Wednesday, July 21, 2010

500 POSTS GIVE-BACK !



Yes, it is true.
I have just about reached 500 posts.
Who knew that I would have that much to ramble on about?
Who knew that I would have that many things to show you?



Mr. Flea knew.
Starla knew.



Well, now it's time to Give Back to all of you who have been so gracious, generous and kind...
Thank you for welcoming me into this community with open arms...
Thank you for allowing me to express myself and for all your encouragement.



Thank you for your inspiration, your creative ideas, your beautiful blogs, your kind comments and your support.



This 500th Post Give-Back is going to be your choice...
You choose...
...because we are all different...



The winner will receive a $52 gift certificate to the online store of their choice...
...It can be any online store....any Etsy shop...

I have my favorites...
...and you have yours!

You choose!



OR....

The winner can have me choose 52 things from my stash of vintage treasures...

...a mix of buttons, vintage trims, clock faces, ephemera, millinery flowers, art papers, religious metals, old keys...etc., etc.

If the winner picks this option, I will select vintage items from my many collections to reflect the winner's tastes and wishes!



I wanted to make this Give-Back very special...
...from my heart...
...and my home...
to you...



...and I wanted to make it personal...
because...

...YOU are important to me...



This 500th Post Give-Back is open to every one...
...it doesn't matter where you live in this beautiful world...

You do not have to be a follower of 52 FLEA ...
You do not have to have your own blog...



...but I am grateful to those who follow along.
It makes me feel pretty good to know you want to come back and visit again...so thank you!

...and I am thankful to those who take the time to leave a comment.
Your kind words make my day!



To have one chance to win....simply leave a comment on this post.

To have two chances to win....tell me if you are a follower.

To have three chances to win...
...please spread the word by posting about this give-back or listing it on your sidebar....
...and then let me know you did.

On August 1st one winner will be randomly selected ...
... the winner may choose either

the gift certificate
OR
the surprise package !

Good Luck friends!

Again....a sincere thank you!

465 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your 500th post! That's so exciting! I've loved reading every word, and hope I can get there someday too!
    Thanks and keep up the great work!
    -Courtney

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  2. Wow, congrats to you and your 500th post! Its hard to imagine having that much to say, but I'm so glad you do! Keep it coming and we will keep reading!

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  3. Well you know I'm a follower!

    mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

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  4. Now that is going to be a difficult decision. I'm thinking 52 pieces from your stash would be pretty great.
    Debbie

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  5. For my second chance I am a follower.
    Debbie

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  6. Congratulations! I'm a follower and really enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway.

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  7. Congrats on your 500th post. I am a follower and I just posted about it on my blog.

    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway and can't wait to meet you at Silver Bella this year!

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  8. I am so excited about this, first of all 500th post...I visit you every day and second...wow...a chance to win something from 52flea, I would be honored. The drawing is on my first graddaughters birthday, how lucky could that be...smiles, Linda

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  9. Congratulation! You have a beautiful blog.
    Thank you!

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  10. I'm a follower and I love read your blog.

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  11. Wow Laura! Congratulations first and formost for your dedication to the blogworld and making us all happy to follow you! And, what a wowzer of a give-away!! Lovely post too...so generous. I'd love to win so please add my name!
    Blessings,
    Doni

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  12. Wow, what a generous giveaway. You were one of the first blogs I started "following" and quickly got swept up reading many wonderful blogs (including yours of course). Congrats on your milestone!
    -Danielle

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  13. And...I'm also a follower so here's my comment for that! Doni

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  14. I love all of your blog, I am so inspired by your posts, it brightens my day to see you posted something to your blog....amazing. I love, love all of this it is like getting in touch with friends and you don't have to send an email!

    Thank you

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  15. Now that's one heck of a great giveaway, all 52 items, wow! Congrats on all your posts and many many more!

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  16. I so enjoy your beautiful posts; and yes, I am a follower!

