One year ago....my life was so different then it is today! Mr ALC and I had just bought our house together(May 2009) and wham! I lost my job August 2009. I was hurt, dazed and confused! It wasn't easy to let go of my working life and move on. I was lost without my daily routine, my friends and my work. After spending a couple of months reading, watching TV and feeling sorry for myself, I made a decision. A decision that has changed my life for the better. I decided to BLOG. Now I have to admit I already 'had' my blog A La Carte. I started it for family only and really did not post much at all. This time I reached out to strangers who like/love the same things I do: Junkin, decorating with thrifty finds and getting those good bargains. I met new friends and found kindred spirits aplenty. Many who were going through their own rough times. I learned so many new things; links, posting photos, downloading and editing and the list goes on and on. I am still learning. I found my 'niche' and yet I have followers who don't thrift and I follow others who's blogs are completely different then mine. It's wonderful. I am happy and content and love blogging. It's a creative outlet for me, for my photos and thrifty finds. Who knew there was such a thing as 'tablescaping' and 'giveaways' and especially friends (most who have never met you in person) who reach out to you in good times and bad. Who pray for you and help you celebrate turning the big Six-0 and a first Grandbaby on the way. Who cry, laugh and rejoice with you. Who share your ups and downs day in and day out. Friends who change your life!
So to all my wonderful followers, readers, family and friends, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Blogging has enriched my life, taken me on trips to Paris and Rome. Shown me the beauty and wonder of the United States and Canada and countries far away. Taught me new recipes and how to make sweater pumpkins. I've even been so lucky to meet some of you in person. I hope someday to meet many more of you.
To thank all of you I want to have a giveaway!
My wonderful friend Jane whose blog
is a delight, makes these amazing hanging bags for flowers and so many other uses! She has graciously offered one of my readers this one!
"She's Lost Her Mitten"
It is made out of striped Ralph Lauren Fabric
with this adorable red mitten safety pinned on!
These are lined with plastic so you can use them for flowers but I've seen them used for wine bottles, baby items, just let your imagination soar! This one is perfect for Christmas!
Jane has been in Paris for a few weeks (lucky girl) but she will be sewing away and there soon will be many new Flora Doora's in her shop for you to ohh and ahh over!
For this giveaway
Just leave me a comment! That's it!
(sorry limited to USA & Canada this time)
This will be open until Sunday Nov 7th midnight
I will pick a winner using random.org
Winner will be announced on Monday Nov 8th
I am one blessed lady!
Always,
Linda
