Wednesday, June 10, 2009

500th Post Giveaway!


Somehow I can't quite believe it has been 500 posts already. To all of you who have read and commented, to all of you who have shared my love of dishes and flowers, to all of you who have put up with endless pictures of milk glass -- thank you so much!



This community of like-minded bloggers has been both a bulwark and a joy. You have truly lifted me up when I have been down. You have helped me to discover a love of photography and you have encouraged me with your sweet comments.




You have invited me to share your joys and your sorrows.




You have been kind enough to tell me when something I posted inspired you, and you have shared my simple, everyday joys.




And so, to say thank you for all your kind words, I am giving away this silver-plated tea set that I found at a rummage sale last week.




I was drawn to the pretty daisy motif on the handles and feet.




And I thought you might like it, too. And yes, I'll even polish it before I send it off to the lucky winner. ;)




To enter the drawing, just leave a comment on this post. To get a second entry, write about this giveaway on your own blog, and leave me a comment linking to your post. If you do not have a blog, just be sure to leave me your email address so that I can contact you if you win. Unfortunately, because of shipping costs, I can only open the contest to residents of the U.S. and Canada.

I will leave the drawing open until Friday evening at 9:00pm Eastern time.

Thank you all so much for reading Little Red House!

Edited at 9:00pm eastern time -- the contest is now closed. I will announce the winner in tomorrow's post. :)

128 comments:

  1. How very beautiful, Mary.

    Congratulations on many beautiful and inspiring posts. Your eye for beautiful things is a gift.

    I'd love to be entered in this give away.

    Becky K.

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  2. Heavenly days, what a beautiful give away. You have sure been a faithful blogger with such wonderful pictures and wise things to say. It would be a great privilege to have that set from you. I have a tribute to Vee on my blog today. Please drop by a send up a prayer with us.
    QMM

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  3. Way to go Mary on 500 fabulous posts! Your blog is one of my favorites. I really do get inspired by your great photos and talent. I'd love to win that tea set!

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  4. I posted about your giveaway too!
    http://chaotictendancies.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaway-at-little-red-house.html

    Have a great day!!

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  5. 500 posts! Did you ever think you would reach that way back in the beginning when you started this blog!? I look forward to 1000:>) Clearly we don't mind dishes, flowers and endless milk glass! In fact, those things speak to us with their beauty just like they speak to you. You capture them so well with your talented photography and your little red house is a place I always love to visit. Congratulations on 500 posts Mary, and keep 'em coming:>)

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  6. Mary, it is us that want to thank you for your daily gifts to us. Gifts of grace and beauty that brighten our days. Those are very special gifts, and you share them with an open heart.

    Thank you for this lovely opportunity to win.

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  7. Mary,
    500 WOW! Congratulations! I do love your blog and you have inspired me many times with your beautiful photos. The mosaics are my favs.
    Hugs,
    Donna

    http://thecountrynest.blogspot.com/ I am posting about your giveaway too.

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  8. Mary,
    How very generous of you! What a beautiful give away! It's posted on my blog:
    http://mypaintingroom.blogspot.com/
    Your blog is the first one I check each morning!

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  9. This set reminds me SO much of one that my Gram had in her house all the while I was growing up. I have the stand that it rested upon. She would let me polish each piece, if I'd ask and I marveled at it every time I visited...which was nearly every day :). You've brought back a fond memory of those days - for this post, I heartfully thank you.

    Now, I would absolutely love the oppportunity to enter your giveaway. I have three blogs, which you can choose from for entering:

    My life in words: Simply Heather http://joyfulbussin.blogspot.com

    My life in photos: Simply Joyful Photos http://simplyjoyfulphotos.blogspot.com

    A bit of my creative side: Free Backgrounds from Simply Heather http://joyfulblogskins.blogspot.com

    And yes, I will definately share this wonderful treat with others on my Simply Heather Blog :).

    Mary, I would love to have you as my guest, on my photo blog, on one of the upcoming Friday's - if you're interested. Pop on over and see the Friendly Friday's button to find out more.

    Happy 500th!! I am very blessed to have found your blog. Everytime I visit, your header just invites me in to the comfort and warmth.

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  10. I have a list of blogs I check every single day and you are the second one, seven days a week (and the first one is a personal friend's). :) I can't tell you how many times I've studied your photos, trying to figure out why you take the same basic elements that I have in my storage closet and make them look so fantastic. I covet. your. kitchen. Seriously. :) Anyhow, thanks for many many enjoyable blog-reading hours.