    Jan

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  17. Wow, Laura, 500 posts! That is fantastic......that is a lot of writing, and lots of gorgeous photos!!! What a giveaway, you are very generous.....oh my, 52 things from your stash, really? Be still my beating heart!!!
    Please enter my name, you know I would always follow you and I will come back and let you know when I have it posted!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  18. Laura,
    Congratulations on your 500th post. WOW! I do not pretend to know some of the ones early on but I know the quality, heart and beauty of the ones you do now.....I appreciate your offering but I think discovering your blog makes me a winner. Maryanne xo

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  19. Hi Laura, I put up a picture of your giveaway and a link to it on my sidebar, and I wrote a post about it!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  20. I am a follower on google and I just love your blog.I would choose 52 things from you if I were lucky enough to win.What could be more fun than to have you choose from your treasures?????

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  21. #1 comment....love you, love your blog, wanna win the giveaway.

    #2 I’m a follower

    #3 it posted on my blog!!

    You are amazing generous...and the super lucky winner is.....??

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  22. What an awesome giveaway...you ROCK! And I am definately a follower.

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  23. Hello Laura,
    I'm such a big fan of your blog. I don't blog myself, but love to ogle your photos of unique treasures. You have quite an eye for items & vignettes. Thank you for putting such loveliness into our sights via this blogging world. I prayed a 'Hail Mary' for your mother tonight.
    Congrats on your 500th post - 500 delightful expressions of words & pictures.

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  24. OMG, I love this give away!! I love your site, always a fave to visit. And 500 posts? How awesome is that? You are totally awesome.
    I am a follower, I also posted on my blog http://chezzizi.blogspot.com/2010/07/another-give-away-to-check-out.html

    Also check out the give away I posted today. Thanks again and congratulations on the 500th.
    Zizette

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  25. 1. I just discovered the wonderful world of vintage blogs!

    2. Your blog is one of my favorites. Yes I am a follower. I have loved all things vintage since I was a child fifty years ago.

    3. I will post the give away on my blog.

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  26. Of course, I'm a follower. Love 52 flea. Follow you every day. Have no blog of my own, really don't know how to do it. I'm Janet from PA.

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  27. Hi Laura, what a great giveaway. That's a lot of posts! Your blog is so pretty. I'd like to be entered in your giveaway and I do follow your blog.

    Praying for your Mama and you. Hugz~

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  28. Congratulations on your 500th post! That is quite a milestone!
    I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I've been a follower for some time and always enjoy my visits.
    Jane

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  29. Congratulations on your 500th post! That is truly amazing. I'm so happy I found your blog and I most definitely became a follower. I plan on taking my time and going back through all your posts, 'cause I really love what I've seen here.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara

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  30. Thank you Laura for inspiring me at least 500 times! Beautiful photos and always something lovely to read. Congrats on this milestone!

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  31. I've had you on my blogroll forever but for some reason my being a follower never showed up. But I sure am a faithful follower now!

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  32. Your give-back is on my sidebar for all to see!

    Thinking of you and your mom and praying that all will be well soon!

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  33. i love your blog and of course i am a follower. vintage items oh my what a dream all picked by you... wonderful

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  34. Fantastic 500! I love your blog and I am a follower!

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  35. Congrats on 500 wonderful posts! :-)

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  36. Hi Laura,

    Congratulations on your wonderful achievement!

    I have been visiting your lovely blog for a while now, it is one of my favourites. I had already added your gorgeous blog to my blog list for others to find and am following you as well.

    I updated my post today to promote your wonderful giveaway..hope its me :) Tamara from Australia

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  37. Good for you.Quite and accomplishment.I do so enjoy seeing your fabulous photos and finds!

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  38. What a wonderful giveaway! I think winning 52 treasures from you would be outstanding! thank you so much for the chance!

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  39. Oh - this is really fun just thinking what might come from your amazing collections. Thank you for a most-wonderful and beautiful blog! I'm partial to the photos of your sewing and notions and fabric related items - including the rag balls above.

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  40. I posted about your giveaway on my right sidebar! Thanks again for offering such a special giveaway!

