I can not believe that it has been one year since I started blogging!
So much has changed in this year.
I started to blog as a way to advertise my business and it has become so much more.
I have connected with so many of you.
My business has grown and now boutique retailers from all over the United States carry my creations.
I had the pleasure and pain of selling at the Country Living Fair.
I traveled to California and met the talented Heather Bullard at her Parisian Soiree.
I also traveled to Illinois for the Country Living Entrepreneur conference and met so many fabulous women.
My professional highlight of this year HAS to be going to the Farm Chicks show and being surrounded by so many women that I have come to know and love through this blog.
I was also blessed this year to have my blog and business featured in Tara Frey's new book Blogging For Bliss!
This blog has made the world seem so much smaller.
Thank you to all my loyal readers and the sweet…SWEET encouragement and joy you bring to my life.
I can't imagine my life without all of you!
To celebrate my one year anniversary I would like to have a HUGE giveaway!
I would like to giveaway a $100 gift certificate from my shop (new items coming) and a $100 gift certificate to Shabby Apple.
Shabby Apple has such amazing clothes and the prices are incredible.
Here are some of my personal favorites.
All you have to do is leave a comment to be entered once.
Blog about the giveaway and you will be entered twice (please let me know you have done this).
I have met some of the most inspiring and beautiful women this year!
Thank you for this gift of blogging and I can't wait to meet more of you.
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another great giveaway from the sweet jeanne?! how wonderfully exciting!
your hair has really grown since the california picture…looks good. i’m growing mine out right now. it’s kind of a pain.
congratulations on one year of blogging. i’m really amazed by how great the blogging world is and how many wonderful supportive people are out there.
have a great day.
xo
chas
Congrats on your one year blogging anniversary! Your giveaway is too fabulous and generous, but I’ll enter anyways 🙂 You’re one amazing woman, Jeanne, I just don’t know how you do it all, but keep on going!
Congratulations on such a wonderful year. Your enthusiasm and joy shine through in your blog. Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog.
Happy Anniversary Jeanne!!! it sounds like you have had a wonderful year of blogging…i started blogging, because when i happened stumbled onto blogs i was amazed that there was this whole cyber world full of ladies who liked all of the things that my friends in real life just didn’t get…i have been blogging a little over two years {i deleted my “starter blog” because i was running out of picture space on blogger} and i have made friends with and met the most amazing ladies!!!
Awesome. A giveaway to celebrate your one year anniversary! :o) I’ve enjoyed following your blog — came across it from another blog as I was surfing one day and added you to my list immediately.
Keep shining!
Congrats darlin’!
What an awesome adventure blogging is… you just never know where it will take you. I hope you are coming to the Country Living Fair this year… I would love to meet you in person!!!
congratulations on such a fun successful year! yours has been a favorite blog of mine for quite some time!!!
cheers to another great year
xo
Congratulations on your one-year anniversary! It looks like it’s been an incredible year. Here’s to many more!
Congratulations on one year of blogging bliss!
You spent much of this post talking about how much you’ve gained from blogging, but don’t forget how much you’ve given — I know that there are a lot of folks out there (like me) who love reading you everyday! Thanks so much for that =]
Congrats Jeanne! It is amazing that a year has gone by. You are one talented girl! Here’s to another amazing year!
Love,
A.J.
Oh Congratulations!! So glad you decided to embark on this new journey. I love reading your blog and think you are an amazing and talented woman. Looking forward to the years ahead:)
I was just thinking this morning about that game ‘Seven Degrees of Seperation (or Kevin Bacon)’ because the blog world is, actually, very small. Someone follows someone that knows someone that follows your blog. And I love that. And I love the dresses from Shabby Apple, too. wink. wink. nudge. nudge. So please enter me in your giveaway as well and congratulations on one year of growth and friendship and creativity! You’ve certainly been around the block a few times by the looks of these pictures. 😉
and p.s. I’ve never wanted to ride in Ragbrai. I wouldn’t last longer than a hour! But I have friends that love it.
