Tag Archives: thank you

Virtual Blog Hop

Blog hops are doing the rounds at the moment and a couple of weeks ago, Imelda very kindly invited me to take part in a Virtual Blog Hop. Having recently taken part in a couple of blog hops, you’ll be … Continue reading

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Blogging Brings Surprises, Joy And Frustration

After publishing my neighbour from hell post last Friday, heading down to Sussex to spend the weekend with my family proved to be the perfect remedy. Getting my post out was a challenge in other ways due to mounting frustrations with … Continue reading

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Promises, Awards And One Retro Drawing

One of the many things I love about blogging is the varied, fascinating and downright unusual ‘conversations’ I’ve had with so many of you and the tasks that I’ve sometimes set myself as a result of these lovely chats, always … Continue reading

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Making My Way Back To You Now…

Oh sunny, happy Monday morning to you all dear friends!  I hope you all had a super weekend.  I’ve missed you…I’ve been away from my laptop since posting on Friday. Son Nicky spent the weekend with us celebrating Hubby’s birthday … Continue reading

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Awards Part Three: The Shauny Award for Blogging Excellence and Seven Awards in One!

This is the third & final award’s post of this series.  Yes, can you believe it?  Still more to come and I’m delighted to start off by introducing the lovely Mich from Lessons in French. Mich writes beautifully with heartfelt … Continue reading

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Awards Part Two: Fun and Flowers To Brighten the Day

Following directly on from my first Award’s post here is Part Two in which I’m so happy to share some light-hearted fun and present some beautiful flowers. Firstly, I must make mention once more of lovely Maria over at Lost in … Continue reading

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Time to Celebrate – My One Year Blogoversary!

So it happened, I did it and I honestly don’t know how. One year ago today, 9th January 2013, I published my first ever blog post. Perhaps rather fitting then that this is my 110th post to celebrate my one-year … Continue reading

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Going Out In Style – Blog Of The Year Award 2013

Third and final awards post! Christmas definitely came early this year. As if I hadn’t received enough gifts already, two more surprise packages arrived! One from my lovely friend Mike over at Eye-Dancers and another one from dear Sandra at … Continue reading

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Just Imagine…a Beautiful Sisterhood Award – Part Two

As promised from my previous awards post the celebrations continue!  I was very pleasantly surprised when  Jazzybeatchick  not only visited my blog but nominated me for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger’s Award! It was a pleasure to visit her … Continue reading

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Bright Eyed, Bushy Tailed and Beautiful Awards – Part One

Good morning dear friends and here I am, as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as I intended (despite some doubters in the crowd!) on this cold December, Monday morning. I hope that you all had a lovely weekend? I can report that … Continue reading

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