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  41. Oh, how exciting! What an accomplishment--500 posts. I DO enjoy your blog. Thank you! ; )
    ~Michele

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  42. I do live a good giveaway...even though I never win!! LOL Never hurts to try!! Thanks!!

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  43. And yes I follow your beautiful blog!! Thanks Again!

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  44. Wow, congratulations on reaching 500 posts, that is truly an accomplishment! (Plus it's a lot of GREAT archives to wade through for a newbie like me! LOL) Thanks for the opportunity to comment and win!

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  45. What a wonderful idea for a giveaway!! With that said, please put my name in the hat for your drawing. I definitely would choose to let you pick the treasures to send if I was lucky enough to win. Thanks so much for offering the chance to win.
    hugs, Sue K

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  46. Oh yeah, I am a follower too!!! One more chance to win!! Wooohooo!

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  47. Congratulations! I truly enjoy your blog and all the pictures of your treasures. I would definitely choose the surprise package because your taste is exquisite!!

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  48. HI I hope I get to that many posts well done and thank you for the chance at winning your giveaway , yes I am a follower Hugs Wendy at http://blissangels.blogspot.com

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  49. What a great idea Laura...using the no. 52. I'll put on my sidebar!
    You've come a long way baby... 500 posts!!!
    xxx
    Carole

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  50. Congratulations Laura - 500 posts is amazing. I'm heading towards 200 and I think that is an achievement in itself! And what a neat idea for a giveaway - 52 treasures. How special. Please enter my name into the draw!

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  51. Great Idea
    Please include me in your giveaway

    Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  52. congratulation on the 500's!!!! Yo make my day every day I open my RSS feed and see your posts...please don't stop!

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  53. I am also a follower -
    Thank you 52 x over for having such a wonderful blog :)

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  54. I will post your Giveaway in my sidebar

    Good Luck To All :)

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  55. Love you blue treasures! I would love to be entered.

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  56. And I've posted about your giveaway on my side-bar. Thanks!

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  57. I'm also a follower... and tweeted about your giveaway... oh, and put it on my sidebar :)

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  58. Thanks so much, Laura for the lovely giveback! I will keep your mother and your family in my prayers!

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  59. Oh box of goodies would be amazing!!! Happy 500th post! You are so good about all your beautiful posts! Never a dull day here!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  60. I have been following for quite a while now! So glad I do!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  61. Happy 500 Posts, Laura!
    How wonderful to have a "give-back". Thank You!
    I would love to have you PICK treasures from your box of goodies, if my name is picked.
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  62. Congratulations! This is a great give-away for a wonderful milestone. How long did it take you to reach 500? I'm still on my way there...
    been following for quite some time and this is one of my fav reads, and this is not flattery...it's true.

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  63. I'm a follower also!!!
    THANK YOU!!
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  64. Congrats on your 500th post!! And yes, I am a follower. Most importantly I want to let you know that both you and your mother are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  65. Hi I would love to win 52 of your things. Stanna
    (shabbyloft@aol.com)

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  66. What a generous 'giveback', please count me in. I would love items from your fabulous stash, ideally tiny things that I could use for miniatures, but all your stuff is welcome!

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  67. Oh my word - I thought I'd never get down to the end of your comments to leave a comment! You know what I mean! Firstly - congrats on making it to 500 posts. I can't even get to 20! Secondly - thank you for being such a dedicated blogger and sharing your life and loves with all your fans and thirdly - yes - I am a BIG follower! I read all your antics with my coffee every morning, no other way to start my day! Thank you

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  68. Love this blue post...the Hydrangas, the lapiz necklace...and the shells...gorgeous!

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  69. It's me again...I forgot to tell you that I am a follower and I congratulate you on your success which no surprise...your posts are gorgeous!

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  70. Congrats on 500! I love your photos today - so serene and peaceful.

    I am a follower of yours.

    COme visit me too!

