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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Year of Blogging, nearly 200 Followers and a Giveaway.

I can't believe that I am still blogging after a whole year! Maybe not as frequently as I could, but I am still here and even more amazing are the nearly 200 people who have chosen to look in at what I am doing! In celebration and to thank you I thought I would have a small party, so the drinks have come out and the cheeses. 


Unfortunately the spirits are locked into their mahogany tantalus and the cheese has been sitting around for a couple of weeks (since the 4th May my actual anniversary) so has gone a little hard. There doesn't seem to be any biscuits left to have with the cheese and the grapes rather bring 'Type 2 Bristol Scale' to mind but the upside is that anything not eaten or drunk forms the giveaway! 
(assuming you would still like to win it)



If you are a follower, please leave a comment so that I know you are interested in being included in this giveaway which will be drawn on the last day of Australian May. All items have been made by me, the bottles can be removed as you can see and the real life Camembert currently in use as the party table is not included, but the lace table cloth is.


If you aren't tempted by wine and food and scintillating company, you can dip into some books the family have left around. Admittedly most are children's books, but who doesn't like to relive a few moments of childhood occasionally! These aren't being given away, this family treasures it's books, however you can find your own copies to make here: Anniversary-books-1-12

Thank you very much for being my followers and the encouragement you give.


to my new followers, and on the way please admire the tree dahlia in our garden. Far from mini, tree dahlias soar 15 feet into the sky from a small piece of stem and give delight when the rest of the garden is resting.

Rocio who I can't find a blog for

Elis  with lots of links from a recent Fair to drool over as well as the most delightful minis she has made herself. I love the gumboots and shoes.

Celia Thomas at K T Miniatures with her blog and online shop full of real 30s and 40s dollshouses and accessories as well as her amazingly evocative reproduction pieces of the same era. Many an hour I have lost salivating over her vintage houses! 
The old geezer who I have noticed on a few blogs lately, spreading his inspirational life story and message.
Lies from Amsterdam and her Canal House 'Canal Keizersgracht 99' and an excellent eye for detail.

Rosamargarita at1:24 scale La Tapatia with so many tiny bits to look at
and

Jennifer and her delightful plush animals plus childhood dollshouse.


Thank you for following and I plan to get around to your blogs for a closer look as I am able.

39 comments:

  1. Hi,
    What a wonderful giveaway! Please count me in!
    Julie

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  2. Congratulations on your almost 200 and your blog anniversary :) I'd love to be included in your giveaway draw!

    And thanks for the books 'how-to' link.

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  3. Congratulations on so many followers and on surviving a whole year in blogland.

    I'd love to be included in your giveaway - I can just imagine the witches gathering in the room above the shop and nibbling on a little cheese while they discuss the latest spells!

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  4. yes please, i'd love to win your giveaway...
    i hope all's well in your life at the moment, especially your health...
    hugs christine

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  5. ooh, meant to say my tree dahlia is looking great too.. i am waiting for the white to flower now! xx

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  6. oo love that :D please count me in :D Linda x

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  7. Congratulations on almost 200 followers!!!!!! The gentleman in my Victorian house will love the Tantalus, I suspect he might have a bit of a drinking problem, he has been collecting beer tankards, but his wife keeps a close eye on him :-)

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  8. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary and the 200 followers!! Please count me in on your giveaway! Everything looks wonderful! I love that tree dahlia!

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  9. Hi Christine! Hope you are doing ok? Congrats on 200 followers and on your blog anniversary!!
    Yummy give away :) Love that tantalus.

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  10. Hi Christine, count me in please. I've posted a link on my blog.

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  11. Congratulations on your 200 followers and first anniversary in blogland. I love how you displayed the give-away on the Camembert and yes, I'd like to be included. The Admiral has his eye on the tantalus!

    What an impressive plant the tree dahlia is. I don't know if they'd grow over here.

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  12. Hola. Felicidades por tu aniversario y tus seguidores. Seguro que aumentarán. Me gustaría participar en tu sorteo. Lo llevo a mi blog.

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  13. Felicidades por tus 200, seguidores, has hecho una entrada muy bonita,el árbol este de la foto es precioso, cuajadito de flores.Me gustaría participar en tu sorteo, estas minis son espectaculares, ahora mismo te llevo a mi blog. Besos desde España.

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  14. Congratulations! Please coumt me in. I enjoy your blog very much!
    Hugs,
    Lainie

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  15. Congrats! Please count me in your anniversary giveaway :)

    Hugs
    Victoria

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  16. Congatulations!!!! I'm new follower but I would like to participate in your giveaway, thanks for the opportunity.

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  17. What a wonderfull give away! Please count me in. I am here first time but not last. I like your work. - Congratulation on so many followers! 200 and one year! Great. I have publised my blog two month ago. Welcome there.
    Ragards Kati

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  18. Congrats on 200 and one year! I love your giveaway. Please include me.

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  19. Congratulations on 200 and a whole year of blogging! Thank you for the warm welcome and for the incredible giveaway and free books! Please count me in the giveaway! :-)

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  20. I believe I'm your new follower no. 200. I enjoyed visiting your blog and love your giveaway. Please count me in.

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  21. What a fab giveaway, please count me in too!

    I love the tree dahlia and not one I've ever seen or hear of before, how exotic. We'd probably have to grow it a large greenhouse even if it were available in the UK!

    Many congratulations on the 200 followers! :O))

    Michelle xx

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  22. Congratulations - I'd love to be included. Your dahlia is amazing - I'd love that Too!!

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  23. Es un sorteo precioso! cuenta conmigo! lo anuncio en mi blog

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  24. I am Sorry... I forgot to say "thank You" for the wellcome.
    A hug

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  25. Hi Christine! Congratulations on your 200 followers! And your year in blogland! I would love to be in your giveaway.... can always use some party food and drink!

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  26. Hi fabulous giveaway, please can i be included too. Also 200 followers wow well done you xx

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  27. Congratulations to 200 followers. Your blog is very interesting and your giveaway is beautiful. Please count me in, I want to win this little things. Have a nice day

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  28. Hola! felicidades por tus seguidores y tu sorteo, me encantaria participar. abrazos Ana

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  29. me encantaria participar en este sorteo, soy tu seguidora y lo subo a mi blog, que tambien está de sorteo.
    Felicidades!

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  30. Congratulations on your 202 followers. :)Just found your wonderful blog. Please count me in your beautiful giveaway.Thank you . :)

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  31. 204 now and still growing, please enter me into your give away, glad I have found your blog

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  32. I'm new on Your blog, but the little I've seen - I like a lot =0}

    Congratulations on your 200+ followers (I'm 205 :D) and first anniversary in blogland.

    I'd love to take part in your giveaway.. So will You please count me in?

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  33. Enhorabuena por tus seguidores.
    Me encantaria participar en tu sorteo.
    Subo el aviso a mi blog
    besitos ascension

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  34. I'd love to be included in your giveaway as well.Margaret-biblelover@telus.net

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  35. Please enter me in your lovely giveaway and 200 followers - well deserved :) Thanks for the link on the books too.

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  36. Congratulations! Your miniatures are so cute! Please count me in.
    Hugs

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  37. Hi,I'm new follower.Thanks for this great opportunity.Please let me enter in your Give away!
    I put the banner in my blog!
    Have a great day!
    Sonya

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  38. Congratulations on your first year anniversary-blog and on 209 followers!! I am one of them !!Please count me in on your giveaway!I put it on my blog.
    Thanks and greetings

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