Friday, September 30, 2011

600 Posts and a giveaway!

Goodness, tomorrow is October 1st?! Where has September gone?!
I have sadly neglected my little corner of the world. Busy, busy with lots of changes, projects and just life in general.
And guess what? This is my 600th post!  Who would have thought when I began blogging wayyyy back on 2007, that it would go this far?  So, with Autumn in full swing, and 600 posts under my belt, I feel the need for a giveaway. A thank you for the comments, advice, gifts, and encouragement you have all added to my life over the last 4+ years. 

So here's what I am giving away
I saw this gorgeous book the other day and had to have it. I'm getting you a copy too because I know you all love decorating. It's brand new and full of beautiful romantic country style.
All you have to do to enter the drawing is leave a comment. That's all!
On the other hand, if you want an extra entry, post the giveaway on your blog and come back and let me know, I'll throw in an extra entry for you:>)
The giveaway will end October 15, and I will announce the winner Oct. 16th
Thanks for sticking by me and for all your kind words and friendship.
Happy Autumn!

72 comments:

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

Happy 600th post Kathy! I have enjoyed reading every single one of them. I feel like we are great friends and I wish you lived next door so that we could really spend time together!

Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway.
Hugs,
Penny
p.s. Love the wreath!!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

I have added your giveaway to my side bar...
Hugs,
Penny

Cindy said...

Wow, 600 posts! Congrats! I thoroughly enjoy your blog and love your style. Please enter me in your giveaway.

Cindy

Blondie's Journal said...

Congratulations on all of your posts!! They always make me smile!!

XO,
Jane

Anita Kehn said...

I love your blog and I love you! Your blog is most certainly one of my very favorite. I'm wishing and praying that your dream can come true before too long. In the mean time keep posting whenever time allows and congrats on the 600 posts. Of course enter me in the giveaway!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Kathy happy 600 posts! It is a great milestone and sweet of you to include us with this great giveaway!
hugs, Linda

camp and cottage living said...

Kathy
I didn't even know what a blog was in 2007! Wow-600 post, amazing.
I always enjoy visiting here!
Have a good weekend!

cynthia lee designs said...

Wow...Congrats on 600 post!!
Love the photo of that beatiful wreath.
I would love to enter your wonderful giveaway.
Have a great weekend.
autumn blessings,
Cindy

~Sara said...

Congrats on blogging that long!! A lot of time and effort is put into this thing called blogging. So many wonderful friends are met this way as well. You are very inspiring with your posts, and I thank you for that. I love decorating as well and would love the new book you are so generously giving away.Please enter me. I look forward to 600 more posts from you. Blessings ~Sara

KarenHarveyCox said...

OOOOh, this looks wonderful. I just spruced up my guest room in Vintage Chic.

Thank you for including me in your giveaway. Love your Fall Wreath.

Karen

KarenHarveyCox said...

I have added your Giveaway Button to my sidebar. P.S. I copied Miss Penny, she always does everything with such class.

Happy Friday.

Karen

Donna said...

Congratulations on 600 posts! Gorgeous autumn wreath. I would love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway.

~Donna

notes of sincerity said...

Congratulations Kathy!! :o) Your blog is one of my very first reads when I was new to blogging. :o) I am so glad to have met you and gotten to know you through blogging. :o)
Thank you for the lovely give a way!! Who ever wins will be so spoiled! What a lovely book.
Have a wonderful weekend, friend.
hugs. Trish

Cora said...

Congrats on 4 years of blogging! I have been away lately too and really need to catch up! Thanks for stopping by and all your past visits too. This is a gorgeous give-away! I always love your creativity.
Hugs and blessings to you!

grammycarolynn (flickr) said...

Oh...my goodness! Congratulations on your 600th post!! I love visiting your blog and your flickr, Kathy! You have inspired me in so many ways!
I, too, would love to be entered in your giveaway!
Blessings my dear friend,
Carolynn (grammycarolynn flickr)

Kim said...

Happy 600th post! I love your style. I know I'd love this book. :)
Kim

Patricia R. said...

Your blog is one of my favorites. I have that lovely book on request at the library, but it looks like one that would be good to own!

Lemon Lane Cottage said...

