My 1st Blog Anniversary!

Posted on July 10th, 2009 · 75 Comments »
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Hooray!! Today is the official anniversary of my first blog post exactly 1 year ago! I can’t believe how much fun this has been! Thank you to to everyone for reading and sharing this colourful year with me! I’d love for you to continue with me as I follow my heart….

To help celebrate I have a new give away!  I think this is one of my most beautiful too.

Follow your heart

Follow your heart

How much do you love this painting?! And how lucky are we that Robert David Bretz has offered us one of his gorgeous prints to help celebrate!? Entitled Follow Your Heart, from his series ‘Simpler Times’, each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist. You can have a look at more of his beautiful art at Paint All Night Studios.

This print is a limited edition with only 100 produced and you could win one here!

All you need to do is leave a comment and tell everyone how you are following your heart…

For 2 extra entries – blog about the give away, and leave the link here, in a separate comment, so I can find it.

For 3 extra entries – grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog and let me know with a comment.

Entries close August 10th. Good luck everyone!

THIS GIVE AWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered! Check out my current give away..


75 Responses to “My 1st Blog Anniversary!”

  1. Anna Incs says:

    this is a beautiful painting. if I win it I will give it to my mom because it will remind her of when I was a child playing with balloons. my mom would draw faces on the balloons for me and tie cardboard feet she’d make for me so that the balloon would bounce. looking at this painting now it reminds me of my childhood. :)

  2. karina says:

    My heart says to sit down, eat some chocolate and leave the washing for another week…and so here I am!

  3. Jess says:

    Wow, what a fantastic giveaway! How do I follow my heart? I listen to it. It’s a lot better than listening to my gut. :)

  4. Caroline says:

    By trying to be a better person each and everyday, not ignoring someone if they are in trouble and being honest with myself and others.

  5. Caroline says:

    I have posted information on the above site.

  6. Christopher says:

    What a GORGEOUS painting ! I recently moved to my new house and would love to put this painting on the wall so that I could enjoy it everyday when I have my afternoon tea. My heart tells me to convince the judges of this competition , please let me win it !

  7. alexclark says:

    I’ve followed my heart by getting married young, to the most amazing man in the world. Moving across country with him, chasing our dreams.

    Gorgeous painting.

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  9. olivia turley says:

    My heart tells me to be more considerate and stay kind. To think of others and be greatful for what I have. It’s a simple, popular request but it’s the most important. I’m glad for the way my heart leads me.

    What a truly beautiful painting.

  10. kate8085 says:

    I am following my heart by leaving my job
    to promote and sell my husband and I’s artwork
    full time!
    As an artist, I can’t get enough of this painting! Gorgeous!

    Thank you.

  11. Michele P. says:

    first, happy bloggiversary! wishing you many more posts! I follow my heart by doing a job I love by helping people-even though sometimes it is not always easy-and by taking care of my family.

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

  12. Danieka says:

    I am following my heart by choosing to stay home with my babies just that little bit longer. Even though it can be tough financially, it is overwhelmingly worth it and I am rewarded for that decision each and every day.

    Congrats on your 1st Anniversary :o )

  13. Kate says:

    I went through most of my life not knowing what I wanted to do with it, or what career I would like. When I was 21, I realised that the one constant in my life is that I’ve always loved food. It had never occurred to me before that time that it could be a career for me, as I didn’t want to be a chef. When my local university began a Nutrition course, I overcame my fears and applied, being both relieved and scared when I was accepted. I can only study part-time due to a chronic illness, but I work within my limitations and refuse to let it, or any other difficulties in my life, prevent me from reaching my full potential and dreams. I listened to my heart, and continue to, and my heart tells me not to give up on myself.

  14. Sharon says:

    Congratulations on having your one year blogiversary!

    I am following my heart by blogging and selling the things I make. And guess what! I’m having a giveaway to celebrate, too.

    So stop by and enter if you like.

  15. ning fathia says:

    I’m following my heart and I have my baby girl right now. When I was married, my husband was really eager to have one, on the other side, I want to wait for a while, but then the miracle happened and I’m glad I followed my heart to keep it. Now, she’s the best thing that ever happened to me.