Wow Jeanne, we should be thanking you! I adore you and your blog. Congrats on an awesome year of blogging! Keep em’ comin’!!!
happy 1 year anniversary!!! what a year you have had. i am so thankful that i found your blog. you are such a sweetie and your style is just gorgeous. you are such an inspiration!!! here’s to many more blogging years ahead!!
Wow a year of blogging I haven’t even started yet. I never know what to write about. All of you ladies(who’s blogs I read) make it so interesting. I love how creative you all are. Your blog is one of my favorites.Congratulations on your first year.
What a lovely year you’ve had!! Happy 1 year anniversary! I’m so glad I found your blog and that I had the honor to meet you at Farm Chicks! You are so fun and have such a great style…here’s to many many more years of blogging and adventures!!
Congratulations on one year in the blogosphere, and thanks for the chance to win such a generous gift!
Jeanne –
I am so grateful for your blog. Your creativity and your love as a mother truly touches me…It isn’t the looong heavy posts that tend to get me (as I just did one….hhm….), but the tender snippets that show the ‘everyday’ glimpses of what your life is like.
Thank you for your sweet response about my posting, thank you, as a fellow woman of God, for keeping me in your prayers. I need them and do not take them for granted. I wish there was more i could say than ‘Thank You’… seems so small in return.
I am hugging you from Pasadena – and I do hope to meet you someday…
xoxo
PS – HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
I’m so glad I found your sweet blog. I know just what you mean about getting so much out of doing this…Happy Anniversary!
I’m such a silly girl- I just figured out why my comment to you yesterday didn’t save… I’m not used to typepad and I didn’t see the verification thing. AHH! Sorry about that.
What I originally said, was when I clicked on your blog, all the air left my lungs in one delighted whoosh, and I felt like I’d come home. Just like I’d walked into a place where life stood still and I could smell cinnamon cookies baking in the oven. That’s the feeling that your blog gave me, so to just say, “Oh, I love your blog” wasn’t quite enough. I wanted to crawl inside it and live there for a day.
Anyway… have a great day, so happy to have discovered you!
Congratulations on your blog anniversary! It has been my pleasure to get to know you! You are a sweet, beautiful, generous and talented lady!
I wish you continued success and thank you for your generous giveaway!
xoxo
Karyn
happy happy anniversary!!! 🙂 I cannot believe you’ve only been blogging for a year! Your blog is stunning! You’re a pro for sure. 🙂 Blessings!
Congratulations on 1 year and on having a great blog! I enjoy reading all of your posts.
I have really enjoyed everything about your blog. Your many adventures, sweet inspiration, encouragement,fabulous finds and beautiful photography…. I love your sense of style…. You inspire me. I have posted a comment on my blog….It’s all about you. Hugs friend.
Jeanne-
It is so nice to hear your story for starting out in blogland. I too am striving to get my business going, however, it is hard when you have ADD seriously! I love your story and aspire and I am inspired to get things going. I would love to win your gracious giveawy as I still want those cute skirts in your shop 🙂
Have a GREAAAAT DAY!
Sheila
Congratulations!! This is sooo generous of you…I enjoyed my little trip over to Shabby Apple…lots of nice pretties there!
Congratulations on your one-year anniversary! Aren’t you just the cutest – I love that blouse you’re wearing in the second photo!
You know I’m going to blog about your giveaway, so I’ll be back!
Hello there and happy blog-anniversary! was just coming to say thanks for your comment, but now I am TOTALLY mad in love with the beige dress from Shabby Apple.. Gotta to enter the competition then! 🙂
Congrats to you, Jeanne! 🙂 How exciting!!
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! I love your blog, and on your recommendation, I am almost finished with “Love Walked In”. I love it! It’s beautifully written, and some of her descriptions of emotions are so tender, they almost make me cry. Thanks for the review.
Also, I loved your post on Galena. I have an aunt and uncle with a vacation home there…beautiful!
Good Luck in the year to come. My girls and I love the beautiful things in your shop. My 16 year old is hoping I win the giveaway…she has the mistaken idea I would hand it off to her!