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  11. Congratulations on your 500th post! It's been a while since I've visited you blog. I was so thrilled to see your beautiful giveaway when I stopped by for a visit this morning.

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  12. Wow! What a lovely giveaway. Here's to 500 more!

    susie
    texmvp03@att.net

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  13. Good morning Mary :)

    500? That's amazing! Congratulations :)

    xoxo,
    rue

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  14. What a lovely silver set. Please enter my name, Mary. I truly love your blog and have been a follower for quite some time.

    Congrats on 500! That is a milestone to be sure!

    Donna

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  15. Congratulations on 500 posts. That is really a huge milestone. I have a silver set almost identical to this one and it truly is a lovely accessory to have. I look forward to many more of your interesting and inspiring posts. Hugs, Marty

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  16. Well maybe Friday will be my lucky day. Thanks for the chance to win this pretty tea set.
    Congratulations on your 500th. post.I am about halfway there and wonder how much more I have to say...

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  17. 500 posts is absolutely amazing! Congrats! And what an amazing find and giveaway! Please count me in!

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  18. Congratulations on 500 posts. Your give away is beyond spectacular. I would love to win. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful ideas.

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  19. A lot of time and effort (and photography) goes in to 500 posts!! YOU deserve a giveaway!! I really enjoy your blog and I am wishing you another 500 posts!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  20. Happy 500 posts Mary! I have enjoyed all of your wonderful photos you share on your beautiful blog.

    I would love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway. You wouldn't even have to polish it! I love a great pantina.

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  21. Oh, Dear Mary! Congratulations on your 5ooth posts! Before I even started my blog, I was a lurker and I lurked at your blog! I have always thought it was so beautiful! I remember you from RMS too!
    I would love you to enter my tiny name in your wonderful drawing for the tea set! That is right up my alley!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  22. 500 posts hard to beleive, I am just coming up on 200. I have enjoyed everyone I have read, you have a beautiful blog. Have a wonderful summer!!

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  23. Those photos are amazing - each one made me stop and think more about what you were saying - lovely post. And congrats on 500.

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  24. Mary, congrats on 500 beautiful posts. I always enjoy your stunning images and I am so glad that you are here :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  25. Congraulations on your 500th post! I think I've read every one of them. I have just started a blog after stalking others' blogs for a while. Please sign me up for your great giveaway!

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  26. This is, indeed, a very generous giveaway, Mary.
    As I have been blessed to win several giveaways in a row, I won't enter this one, thus giving my chance to someone else. It is a very handsome tea set and someone will be doing the Happy Dance, for sure.
    Congratulations on your 500th...I have to go check to see how many I have made. I may be due for a giveaway, myself.
    xo bj

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  27. 500 posts! Wow! And here I was getting excited about my 100th coming up soon! You are a constant source of inspiration. Love you!

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  28. I just love your blog!!! What a beautiful set...I'm feelin' lucky:)

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  29. Mary, congrats on your beautiful blog. Your photography has inspired me so much.

    500 posts wow! Way to go.

    Jen

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  30. Congratulations on your 500th post. Count me in the drawing! Have a great day!

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  31. Gorgeous! I have a small collection of silver teapots, this one is a beauty! I'd love to be entered for the giveaway.
    mollycat234@yahoo.com

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  32. Congrats on your 500th post. It's gorgeous. Please include me in the giveaway!

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  33. Congratulations, Mary! Yours is the first blog I check in on every day. Thank you for letting me see some of the things you love and for your beautiful photos.

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  34. Mary, Congratulations on your 500 posts, wow!! Your Blog is so beautiful and inspiring and I hope you will continue to share for a long time to come!! No, I'm not putting my name in the hat, cuz I'm overseas. But what a beautiful and a generous gift!!
    Have a wonderful week! Jannet

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  35. I raise my glass to you Mary!! Here!,Here!...and to another 500, Blog on sister!!!!!Great photos, great blog, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  36. Mary, Mary...you are so generous !!

    I have been taking little blogging breaks...so glad I popped in today...pls enter my name...

    I am so glad I found you...sometimes just one of your lovely pictures is like a shot in the arm just when I need it most...