  16. Aik says:

    I’m following my heart in most of the things I do, especially when I have to decide who will I be in the future, but sometimes — I need to follow my brain too. =)

  17. Amanda says:

    Sometimes life throws us a curve ball
    but I follow my heart and stand tall
    My head tends to overthink
    and leaves me teetering on a confused brink
    my heart however I now let be my guide
    as I’ve found it the best method tried.

    Love and sadness it can bring
    but I know for me that it’s the best thing
    my husband it led me to
    and his heart, me it did ensue.

  18. Amanda says:

    I am trying to add your button to my page but can’t get past the code – please help!

  19. Cindy says:

    I’m following my heart by doing what I love! My brick & mortar store shut down, but I did not give up. I started an online business and am happier than ever. :)

  20. Juliette says:

    I am following my heart and searching for a job in Flash animation. I was laid off in April and with the way the economy is jobs in my field seem to be dwindling. In the meantime I am doing well with my Etsy shop and my blog. I’m also having a giveaway!

  21. Dawn says:

    lovely piece! :0) I’m following my heart by blogging(when I can ;) ) and creating things – I don’t’ know that I’ll be able to make a living ever out to my art pieces but I still enjoy sharing them and seeing others light up about them :0)

  22. Maria says:

    I left behind a fantastic job in the city, my family and friends to marry a man who lived in a small country town. It was hard but I don’t regret one minute of it.

  23. Kristina says:

    I always follow my heart, and do what makes me happy! I’ve learned over the past few years that its not about money or what others think, if you wake up in the morning and are happy with who you are and what your day has in store for you, its all that matters.

    Beautiful painting, I would love to add it to my home!

  24. wendiwinn says:

    happy blogiversary!

    wonderful piece! i follow my heart by saying what i want. when i want. which isn’t always a good thing – but hey. the heart wants what it wants.

  25. Insanitykim says:

    I am following my heart when it makes sense with what is going on in my brain…yeah not too ethereal or whimsical but man, I need tethering…great giveaway thanks!

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  27. Jasmine says:

    I would follow my heart, but it’s not going anywhere. Although I do listen with my heart…

  28. Barbara says:

    My heart says to live a healthy life and look after my loved ones.

  29. I love this! My heart says to be good to my family and foster a creative spirit in them and myself.

  30. reina sherman says:

    i am following my heart by finding a way to sell my art, and by going to school for what I really want even though its a small career field

  31. Mystica says:

    To be more compassionate less judgemental. If I could achieve that I will be happy.

  32. What a great giveaway :) I’m following my heart because I am in school getting my degree in management so that some day I may open a yarn store slash tea/coffee bar in southern Colorado someday :)

  33. Cathy says:

    I follow my art by teaching music and making art from my home

  34. I am following my heart by being a mom….first and foremost! I am putting the kids ahead of everything else and that makes me, and them, very happy!
    -10oneworld on Etsy

  35. I follow my heart by creating whatever i feel like creating with my stash of beads, jewellery making supplies, paper, fabric, and now wool.Working from home is such a treat!

  36. Jae says:

    My heart tells me to do what I can to be a stay at home mom for my son. We are working towards that. LOVE the painting!

    Thanks!
    Jae

  37. Deanna says:

    I am following my heart by creating full time, and am soon to open a handmade co-op with 4 other girls to sell our creations locally!

  38. exousia says:

    Following my heart is all about doing what’s right even though it may not always be the most economical.

  39. Anna says:

    I love the print! I am following my heart by doing what I love and having an etsy shop. :)

  40. amy says:

    I love this print!
    I am following my heart by being a stay at home mommy and making jewelry & art on the side!

  41. Tricia Z says:

    I am following my heart by homeschooling my daughter. Thanks!

  42. Chrisy says:

    Please count me in…I follow my heart by giving myself quiet time to listen to my inner voice…

  43. Sara Yard says:

    Happy Anniversary!
    I hope to you all the best!

    ^.^

  44. Ronda says:

    I am following my heart by opening up my own graphic design business to fulfill my creative side and help me stay at home with my kids and my husband get to be home more.

    I tried to grab your button, but can’t get the code.

  45. Ronda says:

    I blogged about your giveaway, as well. I would love to trade buttons with you if you can get me the code.

  46. Natalie says:

    I am following my heart by being a stay at home mom

  47. Natalie says:

    I added you to my blog 1 0f 3

  48. Natalie says:

    I added you to my blog 2 0f 3

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