws a whole week off course! How do all of you keep your blog posts nice and organized?
  • As I mentioned up above...Framed Frosting now has 220+ followers! With all the new followers, I thought it would be a great idea to have a little Q&A so you can get to know me better. Please feel free to head on over to my Formspring page and ask a question!
  • Wanna learn more about me? I was featured on Delectably Chic this week and answered a few questions about my fashion style and my blogging journey. Be sure to check it out!
     
Lastly, I am so so so excited to announce the Secret Bloggers Swap that I'm coordinating. I sent out a few tweets yesterday and had such a positive reply that I knew I had to get this thing going as soon as possible. I've been wanting to do a blogger swap lately and I'm so glad you are all on board too!

Basically, each blogger will be paired up with a secret blogger to exchange packages with! You can find out more information here and fill out the form to be included. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions you may have!


4.20.2012

Sponsor Love: Brown Paper Goods

A few weeks ago, I started up my Current Crush link-up series and explained my new found love for stationery. I shared some pictures of some gorgeous stationery that I was absolutely crushing on. Well, I finally got my hands on some and just had to share it with you all!

My stationery of choice comes from the lovely Etsy shop, Brown Paper Goods. The shop owner's name is Sarah and she was an absolute delight to work with. The packaging was so cute and put together. I just couldn't help but take lots of pictures.


I also wanted to share with you the note that Sarah included with my stationery. I love it when shops throw in a handwritten note and thank you for your business. It's such a personal touch that makes a huge difference.



I knew I wanted my stationery to tie into the new blog design so I went with the chevron flat note cards. You can have a name included on your stationery, but I opted not to since I couldn't decide between getting my name or Framed Frosting. I wasn't sure if I'd be using it more for personal use or for the blog, so I just decided to leave it blank!



Aren't these cards absolutely gorgeous? I can't wait to start using them. I might have to find some more excuses to write fancy notes.



Now if you're not chevron obsessed like me (you're missing out) but would still love some stationery, then don't worry. Sarah's shop has lots of other lovely options too.

Like these paisley flat note cards...



...or some fancy monogrammed flat note cards...



 ...or maybe you're an animal print kind of gal...



...oh, or what about this couples stationery, which features a starfish.



Boxed stationery sets isn't the only thing that Brown Paper Goods specializes in.

They also offer save the date cards...


...adorable birth announcements...



...and envelope tags and labels too!



There truly is something for everyone so be sure to check out the Brown Paper Goods shop!


Disclaimer: This stationery was sent to me for reviewing purposes, but my opinions are honest and 100% my own. I would not recommend anything if I didn't fully believe in the products and the company!

4.18.2012

Blogiversary Giveaway: Prize Pack #3


I hope you're all having a fabulous Wednesday and hopefully I can make it even better by offering the last giveaway in this series. Prize Pack #3 is below so be sure to enter! All three giveaways will be open until April 28th at 12:01am EST. You can enter in all of the giveaways, but you can only win once.

I hope you've all enjoyed the past two days of giveaways. If you get a chance to stop by some of the wonderful blogs and shops, please be sure to tell them thank you!!

 And lastly, let's a 
look at Prize Pack #3...

from Jayme & Mendi at Her Late Night Cravings




from Margot at Newfoundlander at Heart


from Michele at Diesel + Juice


from Jen at Knotieties


Giveaway Details:
- This is open to US readers ONLY
- One winner will win all items from this prize pack
- You may enter all of the giveaways, but can only win once
- You MUST complete ALL the mandatory entries to be counted
- ALL ENTRIES MUST be placed through the Rafflecopter widget below

** If you have the giveaway code from the Framed Frosting newsletter, be sure to enter that in the widget below! You can do this for EACH prize pack!**

4.17.2012

Blogiversary Giveaway: Prize Pack #2

Just in case you missed out yesterday...around this time last year, Framed Frosting was born. To celebrate my one year blogiversary, I have been planning a massive group giveaway!

There are three wonderful prize packs to be won and the first one started yesterday (you can enter that here). Today is all about prize pack #2 and then #3 will be posted tomorrow! All three giveaways will be open until April 28th at 12:01am EST.

I want to thank all of the sponsors who were featured yesterday in Prize Pack #1.
If you get a chance to stop by their blog/shop, please be sure to tell them thank you!!

Now let's take a look 
at what's in Prize Pack #2...

from Katlyn at the Dreamy Meadow



from Kimberly at A Night Owl



from Emily at Designs by Emily F.



from Stephanie at Red Letter Paper Co.



from Alice at Ephermeral Pillages

Giveaway Details:
- This is open to US readers ONLY
- One winner will win all items from this prize pack
- You may enter all of the giveaways, but can only win once
- You MUST complete ALL the mandatory entries to be counted
- ALL ENTRIES MUST be placed through the Rafflecopter widget below

** If you have the giveaway code from the Framed Frosting newsletter, be sure to enter that in the widget below! You can do this for EACH prize pack!**

4.16.2012

Blogiversary Giveaway: Prize Pack #1

Happy Monday Everyone!

