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29 Aug 2023

Milestone Blog Anniversary/Giveaway

                                                                     Sunrise
 Hi Everyone,

When I started this blog my goal was to blog for ten years.  I have no idea why I picked that number, but it seemed like the thing to do. Like most people, I felt a lot of different emotions when I hit the publish button the first time. 

What I like best about blogging: the people I've met along the way.  And it's always fun to jump my blog ship and steam over to have a look at what other people are doing. I've seen so many gorgeous photos of beautiful places, marvelous gardens, wonderful animals, birds, great food, and so on.

 Anyway, to cut to the chase a big thank you to all who stopped by, left a comment, and have continued, over the years, to read and say hello from time to time. I really do appreciate you, your beautiful blogs if you have one, and, of course, all your wonderful comments.

So let the bells ring out and the banners fly because ten years rolled around in April--the 24th to be exact.  Imagine that! :)

I had a look through the archives and the following post received the most views. To view  click here


                                              
                                               Arrowhead, Sumac and Loosestrife.
               
                  In case you have trouble opening paint tubes this nifty little gadget/tube opener comes in 
                  handy. It works well, and is made by Golden. You can buy one on Amazon.
                  It opened all my stuck tubes except one; that tube has been run under boiling water, and 
                  and my son tried opening it with plyers. It remains stuck. So...I reckon it's time to toss it.

                                                                            * * *

                           Giveaway...                                       

                                                                           

Art print made from my original pastel painting. 

 Will fit a standard square 14 x 14 frame with mat 8 x 8.


                     Calla Lilies                                                          Bloodroot Wildflower

And two cards made from my original watercolours. Calla Lilies have a gloss finish and the Bloodroot is on matte paper.

If you follow along, or have been a blog hopping visitor, or are following here now or on Insta please leave a comment to enter the draw. If you would like to leave a comment, but do not want to participate in the giveaway just add Oo for opt out after your comment.

Many thanks to all of you for reading along over the years.

'Till next time...


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                                                Thanks to all for hosting.  

18 comments:

csuhpat1 said...

Very nice and congrats on ten years on blogging. That is a huge milestone.

Lillian "sognafaret" said...

I have also bloged for many years, mostly to have a list of my yrips to looking back to. I enjoy other blogs for amazing words as well as lovely photos.

NCSue said...

I've been blogging for a bit over 10 years (although I changed blogs a while ago). Sometimes I feel like it's a bit of a drag, but I would miss some of the folks I've "met" in the blogosphere so it motivates me to continue for now.
Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-ever-changing-sky.html

Jeanie said...

Well, three cheers -- and I'm glad you didn't stop on August 25! Congratulations. Your art is lovely and please add me in. As for that Golden paint opener -- it is the BEST gadget ever. I have had one for several years and I don't know how I lived without it. Your recommendation is heartily seconded!

Marie M/ XmasDolly said...

Love WW, cuz I get to meet so many new people to talk too!! Being disabled was no fun to me. Never go anywhere except for doctors & once in a blue moon I'd get to go to a store... hubby doesn't really like to go shopping with me, but my daughter does. God bless her! She was definitely a gift from the Lord. Love your Post today! What a beautiful painting!!! I wish I could paint.. I can't even draw a straight line! Have a great day!

Kinga K. said...

I love your art :D

Veronica Lee said...

Congrats on your 10th Blogaversary!
Here's to many more years to come 🥂

Peabea Scribbles said...

Happy 10th. I use to do pages at Geocity before blogging became popular. Greating websites, but had to do my own html. Blogging when it became made all that easier except no more pages. Been now on Blogger/Wordpress for about 14 years. I too sometimes think I'll just quit, but as you say, I would miss the interactions with so many nice people I've met over the years. Some have gone and some are new, but the experiences and information from all around the globe make it so interesting, and I actually have learned about other cultures as well as here in USA. I love your artwork and only reason I'm putting Oo is because I will be moving so won't know new address. They are beautiful, and someone will be well blessed with those. Oo

Kathy h said...

Very pretty artwork. I so admire anyone who can draw or paint. It’s always nice to look at something beautiful. Congratulations on 10 years blogging. A great accomplishment.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Congratulations on your blog anniversary! It has been a pleasure reading your posts over the years.

Sandee said...

Happy 10 year blog anniversary. That's a huge milestone.

Love the giveaway. Beautiful.

Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

Suzana said...

Happy 10 years for blogging! I hope I'll read you many years ahead!
I love your new creations!
All the best, Dixie! ❤️😘

Tom said...

...,congrats! Another 10 years?

Jocelyn said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary! Your art is lovely.

Photo Cache said...

Cheers for a decade of joyful sharing.

Worth a Thousand Words

Light and Voices said...

10 years and counting. Great job!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Congratulations on your blog-i-versary!! I am always behind on reading and probably missed the giveaway -- but I'm delighted to just look at photographs of your beautiful paintings. You are so talented! (I blog because I don't do anything else! You showcase your amazing work with great blogposts!)

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Congratulations on ten years. You have really stuck with it. I too love blogging and I love all the people I have met over the years, who I have never met IRL.
I hope you go for at least another ten years!!
Oo