    Shara

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  71. Please add me Laura to your 500 post give back!!!!!!!!!! I am already a follower. I would love for you to pick 52 of your special treasures you have in your home............XO MARY

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  72. Such pretty things. I'm a follower, and I am also 52!

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  73. Congrats on 500 posts!! I am very happy for you and look forward to 500 more! This is a very fun giveaway!

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  74. Wow! What a generous giveaway. Congrats on your 500 posts. I'd love the gift certificate, but items from your stash would be awesome too.

    Nelly

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  75. Congratulations, Laura! I'm looking forward to the next 500 posts.

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  76. I'm one of your followers, love your blog!

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  77. And I'm a loyal follower (although I don't comment often)

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  78. Wow 500 posts! That's something to be proud of. I'm just starting out, 500 is hard to imagine. Well thanks for all you've shared with us. What a special give-back. Very personal. Love the idea, and I do follow:)
    Becky C
    Buckets of Burlap

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  79. Laura, I have been a follower since post numero uno. Yours is one of simple beauty that never fails to inspire me. I can't believe 500 posts...what an accomplishment.
    Debbie
    P.S. I'm keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers...only good things.

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  80. And I have posted it on my blog, that's three entries, yeah! I have also noted the request at the top of your blog, hope all is well.

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  81. Congrats; How fun; Please throw my name in your hat...is it blue?! Beautiful photos~

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  82. Wow, what a beautiful giveaway! I have been a follower, and I would be thrilled to win your 52 surprises! What a treat! Love the hydrangea.
    Becca

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  83. Wow now don't you know how to have a fun giveaway!! Congratulations on 500 amazing posts!! I have so enjoyed your blog!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  84. I have been a faithful follower for a while now!! Will continue to be too!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  85. My dear Laura, I knew you had it in you to create this beautiful blog!
    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    It shows your heart and soul and makes us all feel good.
    Thank you for sharing and just being my friend!
    I "follow" you anywhere!
    Lots of love, Evi

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  86. oh my - what a fabulous give-away! congratulations on your 500th post - that is an amazing milestone my friend.
    xx

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  87. Congratulations on your 500th Posts! How exciting for you...I am in Love with your finds & photos! To be able to receive 52 of those goodies....we'll I am in ahhhhh! Just became a follower! WooOoHooOoo!

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  88. Congratulations! And do count me in I am already a follower, I really enjoy popping by to see what you are up to. oxox, Diane

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  89. i read your blog and love it. i may not always comment, but i do enjoy my visits. congratulations on your 500! thank you for having a giveaway.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  90. i am a follower! happy to be :)
    blessings,
    aimee

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  91. What generous giveaway - I would love to be entered in your drawing
    Love the photos in the post - beautiful
    ~ Tina

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  92. and I´m a follower too :D
    ~ Tina

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  93. ooooh gosh what a great giveaway, do count me in!!

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  94. Congratulations!

    1. Count me in please

    Suzan

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  95. 3. Going to put you on my sidebar lickety split!

    thanks Laura

    Suzan

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  96. Bien sur que je tente ma chance,je te suis depuis longtemps et tes collections me plaisent beaucoup,mais tu le sais.


    Bonne journée et Bravo pour tes 500 posts.

    Amitiés


    Manon

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  97. What a generous giveaway - also choices!
    Please count me in. Congratulations on the 500 posts.

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  98. Laura, congratulations with this big event.
    Love your post,in blue, beautifull.
    And love your give-back choises- IF!!!! I would love your 52 things from your stasch.
    Hugs, Dorthe

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  99. Laura, I`m a follower ,as well, and happy ,to be.
    Dorthe

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  100. Dear, you will be ,on my sidebar in 5 minute
    xo, Dorthe

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  101. oh, pick me. pick me! how i would love to have 52 treasures from you Laura...what a fantastic give away. thanks for the opportunity!

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  102. i am a happy follower too! and i just love all the blue images as it is my favorite color!

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  103. Hi Laura

    I follow you, and look at your blog almost every day. If I schould be so lucky, I would choose 52 things that you picked..