You make following you so easy. What a gorgeous book...enter me! Patty

Anonymous said...

LOVE this book...and,as you now know I have a blog....I will gladly post it there...(as soon as I learn how!) love you, as always...miss you as always, and lovely post...as always!

Penny

Tapestry said...

What a lovely thought to gift your readers. Please add me to your drawing and I've also posted it on my blog. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Tapestry @ TapestrysImaginings.com

Buttercup said...

Happy autumn and happy 600. Here's to many more posts.

BailiwickStudio said...

600 posts is indeed a milestone! I love Cabbages & Roses fabrics, so I know I'd love this book!

*Fingers crossed* Jill

gloria g. said...

Yes, a lovely blog, and a great give-a-away......thanks for sharing.

gloria g. South Carolina

happy little cottage said...

600!!!! Congratulations and here's to 600 more :)

Adrienne said...

Congratulations on 600 posts! I think I've read every one of them, my friend. Love coming here to visit and will keep coming often.

Happy Autumn to you.
~Adrienne~

Bonnie said...

This is my kind of book. Thanks for the great giveaway. I am your newest follower. I came over from Comforts of Home.

Bonnie said...

I added your giveaway to my sidebar.

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

JOY!!!! Has it been that long? Wow, time sure flies, don't it? Kathy, it has been such a blessing to get to know you through blogging. I hope to someday be able to meet you in person! Congrats on reaching 600! Each post has been a blessing to read. LOVE you and looking forward to reading more! Oh, and that book...**swoooooon***. Add my name in and I will post it on my sidebar, too.

xxoo
Becky

LeAnn said...

Oh pretty book! I would love it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Sincerely Mama said...

Beautiful wreath! I love fall! Congrats on your blogging success. Please do enter me in your drawing, and come over for a visit anytime.

Jennifer said...

Congrats on your 600th!!!!! Please enter me in your drawing for this sweet book.

Jen said...

Congrats! ME ME ME, please enter ME!

Take care!

classic • casual • home said...

Happy Autumn and thanks for bringing us so much fun. 600 posts!

Fingers crossed for the book. Thank you.

Megan said...

How cool! I'd love to win this.

Eileen said...

Happy 600th post have linked to your giveaway on my blog. Great book.

Erin said...

Congratulations. What a nice giveaway.

Erin
eparker@arkwest.com

bj said...

YAY...600 !!! I sure have enjoyed all your great posts. Congratulations.

I am taking your giveaway to my sidebar, for all the world to see. :))
xoxo bj

Denise said...

I would love to be a part of your 600th post giveaway! I am pretty new to your blog but I am truly enjoying it! Thanks, Denise Wysong

Belinda ... said...

I cant wait to read another 600 posts!! Thank you !
Belinda Stark

koralee said...

Congratulations sweet friend...600 posts YAHOO for you! What a sweet giveaway....this book looks darling ... I do love Cabbages & Roses! Thank you for adding my name. xoxoox

Penny said...

Just found you and I'm looking forward to visiting often. I'm following you on Pinterest too.

❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ said...

Congratulations, Kathy, on your milestone marker! I'm in love with the cover so I know I'll love what's inside.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Happy 600th post! I love the Cabbages & Roses style so I'd love to be entered!

A Bee In My Bonnet - Leslie Anne said...

WOW! Congratulations on 600+ posts! The idea alone boggles my brain! Your wreath is absolutely gorgeous - I love it! The color would be perfect in my house...I wonder if I could copy it if I tried? Anyway, I'd love to be entered in your giveaway - how generous of you! Keep up the good work on the blog!

Elizabethd said...

Congratulations on your 600 posts Kathy, I do enjoy reading them.
I'd love to enter your giveaway, please.

Marian said...

Kathy,
I have been reading your delightful blog for a few years now. You are an inspiration.

I have tried repeatedly to blog, and fail every time! So congrats on 600 posts. That is amazing!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! 600 posts, what an accomplishment! I would love to add this book to my cottage collection! Thanks Laura J.B.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Congrats on lots of fun blogging! I would love to have this book! Thanks for thinking of us! ♥

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Congratulations on 600 posts! Blogging is so much fun! I would love to add this book to my collection. Thank you for the chance to win and have a delightful weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Mary @ Redo 101 said...