Thanks for all your inspiration,
Denise
WOW – what a generous giveaway! Congrats on your success. That is just awesome. I blogged about your giveaway. Because your blog really is very cool! 🙂
Wow – congratulations! What an awesome giveaway and gorgeous blog. Happy anniversary!
Congrats on a great year1
this is not a BIG giveaway–this is a HUGE giveaway!! OH MY GOSH. Someone is going to be luuuu-cky!
I can’t believe all of the things you have been able to do by just doing what you love!! Your story makes me think, “How can I DO that?!”
Congratulations on one amazing year! It can only get better 🙂
Thank YOU for all of your inspiration
(*blogging about your giveaway now!)
Yehaw! one 1, now that is a milestone, I am soooo glad that I got to meet you Jeanne and I am so happy that your little business has taken off so well, that truly makes me happy! I love the clothes in that shoppe gorgous! Cheers to another year of wonderful memories and Success! XO
Happy Anniversary,
Wow!! What a fabulous year you’ve had.
Congratulations on all of your success.
you are fabulous.
Cari B.
Congratulations on your anniversary!! What a year! I can’t wait to see what is in store for you this year. 🙂 Good luck on any new endeavors.
I am just being introduced to your site by my daughter Allegra.
p.s. My name is Allegra also, as well as my mother’s and my grandmother’s…think the Children’s Hour by Longfellow and that’s were it all started…:)
Love your creativity!
HAPPY 100th!
Okay- so my little comment of Happy 100th actually makes no sense- SORRY BOUT THAT!
It’s a me-maw thing! Being a grandma and aging just makes me wiggy sometimes in the giggliest way. THANK YOU FOR THE GIVE AWAY OPPORTUNITY! I love this stuff! I am so grateful for all the young wowmen who are sharing their talents with the blog world. Your efforts and art are SO appreciated!
SURE DON’T NEED ANY CLOTHES, BUT WOULD LOVE STUFF FROM YOUR SHOP. TERRY
Happy Anniversary! I still remember the day I came across your blog and etsy store! i was so excited! I feel the same way you do my life has been blessed over and over again because of the blog world! I so hope t meet you in person one day! my goal is to get to Farm Chicks next year…. yep I’m planning ahead 🙂 hee hee
Congrats to you and your success, you are a wonderful inspiration and someone I admire,
xo,
LuLu
No way!!!! I’m so excited just to enter! Congrats on one year!
-Jill
I especially love the last dress….thanks for this giveaway…and I look forward to reading more of your blog. Rachel from Not so plain jane sent me.
what a great year it has been! so happy for you, jeanne! what a fun and special beginning! love you!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!
I love giveaways! Just found your blog and it’s beautiful. Congrats on your anniversary.
wow Jeanne! I’m totally impressed! You seem to know everyone so I assumed you were one of the original bloggers from years ago. You have been so successful! It’s been more than wonderful to get to know you! You’re truly talented and a genuine friend! What an amazing treat to be featured in Tara’s book! So happy for you and all of your success (truly) you’re a true gem! xo
Congratulations on one year of blogging and a successful business! What a generous giveaway too! You are too kind!
Congrats on your 1 year blogiversary!!!!!
great site! would love a chance to win. happy 1 year!
Well, your post brought tears to my eyes. I just started reading your blog a day or so ago. I’d love to hear how a typical day goes for you. How much time do you have to spend doing ALL that you do? You are truly inspiring and I look forward to reading future post, as well as going back and reading your older post.
Hi Jeanne! Happy anniversary! I have to say, farm chicks was one of my highlights as well, and of course meeting you!
have a fun summer!
xoxo, Tiffany
Love the photos!:)
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog and viewing all of your creations. You are so creative and such an inspiration to those of us still searching for those creative outlets within ourselves.
Congratulations and thank you for offering such an amazing giveaway!
thanks for the chance to win!
Happy anniversary! 🙂 How exciting for you! Thank you for being so generous. So sweet. 🙂
No, thank YOU Jeanne, for your beautiful blog and your amazing talent! Happy 1 year!!! I blogged about your generous giveaway:)
T
I adore your blog! Congratulations on one year!! Your adventures look like so much fun:)
Jeanne- your blog is obviously a reflection of you, beautiful and inspirational! kudos for all you’ve accomplished! You are talented and so deserve it! Of course I am adding your incredible give-away to my blog right away! Congrats!
