It was one year ago that I started this blog.
I had opened the account back in 2007 but
left it empty until one year ago.
I had opened the account back in 2007 but
left it empty until one year ago.
What I thought would be difficult has been easy and vice versa.
But it has been such a fun, informative, and educational experience. One thing I told myself was that no matter what,
I was going to do it for one year and
I am proud that I kept that promise to myself.
I was going to do it for one year and
I am proud that I kept that promise to myself.
Time does go quick.
Glad I did it last year otherwise I would still have it on my to do list.
Last week CarolinCairns gave me a Sunshine award so it is lovely timing to coincide for the one year mark.
I did a quiet and unpublicized giveaway for readers who already follow the blog as a thank you.
I was so sneaky that I didn't even publicize what it was!
For that reason, I didn't get many punters.
The chances were very good indeed.
I have 10 winners.
Congratulations to the following:
Heidi from Adelaide Villa, Dani from DaniBP MOP Philosophy, Slapdashmama, Louise from Ingredients of Style,
Meg from Pigtown Design, Jody from About Last Weekend,
Blue Booby, and readers Abby, Sue, Grace!
Please email me your addresses or I will contact you as it is Xmas time and you may not be reading this.
Just a warning that I won't send asap -
probably after Xmas if you don't mind?
Congratulations to the following:
Heidi from Adelaide Villa, Dani from DaniBP MOP Philosophy, Slapdashmama, Louise from Ingredients of Style,
Meg from Pigtown Design, Jody from About Last Weekend,
Blue Booby, and readers Abby, Sue, Grace!
Please email me your addresses or I will contact you as it is Xmas time and you may not be reading this.
Just a warning that I won't send asap -
probably after Xmas if you don't mind?
13 is my rationale for a baker's dozen as my anniversary is 12/12.
So I have three more items that I am offering as the official and public one year anniversary giveaway!
The items are...
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Hermes Petit H charms ( not for sale but only given with purchase)
Quite cute no?
Even if I do say so myself.
You can use these as a Xmas tree ornament, bookmark, or a bag charm.
The choice is yours.
I went to the Petit H exhibition and they were giving some charms for clients as a gift with purchase.
Each Petit H exhibition had different charms.
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The three charms in London perhaps meant to represent the UK was a dog, teapot, and umbrella.
For all those who entered the first giveaway but didn't win will automatically be entered to the second raffle.
To be eligible to enter, just join me on the blog Via
GFC, Bloglovin, Facebook, or via email subscription.
If you do already then just leave a comment
saying you want to be in the running.
Entries close on the 23rd of December 8 am.
Good luck once again!
saying you want to be in the running.
Entries close on the 23rd of December 8 am.
Good luck once again!
OMG! I am SO excited! Thank you!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeletedarn it, Gracie, not Grace? :P thanks for hosting the sneaky giveaway, they're always fun and oh so exclusive
ReplyDeleteOh,Naomi.Thank you.How exciting to win - I hope it is me Sue? I couldn't see another in the comments...Am I being particularly dense, though? I can't see your email address?Xs
ReplyDeleteAbout time I won something :) Thank you. I have sent you an e-mail. No rush but what is it? A surprise.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Meg, Grace (sorry but was a typo!), Sue and BB! My email is
ReplyDeletecouldashouldawoulda9@gmail.com. Email me your address and I will send right as soon as I can which is after Xmas!
Wow thanks Naomi! How exciting is this! I'll email you my address. Lovely giveaway, thanks so much and congrats on the year... here's to many many more!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog's one year anniversary. Oooops missed out on that one, I thought leaving a comment meant automatic entry, so I'll try again.....here's my comment for entry. I don't drink tea and I hate pets and I actually hate the rain, but I do love the idea of the umbrella because it's quirky and like you say represents the UK xx
ReplyDelete@Dani congrats!
ReplyDelete@Colleen, you were entered!! But random number .org didn't choose you :(. But you are in this one now automatically :) good luck xx
We could use a little sunshine here in the frosty Midwest of the US!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteI am admiring your hand bag...love anything from Hermes.
Thanks for entering! And while I do have a black Kelly that specific one isn't mine! I was just googling images of other petit h charms in other cities!