I just discovered your lovely blog and would like to be entered in the giveaway, too!

Thanks,

Mary @ Redo 101

Barbara said...

Just found your blog....love it!

veronica said...

I love your blog. Congratulations on blogging so long! Please enter me to win that wonderful prize. thanks, veronica

Miss Jean said...

Congratulations on your 600th post. That is quite an accomplishment. I would love to win the book.

Elsie said...

Congratulations on your 600th post.
Love your style and love the book.
I found you on Becky's "Sweet Cottage Dreams". Please enter me
in your book giveaway.

reeree1949@bellsouth.net

the cake chick said...

Wow 600! I haven't even made it to triple digits yet. I love you photos, they are so inspiring. Looking forward to your next 600
!

PⒿ @ $ € € ₦$ ₣®0₥... said...

Happy 600th! I think that makes you a 'vintage blogger'!

Do you know how lovely this book would look on display in my red and white bedroom?????? Just sayin'... :)

Anonymous said...

Yours is one of my favorite blogs. I stop by here at least once a week to see what's new. Thanks for sharing your ideas and inspirations.
Please enter me in the giveaway; the book looks gorgeous!
Sincerely,
Patricia R.

Joanie Hoffman said...

Congratulations! Did you ever imagine 600 postings?!?
Thank you for the giveaway.

Mrs. Cherry Heart said...

Kathy congratulations on reaching 600 wonderful posts! It has been so fun getting to know you and becoming friends!
I love your blog and this give away is amazing! LOVE cabbages and roses everything!!!!!

Hugs and blessings,
Dolly

Sha~na~na said...

WOW 600 blog posts! Just found your blog and you will not believe this but I'm new to blogs....yep, just never ventured out...then I started googling cottage decorating and wow! I found a whole new world! Not too sure about the giveaways but thought I would stop by and say hi. taking baby steps with blogs :)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Congrats on lots of fun blogging! I love decorating books and would be thrilled to win! How sweet of you to think of us! Happy Fall! ♥

jill said...

Hi,I have only just found you and think your blog is lovely,congratulations on your 600 posts.I would love to enter your give away thank you.Look forward to reading more.Love Jill xx

NanaNor's said...

Hi there, Congrat's on your 600th post, time flies when you're having fun. You have a wonderful blog and I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. Have a great weekend.
Noreen

Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter said...

I just found your blog via Kimberly. You have a beautiful blog and congrats on 600 posts...wow! I would also love to be entered in your giveaway, the book looks great! I will definitely sign up as your newest follower and look forward to more lovely posts. Thanks, Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Penny I came over from another blog to see your lovely mantle; especially the items on the (right of my screen) of your mantle. They look the three of them are simeple, rich and perfectly warm the area.

Then I noticed your giveaway for you 600th blog. My daughter moved form the Pacific coast to the East Coast of Canada and blogging was quite new and she began as a simple way of keeping in touch with family and if it hadn't been for this event I probably would not be looking at all you wonderful ladies homes which I truly enjoy. I do not blog but enjoy this method of relaxation.
Email is the only game in town pour moi, n'est-ce pas?

You said 'book' and my eyes darted to see what kind as I love, love books and home decorating books are 'simple pleasures' to enjoy.

With gratitude,
Sylvia Faye

Bee happy said...

Found your sweet blog today and wanted to say hi! wow, that's a lot of posts, blogging is great isn't it? I would love to enter your giveaway please, I am just about to wallpaper using Cabbages & Roses paper in my bedroom tonight :) would love to win this book.

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

James-Linda said...

CONGRATS ON 600+ POSTS!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING A NEAT GIVEAWAY!

Nicole said...

600 posts!! Congratulations. That is quite an accomplishment!

Cindy L. said...

Congrats on #600. The book looks wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.

Pat said...

Congratulations on your 600th post! Thanks for your dedication and desire to inspire!

jackie said...

Hi, I just found your blog, so much to see & read about, 600!, will have some catching up to do & can't wait. Ty....

Sha~na~na said...

In my earlier post I failed to mention the giveaway entry! Please enter me in your AWESOME giveaway! Love love love your wreath!