Around this time last year, I was just starting up my blog. I used it as a way to document the end of my senior year and was going to continue to use it as I began college in the fall. Little did I know that I would end up falling in love with blogging and be where I am here today.

I cannot thank you guys enough for sticking with me through everything and for being such dedicated readers. I honestly wouldn't be where I am without each and everyone of you! So thank you!!

To celebrate my one year blogiversary, I have been planning a massive group giveaway! There are three wonderful prize packs and the first one begins today. Prize pack #2 will be posted tomorrow and #3 on Wednesday -- so stay tuned! All three giveaways will be open until April 28th at 12:01am EST.

Here is a look at what's 
in Prize Pack #1...


from Annelise at Aunie Sauce


from Allie at Show & Tell




from Tessa at Washi Wishes


from Prizilla at Chic Moda Glam


Giveaway Details:
- This is open to US readers ONLY
- One winner will win all items from this prize pack
- You may enter all of the giveaways, but can only win once
- You MUST complete ALL the mandatory entries to be counted
- ALL ENTRIES MUST be placed through the Rafflecopter widget below 


** If you have the giveaway code from the Framed Frosting newsletter, be sure to enter that in the widget below! You can do this for EACH prize pack!**

4.12.2012

Current Crush: Chevron

Welcome to the new and improved Framed Frosting!

I told you all that I was in the progress of a blog re-design and I'm happy to say it's complete! What do you all think of the new look? I absolutely LOVE it. Michele from SavvyCitrus did an amazing job and I'm soooo happy with the way things turned out! I told her I wanted to go for something simple, but with a pop of color. And of course, I wanted to stick with my chevron background but more subtle.

Speaking of chevron...it's my Current Crush this week! I have always been in love with this print but this week I've seen more chevron on Pinterest and Etsy than ever before. From wall decals to iPad sleeves, this collection has it all!
Chevron Obsessed
{Click on the image to view sources for images}


What is your Current Crush this week? 
Be sure to grab a button below and link up your post!
Current Crush Thursdays

4.11.2012

Guest Blogger: How to Wear Boots


If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I've opened up something new this week...Framed Frosting is now accepting guest bloggers! Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. (But I do have a LOT of work to do before Monday's giveaway.)

I thought it would be fun for all of you to check out some of the new blog friends I've met and show you how awesome they are! First up is Aunie...you all are going to absolutely LOVE her! I sure do.

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My name is Annelise
and I blog over at Aunie Sauce.


 I'm a swanky blogger with a quirky sense of style...
and I'll be sure to keep your entertained all day long.

I've got to tell you,
I was thrilled when Danielle asked me to guest post.
Since I don't have any extraordinary talents,
besides my ability to collect bouncy balls and paint nails,
I thought I'd show you a little "how-to" with some style pointers.

Today, I'm going to show you how to wear boots.
Granted, this is the colder-weather addition... so I want to be straight up with you
and tell you that every look here can be duplicated in spring and summer,
but you may want to get rid of the tights or pants.
Just sub a mini or some cute capris or shorts, and you'll be set!

Ok buddies, are you ready for this?
HOW TO WEAR...

BOOTS with leggings
Tall boots, paired with a simple tee, black leggins, a belt and a blazer is one of my favorite looks right now.
This can easily be transformed into a chic summer outfit if you sub shorts for the leggings.

Want to be comfortable all day and still look put together? Pair some leggings,
boots and a cardigan with an oversized scarf for a wearable, comfortable style.
Or pair those leggings with a funky sweater and a long tank.
I even wore this look to church!
BOOTS with pants
Tuck those pantalones into your boots and head out the door!
I find this style works best with skinny jeans, of course, but if you have
boot cut jeans, don't worry about the tuck-in. Boots with boot-cut jeans make
legs look so long and slender, with a bit of edgy style.

BOOTS with skirts
I love this look! Pair a funky skirt, some tights, big socks and boots together
and you'll look like you walked right out of a Forever21 catalog.

Or, skip the funky skirt and add a bright scarf. You'll bring those boots to life!

BOOTS with dresses
I'm confident that boots work with any dress. Whether it 's a maxi or a mini,
boots add jazz to any dress in summer or winter.

BOOTS around the house
If you're really wanting to be comfortable around the house, pair a big, oversized sweater
with some leggings and Uggs and you'll be cozy and warm all day long.

And last but not least,
HOW TO NOT TO WEAR BOOTS:
No Uggs with shorts. No Uggs with skirts. No duck face. Enough said.

If you like my outfits— that's awesome.
If not... hey, we all have our own sense of style.
But, if you like my hairstyles, please head over and visit
my hair blog where I post tutorials about how to do those styles.
But, by all means, also visit Aunie Sauce.
I can't wait to see you there!

I really hope you all enjoyed my little style pointers.
I may have a quirky sense of fashion,
but hey, if you want to try something different,
JUST GET OUT THERE AND DO IT!
Don't be afraid of those nay-sayers.
How you feel in what you're wearing is the most important thing...
And if you feel like a rockstar,
by golly— YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR.

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Thanks so much Aunie for taking over today! 
{If you'd like to be considered as a guest blogger, please fill out this form!}
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