Another Year to Celebrate
February 14, 2013 Wow. Today is the second anniversary of my blog.
I'm trying to remember life without a blog.
I know there was a time when I didn't tear my fabric stash apart looking for the perfect print to match the icing on a cupcake I didn't make.
Or dig through my china cupboard looking for my favorite tea set (Laura Ashley "Hazelbury") I never use. And then make tea that will be too cold and gross to actually drink by the time I finish taking pictures.
Or polish my favorite heirloom teaspoon for the first time in over a decade.
Or find my really pretty lace hankerchief to prop as a napkin ...
... 'cause we all know how TOTALLY PRACTICAL that is.
Nope. Can't remember. :)
Thank you so much for keeping me company. I always appreciate it when you visit. I love it when you take the time to comment. And I'm grateful when you let me know that my little blog makes you happy.
Cheers y'all!
Reader Comments (60)
Congratulations on your two-year blogging anniversary! It's been a pleasure following you all that time, and I look forward to much more of your commentary, humour and beautiful creations!
Congrats on your 2nd anniversay! I always look forward to your blog and miss it when you take a well deserved day off. Keep up the great job and your sense of humor!
Happy 2nd anniversary! And I do appreciate your effort-you have one of the prettiest blogs on the internet.
Firstly congrats on your 2nd bloggiversary! Two years, doesn't time fly!
Secondly, brilliant post! I was tearing my daughter's scrapbooking papers apart this morning for the very same reason!! And all those cups and plates that have to be washed for no reason other than for a photoshoot ! ;)
Keep blogging K, we love you!
V xxx
Well done on 2 years, and that cupcake looks amazing xxx
Happy Blogiversary! Your blog is always so pretty and girly, it brightens my day to see all of the pretty things you make! : )
Enhorabuena!!! tienes un blog precioso, me encanta...
Besos
Congrats!!!! Always look forward to your posts!
Your blog does make me happy! I love all the pretty things you make and am impressed by your skill. I bought your book and love it! I made some blocks for my twin grandchildren's 1st birthday and wish I had what it takes to make the alphabet quilt for another new grandchild. You are amazing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful things on your blog. Happy Anniversary and best wishes for many more years to come.
Happy Anniversary! You deserve the Princess of Pretty award! I surely do enjoy your blog and all the lovely things you make. Thank-you for brightening up my dreary winter. What is that pink fabric in your pics and is it still available anywhere? LOVE it!
I'll sip to that!! And take a bite of that cupcake for me!!!! It looks Delic!
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! I love your blog. I look forward to each new entry. Thank you!
Hopefully, the traditional gift for 2 years of blogging is a comment. You're welcome. (Thanks for keeping it real and pretty at the same time. Real pretty.)
Only way I could be HAPPIER is if it was ME that took a bite of the cupcake!!! Happy Blogversary ( is that a word)???? XXX
Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. I love your blog! It's my favorite. I miss you when you're gone for a day or two.
But the pictures are always so pretty! Thanks for all your wonderful set-ups and I love reading your blog!
* Ditto * to everything that everyone has already said.
For me, reading blogs is very similar to reading books.Very personal choice.
I prefer humor books and crafty/home decorating books.
Reading your blog, I get the best of both worlds:)
Ty for being out here in Blogland!
Congratulations on two years. Your blog is always a sweet oasis of loveliness! It usually shows up after dinner...a great dessert!
Congratulations for going for two years. Im just a recent visitor but do enjoy your blog, Ali
You blog really does make me happy! I really look forward to seeing your blog name in my inbox. Thanks so much and have a wonderful celebration!
Is there anything more delightful than pink frosting? Thanks for sharing all your lovely creations with us.
Happy Blogiversary and Happy Valentine's Day! Your pictures are lovely. Kristy
Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog.
Congrats on two years blogging and please don't stop...I wait for, look forward to and get all excited when you post. Your blog itself is pretty but your work and inspiration is wonderful... Your "pretties" make my heart smile!! Thank you for sharing here, I appreciate the work that goes into it..
xo Kim
Happy 2nd birthday! Thanks for inviting us to the party! Such a beautiful cupcake... and I didn't gain a pound by enjoying it! lol Love the china and the lace hankerchief. but mostly I love your blog and what a great day to have a blogaversary! Kathi
Happy Anniversary! and here's to many, many more!
Happy 2nd Anniversary and I hope you have many more, I love your blog!
K! Congrats on another year! I'm so proud of you - 2 years AND a book?!? Wowza! I've been drawn into the land of Intsagram {you'd love it} & don't often visit my actual computer much these days, but when I do I check in with your blog.
Congrats friend! Here's to many more!
Debbie
Congrats! And that fancy cupcake is sitting on a fancy plate... vintage Wedgwood, right? You already how how much I love everything about your blog. Somebody told me to have a cupcake this morning. And now you've shown a cupcake. Guess what I'm going out to buy for myself right now?!
Thank you for sharing all your lovely work. I really look forward to reading all your posts. Here's to the next 2 years and beyond!
Thank you for taking the time and having the persistence to keep this blog going for 2 years! It really is pretty to look at and inspiring to me and others to see what you are up to. Your blog is a favorite that I always check right away to see what's new!
Happy anniversary! Here's to many more !
Happy 2nd - versary lady! I love your little space.
Happy Anniversary! Love all those yummy pictures!
Happy Anniversary! It's always a pleasure to read your blog and see what creative project you have to share with us!
Congrats on another sweet year! Your blog is always so inspiring and beautiful! xo Heather
And don't think we don't notice and appreciate every little extra touch you always add! It's such a lovely blog to land on, and I'm never disappointed!
Indeed it does, even when I don't comment. Congratulations on 2 years, and Happy Valentine's Day!
Your blog is beautiful. The photos for today were so lovely for Valentine's Day. Thank you for going to the trouble.....it is appreciated! Carol
Love your blog, I am always happy when I see it in my email. You have inspired me to make many lovely projects....keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.
MP
Haha! Love it! Happy, happy anniversary, K!!! Let's see, that means that it's been 2 years since I started making my cup of white peach tea and rushing to the computer every morning to see what goodies and techniques and quilts and yummy, gorgeous fabrics Pretty By Hand was going to share with me for the day. Yay for me!!! And here's to many, many more years of success for you! BTW, that perfectly selected stash fabric is making me weepy. GORGEOUS! :)
Congrats to you! LOVE your blog. Your handwork is admired by so many of us and we truly appreciate the time you take to make those photos so gorgeous. (And we're grateful we don't have to do it). Keep up the good work.
Your blog is so pretty and so inspirational. Your posts brighten a dull day. Thank you. :)
Happy Blogiversary and Happy Valentine! I try to remember my life without your blog ... no, I can't! Hildy
Happy Anniversary! I'm so glad I ran across this blog! I love to see what "props" you've come up with and it makes me want to recreate every vignette here at my house or print each picture and frame them they are so pretty. I too look forward to seeing what new lovely you have created. In creating these little lovelies you've created joy for those of us who are reading your blog, so here's to more lovely days ahead!
Happy Anniversary on a beautiful blog and a beautiful job!! Thanks for all the beauty!
Hugs
You are too funny. Those pictures are so pretty. It is worth the cold tea. My blog is only two months old and I think I have to make more of an effort to take pretty pictures. I love your blog. Happy Anniversary!
You're too funny. You forgot blog finishing -- so it will look good in the pictures LOL. Has it only been two years??? It seems like MUCH longer. Congratulations!
Happy Bloganniversary.It was nice to meet you!!
Love your blog, thanks for the fun reads. Love that you are a fellow albertan.