Vintage silver in the dining room.My third blog anniversary is just around the corner and I'll also celebrate publishing 800 posts at that time. What does this mean in the huge scheme of things..............a GIVEAWAY of course!!!
No, can't send you a ticket to Africa, or put you in my duffel bag and take you on safari in May, but I will send a little celebratory vintage gift your way...............if you leave me a comment on this post and you are the winner!
I bought two boxes of these old spoons from SuzAnna's Antiques a couple of weeks ago and will share a box with the winner. They're from Singapore and already already 'vintaged' . They will look awesome set in a tarnished silver cup, an old ironstone sugar bowl, a small crystal vase, or even a shabby old Ball jar ~ whatever works in your decor. I'll tuck in a little surprise also.
Thanks so much to everyone who takes time to read my blog and leave such delightful comments. Some of you have followed my comings and goings all three years, others are fairly new ~ I'm grateful for all of you and love that I've been able to meet several of you in person.
So don't forget, leave a comment here on this post. On my blog anniversary, February 27, I'll toss your name in the hat.
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Wow! I just can't believe you'll be celebrating your 3rd blogiversary and 800th post!!! That's amazing dear! I wish you all the best! Much love! Congratulations!! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog birthday Mary and many more to come.
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JJ
Congratulations on your anniversary and 800 posts!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely and I enjoy coming here to visit.
Carol
Happy Blog Anniversary Mary! I am so happy that you started your blog 3 years ago and along the way I found you! I love that we live in the same state and have the chance to visit in person a couple of times. Those silver spoons are lovely~
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Penny
Congratulations, Mary, on your anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog every day so much. My home is not very far from yours- I like the SuzAnna's posts especially. Have a great day.
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800 posts! That is huge! Congrats! Swing by the shop if your out and about this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon.
ReplyDeleteAnna
Oooooh! That looks like a very nice giveaway. Wow! 800 posts! One day I'll have to go back to the very beginning of yours. Drats! You mean you can't pack me into the duffel bag?! I might not take that much room......Well, if I can't talk you into then please throw my name into the hat too!!! Thanks Mary!
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Ulrike
So much to celebrate in your life these days! Congratulations and I'm looking forward to many more beautifully inspiring posts from you!
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Deborah
'What does this mean in the huge scheme of things?' .... it means so much. You are a talented writer, creative, inquisitive, adventurous, generous, loving ... everything the best bloggers are! I can't imagine writing 800 posts.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog and following your doings, your vintage buys are so pretty.....
ReplyDeleteWow...congratulations! I'm impressed with your 800 posts, especially since each and every one of them is heartwarming and beautiful. You're such a dear lady, and I count it a privelege to know you.
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Lori
Hello Mary dear, I did guess right. Africa is calling you huh? What a thrill for you. My aunt and uncle visited there and have not stopped talking about yet. I kno you will have a wonderful time.
ReplyDelete800 posts! Wow Mary, that is lots of posting. I would be so happy to win those darling spoons. A wonderful giveaway. Congratulations on your many awesome posts Mary. Post filled with wonderful photos and interesting facts, not to mention designer makeovers. You are a terrific blogger Mary and you find things that are interesting to everyone. Your text is always so well written. I mean that from my heart.
Happy posting for a long time to come.
Love and hugs, Jeanne
Thank you for your post. I enjoy reading your blog so very much. Hope you continue.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 800 posts - WOW!! I love your blog - your writing, pictures, adventures, all of it. Don't ever ever stop! ;-) Hugs, Cathy
ReplyDeleteMary, 800 posts! I can't imagain. I'm just now coming up on 100. Love visiting your blog. Congratulations! Keep on posting!!!
ReplyDeleteThe set of spoons are wonderful. I'd certainly welcome these should I be the lucky one.
Congrats on your 800 posts! Love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteIrma :)
Well my comment is quite simple - i AM going to Africa but not in any duffle bag, AND i love the spoons but am now downsizing my "stuff" - most of the time anyway - so i hope someone who really can love them wins them.
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Thank you so much for all your well wishes! Mommy is soooo mcuh better today and was so excited to open your package! Thank you! We are hoping she will be out Saturday but maybe Monday! I will let you know!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I think you have been blogging longer than anyone else I know! I just started last March and have been surprised at how many have too! CONGRATS!! 800 posts!! Very nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
Hello Mary,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming anniversary. What an inspiration you are! Your blog is so interesting and very well written. I look forward to it everyday and thoroughly enjoy it. Your photos are so beautiful too.
Thank you for enriching the lives of so many people.
Much love...
