January 3, 2011

3-Year Blogging Anniversary Celebration!

3-year anniversary

Good golly miss molly, it’s hard to believe that it’s been THREE years since I started this little blog! It has been so much fun! And I cherish all of the blogging friends I have made along the way. Thank you for cheering me on!

I don’t have that enormous dolly or original left knee anymore, but my smile remains the same. (OK, I’ll admit that the smile doesn’t usually appear until after my arthritis medicine, Tylenol, and morning coffee have kicked in.) I didn’t have many treasures in my hard scrabbled childhood years, but that just made them all the more special. I remember being so proud of that dolly, and you can clearly see it on my face! Cherished items bring an extra joy to your heart, don’t they?

In celebration of my 3-year anniversary, I have a special treasure to give away to a lucky blogging friend: a handmade pottery mug! The blue, grey, and brown colors dance on this gorgeous work of folk art. With its attractive shape, textured skirt, and generous handle, you will look forward to filling it up each morning with your favorite hot beverage!

3-year anniversary giveaway pottery mug

This mug was made by David and Deborah Garner of Turn & Burn Pottery in Seagrove, North Carolina. We had a great visit with David during our early December trip, and we could have spent all day talking with him! We made a special stop at this particular studio because David specializes in creating horsehair raku pottery. It was a hard decision to pick out which pieces in their showroom to take home with us. We wish we could have adopted them all! But we finally selected a horsehair raku vase for each of us, and I chose a traditional stoneware mug for this giveaway.

Each work of art by the Garner’s has a bible reference noted on the bottom and a smiling Christian fish symbol.  The mug’s inscription is John 14:1. 

Without further ado, here’s how you can enter to win this beautiful pottery mug:

  1. Leave a comment on this post to get one entry.
  2. If you also follow my blog, please leave a second comment to get two additional entries.
  3. Entries outside the U.S. will be accepted. However, only those from bloggers with active web sites will be eligible.

The last day to enter is Saturday, January 8. Marty will announce the winner on Sunday. Good luck and thank you for being my blogging friend!

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36 comments:

  1. A Bite of Country CupcakesJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Awwwww....That is such a sentimental idea to have a bible verse under the mug!
    Happy Anniversary!

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  2. DonnaJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    It's beautiful but to be fair, I won your last wonderful giveaway... Sigh...Lolol...so, I'll just say Happy Blogaversary again and leave here... Drooling...Hahaaa
    Hughugs

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  3. VeeJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Congratulations on three years of blogging! What a wonderful giveaway, too. I'm always impressed with such handiwork. My niece gifted her mother with a handcrafted mug and I have yet to hand it over meanie that I am. How cool to have that Bible verse, my favorite is John 14:2, but why did I start there? :D So, yes, please toss my cap into the ring.

    You made me laugh with your comment that you no longer have the doll or the original knee. Ahhh, it's all good as long as you still have your smile.

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  4. jeannetteJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Happy 3yrs!!! May there be many more.. The world needs more beautiful places to visit ... :) Hugz&lovez!

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  5. JeanneJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Blogiversary Donna! I love the picture! You look so darn thrilled with your doll and your hat is adorable too. I'd love to win that beautiful mug. I would enjoy using it for my morning coffee/evening tea. It is a work of art but one needful of being used as well.

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  6. AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Congratulations on 3 wonderful years. I feel very fortunate to have found your blog and followed along with your journeys. I just love the picture. You look very proud of your doll.

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  7. AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Since I'm also a follower I'm leaving the second comment because that is one fabulous looking mug...lol I'm sure my coffee would taste just excellent in that :)

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  8. Cheryl AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Happy Anniversary! My three year anniversary will be January 5, 2011! Congrats!

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  9. Cheryl AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Oh, and I'm already a follower, so I am leaving my second comment! (...crossing fingers....)

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  10. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh I think that's beautiful! It would look lovely in my coffee kitchen! LOL!
    And I'm right behind you on the 3 years. I think I started some time in February. Time sure does fly.
    Hugs
    Kim

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  11. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    And I am a faithful follower and friend!
    HUGS
    Kim

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  12. BrendaJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Oooooo gorgeous mug!! I can only enter once, I didn't realize I wasn't a follower till now. :-(

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  13. JeanetteJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    COngratulations on 3 years!

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  14. JeanetteJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh yeah, I'm a proud follower, too!!

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  15. VeroJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I like the image if the mug. I love that you used something woven in the background.

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  16. BrendaJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Here I am again, waving~~~~~~

    That mug would look spectacular in my hand as I cruise the net for sure. :-)

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  17. SallyJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Happy, happy, Donna. I love that picture of you. Don't enter me for the mug, though, I've already been a recipient (many times) of your loving heart!!

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  18. DebbieJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Congratulations Donna! A beautiful mug and I'm still baffled as to why I did not know Seagrove was a popular pottery location!

    It would be a perfect accompaniment to my coffee pot LOL

    I've used my luck for the year on giveaways, I think, but you never know!

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  19. DebbieJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Leaving a 2nd comment because I'm a follower!!

    Who wouldn't follow your creative, informative and gorgeous blog? ((Hugs))

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  20. JennyJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I love that bandaid on your knee! And I had bangs just like yours!

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  21. JennyJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Here comes my avid follower comment!

    I WANT THAT MUUUUUUUG!

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  22. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    HAPPY 3 Year Blogging ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!! Hooray! Bang the drums! Clash the symbols! Toot the horns! Etc. Etc. Etc.

    Gentle January hugs...

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  23. The Gathering RoomJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I also won a giveaway already...but onna...just wanted to pop in and say happy blogDaversary!!! always such a pleaseure to come ready your wonderful blog!

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  24. JoanJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary. I enjoy reading it!

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  25. TesJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Happy third blogiversary, Donna! May you continue to bring us joy through your writing!

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  26. whiteyJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    First time here,Cindy from The Gathering place told me I needed to stop in and I can tell you already this will not be my last visit hope to spend more time looking at your photos, and I can see your are a fan of Shadowhouse he is one of my favorites.

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  27. carole brungarJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, 3 years! Congratulations, doesn't time fly when you're having such fun!
    Lovely visiting your blog!
    Carole

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  28. SOULJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    time sure flies in blogland, doesn't it? happy to see you still hangin around. let's not forget 'Marty".. i must admit though- every time i stop by i do have to 'speak for him'.. "hello soul" or some such thing -- otherwise, it seems he's trapped in a glass box- screaming for his release ! bwa hahaha -- i kid. maybe.
    anyhow nice mug there. it would fit my lil hands just right. :))
    so here's my long awaited visit -- and i guess i'm good for a triple entry? altho -- you know MY luck by now, so good luck to all who play along !

    hugs and a happy friday to ya!

    nice knee joke BTW :))

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  29. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    First Comment because I want to win your gorgeous mug and....

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  30. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    here is my second comment because I am a very avid follower!!!

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  31. JaniceJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Congrats on three years! That is a beautiful mug!

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  32. Nita JoJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Oooh, just in the nick of time. Please enter me for that beautiful mug. Congratulations on Three Years of Blogging!

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  33. Nita JoJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    And I'm back... because I'm another avid follower! It's been fun getting to know you!

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  34. Sharon PJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love your blog!

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  35. Sharon PJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Also I am a new follower - the mug is beautiful - thanks for the great giveaway!

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  36. DebbieJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    And Donna? This mug contains EVERY color in my design scheme...wow

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