Tuesday, January 31, 2012

2012 New Year Blogging Party- Gift Exchange REVEAL!

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I linked our blog up with the 2012 New Year Blogging Party gift exchange & link up, hosted by CaseyDanielle, & Alycia; and soon after found out I was partnered with Britney of The Musings of a Twenty-Something Wife.


I've got to admit, I was a little... apprehensive at first.  I mean, how do you get to know a complete stranger over the internet?  What if this stranger doesn't like me?  What if she doesn't participate at all?  But then I got that first email from Britney.  And thought, "Ok, I can do this... another 20-something wife. We have that in common.  I'll just be myself, it's all there is to do."  And then I clicked on her blog and saw she had sweet pup named Winston- well, if you love a pup, you're definitely okay in my book. :)  Since then, Britney and I have been emailing back and forth, and I think it's safe to say that we'd get along pretty well in real life, too!   She's sweet, thoughtful, hilarious, loyal, and gorgeous inside and out... and yes, you can learn all of this about one person through emails and blog reading.   Who knew??




Yesterday, on a no-good Monday after an exhausting weekend full of work (and no relaxing), I got a visit from the postman who says, "This one's for you."  Yay, my care package from Britney was here!!  I loved it already, just from looking at the box.  The sweet collection of stamps on the top made me smile. :)




  And then when I opened the box, things got better and better!  (By the way- I apologize in advance for the terrible phone-quality photos you are about to view.  You see, Hubby and I installed new floors in our sunroom on Sunday.  It hurt to lift a pen at work yesterday- a PEN.  S0 yeah, light-weight camera phone it is.)



She sent an adorable silicone heart-shaped muffin pan with blueberry (yummm!) muffin mix, a list-taking notebook in a pretty pattern (totally fueling my list-taking obsession), Essie nail polish in the ever-gorgeous shade of "In Stitches" (how perfect, so thoughtful Britney!!), a sweet card AND a 100-year-old postcard!  Let's take a closer look:


Postmarked July 3, 1913 to Miss Bess Pogson.  Absolutely amazing.  And I love what it says on the front: "You're a nice kid and I like you."  Precious!  Britney's husband owns the world's largest postcard shop.  I can't even imagine the treasures he's come across.


And what did I do immediately following dinner?  Of course I made my sweet husband some love muffins.  He totally approved of the blueberry, Britney!

My friends, please go visit the blog of my newest friend, Britney, of The Musings of a Twenty-Something Wife.


I guarantee her sweet smile, hilarity, and general awesomeness will bring a smile to your face.  Thank you again, Britney! 

Update- check out Britney's blog to see a little something I stitch up for her.  Sneak peek:


I'm so excited to check out the link party- let's make some more friends today!

17 comments:

  1. haha "love muffins". How cute! (over from the blog party linkup!)

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    1. Not gonna lie, I made myself giggle with that one- haha. :) I just went over and peeked at your blog- LOVE the hootie necklace your buddy sent you! I'm going to troll around some more. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. What a sweet gift! The post card is my favorite. I loved participating in this gift exchange! :)

    Sam
    http://petitefemmejolie.blogspot.com

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    1. Isn't that so cool? I couldn't believe I was holding a sweet note sent to a friend from 100 years ago! I love it and can't wait to find a spot for it in my stitching space. :) Thanks for stopping by! (I totally wrote "thanks for stoppy bing" at first- going to load up on more coffee and check out your blog.)

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  3. Hello Chelsea! What a darling blog you have! I also loved participating in the gift exchange and thought it was just a brilliant idea. I'm your newest follower and will be back for sure!

    Jessi from Hopes and Dreams
    cherishinghopesanddreams.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks, Jessi- so sweet of you to say that! This link-up has been so fun! I'm honored and so happy to have you as a follower and am looking forward to following your sweet blog. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. WOW, what wonderful, sweet gifts!! I want one of those heart shaped muffin pans...now I'll for sure be on the hunt for one. :)

    We're excited to follow your blog now & we'll definitely be checking out Britney's blog as well!

    We hope you'll check out what we received from our exchange partner on our blog! This was so much fun!

    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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    1. Isn't it precious? I'm enjoying a love muffin right now and am scheming up what to make next in that adorable pan. Thanks for adding us to your blog roll- You'll absolutely LOVE Britney!

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    2. So cute!!! Love the tin! Found you thru the link up! Excited to follow your sweet blog!

      The Foley Fam Blog

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    3. Aww, thanks Kristine! I'm about to go check your blog out. Thanks for adding us to your blog roll! :)

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  5. New to your blog by way of the link up :D Love the gifts your bloggy buddy sent to you. I'm over to her blog now to check out the goodies you sent. Enjoy your day!

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    1. Chandra- you wouldn't happen to be the same Chandra who ordered the custom Ramsey Poufs in the gorgeous gray fabric, are you?? If so, thank you for your order! It was hard to mail those poufs- I wanted to keep them, haha! If not, thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you enjoyed our post. :)

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  6. Not me, but somehow I wish it were....I love poufs and the color grey!

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  7. Awe, what a cute gift idea. The swap was awesome, glad I found you through it! Definite new follower! www.radragdesigns.blogspot.com

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    1. So sweet of you to stop by! :) This link up has been so fun! They should host it monthly- I love meeting new friends!

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  8. that one hundred year old postcard is so so lovely.

    packages are the best thing in the world.

    xo

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    1. Do you want to talk about lovely? I just checked out your blog. And it is so very lovely! :) You gained a new follower! Thanks for stopping by.

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