    Congrats on 500 and many, many more sweet Mary !!

    xo Kathy :)
    jokaj@comcast.net

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  37. I love your reflection in these shots;) You should enter one in Kacey's June Photo Contest: reflection theme. Congrats on your 500th post! Each and every one has been a feast for my tired eyes;)

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  38. Mary, this is such a lovely giveaway!!! Congratulations on 500 posts - that is quite a milestone! Your blog is always a comfortable place to stop for a visit. I adore your collections and photography!

    hugs,
    Becky

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  39. Hi Mary! I'm a fairly new follower! But I love your blog...Wow! 500 posts! I've only posted like 30 something! What a lovely give away! I love, love, love it! What fun to find something so beautiful at a rummage sale. Pls. include me in your drawing..in fact..you can go ahead and just pick me! (LOL) God Bless! lauralu :)

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  40. Oh my, how beautiful and daisys are my favorite flowers!!!

    Lucy
    LucyWho@cox.net

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  41. It's a beautiful giveaway silver set! Oh, I would love to win it.

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  42. Congrats Mary,
    I have enjoyed your posts so much. Your photography is so dreamy! I would LOVE to win this tea set. And if I should be so lucky, you'd better NOT polish it. I like it the way it is!! :)

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  43. Lovely silver set! I have its twin, believe it or not. How about I send it to you, and you can polish it up when you do this one? (I love the look of old polished silver and plate, but sadly, hate to do it!)

    Congrats on your 500th post. As always, I am in awe!

    Hey, who stole our sun???
    Cass

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  44. I'm in ...
    I'll put a link on my blog about this ...

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  45. What an exquisite giveaway, Mary. Visiting your blog is always a pleasant experience. If ever you would like to come hang out in Doo-dah for a week or two, I would be thrilled to put you to work redecorating my home and having you teach me photography. How could you possibly pass up a deal like that :D

    Congratulations on your 500th post!

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  46. whoa!!! What a wonderful gift!!! and congratulations on your 500th post. I'm always so happy to see any of your blogs as they are always so warm and beautiful.

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  47. Your house and your blog are just beautiful. Congratulations on your 500th posting. Lovely tea set and a very generous giveaway.

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  48. Wow! 500 posts - congratulations! And that tea/coffee service is just adorable - would love to own it! Pick me! Pick me! lol..

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  49. That is very sweet of you. It is a pleasure to peruse your blog every day. I love the pretty pics and your rummage sale finds are amazing. Every time I see Milk Glass I think of you. :)

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  50. There are so many entries I'm sure sure sure that there's no chance. It is a beautiful tea set and I know whoever gets it will be tickled. I just stopped by to tell you that I've really enjoyed reading your blog, and that your photos have really been beautiful. I love your mosaics. Thanks to you, too, for sharing your life with us!

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  51. Mary, Congratulations on 500 posts! That's quite an amazing feat. Please enter my name in the drawing for that beautiful tea/coffee service. The little daisies are so sweet. ☺♥☺ Diane

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  52. Congratulations Mary on your 500th post!
    What a generous giveaway! No need to polish it ... it's perfect as it is :-)

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  53. congrats, Mary. Your blog has been one of my favorites for quite a long time now. You have the best photography out there. (I am so envious!) Please enter me...thanks, Peggy from PA

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  54. It is a beautiful silver tea set. Congratulations on your 500 posts. And what a beautiful blog. I love the old patina on the tea set. Many blessings to you.

    Linda

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  55. Trying again to post! Things must be hopping on your blog. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Whomover wins your prize will be blessed for sure and certain.

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  56. I discovered blogland last fall and have been hooked ever since. I found a silver teapot a couple of months ago (it was black)I polished it up and it came out beautiful - if I win you do not have to polish the set. email - linda_m_prince@yahoo.com.

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  57. I've been a reader for a long time and officially a follower for several months...

    Please do enter my name ....

    Blessings,
    Betty

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  58. Congratson 500!! I love reading your posts to see what treasures you have found, especially your milk glass collection, oh and monogrammed silver!!
    Thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway!!

    preppymama@gmail.com

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  59. Congrats on your 500th post. I look forward to your posts every day. Your photos are inspiring!

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  60. Congratulations on your 500th post! Wow... I have yet to reach 100!

    xoxoxoxo
    Donna Marie

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  61. kind of amazing you have 500 posts!! and i've read every one, some several times, that means i have read, ... gag! let's just say i've more than that. what a lovely way we choose to spend our time!:> many thanks for what you contribute to my day (and house, and yard, and,and...) please enter me! xo, jane janokjames@yahoo.com

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  62. Thanks, Mary, for your lovely blog. It provides so much inspiration - through your photos and writings. It, also, let's us know more about the area that you live in. Lots of history I may visit some day!