:)Heidi
Congrats, Jeanne! We have visited and enjoyed your blog a lot. We hope that some day you will stop by ours and say Hi!…we’d love to have you over!
Congratulations once again and cheers to many more years of creative blogging!
Clara & Marcela
Hi! This is the 1st time I visit your blog and it is beautiful. Looking forward to visit often and look at your creations.
Congratulations!!!
best regards,
Wanda Contreras
Wow! Two businesses that I adore….yours and Shabby Apple! What a great giveaway! Congratulations on one year of wonderfulness! Here’s to many more!
My friend, Rachel sent me over to wish you a very happy anniversary…one year blogging is good…
May you have many more blogging years! I liked what I saw on your blog…I’ll be back.
Congratulations Jeanne, it sounds like you were truly blessed this year and I hope that the next year for you and yours will be above and beyond what you could ask or think in wonderfulness! I’m looking forward to seeing what pretty things you are creating for your fall shop!
Best regards,
Julie M.
ps I’ve posted a blog on your generous giveaway!
http://thelittleredshop.blogspot.com/2009/07/bon-anniversaire.html
Wow Jeanne what a give away you are one kind lady, I am so pleased your blogging journey has turned out more than you ever imagined, I think you are amazing to run your own buisness, home school your chldren, run a family home, I think you should give yourself the voucher & go treat yourself to that lovley dress, have a great weekend hears to another great year & well done on being featured in the book, you keep me focused on following my dream thanks for the lovely inspiration I have enjoyed following your journey & will continue for many more years to come. Elaine 🙂
Congratulations on one year!! Your photos are wonderful!
Bristol
I’m so glad you have a blog so we can keep in touch……..
{we ordered the book, heaven knows we need help}
congrats on being in there….
{oh, and if you want the experience of an old house just pop in to visit both of us}
hugs,
kara + darcy
Happy Anniversary! And congrats on a year full of successes!
Congratulations Jeanne! You have so much talent and I always leave your blog feeling inspired…by your writing, photos and well… talent…thank you.
Congratulations on one year! Here’s to many, many more. You’re blog is such a sweet place to come and visit and you are an absolute doll. You deserve all of the wonderful things that have come your way:)
I adore Shabby Apple and of course, the always delightful A Bushel And A Peck!
What a story! Good for you. You’re inspiration for others to hang in there. I wish you all the best. ; )
~Michele
I’ve blogged about your giveaway. Thanks for offering such a nice giveaway. ; )
~Michele
http://michelestreasures.blogspot.com
Rachel sent me over to your blog. Congratulations on your one year anniversay. What a fantastic giveaway, you are very generous. Love your blog. Enjoy your day.
Anne
Congratulations on a fabulous year! thank you for sharing your heart – your art and your words. I am blessed to be able to stop by for some real inspiration.
happy 1 year! i am a new blogger and i’m having a ball! i have the book Blogging for Bliss. it’s such a great book. i’m so glad i bought it 🙂 congratulations on being featured (pg23). how exciting! count me in the draw, please
blessings,
aimee
Oh my golly,
I don’t know how I even happened upon your blog, but you are so inspirational with your words. The clothing that you whip up is spectacular! {My husband sews all the buttons on in our home}…I have great ideas, but not too crafty-unfortunately. I feel like I have met someone that shares the same values and style as myself. It is truly a JOY to visit your site daily. Thank you!
P.S. “OOH-OOH, pick me, pick me!”
UP NORTH CITY GIRL, WITH A FARM HEART
hello again,
here is my second post…I would really L-O-V-E to win! Thanks!
Up North city girl with a farm heart
Congrats on your anniversary and the Blogging for Bliss feature. I love all the wonderful photos from your booth at the Country Living Fair.
I would love to attend that sometime as I drool over the photos I find every year.