    My hopes and best wishes go to you and your family.

    Loppe

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  104. Congratulations on 500 posts and what an amazing giveaway. I would choose the 52 things chosen by you!
    Count me in for the giveaway and thanks for the chance.
    ~Sam

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  105. I'm a follower! Congratulations on 500 posts.
    Best wishes.
    Chanticlear1@gmail.com

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  106. What an amazing heart-felt giveaway! I would choose the 52 things chosen by you and how delightful such a surprise goodie box would be!
    Best wishes.
    Chanticlear1@gmail.com

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  107. That is such a sweet give away! It's us that thank you for 500 inspirational posts!

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  108. and I was already a follower. Would not want to miss any of your posts :)

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  109. Hello Laura.....what a great give away....i follow you a long time now...so but i put a link on my site of course for you....thanks for visisting my blog....but you missed my party....come over and look darling............happy day....love Ria...

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  110. Once again, you have thought up such a generous and creative give-back! I've put your first pretty picture with a link to this post on my sidebar, and I am a follower, so I'd love to have three chances to won some wonders from your collection, please.

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  111. Congratulations!!! 500!!!Its great, just as your give away!!!
    I am a follower and put a link on my sidebar, have a nice day, loves from Holland, Jolanda

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  112. I just discovered your blog, you are sweet
    prayers will be ensured
    kiss

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  113. I just found your blog, too:) Congratulations on the 500! I have signed up to be a follower. God bless you.

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  114. CONGRATULATIONS LAURA ON YOUR 500TH POST.
    WHAT A MILESTONE AND BLESS YOU FOR 5,000 MORE.
    I THOUGHT I WAS A FOLLOWER BUT WHEN I LOOKED BACK TO SEE WHAT DATE I JOINED, IT DIDN'T SHOW ME AS A FOLLOWER SO I SIGNED UP AGAIN.
    YOU ARE SURELY LOVED IN BLOG LAND.
    MY PRAYERS ARE FOR YOUR MOTHER AND PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING FOR YOU.
    IF I WOULD BE BLESSED TO WIN, I WOULD CHOOSE 52 VINTAGE THINGS. I WAS JUST BRAVE ENOUGH TO MAKE MY FIRST ATC AND THEN JOIN THE BLISSFULL ATC SWAP BLOGSPOT...I REALLY NEED ALL THE THINGS YOU TALKED ABOUT.
    ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS.
    HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  115. Congratulations on your 500th post! I would love to win 52 things from your collections...you do not know how much I want to win this giveaway!

    Here's to 500 more posts!

    Nancy5678(@)aol(.)com

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  116. 500 posts, that amazing!! I have enjoyed your posts & blog ever since I found it (followed it ever since), I love the things you find, the photography, the colours and the passion you put in to your blog and work... Its inspirational to me and it makes me feel like Alice in Wonderland for a moment (trust me, its a welcoming distraction to me, I work from home : )
    Thank you and congratulations!!!

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  117. I could list 52 reasons why I drink my morning latte and read your blog. It is one of my favorites~I love your photography, I love the colors you pull together, I love how you share just the right amount of who you are to make me wish we could have coffee and really talk, I love how you seem to have easily transitioned away from corporate america....ok I won't list the other 48! Please enter me in your giveaway and if I were the lucky winner I would definately want you to pick out 52 things from your collection! Thanks deb at linenslaceandlattes at yahoo.com

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  118. Ohh Laura! What a wonderful giveaway!!! You're so generous...and surely not only because of the giveaway!!!! I'm happy to have met you...and not only on the blog!
    I'm a follower and your give-back is already on my sidebar!
    Have a nice Summer week end!
    Baci
    Vale

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  119. Hello Laura ,
    how nice that you have reached your 500 th post and always such nice ones !
    I had you from the beginning on my blogroll on my blog and I thougt I was a follower but not........ so I did it today ......
    I hope I make a chance with this give-away.
    Warm greetings from Gea

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  120. I just discovered your lovely blog--what a treat it is to read (and look at!). I would love to enter your giveaway--congratulations on 500 posts--amazing :)

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  121. I'm also following your blog :)

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  122. thank you for always posting such lovely images and thoughts about what is truly important in life. i truly devour your blog entry each time....thanks also for a chance at your giveaway. leslie

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  123. WOW, what a post! I totally love your 500th post giveback idea! You are amazingly creativie and I am so happy to know you! I already know which gift I am picking:) Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  124. Oh and of course I am a follower:) HUGS!

