Sunday, January 20, 2013

GROW YOUR BLOG AND A GIVE-AWAY

Well, I'm late to the party again! The party "Grow Your Blog" began yesterday and I forgot to post about it! Better late than never!


Vicki at 2 Bags Full is hosting a blog party for bloggers to get to know one another and grow their blog. Go here to find interesting blogs to read! There are about 400 blogs signed up and most are offering Give-Aways! My Give-Away prize will be posted later this week! So check back! In the meantime... sign up to WIN! I promise the GIVE-AWAY PRIZE will be worth your while! HINT:  It will be vintage related! You must sign up on THIS POST to be entered. Give-Away ends on Feb 1st.

So here's MY story: I began this blog to keep our valued friends updated on vintage occasional sales that  I have twice a year with two friends. The name of our hobby/business is Hob Nobbers...hob nobbing all over the countryside searching for treasures for YOU!

Beyond keeping everyone posted about our next sale and vintage finds I also post about my adventures living in a 49 room mansion ( we're Resident Directors and live in the West wing ), and Mondays are "workshop days" where I share posts about "living this life". Right now I'm in the middle of a workshop called, "Live Your Dream Life NOW". For information about that go to my Nov. 26th post. The first workshop was on Jan 7th.

Thanks for stopping by!

UPDATE :  GO HERE TO SEE WHAT I'M GIVING AWAY

39 comments:

  1. Not too late to the party - I am just now getting around to some of the participants.

    A 49-room mansion - wow! I bet that is interesting.

    Popped in from the Grow Your Blog hop.

    Give me a visit some time ~
    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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    1. Just to clarify...We don't OWN the mansion so I feel it's OK to kind of "brag" about it. : ) We've had some great adventures here. I'll be sharing more about those on my blog. There are a few photos on my right sidebar.

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  2. You live such an interesting life...so different from most of us! I love visiting your blog and I'm enjoying the Live Your Dream life workshop! It's amazing! Hugs!

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    1. Happy you're enjoying the workshop. And yes, we've had some very interesting adventures in our lives...

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  3. Just found your blog and am looking forward to reading your posts.

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  4. A 49 room mansion?? I need to get back and explore your blog a little more.

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    1. There are a few posts about the mansion but I plan on sharing more in future posts. As I mentioned in another "reply" we don't own the mansion. But we HAVE lived here 22 years! A few photos are on the right sidebar...

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  5. I`m looking forward to reading more of your blog. I`d love the chance to enter your giveaway.

    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  6. Just stopping by to check out your "Grow Your Blog" post and sign up for your giveaway of course. I saw this great party here a couple days ago, ran over to sign up, but I was already too late. I'm thinking about doing something similar over at my blog since there were so many who were interested that weren't able to sign up in time. Can't wait for tomorrow's workshop post!

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    1. I can't believe there were over 400 signed up for the party! You should go ahead and get another going for sure! : )

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  7. I'm signing up for the give away. I've been enjoying the 'live your dream life' series.
    Thanks,
    Sharon

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    1. You're entered! Happy you're enjoying the "dream life" workshop! : )

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  8. Hey, thanks for visiting my corner of the world. I'll be checking in with you from time to time.

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  9. Of course the first thing that popped into my mind when you mentioned the mansion was, is it haunted??? Plus you have so many vintage items are any of them haunted?? :D Thanks for sharing with us the background of your blog, I've never thought to ask why people blog. I love your blog and I'm so glad I found you. :)

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    1. Many people think it's haunted! There ARE weird noises and the original owner ( more about him later ) died in the house so...But no, our vintage items aren't "haunted". At least that I know of! Guess I didn't know "vintage things" could be haunted. I DO know that in the very large photo of the original owner in the stairwell, his whole head turns and follows you as you go up the stairs! VERY CREEPY!

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  10. I'll be over to check out your give-away! Thanks!

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  11. Nice to meet you at the party!
    Beautiful blog and I am looking forward to more inspiration posts from you :D

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  12. Thank You Sandy for visiting my blog! Wow living in a 49 room mansion! Sounds fascinating! Your blog used to advertise your sale finds too Neat idea! Marlynne & mcreatesdaily.blogspot.com & preciouscottage.blogspot.com

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  13. Love your blog! So many awesome posts and inspiring words! I am excited to follow along!

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  14. WEll I love a surprise and I love vintage as well so it is a win-win. Count me in.

    I am also holding a give away. Stop by and see what I have in store for the winner.

    Elaine
    RetiredKnitter@gmail.com
    http://mynext20yearsofliving.blogspot.com

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  15. So nice to meet you through the GYB party; with so many participants I think it will take awhile to visit everyone. Your giveaway sounds intriguing.
    Judith

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  16. Hi Sandy,

    It is so nice to meet you. Your vintage finds are lovely. I'm still making my way through visiting everyone from Vicki's Grow Your Blog party. I hope you will stop by to say hello.

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  17. Oooh, shopping/sale twice a year, how fun! Nice to meet you!

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  18. I'd love to be included in the giveaway too!!!! :D

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    1. You're IN, JoJo! I'll be posting what it IS soon! ;)

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  19. 49 rooms sounds awesome! I would just love it. The "vintage" give-away sounds wonderful too! I'm your newest follower and thank you for following me too ! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful blog!!!

    sandy
    @french laundry 132

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  20. Hi Sandy, thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. Wow! It certainly sounds like you have a wonderful job has director of that beautiful home! I love history and have always enjoyed visiting old homes. We always spent holidays at my Mammaw's house in Mississippi and there was always a separate kids table. :) Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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  21. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday and enjoying your interesting posts here! I do like your giveaway that you shared.

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  22. Fun prizes. Count me in! Patti@OldThingsNew

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  23. There are so many blogs and so little time. You have a lovely one for sure. Will be back to peruse more. Please stop by if you haven't already and sign up for my giveaway. (I'm tardy because my motherboard died and went to the grave!) But, I have a replacement now! Hugs from Alaska. Karen

    www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com

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  24. Hi Sandy--nice to stop by your blog from Vicki's party. I like what I've read here about living your dream, and knowing it takes less than we think to make us happy. Great giveaway...please count me it, and visit my blog and giveaway if you get the chance!

    maggie
    www.themagrag.com

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  25. ...this hop has been so much fun.. great time stopping here.. and great blog candy THANKS.. mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  26. What an interesting blog - thanks for sharing! I found you through the blog party - if you need a giggle - come and visit me at
    http://leftoverchocolatestitches.blogspot.ca/
    :)

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  27. Hi Sandy, Am returning the visit from the GYB party and must say that your blog is intriguing. Love the workshop! And your vintage items and photos are just lovely! It's so nice to meet you!

    Hugs,
    Terri

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  28. Hi Sandy, I would like to enter your giveaway, and I look forward to reading about your life in the mansion. It sounds like SO much fun!!!
    I'm a new follower.
    Beth

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  29. Hello Sandy

    How lovely to meet you via our dear friend Vicki's Grow Your Blog Party!

    It's so interesting to hear about your life in an old mansion - I love the old photos showing times gone by, I'll be back to read more soon!
    I also love tea parties and intend to host one on my blog in February!

    I'm your newest follower.


    I do hope you'll pop over and see me too and enter my GYB Giveaway!

    Hugs
    Shane ♥
    http://roseslaceandbrocante.blogspot.co.nz/

    OOOH - Love your giveaway book Vintage Style - I've never seen that mag here!

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