Today is the day!

Remember earlier this month when I mentioned that I was partaking in the little Blogging Party that is circling the blog world?

Well today is the day that we reveal our loot! I have had so much fun getting to know my partner Jessica and I have been very inspired by her. She has not been blogging long but her blog has so much character! I am definitely taking notes!! :)

Well last week she did something that made my day! I received her package!!! I don't think I even took my coat off before I opened that puppy up!

She is so cute! She wrote me a little note explaining her thoughts behind the present!

 Jessica knows me that is for sure! She gave me my favorite things!! I'm obsessed with coffee and I adore Valentine's day so a heart covered mug! Couldn't have been more perfect!!! Really.

And nail polish. Pink and sparkly nail polish. LOVE. I'm a complete nail polish gal. I ALWAYS have it on. It is my special thing. I love having polished nails and I can't stand when one is chipped so I take the time to paint them quite often. I swear in college, especially my senior year I barely slept but darn my nails ALWAYS had nail polish- and not chipped nail polish, on! (ok enough with the CAPS!! bah!)

Now that I have more time and a more relaxing routine I still love the time after I finish painting and all I can do is sit and relax. Sorry can't make dinner. Sorry can't change the laundry. Just need to sit and relax.

I have been rocking this look ever since :)

This blogging party has been so much fun and such a great excuse to spend more time exploring other blogs. There is a special group of women out there who have amazing things to say- I love spending time with them.

Happy Tuesday Sparklers!

XOXO, Elise

I would like to introduce you to.....

My Blogging Party Partner in Crime! Well not actually crime I don't intend to do naughty things and she seems super sweet and not likely into that sort of thing either... anyways....

I am so excited to introduce Jessica from Lovely Little Things!

Her blog is adorable and has already inspired me to become more creative! Yay for inspiration! She also was brilliant and sent me an email practically right after we learned we were paired with all sorts of interesting questions. After I answered them for her I asked her to answer them plus one more for me! I thought it would be fun to share her answers with you so that my Sparklers can get to know her too!

1. How long have you been blogging & where did you get the idea for your blog name? 

 I have been blogging since late November 2011 so not very long - I'm a newbie! And I originally wanted to name my blog "All Things Lovely" but it was taken - so since I'm super little compared to all of my friends I settled for Lovely Little Things- and it suits me! 

2. You're stuck on an island - what 5 things are a MUST to have with you? 

iPad (plus charger ;)), boyfriend (yay for Adams!), my kitty, running shoes, and I'll go ahead and steal your idea for the water purification system ;) smart girl lol.

3. What are your 3 favorite things to do...besides blogging of course ;)?  

I love working out/being active/doing anything outside...especially riding bikes with Adam! We just got mountain bikes and I am LOVING IT :) 

I also like to read - like a lot..I'm a huge nerd...and I've come to terms with that lol. And I love going on coffee dates with friends - they're the best!

4. Last one - 3 favorite blogs to read?  

I read about 50 blogs per day so this is hard!

          1. From My Grey Desk was the blog that inspired me to start blogging so that one for sure!

          2. Aunie Sauce 

          3. The Shine Project

          4. Sweetly Complicated

          5. I better stop now before i list every blog on my blog love page ;)

And I wanted to know what she wanted to "be" when she grew up: "I'm a mass comm (public relations) major, but my goal is actually to be an elementary school teacher :)"

I honestly think they have super powers and decided to pair us together because our Boyfriends are both Adam! 

XOXO Sparklers!

2012 Blogging Party!

One day not too long ago I ventured into an interesting opportunity.

 It's called the 2012 New Year Blogging Party! 

It's being hosted by three amazing ladies who have adorable blogs- 

Casey, Danielle &  Alycia

Here's how the party works- each blogger who wanted to participate will be randomly paired up with another blogger to do a gift exchange with! Fun right?!

So where does the party part come in? Well on January 31, 2012 we will all link up our posts onto all three of the hosts’ blogs, for one giant link up party! So stay tuned to discover new fun blogs!

I can't wait to introduce my partner!! Hopefully soon! I am already being inspired! There are sure to be exciting changes happening around Sparkle at Twenty Something soon!!