Blogging was just a word that I heard people say, but had never really experienced myself. That is until one afternoon in late June when I happened to google something and I came upon what I now know as a blog. How interesting this person's life was, how delicious her recipes looked and how clever her craft ideas seemed to be. Well one blog led to another and another and so the story goes.
It took me all summer long to get up enough courage to create From Beyond My Kitchen Window. I'm still not sure if my blog is as clever or as tastefully assembled as some others, but I have enjoyed every minute of trying to make my blog a reflection of who I am , what I enjoy cooking and where I like to go on a Saturday afternoon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who share their amazing ideas and lives through their blogs. Blogging is a great vehicle to meet caring, kind, giving and supportive individuals who for an hour or two a week through their computers invite you into their lives. So this give away is just a small token of gratitude for all of the kind comments and supportive words you have written on my blog.
A few weekends ago a friend and I went to the Potting Shed to buy a thank you gift for the give away. Dedham Pottery is something I have loved for over twenty-five years. Each piece is hand made and takes about a week to finish. I hope that whoever is lucky enough to win the flower vase will enjoy it as much as I do. To read about the history of Dedham Pottery go here.www.harelooms.com
If you are already a follower your name will be entered in the drawing twice. If you are not yet a follower but would like a chance just to win, you can join and your name will be be entered once. The drawing will take place next weekend. Good Luck and Thank You!!!
Wow, what a great give away! I know that feeling exactly. I had no exposure to blogging until I became obsessed with the movie Julie and Julia. I went to see it over 6 times. I started in January, but due to a overwhelmed schedule over the summer I had to take some long breaks. I'm really just getting moving now. I too am so grateful to have found such a Fabulous group of people ~ Blessings indeed!
ReplyDeleteI often enjoy reading your blog. As a matter of fact your first blog inspired me to write a blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Wow, a very generous giveaway. I am a follower and am glad you decided to take the plunge into blogland. Its a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteKim
What a beautiful post, spoken from the heart and very true! Your Dedham pottery vase is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteso exciting!... and it's a beautiful piece
ReplyDeleteYou can't be seriously giving this charmer away. It has my favorite {bunnies} on it. Oh, well, guess I better enter now and add my name to the list.
ReplyDeleteHasn't blogging changed you life?
Kate
What a beautiful vase ! Isn't blogworld full of lovely people! I started my blog tentatively about a year ago ...and dipped in and out. But when I became ill I was suddenly surrounded by so many uplifting messages I realised how powerful blogging is. I'm still truly amazed that people will give up their time to write such lovely things to support someone they will probably never meet.... you make so many new friends!
ReplyDeleteLove Kathy xxx
Your blog is always a friendly, inspiring read for me. Not to mention, you have great taste in pottery. I wuv those bubbies.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet and the vase is wonderful. I so appreciate your blog and enjoy reading it each and every post. Blogging has been so wonderful and you are one of the folks I consider a dear blog friend :)
ReplyDeleteAmy
So glad you got up the courage to create your lovely blog! This post is what blogging is all about, making friends and finding out a little bit about yourself along the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such a beautiful piece of pottery!
Kat :)
What a beautiful vase ... even more what a beautiful commentary on blogging. It does change your life and bring so many new and interesting people your way, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your blog as I used to live in New England and I miss it. I have a soft spot for Dedham pottery. You're so kind to do this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAnd keep blogging, please!
Lovely pottery though I won't enter as I imagine the postage won't reach to Wales! I like the look of your chutney too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful give away! I love handmade pottery and would be thrilled to win this beautiful vase!
ReplyDeleteI have been blogging over three years and have met so many wonderful people and had so many wonderful experiences doing it. It has made my world a much more interesting place!
I'm also becoming a follower of your blog!