Last month I discovered a new blog via Sarah called Kaileen Elise. In one of the first posts I read, Kaileen decided to organize a Sparkle Swap! The purpose? From Kaileen's blog - "This swap is all about bringing cheer to a fellow blogger. Send a package with 4 unique gifts — a bit of sparkle, a treat that soothes, something sweet, and a surprise. In return, you will receive snail mail love from a new friend."
I was totally onboard! A few days later, I received the name of my recipient. Sandra and I have a lot in common so it was fun to shop for her.
Bath salts to soothe. Sugar scrub for something sweet.
A smokey trio for a little surprise.
My favorite butter London polish for a bit of sparkle.
All packaged up.
I hope Sandra enjoys this even half as much as I enjoyed putting it together. :)
And then a few days later, my sparkle swap package arrived!
Monique completely spoiled me! Just look at all the goodies she got me...
So clearly, Monique is an overachiever. There is a lot more than 4 things! I love each and every goody she got me, especially the bow ring and teas. I think she may have finally pushed me into becoming a tea-drinker!
I also want to say a big thanks to Kaileen. I'm sure this was no small task. I had a wonderful time and made new friends.
That is all.
24 comments:
omgoodness, what a fun swap!!
love your treats, especially that ring and the butter london nail polish. i have got to get my hands on that!
WHAT?! This is beyond awesome!!! Oh my god, both what you sent and what you received is pure GENIUS!!!
And I agree with Melissa - that butter 'polish you sent is gorgeous and the ring you got was oh-so-precious!
Also, Yogi tea is so dang delicious!
What fun!
This is so sweet! And I just love that ring. Too cute!
xoxo,
Joelle
next time, tell me about any and all swaps! love every, single, thing.
omg. i am so sad i missed this. i hope she does another one!
aren't swaps great?! i participated in an autumn swap last year and i was totally spoiled as well: http://what-the-font.blogspot.com/2010/11/autumn-swap.html :) enjoy your goodies!
Fun! I love doing swaps with other bloggers :)
This is the awesomest idea I have ever heard! Like pen pals, but so much cooler!
That's a very cute idea! :)
This is SUCH a sweet idea, I love it so much <3 The bow ring is gorgeous. LE SIGH for being on the other side of the world! x
Awwww SO CUTE! I'm so bad at swaps... mostly because I never sign up. Because I am horrible at mailing things. Geesh, when am I going to grow up and be organized?
This is wonderful! I love swaps and wish I had heard of this one sooner. Adorable items!
♥
Camila Faria
Oh, how delightful! I love mail swaps. Looks like you were a bit spoiled, which is the greatest ever. :) I hope she does another sparkle swap, because I'd love to join!
What a fun idea! It looks like you both put a lot of thought into your packages :) I love that bow ring!
I do love a good swap! This one looks like so much fun. You gave and received such great items. I love an excuse to add some sparkle to my life, or to someone else's!
Yay what a fun swap! I'm hosting a scarf swap right now and I had SO much fun shopping for my partner!
wasn't it such a fun swap? :) my favorite way to meet new bloggers-- i loveeee what you sent to sandra (a dear friend). every girl needs bath salts and glitter on her nails :)
the ring is so perfect on you but i'm curious about the espresso pillows!
what a great swap exchange :) i joined too (kaileen organized it amazingly didn't she?!) and just blogged about what i got and sent: http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2011/10/givingreceiving-sparkle.html
How fun! I would love to do something like this!
xo,
Sarah
this swap was such fun! LOL! yes, i suppose i'm a bit of an overachiever ~ i couldn't help myself, it was too fun. :) i was thrilled to have been part of the experience. hopefully Kaileen will do it again! glad you enjoyed everything and to have connected with you! :)
omg that bow ring is to die for! i want one! ah i'm realizing i totally forgot to take pictures of what i sent (dummy). i'm still waiting for my package. it's coming from canada!
That would be an incredible package to receive in the mail! I jsut bought a couple sparkle based Butter Londons. You will <3!
Monique must be a total sweetheart!
You gave a great swap gift and in return you got an equally good one. Bonus for you!
what an awesome idea!! i'm bummed i missed the sparkle swap! you gave/got such goodies!!
:)
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