Jeanne, congratulations on your anniversary and your success! All the best for the year to come! xo Susan
Happy blog-anniversary! It’s so wonderful to reach that first milestone 🙂
Congrats on a great year!
This is QUITE a generous giveaway! My cousin-in-law introduced me to your blog… am I thankful!! 🙂 Congrats on one year!!
Jeanne,
I feel so blessed that I finally got to meet you at the Farmchicks this year. I truely believe that people cross our paths because we are meant to meet… I wish you all the best for your “next year” anniversary and all that you pursue in your adventures in life… you are a gem…
All the best. Lisa
You’ve only been blogging a year!?! Wow……when you’ve got it….you’ve got it! I love reading/looking at your latest posts as I sip my morning coffee…….such inspiration. Ooh, and your music…….love that too:) Keep it up!
Congratulations on your first year!!!
You are such an amazingly talented and gifted girl! You are one of my favorite “coffee breaks”!
Many Blessings!
Jill
I just came across your blog, and I love this story of how successful you have become! You are very inspiring! Congrats on your one year of blogging!
Hi Jeanne! Thanks for visiting my blog when you have time. . .I am a big fan of your style and work, and I find myself a bit envious of your travels and talents. Please include me in the giveaway. It is so generous of you! Have a great weekend, oh, and congratulations on a wonderful year!
Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
I just love your blog and your creations! Thanks for sharing! Its such a nice giveaway! I’ve blogged about it at fonvillefarm.blogspot.com.
Robin
Wow, how generous!
Im here! i had to be….since i am in every photo you posted;)
count me in for your fabulous giveaway….if i win…i might just send you some fabulous Kasey jeans….
now that would be special….
xo
You have a fantastic blog! i’m soo glad to have discovered it a couple of weeks ago. I’ve come back to visit quite a few times since then and love reading your posts. Well done on your one year bloggiversary!! 🙂
Congratulations and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Thanks to you for the giveaway and to Allegra for linking me here!
Hello Jeanne – Congratulations! So exciting. I have been enjoying your blog for some time now! Always inspiring. Thank you for the chance to win your fabulous giveaway!
Blessings,
Marie
Does it make me a stalker that I scrolled down and recognized many of these women, even though I’ve never met them?
Congratulations on your anniversary and your book feature! Wonderful for you!!!
I was drooling over Shabby Apple yesterday.
So cute, your stuff! So glad to have found you, I will be bookmarking your site for some pessie shopping!
thank you for visiting my blog and your lovely comment. Wow -cannot imagine a full year of blogging -love your post, pics and blog, Congrats. Always wanted to go to the Country Living Fair! Please enter me me in your generous giveaway.
Karen
Jeanne~HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY & congrats on being featured in tara’s fabulous blog book!!! Count me in on this fab give-a-way too! Thanks for visiting tutti’s blog! 🙂 chris
Congratulations, Jeanne on all of your success this year.
My blogiversary is coming up next month. I never imagined how much it would change my life. I couldn’t agree with your more, bloggers are such generous friends.
Your designs are so beautiful that I have no doubt you will only see your business grow even more in the future.
xo
Brooke
Wow! You have had a fabulous year! I would have gone nuts if I had come across your booth! You did such an excellent job setting everything up and decorating it! Absoultely ADORABLE! It is always such a pleasure to visit you, and you are always so kind to come and visit and leave a post, it makes me feel like the world isn’t too big after all! I forgot about Tara’s book, I have to jump on Amazon and order that TODAY! Congratulations on running a successful business. Best wishes to you for your continued success! So very happy for you and look forward to what the future holds!
Moons, Stars and Champagne toasts!
Smiles, Nancy
Congratulations on a having such a successful first year. I can only hope and pray that my first year comes close to yours.
I would love to be added to your drawing, so many fabulous things to choose from!
Thank you so much for stopping by Sidereal Day.
~Lynn
You are an amazing women! Congrats on all your success. I hope it continues and only get better. You are such an inspiration to us all.
