Monday, March 28, 2022

2,000th Post Giveaway

I've finally arrived at my 2,000th posts.  When I began blogging in 2012 I didn't realize I'd still be blogging 10 years later, and I definitely didn't think about a milestone of 2,000 posts.

It often seems like blogging has run its course in today's busy society with newer and quicker  communication platforms replacing it.  Like several other blogging friends, I've been tempted to stop, but it's become a journal of sorts and an invaluable reference resource while working on Shutterfly albums, etc.  I've referred back to it many times.

I think I have a couple of followers who have been with me from the beginning and one in particular has always been so faithful leaving a comment [yes, that's you, Joy!].  

I have met many wonderful people through my blog, and that is another good reason to keep writing.  So if you've been with me a long time or a little while, you have my heartfelt gratitude. Your support is greatly appreciated.

As I approached this 2,000th post I began thinking about a meaningful giveaway that would be connected to my blog, and I came up with the idea of a writing or stationery basket.

So here's what's in the basket...  A Hallmark desk set [tablet, pen, and notecards]


A magnetic refrigerator notepad and a teapot rubber stamp and ink pad.  Back in the day, craft stores had an abundance of tea-themed stamps, but the selection today is almost nil, so I went online and ordered one from an Etsy vendor.


And lastly, I went through all my posts and selected a few pictures to have made into blank notecards.  The basket will contain 8 notecards and envelopes.


To enter the giveaway leave a comment sometime between now and Friday, April 1st [no joke!]  ;-)  Names will be put in a basket and I'll draw a winner on Saturday and post it on my blog when I get home from work.  Regrettably, due to the high cost of postage this giveaway is limited to US residents only.  Good luck!



21 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Gosh, it is amazing how quickly time has gone by. Now that I am retired I have more time to read blogs. I do miss some of my favorites who switched to Instagram or other platforms. Or just disappeared! Please let me pass on an entry. I would like my chance to go to someone else.

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  2. Congratulations on your 2000th blog!!! I don't think I've been "visiting" you from the start, but I do know that I've been enjoying your blog for at least 7 or 8 years now. You and I have a cup of tea every morning when I first sit down at my computer.
    Here's to another 2000 posts!!!!

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  3. Lovely giveaway! Add my name to your drawing!!

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  4. Congratulations on your 2,000th post, I have been blogging since about 2007 and now I wonder how many posts I have done. Please give my chance to someone else.

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  5. Congratulations on # 2,000!!
    Your blog posts are always interesting to read and enjoyable. And pictures of delicious food is always welcomed.
    Please enter me into the contest.
    Hugs from Texas
    Frieda

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  6. Congratulations - although it doesn't seem like I've been reading your blog for 10 years. Time passes quickly, it seems, at least recently. I am delighted to have several bloggers who I consider to be friends, and you are one of them. I just wish there wasn't so much distance between our homes. :-)
    Your giveaway basket is lovely and I would like to be entered in the drawing. And I appreciate the sentence about me commenting. The way I see it, if someone is going to take the time to write a blog, and I enjoy reading it, the least I can do is comment to let them know that I read it. Here's to many more years of blog posts and comments - and friendship!

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  7. Congratulations and please keep blogging. I love reading your stories and seeing your pictures. Your emails usually are the best thing in my in box. Please include me in the give a way too. Thank you.

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  8. Congratulations - that's a lot of posts. 8-)
    I don't know how long I've been a subscriber but it's long enough to know I enjoy your blog.
    Thanks for sponsoring this sweet give-away.
    Sheila

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  9. I’ve been reading your blog for along time. We live in the same state, so it makes it more interesting. Please put in the giveaway.
    Joy Brady

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  10. I discovered your blog a few years back while searching for pictures of the Cotswold Cottage in Greenfield Village, and stayed. Thanks for all the years of sharing and Congratulations on 2,000 posts!

    Susan

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  11. Congratulations! I never think to look at how many posts I have. Now I must check. I do know that I am printing my blog and I have 14 years to print.

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  12. Congratulations on your 2000th post. Thank you for this generous giveaway. Please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you.
    Marilyn

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  13. Phyllis - I’ve been one of the very fortunate ones to have enjoyed your amazing hospitality! What a milestone you have reached…I look forward to and enjoy every single post of yours. Blessings to you!

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  14. Congratulations! I’ve been following your posts since I retired 8 years ago. Enjoy every one.
    Please enter me for your generous giveaway.
    Sandy G.

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  15. I stumbled on your blog by accident, looking for a tea blog that looked fun. Enjoy your trips and table settings, a new post brightens by day.

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  16. Congratulations on your 2,000th post! How exciting!
    Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!
    Susan in NC

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  17. Congratulations on this milestone in your blogging career!

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  18. Please enter me in you giveaway - always looking for unique tea cards - thank you for blogging (is that a word?) :)

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  19. Thank you for your lovely blog, I enjoy seeing your tea ware, tablescapes, and your menus! Many blessings for many more!

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  20. Wow! That's a lot of posts! Congrats on keeping up with your blog. I love to read others but I would be one of those bloggers that post only once n awhile.

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  21. Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for a long time, but I don't know how many years it's been. Still enjoying it immensely!
    kellam.susan@yahoo.com

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