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  125. Thank you for the 500 posts!! Your blog is such a delightful inspiration. You are such a positive person and I am certain you have an infectious smile!! Keep it up!!

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  126. Okay, you got me there with the 52 things so I am going to enter into your giveback. You are one dedicated blogger and it has been a pleasure being on this blogging journey with you. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere

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  127. Love the beautiful colors in the photos! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!

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  128. Keeping my fingers crossed as I follow along that is!

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  129. What a great giveaway...congratulations on your 500th post. Please keep them coming!!

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  130. BTW, I have been a follower for a while now...don't want to miss a thing!

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  131. wow, 500 amazing posts and I have been blessed to have been able to have read everyone of them so I guess that makes me a follower!! I can't wait to see who wins!

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  132. congratulations on your 500th post! your blog is so very inspiring!
    Tracy Crandall
    tlcbags@kwic.com

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  133. Congratulations to your 500th time...oh I enjoyed them all and this makes me longing for more and more......
    Oh there is a dutch tekst on the enemal can.
    Oh so lovely you also collect dutch items;)
    I knew it my friend.
    Wishing you a fine day and oh yes of course I am a follower of yours;)

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  134. You are always so generous! I love the idea of the surprise!! You have such an amazing eye for treasures!! Congrats on 500!!

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  135. Dear Laura, I love how creative you are even with your Giveback! Congrats on 500 posts - wow, that is quite the milestone, my friend. But, please do not toss my name into the hat because I've already had the privilege of winning one of your incredible givebacks and I don't want to deprive someone else of that special pleasure :)

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  136. Laura, All I have to say is that your beautiful blog looks like you've been doing it all your life, not just 500X! I love visiting here. Yes, I'm a follower and will continue to be one.
    Y'all have taken to this like a duck to water!
    Blessings,
    Diane

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  137. It is posted on my blog sidebar!! Thanks again!

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  138. Laura, your blog is so pretty and your collections are wonderful ! I look forward to seeing your blog every morning with my cup of coffee ! I just Love all your pretty blue items...your friend Evi's blog is nice to visit too, she is so talented ! Congratulations on your 500 post !!!! Please enter me in your Fun Give A Way !!!

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  139. What a beautiful post. Congratulations on you 500th. Two of my most favorite things. Hydrangea and seashells. Beautiful combination. Best wishes on your next 500 post!!! I am just getting started and just posted my 5th post last night. You have taken a lot of thought, care and love to get to 500.

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  140. Congratulations!! I simply adore your blog and it keeps me coming back for more everyday, as I am definitely a follower. Keep up the great work and I hope that I win!!!!

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  141. Thanks to my lovely daughter Chella who found your blog this spring, I have been logging on daily and also working my way through your past postings. I would love win a selection of goodies chosen by you!
    Karen from CT

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  142. Wowza! What a wonderful way to celebrate your 200th blog! I would love to win ...I'm not sure if I'm a follower but I have you in my list of blogs..I'll go check. Thanks for sharing your great talents and finds with us all!

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  143. I just became a follower..don't know why I didn't do that sooner. Your photographs make my heart sing, they are all such lovely eye candy!

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  144. This is a beautiful fantastic and generous give away. I would be hard pressed to choose but your vintage treasures would be hard to turn down. Thank you thank you!

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  145. Oh my goodness how generous of you!! I would love to enter. Love your blog and congrats on 500 posts!! I am a follower too.
    Blessings~

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  146. happy 500th blog.....every one has been beautiful ...in words and photographs....bless you..xx Kay..ps will add a link from me to you..x

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  147. Congratulations , Laura !What a wonderful giveaway. I would love to win 52 things from you !!!