Happy Blogging Birthday! I loved meeting you in person at Farmchicks and I love your blog. Wishing you another amazing year my friend!!!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment! I am happy you lead me back to your incredible blog! And I arrive just in time for a giveaway!! I will be back to visit often!! 🙂 Silke
Happy Blog Anniversary Jeanne!
I haven’t been reading your blog from the beginning, but I’m glad I found you through Tara and Kasey and have been reading ever since 🙂
rue
Congratulations! It sounds like you’ve had an amazing year. The amazing part is that it will probably get better. I had the pleasure of meeting you at Chaps. (the last day of the farm chicks show) We both had a Kaycee in our group. Cheers to an amazing year, and more to come.
Congrats on your one year anniversary. Love your blog and your beautiful things! Thank you for offering up the generous giveway!
Happy Anniversary! Such a lovely year and I know the rest will be absolutely wonderful! I have enjoyed your fashion posts and the tales of adventure and travel. The farm was my favorite. Here’s to many more! Hugs, H
Happy Anniversary! What wonderful giveaways. Looks like you have been busy and enjoying this year. Hope to meet you at Silver Bella this year! Blessings, Sheila
Congratulation on your anniversary! You really have had an eventful year and it is such a joy to come and visit your blog. I do see why Tara added you to her book. It’s wonderful that you had the opportunity to meet so many talented women. Thank you so much for all the great blog posts. You inspire me.
I just found your blog today. Blogging sure opens up the world for us doesn’t it. Congratulations on one year of bloggging and your business successes.
I congratulate you that all of your hard work has paid off and am excited for your success! I love your things and enjoy your blog!
Amazing, the year you’ve had. And no one deserves it more. I am so happy that you have had this wonderful blessing.
Smiles,
June
My, oh my, you have had a wonderful year. Isn’t the blogging world amazing? I would love to be entered in your generous give-away and I hope you have a sweet week. xo Lynn
WOW!! Your business is so amazing and I’m so happy for you!
And I so love giveaways, especially if I happen to win:)
I’m due for one this week so be sure and check my blog later this week for the post:)
warmly, jan
So happy to have came across you blog tonight! Love all the inspiration and fabulous links!
boo hoo! i can’t believe i missed this! darn summer fun, keeping me away from the computer 🙂
congratulations! such a great story of success…love your words & pictures 🙂
Dear Jeanne, I love your blog and I love my new delicious bag from your Etsy shop! Thanks again, Suzen
A year flies by doesn’t it??? I feel blessed to have met you and love your blog life 🙂 Congrats on another sweet year of success! This giveaway is such a kind gesture!
i am soooo glad i got to meet with you and not one but 2 of the events !!! and have a discovered a wonderful friend !! happy happy anniversary !
xo,
beth
Congratulations on one year – what an impact you have made in the blogging world.
Congratulations on your 1st blog Anniversary! I have become addicted (in the last week) to reading all of these fabulous blogs by amazing women and artists and am truly inspired. I love the badges you’ve been making…love ’em!
Best,
Truly
ok I may be late but I will try anyways…your giveaway is amazing and generous….just like you! Congratulations once again…you really have inspired so so many people!
i seriously had no idea……I just like reading your blog and getting inspired 🙂
I have yet to make it to “my neighbors” sale at Lola B’s………it’s a bit hard with the 5 kiddos (not complaining)
and congrats on your blogging success! you have a clean and fun place here~
Congratulations with your blog anniversary…I actually met you at the Farm Chicks show, and have been reading your blog ever since!!! You are so very talented!!! I would love to be entered in your giveaway!!!
What a lovely blog – have only just discovered you
Thank you for sharing your wondeful world with us. I feel very lucky to have encountered your blog and have been graced with your thoughts! Here’s to another successful year!
Jeanne, Congratulations on one year of blogging. I have just started a blog and look to you and others for inspiration. Hope that I can win a give away one of these days. happy blogging, Marla
No, no, the highlight of my year was the farm chicks! It was soooooo fun meeting you. We are doing it again next year right? Melaine 🙂
Congratulations on your blogiversary. I am new to your blog, but have enjoyed what I’ve read. Thanks for a great givaway 🙂