Saturday, November 14, 2009

A Whole Year {+ a giveaway!}

A year ago today, I sat down in front of the computer with a goal in mind. I wanted to start up my very own blog.

I'd been thinking about it for a while. Planning what I would write about, what I would call it, etc. I didn't really know if I would enjoy it, but I wanted to try.

And now, a year later?

Well, first of all, I never expected that people would end up reading my blog. Never! And now, with 98 followers? It excites me more than I can say. Every comment makes my day a little brighter. Every kind word about this blog makes me smile. Each one of you reading this right now makes me happy.

So thank you. Thank you SO very much.



And in honor of this one year "blogiversary", I'm celebrating by giving back to one of you lovely readers!

If you browse around Etsy, you may come across a great little shop called Cymbaline Designs. Take a peek at what Sharon has to offer:







Isn't it all lovely?

And guess what?

One lucky reader will win their choice of ANY piece at Cymbaline Designs!

Would you like to win? Well, here's what you've got to do.

FIRST (mandatory) ENTRY:: Click over to Cymbaline Designs and find your favorite piece, then come back here and leave a comment telling me about it! (You must do this before your extra entries can count.)

Please leave your email address in each comment so I can easily contact the winner!

Want some extra entries? Here's how you can get them:

  • For a second entry, mention in a separate comment that you are a follower here at The Sweetest Petunia.
  • For a third entry, tweet about this giveaway, and include the link in your comment.
  • For TWO extra entries, blog about this giveaway, come back and leave TWO seperate comments with the link.
I will be using random.org to pick a winner, and the winner will be announced next Monday, November 23rd! This giveaway is open to anyone, since Sharon told me she'd be glad to ship worldwide.


Good luck!


***I was not paid/reimbursed in any way for hosting this giveaway***

42 comments:

Heidi said...

Congrats on your 1 year!! Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest :)
I love the Snow White Teardrop Necklace... it was so hard to pick because I didn't see one thing on that website I wouldn't wear!

charcharr said...

Congrats on 1 year! The emerald isle posy necklace is fantastic!

charcharr said...

I like following your blog!

Elisabeth said...

YAY girl one year that awesome! I .ove reading your blog so much! I love the Eggplant Blossom Necklace it is so vintage and darling! Way to go chica! <3

Elisabeth said...

I follow that Sweetest Petunia! :)

Mandy Hornbuckle said...

Wow! All this stuff is beautiful! I like the Caribbean Petunia Earrings (Get it? Petunia?)

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!! :)

Lisa Kate said...

Congrats on 1 year, wow!!

I think I'm falling in love with cymbaline! Her creations are so beautiful and dainy and vintage, I love them!

It was hard to narrow it down to a favorite, but I have to say the Periwinkle and Peaches Posy Necklace!

Lisa Kate said...

I'm a follower!

(plus, oops here's my email: lisakatec@gmail.com)

Lisa Kate said...

http://twitter.com/LisaLoveSparkle

Tweeted!!

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Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

Congrats on your one-year anniversary! I would choose the blue lily gunmetal earrings. They're gorgeous! My e-mail is stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

I have just become a follower. My e-mail is stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations and Happy 1 year Blogiversary to you!!!! :-)

What a wondcerful and generous giveawsay!

I like the Moonlit Mum Necklace

mynetfinds[at]yahoo[.]com

Anonymous said...

I am a follower! ;-)

k8lynr said...

congrats on a year!

i like the berry martini flutterby necklace.

jaded_anthem@yahoo.com

Heather @ Glitter and Gloss said...

Congratulations, Jacky!!! I like the moonlit mum necklace!

Heather @ Glitter and Gloss said...

tweeted it! (@afdjewelry)

Anonymous said...

Pewter and Pink Posy Necklace

Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

Thanks for linking up at my giveaway linky!

Katie said...

Well I am having a hard time choosing, and we have the same taste because Stormy Flutterby Necklace because you picked three things I'd pick too! My favorite is the Stormy Necklace but with pale blue beads and a pinkish flower.

Melissa said...

happy blogversary ! your blog is adorable =)

Anonymous said...

Oh, the pink Lily ear rings. Ear rings I always have time for!

Congrats on your anniversary! Isn't it wonderful to turn your dreams into reality!

BrnEyedGal said...

I like the "Wine Lilly Earrings"...too cute!

ddavidpatrick(at)gmail(dot)com

BrnEyedGal said...

Im a new follower now too!!!

Stopped by from SITS today, what an adorable blog you have.... Have a great day! :)

ddavidpatrick(at)gmail(dot)com

Melissa said...

My favorite is the Tiny Buttercup Earrings!

xmeliss182x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Franchesca said...

Simple Peppermint is absolutely beautiful! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32328606

Franchesca said...

Happy Anniversary on your Blog! It is great. I am following you! I just started one of my own and would love for you to stop by! http://cheskafaith.blogspot.com

Franchesca said...

Blogiversary Give Away! http://bit.ly/3aERWL (TWEET)

cheskafaith@sbcglobal.net

Thank you!

Leanne said...

Congrats on your first year. I love the simple midnight posy necklace, but it was so hard to choose. They are all so beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.

Kelli said...

I happen to love the Dark Lace Necklace. Beautiful pieces and so feminine!
Congrats on your Big One Year! That's pretty exciting! May you have many blessings on the next year (and more) of blogging!
Kelli @ SustainingCreativity

Aunt Spicy said...

Congrats! And how fun to have a giveaway! I am just in love with the tropical earrings!

Aunt Spicy said...

Oh, and I have you in google reader!

Kim @ Everything Etsy said...

That pink posey necklace got me...love it!

Kim

Kim @ Everything Etsy said...

Happy Anniversary...here's a tweet for you! :)

Kim

Katie Lane said...

Congrats on 1 year! That shop's got some cute stuff, very hard to choose a fav. but mine is the Moonlit Mum Necklace :)

Katie Lane said...

I'm a follower

Anonymous said...

I love the Eggplant Posy Necklace!

Sarah
untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

Surge said...

I love the emerald isle double stranded posy necklace
timesurge at live dot ca

Surge said...

I follow you

grams said...

I like the Black Cherry Posy Necklace. Very elegant.

Jennifer T. said...

I love the Turquoise Spiral Earrings.

maxfate said...

The Interchangeable Spiral Earrings Set is fabulous! What a great idea. They come with eight different earring charms,enough to match anything you have-all for under $20.
I love finding great new Etsy shops, thanks!

supe61@hotmail.com

maxfate said...

I follow your blog.All the best on your anniversary & many more!

supe61@hotmail.com

lace said...

I think I'd choose the Buttercup Bouquet Necklace