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  148. Hi, great blog. Congratulations !
    I'd love to win, I love vintage things but I'm too far away... inPortugal!

    Anyway, I wish you all the best !
    Paula, from Lisbon, Portugal
    paula_aires@yahoo.com

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  149. Congratulations , Laura !!!!!!!!
    I would love and dream to win 52 things about you !!!

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  150. Happy 500! I would definitely choose the surprise goodies! I love surprises & your always showing goregeous stuff so how could a girl go wrong?

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  151. I also put this giveaway on my sidebar!

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  152. I've been a "lurker" for some time. Yours is the first blog I read each day..it's so inspirational.

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  153. Congrats on 500 posts Laura! That is quite a feat!! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

    Polly

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  154. such a lovely giveaway. giving back always makes you feel so good...thank you for such a fun giveaway! congrats on 500!
    kathi

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  155. You are so sweet and dear! I adore you blog! Congrats on the 500!

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  156. Wow! You are very generous! I love your blog!

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  157. Congrats on your 500th post! What a great giveaway!

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  158. ...wow!! That is an accomplishment my friend! So congrats to you! ~ and just look at how many entries there are!! feelin` the love??!
    I am one of your followers and will post your button on my sidebar :)
    Thank you for being such an inspiration and for being genuinely real!
    big squeezes!
    Rosemary

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  159. Congrats on having 500 post that is a wonderful accomplishment. Hope I can make that one day.
    Would love to win your great giveaway
    Thanks
    Maggie

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  160. the buddha once said we have a responsibility to share our light with the world...thousands of candles can be lit from a single one.

    congratulations on your 500th post, you sure have lit a lot of candles!

    (hugs)
    kristen thomas
    the crepe confectionary

    ps. i follow you on my blog as well!

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  161. Love to read your blog and see your photos.

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  162. I've learned how to add to my sidebar, so your give back it included. I'm becoming computer literate one step at a time.
    Congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to win the give back.
    Susanne.

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  163. Congratulations on 500! We win everytime we visit you, Laura - your blog is such a delight!
    :)
    Zuzu

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  164. I enjoy visiting your blog each day. Thanks for the beauty and encouragement. Please enter me in your delightful giveaway!

    Thanks.

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  165. Dzień Dobry

    Jestem Ada,która z e-maile tutaj wpada
    wara@poczta.forward.pl
    pozdrawiam
    ADA

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  166. Just wanted you to know that I also am a follower!

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  167. I just found your lovely blog through The French Bear, and I cannot believe I haven't been here before! What a delightful blog you have! I will be back again and again to visit! Oh, and I have signed up to be a follower so that I don't miss any of your wonderful posts!

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  168. 500 posts - WOW! I just reached 100 and was impressed with myself. If I ever make it to 500 that will be quite an accomplishment.

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  169. I follow your blog religiously but I have never hit the "follow" button on the sidebar.

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  170. Congrats on your 500th post. Love your blog!

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  171. what gorgeous photos!!! congrats on 500!!! hooray!!!

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  172. and of course I am a follower!!!

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  173. How wonderfully generous.
    If I should be fortunate enough to win I'd like to give back too. I'd like you to take the $52.00 and donate it to a charity or other worthy cause... that way it will be the gift that keeps on giving...
    Susan x

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  174. What a wonderful blog...my first time here...referred by my sister, The French Bear! Congrats on reaching 500! Wow!

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  175. Hello!
    I know that you should not necessarily be supporters, but I wanted to be the same.
    I have not found the box fans.
    However, I would gladly participate!
    If you want you can go to see you too ...
    A hug, My Lucky.

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  176. Hi again Laura, I have just added a post on my blog regarding the 500 post give-a-way...........so now I can be placed in your give back three times.............I really want to win this one. Thanks again for sharing with all of us here on blog land. Hugs Mary

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