Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Two-Year Blog Anniversary ... and a Thankful Giveaway

Two years ago, I wrote my first tentative words on this blog.  I had no idea what I was doing or what I hoped to accomplish.  I just knew that blogging seemed to be a great outlet for me, and I was determined to make it work.

My first post had no photos, and it was a bit of an awkward introduction.  I had no readers and no followers ... just me and some friends and family as an audience.  I thought this blog was going to be exclusively about roses and gardening, but I am a lot more than that, and I wanted to share it ALL.

In celebration of my anniversary, and as a way to say Thank You for all of you who have come along with me on this journey, I would like to offer a giveaway.



I was at the Habitat ReStore in Richmond yesterday, and they had received a donation of beautiful hand-painted tiles and tile trays.  I did some Christmas shopping, and I picked up a tray for one of my lucky readers, too.


The tiles aren't attached in this photo, so don't worry that they look a bit wonky.


The tray comes in Black or White, the tiles are the same on each, and I can't decide which one I like best.





I think it's only fair to let the lucky winner decide which one to take ... I'll keep the one that's left.


Do you prefer the Black one?



Or the White one?




Each reader can have up to three entries.

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me which tray you like best ... the White one or the Black one.

2. Become a Follower of Hartwood Roses, or if you already are a Follower (thank you!), and leave a second comment to let me know.

3. Tweet, Blog, or Facebook the Giveaway for a third chance ... Come back and leave a 3rd separate comment letting me know!

It's that simple!  The Giveaway will be open until Saturday, November 27th (the actual anniversary of my first blog post) at 9:00 pm EST.  

Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you!  (Have I mentioned lately how thankfull I am when I can send a personal reply for a lovely comment.  I am sad when I try to reply and I find 'noreply@blogger.com' for a return email address.  Consider making your email visible ... you just might make some very lovely new blog friends.)

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone, and Thank You, THANK YOU for being here!

Sincerely,
Connie

26 comments:

  1. YAY!! Am I the first commenter??? That means I surely won't win. But, I LOVE the black one :) I can't believe you found those at the Habitat Restore!

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  2. I love the black one the best.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  3. I'm a gfc follower.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  4. Hi Connie, Both trays are wonderful but I think the black one would be my first choice. Thanks for this great giveaway and happy anniversary!

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  5. Connie, I am already a follower and I look forward to meeting you in person soon.
    xo, Sherry

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  6. Me again, I am putting the giveaway on my sidebar!

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  7. I think I like the black tray best and I hope I am the winner!

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  8. I am a follower of Hartwood Roses!

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  9. OOH Happy Anniversary my friend! I'm so happy you started your wonderful blog so that the two of us could meet and become fast friends!

    As far as which color, I thought I liked the black one, but now I think I like the white! Now I'm confused!!

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

    Kat :)

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  10. Congratulations on your anniversary!

    The black tray appeals to me slightly more than the other one----just slightly. Can't explain it...

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  11. I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    rosemills (at) bex (dot) net

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  12. Congratulations on your two year mark -that is great -Thanks for the opportunity to win this pretty tray -I prefer the black tray
    sharingink@gmail.com

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  13. Happy Anniversary. I enjoy reading this blog.

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  14. Happy Anniversary! Wow two years! That is awesome. I like the white one best! It just caught my eye!

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  15. I am a very happy follower of your fabulous blog!!

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  16. I added your giveaway to the sidebar of my blog!

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  17. Congrats on two years. Both trays are beautiful, so either one is fine. That is so generous of you. I am not a 'follower' of any blog, don't even know how, but your blog will be my first if I figure it out. I will add your giveaway to my blog. I add blog posts a lot.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. Happy Thanksgiving, Connie! I like black one best - it dramatizes the paints! Darlene

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  19. Connie,

    Happy Thanksgiving! I have the perfect spot for the "Black" one!

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  20. Connie,

    I truly enjoy your blog! I have been a follower from day 1!

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  21. Congratulations on two years blogging. I think the white tray makes the outlines pop, yet for my kitchen which is blk/stainless steel and red appliances - the black tray would look so nice!

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  22. Enjoy your blog and been following it since it's inception. What's not to love.

    The black one works for me.

    Charlotte

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  23. I like the black one best and congrats on your blog anniversary!

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  24. I am already a follower and I am looking forward to more posts of your beautiful roses.

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