    I wish there were rummage sales and resale shops with the beautiful items you find in my area!

    I'd love to win the tea set you found! I love tea and the flowers match those in my wedding band!

    Thanks for so much inspiration!

    Anita
    kitchensbyanita@yahoo.com

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  63. I enjoy your blog so much! I check it regularly. What a lovely drawing!
    Janis

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  64. 500 posts is quite an accomplishment, but I can see how it happens! Your blog is one of my favorites. Come visit me sometime too, I'm at smalltownimages.blogspot.com See you there!

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  65. Congratulations, Mary, on your 500th post! I always enjoy your dishes and flowers. What a very generous giveaway!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  66. Hi Mary congratulations on 500 posts, that is amazing and it has been fun to be on that journey with you.
    As I am an Australian don't put me in your giveaway, but I didn't want to miss out on congratulating you.
    Alison

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  67. Oh, how I do love tea and beautiful tea sets! I became fascinated when, as children, we gave my great-grandmother a set for a birthday gift. When she passed, I inherited it back. Now it sits among the several that I have collected through the years. There is nothing like sitting and sipping a cup of tea...letting one's thoughts wander and just relax. I have started a tea-party tradition with my little grand-daughter and have posted about it. I bought her a set to paint and when she comes to visit, we have tea!
    :^)
    Thank you, for the beautiful, wistful thoughts and memories.
    Cynthia

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  68. Thank you for your generosity. I do love your blog and visit often.
    w_shepp@hotmail.com

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  69. Congratulations and keep up the wonderful blog. I am an avid follower of all you have to share.

    Thanks,
    Chala

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  70. Oh My Goodness! I almost missed seeing this! What a generous and lovely giveaway Mary! 500 posts sounds absolutely amazing to me, but seeing how good you are at it, I can understand reaching the 500 mark. Oh, please do enter my name in the drawing. laurie

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  71. Wow I am almost on my 100th post and you are already at 500! I applaud you. And thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  72. It's me again! :^)
    You have inspired me...so I did write a bit about tea and tea cups and mentioned this post at:
    http://cyndeelynds.blogspot.com/
    my second blog, which is mostly about all things tea and decor. :^)
    My other spot contains bits of my life and happenings: http://cynthias57.blogspot.com/
    Thank you so much for a lovely post and a lovely idea! Congratulations on your 500th post! Wow! I have something else to aspire to!
    Cynthia

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  73. I really enjoy your blog - and your photography is amazing.

    Marsha

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  74. Congratulations on your 500th post! I just found your blog recently and now I check it regularly. I would add a post to my blog about your giveaway but i just started my own blog and have no followers..yet..lol.. I would love to be entered for that gorgeous set!

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  75. Congratulations! I am a fairly new reader! I LOVE your blog and now read it on a regular basis. Your photos and your treasures are beautiful. Reading your blog has become my way of relaxing and finding some time for myself! Thank you so much for sharing. I don't blog....my email address is cindymeguiar@yahoo.com in case I should be fortunate enough to win that beautiful set!

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  76. Hi Mary...

    Ohh my...500 posts! That's quite the accomplishment, my friend! Congratulations! You have a delightful blog...I have really enjoyed reading all of your lovely posts!!! Best wishes for many, many more!!!

    What a beautiful silver tea set...I would love for you to add my name to your giveaway! Thank you so much..this is a lovely gift!!!

    Warmest wishes and Congratulations!!!
    Chari

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  77. Congratulations on 500 posts. Your blog is inspiring, so many beautiful pictures and new ideas.
    My email is suzanne dot offner at gmail.com.

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  78. Congratulations on your 500th post! I enjoy your blog and photograpy so very much!

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  79. we are all having milestones this month!! hooray and congrats. keep on bloggin.

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  80. What a generous offering. Funny how things spark a memory....My Grandmother had a lovely set very similiar. she has passed away 21 yars ago--wonder what ever became of the serving set? Congrats at sharing your life through 500 posts...

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  81. Congrats on your 500th post! What a wonderful accomplishment. Please enter my name in your generous giveaway. Thank you so very much.
    Carol Lynn

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  82. How totally beautiful! I adore daisies and silver tea sets. This would make a beautiful addition to my home if I'm so fortunate to win. And congrats on your 500th post!

