Sunday, February 8, 2009

Blue Monday and a Giveaway!

It's Blue Monday and this is my first Blue Monday post, but wait! This is also my 50th post and I wanted to celebrate this event by having a giveaway! How better to announce a giveaway for blue transferware than on Blue Monday!

First I'd like to thank Sally for hosting her weekly Blue Monday event. You can see the list of other participants by clicking on
Smiling Sally.


I didn't really give a great deal of thought about actually writing a blog before I jumped into the world of blogging. I loved reading blogs and wanted to be able to share my thoughts, things I love and pictures with others. That seemed so easy and sometimes a post almost writes itself, but then other times, it's like pulling teeth to think of something to write about and actually writing it can be agonizing at times. That said, I'm amazed to have reached my 50th post!

My giveaway is for all of you Spode lovers of The Blue Room Collection out there! ♥

The plate is part of the Regency Series, and the pattern is May.


The sweet little Rosemary spice jar pattern is Geranium.

A picture of the back of the spice jar.


Please leave a comment so I can add your name to the bowl and I'll announce the winner on my PINK Saturday Valentine's Day post!

Don't forget to visit Sally's blog to see the other Blue Monday participants by clicking here.

Enjoy!

Diane
♥♥♥♥

48 comments:

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Oh Diane... I love your blue/whites!

Congrats on your 50th post! That is wonderful!


Susan

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Diane.. Congrats on your 50th Post.. the time flies by quickly doesn't it? Now... you know I love your blues..the plate and spice jar are beautiful. You know they would look "great" around here..lol..Thanks for the visit darling..and the support for taking Sunday off...hugs ~lynne~

Cindy said...

Thanks for letting me know about your giveaway! Those are so beautiful!

Melissa Miller said...

Congrats on 50 posts Diane! That is fantastic.

You have some beautiful Blue pieces here. What a generous giveaway.

Happy Blue Monday!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh Diane! Congrats on post # 50!! That's quite an accomplishment! And please throw my name in the hat! You are so sweet with your give-away! I hope I win because you know I love me some Spode!! Have a great week...Debbie

xinex said...

Congrats on your 50th post, Diane! Time sure flies when you're having fun. Beautiful blues!...Christine

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Diane, that is wonderful blue and white! I would love to be entered in your drawing. And congratulations on your 50th post!

Happy Blue Monday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your milestone! and thank you for having such a generous giveaway..gorgeous pieces.

Ann said...

Congrats on this 50th post. The plate look so adorable...blue and white...they are such perfect combination.

Bo said...

Hi Diane...congratulations on making 50! Your giveaway is beautiful & very generous! ;-) Bo

~♥~ Monica S said...

Loveley blues.... and congratulations on your 50th post!

monica

Debra Kaye said...

Congrats on your 50th post! Your blues are beautiful! Enjoyed my visit here. Happy Blue Monday to you!

Gypsy aka Tam said...

Diane,
Congrats on your 50th post. Time flies when you have fun doesn't it?
What a lovely Giveaway in honor of your bloggy celebration.
Have a wonderful Monday,
Tam

Justine said...

Diane, add my name to the bowl! I'm not a plate collector, but boy is this stuff beautiful!

Justine :o )

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Diane!

Congrats on your 50th post--it is very much a reason to celebrate!! Please toss my name in the hat for your darling giveaway! Happy Blue Mon! Dana

A Grandbunny--how cute is that!

Dawn Marie said...

Congrats to you! I love those pieces...please add me!

SmilingSally said...

Congratulations on making it to 50. Oh, I think you must KNOW how I would ❤ to win your giveaway! I love it! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.


BTW: your link is an old one. Please come back and link in again. I'll remove your defective link AFTER you relink.

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

I have always loved the Spode series with the white band and curved edge. Would love to have that give away! Linda

Lynda said...

Congratulations, Diane, on your 50th post. I would love to be included in your drawing! What beautiful pieces.

Anonymous said...

What lovely pieces, and congratulations on your 50th post! I know what you mean about posts coming easily some days and not so much other days.

I'm hear from Sally's Blue Monday links, but you don't need to enter my name in the drawing. :-)

Linda said...

Blue transferware, my favourite. And May happens to be my birthday. I will be a young 62. I can't wait till I have 50 posts. since I am quite new to blogging. What a great giveaway. Linda

Anonymous said...

These pieces are both so beautiful. I love blue and white. The spice jar is great. They use Rosemary for ground cover around our housing complex...
Happy blue Monday to you and congrats on your 50th post!

Sherrie said...

Hi!
Beautiful Blue Ware! That little creamer is cute! Congrats on your 50th post! I know what you mean about pulling teeth for a post. Some days it like that for me. Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Anonymous said...

Oh Diane,Congratulations dear.Please enter me.These are awesome.ANYBODY would love to have these.What a great giveaway.wowow.You don't want us to metion it on our blogs or anything?...Ann

Anonymous said...

