Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Secret Blogger Swap

We had so much fun with the blogger swap that we participated in back in January (see that post here), that we jumped at the opportunity to join in on the fun in another one when our friend Danielle at Framed Frosting approached us with the subject. We elected to swap with someone either in the US, or internationally, within an under $30 price range. The way that this swap works is that you give to one person and receive from another, hence the 100% secret part. Danielle worked her magic with the pairings and several weeks ago we received the name of our secret blogger, and meanwhile someone received our names. We dutifully went to work studying our secret blogger's every word, watched her videos intently (yes, she's a YouTuber too...how perfect!) and got to know what makes this girl tick...all while being highly undercover. The anticipation of sharing the details and finding out who received our names has been killing us! Well, the link-up to reveal your secret blogger and the goodies you received is finally today! So first, here's a peek at what we received...

Over the holiday weekend, we were excited when this box arrived. Inside we found that Melissa from Sigh...Gush...Gasp had taken the time to really get to know us and she nailed some of our favorite things! Starbucks? Check. Nail polish? Check. Jewelry? Check. And what girl doesn't love chocolate???

The package looked so pretty when we opened it. We snapped a quick picture before we dug in!

Look at this handmade card by Melissa! It was so incredibly personal and sweet. You can obviously tell that this girl has mad scrapbooking skills.

We're super excited about these nail polishes! The colors are gorgeous and so perfect for summer, plus it's a brand that we've never tried. From left to right are Lilac, Papaya and Mint.

Hello chocolate!! These taste just like a peppermint patty. Mmmm!

Love these earrings and cuff bracelet from Smart Set...a new Canadian brand to us!

Melissa also included a Starbucks gift card for each of us and a reusable tote from Smart Set.

Melissa, thank you SO much! We look forward to getting to know you better. We love your outfit posts and any sightings of your precious Adele!! 

We encourage you guys to check out her blog and show her some love from HLNC!

Now on to the giving part of this swap... For the past several weeks we've taken advantage of every opportunity to get to know our secret blogger assignment as well as possible...covertly, of course. We're thrilled that we can now finally talk about her! From across the pond, we'd like to introduce you guys to Charlotte from Lil Miss Chickas. We just adore this girl!! To see what we sent to Charlotte, click here. While you're there, drop Charlotte a comment and follow her blog. 

The main thing that we love about blogging is the wonderful sense of community and support that we all give to each other. We're so excited to have had the opportunity to find these two bloggers and we look forward to following them on their blogging journeys. A huge thank you goes out to Danielle for coordinating and hosting this swap! To see more link-ups of the swap fest, be sure to visit Danielle's blog.

36 comments:

  1. I am SO jealous!! I never hear about blogger swaps until AFTER the swap!! :(

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  2. Such a great gift. I have to get on this next time around. I used to do these all the time with military wife.

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  3. Thank you girls for linking up today! Looks like Melissa hit it right on the head with nail polish and coffee. Enjoy your new goodies :) And thanks again for participating!

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  4. This is such a great idea! I missed the deadline for this secret swap but I'm hoping to participate in another one when I can! =)

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  5. You guys got some great gifts! I'm definitely loving those nail polishes, but it's hard to find some I don't like, haha!
    Following you back :D

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  6. This is such a fun idea! Looks like she picked out great items for both of you :)

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  7. that jewellery is stunning!! And that card is too pretty!

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  8. The nail polishes look amazing!

    xo,
    janmloves.blogspot.com
    I'm having a giveaway on my blog if you're interested!

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  9. What an amazing swap! I participated in a pet gift swap last Christmas that was tons of fun!

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  10. Such a great gift and soooo creative! I love everything about it! :) Great job, Melissa! :)

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  11. What a great gift! I had no idea there was such a thing as mint kisses - I will have to go find those pronto! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm a new follower :).

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  12. Cute stuff! I am in love with that handmade card! Oh, and I love your blog! Your header is GORGEOUS! :)

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  13. I just joined the email list for this swap. I'm excited to alerted to the next swap. You girls got some really great and thoughtful stuff!

    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  14. Aww so much fun!! Love you nail polishes!!

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  15. Thanks for your comment :) I totally love that mint nail polish, and hello coffee!

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  16. This sound like so much fun.
    ~Jazmin

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  17. You girls got some great stuff! It's so fun to get to know new bloggers. Can't wait for the next swap... I alrady signed up!

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  18. seriously how fun!!! yes...she's definitely been studying you two! so glad you got so many great things. and daang mad scrapbooking crafty skills!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  19. Wow you guys did good!
    I love that little handmade card...how thoughtful is that?!

    And all of the nail colors...so fun :)

    xo

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  20. Dang, y'all made out like bandits! Any swap that includes a Sbux gift card is a success in my book! :)

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  21. You definitely got some great stuff! Following you back via BlogLovin (my GFC apparently has a limit, as it let me know this morning that I've exceeded it). Great blog here- glad to find you!

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  22. What a lovely package you received!!! Love the polish colors! :)

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  23. Such a great gift! It was so much fun participating in the swap! Following via GFC!

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  24. These are so much fun! I've joined one, but we got to send each other emails and such beforehand. Secret swap sounds so much fun too :) And how lovely package you got, aww!

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  25. What a fun swap idea! And who doesn't like getting little goodies in the mail, especially when they include chocolate!

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  26. I deff love swaps! The card is so cute!

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  27. I checked yours out first!! =)
    Melissa did an excellent job. Her card is amazing!!

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  28. Ohhh i like this idea of a secret blogger swop! You have been spoilt with some very lovely things!

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  29. Such a great box! I need to get in on one of these next chance I get!

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  31. You got some great things! I love the nail polish colors! :)

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  32. How fun! Love the chocolate and the polish selection is perfect for summer. Great ear rings too!

    leslie

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  33. Great gifts and that card is amazing!

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  34. LOVE those nail polish colors!!! Looks like you received a GREAT package! :) Thanks for stopping by my swap post at Truly Lovely by the way! Have a great weekend ladies!!!

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  35. I'm still sad that I didn't join in on this one...Blog swaps are THE best. I love those colors!

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