DeleteYay! How exciting. Thank you so much Naomi. Congratulations on your one year anniversary. But you haven't announced which was the post that had the most comments on it, or which was your most viewed? I love reading your blog, and thank you for your very funny and informative posts. I love seeing London through your eyes. xx
ReplyDeleteI should thank you as your comments are always way more interesting than my posts! Readers like you is what keeps me going so I was so chuffed you got picked :) I will do a post re that soon but just didn't have time to write it all out as I was babysitting builders till 9 pm last night! Xx
DeleteOh, those are very cute - I couldn't imagine what the umbrella, teapot and dog could have in common! Now I see what they are, I think the teapot is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteGood luck second time around Patricia! You are automatically in :)
DeleteCongrats Naomi! So happy to have gotten to know you:). Definitely put me on the list.
ReplyDeleteYou were already in so no worries - I have a feeling you might want the dog right? Thanks for your visits! :)
DeleteHi, hi! Congrats again, love your blog. Of course I'm a follower/regular reader but was just away during your sneak. The charms are charming, love tea, dogs and umbrellas, but if I do win and the postage to California is ridiculous, please do pass on to someone closer in distance to you. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! But don't worry they are light as a feather so not to worry! Good luck Tiffany :)
DeleteHapppy anniversary Naomi!!! Well done and I'm so so pleased for you :D Thank you for the support that you've given me, and if I'm not able to give as much back, I'm so sorry I'm just really really busy. The giveaways are really cute, but I'll let others have the chance to win it. Mwah mwah mwah! Lots of love, Marj x
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWow, exciting! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on your one year blog anniversary. I always enjoy reading along!
Dear Naomi, Congrats! It's wonderful to be blogging a year. It's very hard to keep up with it and you should feel proud. Love that your blog is unique and fun to read. Always enjoy popping by here!You are one of the best blog pals for commenting too. I don't know how you do it.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I need to catch up on your posts..
Nice that you are doing a drawing. I follow on Bloglovin' and Facebook.
Have a great weekend! xx
...already one year ?? wow I remember the day you told me about it and since then I am a big fan ! I love the tone of your writing ...congrats Naomi !!! and thanx for the giveaways...I didn't win last week...so maybe ????? ;) xxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your one year blog anniversary. I enjoy following along, reading your varied topics.
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much, Naomi!!! I am super excited, this is the first time I have ever won anything on a blog giveaway! Congratulations on your blog anniversary - may there be many more to come!
ReplyDeleteHURRAH!
ReplyDeletehappy one year.
we do enjoy settling down with a pot of tea and reading your witty words - here's to many MORE.
:-)
*wavingfromlosangeles*
_tg x
Happy blog anniversary my dear ! I hope you keep blogging a loong time !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on one year!!!! and on your sunshine award. Such fabulous prizes. I always love a token gift with purchase. It feels so nice to get something for free- even if you are paying a ridiculous amount for what it comes with!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I like teapots and dogs, so here's hoping random.org finds me randomly. Happy Blog Birthday. So glad to have known you for much of your first blogging year.
ReplyDeleteNaomi ~ one year and so many readers ~ you have done really well. Congratulations !!
ReplyDeleteNaomi-Congrats on your one year milestone. It truly is an accomplishment and you have made quite the success of it. I always enjoy reading your blog and it's been a treat to follow. Such a fun giveaway and yes-I'm a follower. Happy First and here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! I am so excited, will email toot sweet! Still cannot believe you have only been doing this a year!
ReplyDeletemy question is, what did you buy? Have I missed that bit? Was it a scarf? or a BAG?? OMG
ReplyDeleteBut that would be telling ;P But no not a bag - got one last year and nothing is really calling my name in that department. Tres boring honestly.
DeleteThanks guys for all your kind words and support! I feel like after keeping my promise to myself anything extra is a bonus now :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all those who entered x
Don't be shy the rest of you - chances are really quite good at winning!
Happy birthday to your marvelous blog!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Thanks Gloria! xx
DeleteNaomi! Our first year did go quickly! "Meeting" you has been such a wonderful part of the blogging experience for me. I am sorry to be late with this congratulatory comment, but somehow Bloglovin' stopped sending me emails. I went searching to find you & see I have missed out on a timely congrats.
ReplyDeletexx
Yes pls i will gladly join your giveaway and con grats to the first year and many more to come! xo Caroline
ReplyDeleteThank you @Kelly and Caroline! Time has gone quickly hasn't it and has been fun xx
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure I follow you everywhere except GFC (which disappeared for most of the day today but seems to be back up and running fine) so I followed you there as well. Such cute little things these are!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on one year!