Posting on Social Sara

Today, I'm guest posting for a dear blogger friend, Sara from Social Sara. You can check out her blog and a week's worth of guest bloggers by clicking here.

 
Sara was actually vacationing in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit. Please keep her in your prayers. I am hoping she makes it back to Georgia very soon!

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A special thanks to Social Sara

I just wanted to send a special thanks to Social Sara for this sweet giveaway package... 

You must check out her blog if you love fashion, food and travel! You'll love reading all about her special finds and interesting travels.

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Design Your Own Note Cards

I am in love and entertained with this "print-your-own" note card set I received from Sara, author of Social Sara. This was part of my Pink Swap gift that I received by participating in Monograms and Manicures' blogger exchange back in February. It was not until this summer that I opened the note card set by Gartner Studios to find out just how awesome they really are. 

My set consisted of pink and green note cards with floral print lined envelopes. On the packaging, were the words, "PRINT ON ME," so I went to the Gartner Studios website and found the correct template.  Turns out the template is set up in Microsoft Word, so it was easy to manipulate and change.  I initially printed my monogram, but then switched it up with some other sayings ("Hello" and "Happy Day").

I had a blast with this. The design possibilities were endless! I printed a few to have on hand, but wanted to save some for special occassions.

These cards would make a great gift. Just pick up a brand new pack (Sara found them at Target) and personalize them for the recipient. Bundle them with ribbon and you have an affordable, unique note set!

Linking up to:

The Saturday 7 Party at Positively Splendid 

Making Monday Marvelous at C.R.A.F.T.

Once Upon A Weekend at Family Ever After

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The Pink Swap

In January, I signed up to participate in Monograms and Manicures's Fourth Annual Pink Swap.  By signing up, you are assigned a partner and the task of selecting four pink items under $30 to exchange. My partner turned out to be Sara from Social Sara.

Sara actually reached out me after seeing my comment on the Monograms and Manicures participation post. This took place even before swap partners were assigned. After we exchanged a couple messages, swap partners were announced and ironically Sara and I were partnered together... I think it is fate.  Sara has been so sweet and helpful in my quest to purchase a Mac.

Turns out, we have a ton in common: 

She works in PR. I work in PR.  

She used to ride and show horses. I grew up with horses.  

She owns a Mac. I am dying for a Mac.  

She is from Savannah, GA. I visited there this summer and decided I would love to live there.  

She loves stationary. I am obsessed with pretty papers of all types. 

To say the least, this swap experience has been wonderful! I am so thankful Sara and I were able to connect. 

Fast forward a couple weeks later. I picked out four items and wrapped them in pink paper to send to Sara.

A package including several beautifully wrapped gifts from Sara arrived shortly after. 

The packaged included a personalized wine glass, printable stationary (how cool!), lotion, nail polish, hand sanitizer, tissues, a nail filer and a sweet note from Sara.

Great pink products to stash in my purse and vanity! 

A gorgeous wine glass from Swoozies. 

Stationary made to put put through your printer for personalization.... LOVE!

A very special thanks to Sara from Social Sara for the generous pink package and Monograms and Manicures for hosting the exchange!  

The Pink Swap was a success and I look forward to participating in more exchanges like this.

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