Fall Swap Goodies Revealed!

Happy Hump Day Pumpkins!!

I haven't done a blog swap in awhile, so when I saw these three fab 

bloggers hosting one, I figured it'd be fun to participate.

I was lucky enough to be partnered up with a sweet Southern girl Caitlin.

Her blog

Southern Curls & Pearls

Is already one of my new favorites!

You must go check her out.
Her style is fabulous, her outlook on life is refreshing, and she has an artful eye.

We exchanged a few quick e-mails and both shared a similar love for the Fall,

and wanted to be surprised with whatever goodies the other chose.

Well, I got lucky!!

My package arrived last Monday and I was ecstatic to open it!

A handmade card,

tiny glittery leaves,

pretty wrapped gifts,

all safely nestled in the box.

I received two gorgeous bottles of polish.

Perfect shades for the Fall and I was excited to try this brand, as I haven't before!

Here is Fine Pruned:
I applied it Saturday and it still looks awesome today [Wednesday]
I'm very pleased with the color, so perfect for Fall, and it's holding up very well!

A Fall scented candle...

Which found its way right into our foyer on a small table.

I just love having a fresh seasonal scent when guest arrive!

I'm obsessed with makeup and this was a perfect gift!

A tinted chapstick--I highly recommend!
It's way darker than what I anticipated 

I may have put it on before bed and my hubs was like, whoa.

So it's perfect for going out and about!
Sans the weird lipstick tastes a lot of colored shades give.

And my favorite part of the package were these adorable glittery gold pumpkins.

It was truly a perfect 

It's fun to take a chance and participate in a swap.
I think it's a fantastic way to try new products that I normally wouldn't buy.
I am already hoping for an Ulta beauty trip this weekend!!
Can you believe I've never really bought anything from one before?
Yeah, thanks to Cait, that's probably going to change!
If you're interesting in seeing the goods I spoiled her with,
go check them out here!

Monogramed Goodies!!

I just feel SO ALIVE with this sunny, Spring day!!

Today we're revealing our monogram swap goodies!!

I was paired up with the sweet Sara @ Simply Sara

She sent me a perfect monogrammed tray!

She had it all wrapped in pink tissue

{my faaaavorite color}

A thoughtful card 

{check out the monogram theme}

And even enclosed yummy Valentine's Day Chocolates!

 I decided it was time to organize my pretty things,

and so I am now using this amazing tray

as "My favorites" collector.

I keep my favorite perfume, Coach Poppy

and some of my favorite pieces to wear.

I love the simple, yet girlie look of it!

Thank you Sara.

 Check out what I got here over at Simply Sara 

I love it.

I think I may need another!

Tonight's my girls night--

I'm hosting.
Toodles!

xox

Secret Santa Reveal & My Fun Gifts!

Today we are finally getting to link up for:

Ashley-Everyday AEM

Emily-Life of Emily

Crystal-Coffee at Nordstrom

These three ladies really went all out and organized this fabulous swap!

Each person received someone to shop for, 

and a different person shopped for us!

We filled out a questionnaire about ourselves, 

sent out a Christmas Card and then sent gifts around Christmas time.

It was awesome!

I was Megan's Secret Santa.

I had so much fun shopping for her, as she seems like such a sweet girl!

If you want to see what I got Megan, click here!

I was completely spoiled by Michelle at Making Sense of Cents.

I got a super cute card:

And all these goodies!!

1.  Super fun Lauren Conrad earrings. 

I probably wouldn't have picked them out for myself, but now that I own them, 

I wear them all the time. {One of the perks of a secret santa!}

2. Peppermint Bark. It's already gone. Need I say more??

Seriously delish.

3. Mascara--again, something I normally wouldn't buy. I am a tried and true L'Oreal double end mascara wearer, but I actually liked this stuff. 

I will most likely be buying some on my own when this runs out!

4.  A beautiful frame.  I love it!

I had an extra picture printed out from our last cruise, looks great!

5.  An awesome wallet/clutch. I haven't used this yet, mainly because I haven't really gone any place to show it off, but I cannot wait to do so!!

Thank you so much Michelle!!
I really love everything!!!!!

I am so lucky I got two great people to get to know better!

If you're interested in a fun swap or anything fun at all really, you need to 

follow these girls.

Thanks again for all of the hard work that went into this swap.

It was amazing!

Have you done a swap? 

Share your swap goodies stories with me!!!

*Have you entered my Tastefully Simple Giveaway?