Oh Diane,Congratulations dear.Please enter me.These are awesome.ANYBODY would love to have these.What a great giveaway.wowow.You don't want us to metion it on our blogs or anything?...Ann

JudyBug said...

Love your blue and whites! Beautiful!

silverhartgirl said...

congrats on your 50 posts

silverhartgirl said...

congrats on your 50 posts

Charmingdesigns said...

Theres no turning back now...I know you are totally addicted to blogging now.lol. LOVE LOVE LOVE Spode blue and white!! What a giveaway!! Please enter my name!!! I need to get back into Blue Monday, I haven't done it in a while. Thanks for your comment on my class. Have a wonderful week! Laurie

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

I've never seen anything like your rosemary spice jar. It's lovely. It is very small like a regular spice jar? I can see where a person who grows fresh rosemary can dry it and store in the lovely jar.

Sweetie said...

Congratulations on 50 posts. Your blues are beautiful. I especially like the spice jar. Happy Blue Monday!
Sweetie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Congratulations on your 50th post! I am another blue and white china lover. These are beautiful! laurie

Unknown said...

Happy Blue Monday!

santamaker said...

Wow, fifty...huh..one for each of my birthdays...seems like I'd be the perfect winner! LOL....
You know I love me some spode and that is such a beautiful and generous gift!

Kristens Creations said...

Hi Diane, Thanks for letting me know about the givaway! What a great givaway it is! Congrats on the 50th post too. I did'nt realize it, but I missed mine.

We did have a great time on our trip. The jellyfish were amazing but way out of my budget!! (even the smaller ones) Have a great week! Kristen

Unknown said...

50 posts, congratulations!
I love transferware AND my birthday is in May, so I really want to win these gorgeous items.
Great idea to post the winner on your Pink Saturday post!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning Diane, thanks for the visit darling.. you know after "having" to hold onto all the paperwork for years, it feels
great to lighten the load.. I plan to purchase a new version of a paper shredder once the back up version decides to walk off the job.. had to go with what I had at the time.. lol.. if I had left and run to town to purchase a new one.. I was going to have down time..and darling I am on a mission..lol.. have a super day.
hugs ~lynne~

Anonymous said...

Hello,
I came via Kristen, what a lovely giveaway, pls enter my name.

Very nice to meet you,
Kathy :)
jokaj@comcast.net

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Happy 50th post! Isn't blogging wonderful? And speaking of wonderful, you are wonderful for having this great giveaway! Please enter me....I adore any kind of transferware!
Hugs,
Penny

Kat said...

Congratulations Diane on the 50th post! Ive been such a poor blogger of late. This darn work thing is cramping my style! I enjoy your blog very much.

Meadowsweet Days said...

Hi Diane~ Congratulations on your 50th post! I know, it's not always easy coming up with something to write about~ sometimes I'm even afraid of boring someone! Thanks, too, for the link to the wedding oreos. They sound deliciously beautiful! :) And to your suggestions for spanx!

Carol

Meadowsweet Days said...

Hi Diane~ Congratulations on your 50th post! I know, it's not always easy coming up with something to write about~ sometimes I'm even afraid of boring someone! Thanks, too, for the link to the wedding oreos. They sound deliciously beautiful! :) And to your suggestions for spanx!

Carol

Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...

50 posts....Wow! It does go by fast....love the spice jar and blue goodies...It sure would look good on my hutch...hehe....
Hugs,
Mo-)

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning my friend.. I'm glad you enjoyed the kids while on vacation. Guess what I picked up yesterday? On sale mind you .. a darling blue and white spode tea cup and saucer.. will be a perfect fit for when I win one of your beautiful gifts...lol... hope you're having a super day.. it's pouring here..thankfully it will wash away all the salt and such... I'm in the office working.. hubby sleeping not doing the best today..so staying close..have a great day my friend..hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning my friend.. I'm glad you enjoyed the kids while on vacation. Guess what I picked up yesterday? On sale mind you .. a darling blue and white spode tea cup and saucer.. will be a perfect fit for when I win one of your beautiful gifts...lol... hope you're having a super day.. it's pouring here..thankfully it will wash away all the salt and such... I'm in the office working.. hubby sleeping not doing the best today..so staying close..have a great day my friend..hugs ~lynne~

nikkicrumpet said...

blogging does seem to take all of us by surprise. I'm glad you joined in this wonderful little community! And congrats on hitting 50. And what a generous giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

Very Lovely. Thanks for the comments

A said...

congrats to you on the 50th post - I truly enjoy your blog & rarely make a comment on anyone's but I have to admit, I'd LOVE to be the lucky one to win the SPODE!! I searched high & low for months at every TJMaxx/Marshalls/HomeGoods that I could find but finally completed my mis-matched everyday china set of blue & white Spode which I love dearly!

pickme, pickme!!

annie

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