Blogaversary Giveaway!!!

This month has been full of celebrations for me. So far, I've celebrated a record-breaking month of snowfall, Valentine's Day, my daughter Amy's 10th Birthday, Groundhog's Day (okay, not really), and my one year Blogaversary!

Yesterday, we took the fam to Atlantic City for the day to celebrate Amy's birthday, something we do for all the birthday's in the house. We start off at Caesar's Palace with a lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, and then walk The Pier.




I was reminded that one of my first blog posts was last year's visit to A.C. So hard to believe it has been a whole year since I started blogging. Even harder to remember what life was like before blogging!

Like many of you, I was brought to Blogland by HGTV's Rate My Space. I met the lovely Kristen, from Kristen's Creations, on RMS and she introduced me to blogging. For those of you who may not know Kristen, she is by far one of the classiest ladies I've had the pleasure of meeting. Her blog is filled with so many inspirational photos of her lovely home and the talent with which she decorates is off the charts! Kristen's talent extends to her many "Creations" including tassels, jewelry and customized frames. Here she is showing off one of her gorgeous creations.

Isn't she beautiful?

I thought, what better way to celebrate my blogaversary than to include Kristen, since she was the reason I began blogging in the first place. So, I'd like to offer one lucky follower the chance to own one of Kristen's Creations from her Etsy store.


To enter my giveaway, simply go to Kristen's store, look around, then come back here and let me know what you picked out.


Secondly, become a follower of my blog! Easy Peasy! That will get you one entry. If you are already a follower, let me know in your comment. If you mention my giveaway on your blog you will get an additional entry. And that's it!

The giveaway will run through Friday, February 19th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A winner will be picked using the random generator.
So good luck everyone! And thank you Kristen for your generousity in participating in this giveaway and for introducing me to the wonderful world of blogging. You are a very dear friend.
xoxo,

I Love You Rich

To THE MAN in my life.
I have loved you in so many ways, for so many years
For so many different reasons.

You have given yourself to me so completely
And loved me so unconditionally.

You make me feel special every day
And loved, and needed, and wanted, and important.

You forgive me when I don't deserve it.
Are patient with me, even when I don't give you the same courtesy.

You build me up and encourage me in everything that I do
Believe in me when I don't believe in myself.

You are a good man.
An honest man.
A man of integrity.

You are witty and charming
Sexy and sweet.

You are everything that I could ever ask for in a husband,
partner, soulmate, best friend.

You are my Valentine.
I love you,
Kim

Be Still My Heart!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Hope you are all enjoying a great weekend. This morning I went treasure-hunting with my BFF Denise and my Valentine tagged along for the ride. I scored a few bargains, but the creme-de-la-creme was this gorgeous painting that I just had to share with you.

There was a yardsale advertised on Craig's List and when we found it, we discovered that it was right next door to the Habitat For Humanity ReStore. They have alot of hidden treasures, but until today I've never been lucky enough to find one.

I expected this to be waaaaaaay out of my price range.


But I was very surprised and excited to learn that they were only asking $25 and I snapped a picture of the pricetag just to prove it (cause even I couldn't believe it!).


The signature at the top left reads F. Julia Bach and is dated 1944.


I'm assuming it's a reproduction from the sticker on the back.


Did you see the number 2 written in marker next to the sticker? You know what THAT means! Some lucky duck scored this at some point over the years for a whopping $2!!!

I'm still happy to have only paid $25. I think she looks lovely sitting on top of my old desk in my Living Room. What do you think?

It will be a reminder of my Valentine's present to myself.

I'll post the rest of my day's finds during Thrifty Thursday. I was thinking about hosting a party starting in the Spring called Yardsale Saturday to show off all of our bargains. Might even have a prize for the winner each week - the person who scored the best bargain. Give me your thoughts on that as well.

Thanks and enjoy the rest of your weekend!