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  83. What a great giveaway, I'd love to be entered. I do enjoy your blog!
    ~Michelle

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  84. Wow Mary, 500 posts. I just made it to 50 LOL. Congratulations 500 posts well done!
    Please enter me into your drawing, I would love to receive this beautiful tea set, I have the perfect room for it. I will cross my fingers.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  85. What a beautiful tea set. They are so regal looking and I have always admired everyone's tables set with them. My late Mom collected china cups and saucers and I have her collection. She would not drink coffee from anything but china. I am not a coffee drinker, but do love tea.

    I have found a new love in dishes that I think I always had, but just never got into Playing Dishes. Now, it has become my passion. DH laughs about my fascination.

    I will also hope to be your winner of this gorgeous tea set. I would be able to showcase Mom's beautiful collection of cups for years to come with this.

    Congratulations on you 500th post. Keep blogging.

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  86. love your blog.. and i love tea.. drink it every day ... all day ! even in the summer (hot tea in the morning is iced tea in the afternoon).

    i don't have a nice silver tea set and it would be great to win it... polished or not!

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  87. I am not here to enter your contest, (although the silver is divine)for there are so many who have been reading your blog well before me...but, I have arrived via Thoughtfully Blended Hearts...as I heard about your 500th post! Oh so many congrats! You are a heroine of blogland to be sure!

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  88. Congratulations on 500 posts. It does go quickly, doesn't it? I am nearing 1800 on my main blog!! It's been a few years. :)

    What a generous giveaway. As another collector of silver (and just about everything related to dining) I would give it a loving home beside my other pieces.

    Here's to the next 500 posts...

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  89. this is so beautiful! so glad i stopped by today. wait! you could save postage if i just came for a visit, we filled the tea pot up and laughed the day away...

    i can bring cookies.

    Wink ; )
    xo

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  90. Congrats on 500 beautiful posts. I so enjoy viewing your lovely blog. It's like a little ray of sunlight.

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  91. Congratulations on your 500th post! Your photos are beautiful and I enjoy perusing them for ideas and inspiration! Thanks so much for hosting a beautiful giveaway. ~~Rhonda
    reacoulter at gmail dot com

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  92. Congratulations on reaching your 500th post!...and that's not counting "In a Soft Light" or "Simple Things"...not sure how you have time to get out there and take pictures!

    On another note...how can you bear to give away that beautiful teaset?

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  93. Congratulation on your 500th post. What a milestone! Everything here is heavenly! I want to try my luck to win this precious tea set and I have posted it in my blog.

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  94. Hi Mary

    You have been so diligent--the NY Times had an article this weekend that said something like 95% of the blogs out there have not been updated for about 6 months--not you! :0)

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  95. Congratulation on your 500th post. Love the teaset. Hope I win.

    Dianne

    dianneseavers@att.net

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  96. http://playingdishes.blogspot.com/
    I did a write up on my blog about your wonderful offering.

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  97. I am new to your blog but am looking forward to your next 500 posts. Your taste is exquisite and I would love to be entered in your drawing. Thank you for your generosity and whomever wins is extremely lucky.

    Samantha

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  98. What a lovely blog giveaway... and... what a momentus occasion... 500th post.. Bless you for your fortitude! What an accompishment!

    blessings. Dixie

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  99. I have truly enjoyed all your postings and photos, I especially loved when you have posted with the milk glass photos, I collect milk glass also and dishes and have read with enthusiasm your postings! Hope you have the energy for another 5oo, Congratulations! Diana
    I also have posted about your giveaway on my blog:
    oldworldsunflower.blogspot.com

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  100. Cheers and congratulations! Hope you enjoy a magical and fun weekend. Your site is always filled with lovely collections.
    Happy Twirls

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  101. Dear Mary, Congratulations! Thank you so much for all the beauty & joy you bring through your stunning photography & thoughtful comments. I recently happened upon your blog & it was actually my first peek into The Land Of Blogging. You have inspired me to even consider starting my own. Would love to participate in your drawing. Best wishes, Cheryl cafm81@aol.com

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  102. Wow Mary, 500 post and a gorgeous silver set to give away.....Today 6/12 is my birthday....does that give me any advantage!

    Thanks for being so sharing, I have enjoyed many of your postings and look forward to many more.