Barbie
Congratulations! That's quite an achievement and I have to tell you that I think your blog-along with the photos-is one of the best ones out there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations all around Mary! Hard to believe I have been visiting you all this time. If feels only yesterday that I tentatively walked onto your front porch to say hello. I was taken so with it then and still am. I wish I could sit on that porch with you and a cup of Earl Grey tea. I would of course bring something delicious with me from Holland to tempt your taste buds and celebrate friendship.
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Heidi
Happy blog birthday Mary! It's always a joy to read you.....
ReplyDeleteGracie@http://mylittleplace.blog.com
And here's to 800 more! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wow! And I thought 400 was an achievement, but 800 is amazing. I would so love to win those beautiful spoons.
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ReplyDeleteI can't remember how long I have been following you but it must be close to the time I started my own blog three years ago last month (and I only have a bit more than 400 posts!). I have loved each and every one of your delicious posts. May you keep posting for a long, long time.
Hi Mary!!! Happy Blogiversary honey!!!! and 800 posts too! Even though I may not always comment, I absolutely adore your blog and what you share here...wishing you many more years and posts to come! hugs and love, Dawn
ReplyDeleteLove the effects in the first picture, and those are beautiful spoons. Three years? Not possible. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHave to post as Anonymous--your system won't let me be me without a URL, and I don't have a spare one around the house just now.
Well, that wasn't too smart. I forgot to say that Anonymous is really Emm.
ReplyDelete800 hundred posts is certainly something to celebrate. Well done and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see and hear more about your big trip.
Congratulations on yor 800th post and wonerful blog.
ReplyDeleteChania
My word 800 posts congratulations to you my friend. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Love reading your blog and following you.
ReplyDelete800 posts in 3 years..........I'm impressed!!!! Love the spoons and would love to win your giveaway. So jealous you get to go to Africa. What an adventure - hope you take tons of pictures to share with us.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogaversary! 800 posts. Wow. Jenn <><
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday..just up and starting my rounds and I have to admit I came over because of the give-a-way, and am I glad I did! Your blog is wonderful and so enticing. Now to find your follow button and book mark your blog. I will be back. Hugs Gail - Decorating My Tin Shack
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mary on 800 posts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Enjoy your blog. Please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNora jamenora@coastalnow.net
Yipppeee! 800 posts....quite an accomplishment!
ReplyDeletePlease throw me into the hat too! I love this giveaway!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Wow!! 800 posts. That is amazing. Great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteOh My GOsh Mary Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you are almost at 800 posts. Wow that is outstanding. (I have been blogging since June 12th of last year and only have a little over 200 posts. I have got some blogging to do to catch up with you sweetie.)
Oh please enter me into this drawing. I would so love to have this set of spoons, so covered in sugary love. I have been a follower as you have I for a long time now. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win this drawing, we are all so lucky to be able to enter.
Please tell Miss Jasmine hello for me. I think of her every time I blog and post to you. Hugs to you Jasmine.
Country hugs and so much love Mary Sweetie...Sherry
Hi Mary! Happy 3rd Blogiversary!! I just had my first! Please do count me in for your vintage giveaway! I'll cross my fingers for good luck! Thanks! ~tina
ReplyDeleteCongratlations on your anniversary and 800 posts! Wow! You go girl!
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Mary, HOW many posts??? What a lovely readable blog you have...I had no idea you had reached 800! Congratulations!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 800 posts. Wow, that is a lot in 3 years. I'm so glad I've got to know you.
Hugs, Rhondi
How exciting!!! I read your blog every day, it's better than ANY newspaper or newcast:). Big hugs to you Mary and thank you for being you. Mary Ann, the tea lady
ReplyDeleteI stop by from time to time. Caught up on you today. 800 is cause for congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow Mary, 800 posts! What a great poster you are, always have something interesting to tell us or to blog about. Hope you are feeling better and thanks for the explanation of "under the weather".
ReplyDeleteJanet
Dear Mary, Congratulatios on reaching such a blogging milestone. I look forward to the next 800 posts! Your Blog is always so lovely to visit. xx
ReplyDeleteYour a favorite of mine..
ReplyDeleteI have been to Africa 3 times. You will be enchanted by the animals,the people but most of all by the beauty of the country
Congratulations! It's been a joy reading your blog these past three years..blessings
ReplyDeleteHere's to 3, 6 , 9 awww heck 21 more years of great blogs! Congratulations - beautiful post (s) as always..
ReplyDeleteMary.....I'm sure you are as beautiful in person as you are in your blog posts. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics and words!
ReplyDeleteHerbal Blessings, Mandy
I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog. Here's to many more blog entries. Mary B
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog.I check in each day. Can't wait to see your trip to Africa.
Dottie
Happpy Happy Blog Iversay! That is quite the achievment! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteHugs Ruth
800 posts in 3 years is truly impressive! You always keep it interesting and fun too. xo, suzy
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