It was exactly five years ago today that I started this blog and, by sheer coincidence, this is also my 1,000th blog post. So, to celebrate both these 'achievements' I thought I'd have a goodie-bag of items to giveaway.
A nice and summery lilac and white striped large pillowcase tote with a vintage crocheted piece on the front.
One of my handknitted 'knife, fork and spoon' cotton dishcloths.
A little zipped pouch I made ages ago and have never got round to doing anything with.
And one of my pure wool handknitted beanie hats with a vintage button brooch. I know this is not really seasonal at the moment but if the miserable wet and windy weather continues you could probably get some use from it now, even though it is allegedly Spring!!
There'll probably be a couple of other items added to the goodie-bag as well - just not sure what they'll be as yet. Just leave a comment on this post and I'll draw a name on Sunday 6th May. I'm happy to post anywhere in the world so you're all most welcome to join in.
I love the shopping bag and little zippered pouches are always handy to have. Can never have too many dishclothes. As you say the beanie certainly will come in handy. Sue
Posted by: Sue | 04/30/2012 at 06:04 PM
Love your blog! I'd be over the moon if I were to be the lucky winner of these fab goodies. 1000 posts is a fantastic achievement. Well done! Elaine
Posted by: Elaine | 04/30/2012 at 09:06 PM
Fabulous goodies, count me in please. Congrats on 1000 posts and I hope there will be many more to come.
Posted by: fiona | 04/30/2012 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations! I remember finding your blog and reading old posts over a weekend and enjoying it very much.
The hat would be very seasonal here at the moment, we are just starting to get cold mornings and nights.
Posted by: Briget | 04/30/2012 at 10:35 PM
Well done! I will be at five years in June, but I'm no where near 1,000 posts. And your selection is fantastic...I was just telling my sister about your pillow case totes a few days ago. :) kathleen
Posted by: kathleen | 04/30/2012 at 11:23 PM
Lovely lovely photos of Winchester. We've never made it to that city, I can't imagine why we missed it. Thanks for the mini-tour!
Posted by: Jeanie | 05/01/2012 at 03:14 AM
Congratulations on your 1,000 posts, I always enjoy them. I would love to win your goodies, especially with them being handmade.
Here's to lots more posts to come!
Posted by: Teresa | 05/01/2012 at 09:55 AM
Coincidentally, it was my 4th 'blogiversary' the day before your 5th. Only know because I happened to re-read some of my first ever posts the other day! Would love to be included in your draw, please - the tote bag I keep in my handbag has gone walkabout so I'm in dire need of a new one, and the one you're giving away looks lovely!
Posted by: Caroline | 05/01/2012 at 02:13 PM
Despite it being May the hat would be most welcome today! Jo
Posted by: French Knots | 05/01/2012 at 03:08 PM
What a lovely giveaway. Congratulations on the success of your blog, I love to read it and have picked up some lovely ideas and tips
Posted by: Sharon Jones | 05/01/2012 at 06:20 PM
I follow your thrifting from Canada. What a treat to armchair travel with your forays into finding the unusual and reusable. THings are the same but different!
Posted by: hope4today | 05/02/2012 at 01:35 AM
What a fantastic bag full of goodies, it'd certainly find a good home with me! I have only recently found your blog and have very much enjoyed catching up by looking at your old posts. Happy blogiversary x
Sarah x
Posted by: Sarah McLoughlin | 05/02/2012 at 12:52 PM
Happy Anniversary! You alwasy make me think about how similar our lives are like despite being on different continents.
Posted by: Linda Borthwick | 05/02/2012 at 07:46 PM
Just found your blog and I am going to make sure that I read regularly. Congratulations on 5 years and 1000 posts. Wow!
Posted by: Anthea Larkins | 05/03/2012 at 12:13 AM
Wow, congratulations! I doubt I'll be anywhere near 1000 posts even if I keep it up another 3 and half years! Lovely giveaway, I'm very impressed by the fact you handmake dishcloths AND make them pretty!
Posted by: Lakota [Faith hope and Charity Shopping] | 05/03/2012 at 09:31 AM
hi, I really like your article, but I can't see the pics, is it a problem with my browser ? (I'm using internet explorer)
Thanks,
Bye bye,
Julie
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Posted by: Jeux de ben 10 | 08/01/2012 at 04:24 PM
have very much enjoyed catching up by looking at your old posts. Happy ......................
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