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  103. 500 posts! Wow, girl. I'd like to enter.

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  104. Wow 500! Congratulations Mary! I love your blog. Please count me in for your great giveaway.
    Thanks,
    Teresa
    tbarnardvolb@aol.com

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  105. Mary,

    Love your blog! Visit daily, you always make me smile. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Erika
    repacarey@verizon.net

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  106. I don't have a counter on my blog, so I don't know how much I posted already, anyway, contratulations to you!
    Gracie at http://mylittleplace.blog.com

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  107. You have a wonderful blog and I am so happy I get to read your posts and view your photos. I just started to blog this year and I find it all so much fun. I congratulate you on your 500th. Your giveaway is amazing.
    Joyce
    flourpowerjoyce.blogspot.com

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  108. Yours is always such a sweet, inspiring blog, Mary. Congratulations on reaching the 500 mark! My heart just mushes when your blog opens to the tray with your darling hobnail vase. Your ability to meld and create is so special. Thank you for sharing on your blog and offering such a beautiful giveaway.

    Vintage hugs ... Dori
    pdvanw2@gmail.com

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  109. Congratulations on the "Little Red House 500" As a new blogger, it amazes me when someone attains such a high reaching goal. I love reading you each day that you post. :-) Sue

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  110. Oh what a beautiful set! I just found your blog yesterday and it is beautiful. I love your home and property. You are truly blessed!

    Please consider me for the drawing!

    Hugs, Sharon

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  111. Just catching up on your posts. I was in the Poconos when that storm hit Tues AM, about 6:00 there and let me tell you I certainly didn't need the alarm to wake up. It was overcast all week there, but after that storm it never rained. Good for me and my rambling about town on foot, but bad for the flowers that needed a drink.

    Congrats on the 500 posts, you are such a dedicated blogger!

    Janet

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  112. Your blog is one of my favorites!! Congrats on the 500th post!!

    Lovely tea set!!

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  113. Congratulations Mary on 500 beautiful posts. It's always a pleasure to visit. Like Penny, I would take the teaset unpolished as well. Lovely either way! Have a wonderful weekend! ~Kathy

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  114. You do have the loveliest blog and an amazing sense of style. I feel kind of odd that my first comment is on a giveaway post. And still, boy, would I love to win this tea set. I do thank you for the chance to win. And more, for your wonderful, inspiring blog.

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  115. You bloggers are always so generous. Congrats, and I hope I win this beautiful set.

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  116. I feel I shouldn't even join in this giveaway..but if I do not ..I won't be honoring your 400th post..so..I am jumping in with both feet. I won't win but I am competitive enough for something of yours..to try! LOL I am TERRIBLE, Mary! TERRIBLE!
    Many hugs...
    Mona

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  117. No, No! Wait...I meant 500! Good grief...Congratulations on your 500th post!!

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  118. Do not have a Blog, but I sure do enjoy reading your's and the beautiful pictures you post. Love to hear about your shopping trips, you find a lot of great things.
    Dee
    djfisher@grandecom.net

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  119. Oh my goodnes what a lovely gesture :) Congratulations on your 500th post. (500 WOW0
    I am enjoying your blog and hope to participate in Mosaic Monday this week. I am busy planning and organising now ;) Your mosaic this Monday was just so pretty. It inspired me.

    yes I have found Blogville to be a great place and enjoy meeting such lovely people.

    Deb

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  120. Congratulations on your 500th post! I enjoy peeking in everyday! What a lovely set!

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  121. Congrats on your 500 posts! Such a wonderful giveaway.

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  122. Congratulations Mary! I am a fairly new "newcomer" to your blog. I LOVE your beautiful pictures! Your blog has been a great source of relaxation for me after LONG stressful days! Thanks for sharing your life and your home.

    Cindy

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  123. Hi Mary, many congratulations on your 500th post, I have enjoyed your posts and wonderful photography enormously, what a wonderful give-away, would love to be included, hope you have a wonderful weekend I am wishing you lots of sunshine, Kathy.

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  124. 500 posts - Wow! That is quite an accomplishment! I would like to thank you for your beautiful pictures and your wonderful posts. I really enjoy visiting your blog. ~ Robyn

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  125. Congratulations on 500 posts. Mary, I think that your blog is such a favorite of everyone's. Wishing you a wonderful 4th.
    Karen

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  126. What a beautiful set, daisies were my wedding flower!

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