I can't believe that a year ago today I clicked "publish" on my first post on this blog. When I started out I really had no idea what I was doing, and I think in some ways didn't really know
why. What I do know now is that, yes, blogging is hard work but it has also made my life so much richer. The people I've met, both in the flesh and online, not to mention the inspiration, the kindness and the ideas, have been invaluable. I think I've learned a lot about myself this past year, pushed myself farther and harder, and I'm just so grateful that all of you have been along for the ride.
I'd like to say a special thanks to the bloggers who were my very first commenters and followers (like Lauren of
Pure Style Home, Giovanna of
Swoon, Crystal of
Plush Palate, Emily of
Emily A. Clark, Dawn of
The Alernative Wife and Helena of
A Diary of Lovely, who asked me to do my first guest post!) I still remember the feeling when I realized that people were actually reading what I wrote.
And responding. It was amazingly cool. And I would like to thank all of you who have come since then. Truly. You're the bestest blog friends a girl could have. If you're interested in what I posted that very first day here are a few links for you:
Also, today I'm very happy to be participating in Shannon's
12 Days of Holidays: A Blogger Wishlist -- hop on over to
What's Up Whimsy to see what I'm wishing for this Christmas. Shannon is one of those great people I've met through blogging (I was super happy to be able to chat with her face to face at the recent Canadian Design Blogger's Meetup) and if you haven't been reading her blog you should really check it out.
On
Sogni e Sorrisi's 1st Blogiversary I thought it would be appropriate to say thank you not just in words, but with a giveaway. The lovely Pam from
Pixelimpress has graciously offered
two great products to a lucky winner.
Pixelimpress is a great shop that specializes not only in personalized calling cards, but also great paper products like notecards and gift tags (I fell in love with their green ikat tags when I saw them!) A sample of their products:
Holiday Cards
Gift Tags
Calling Cards
Notecards
"I love paper, patterns and colors, modern and traditional, and fonts. I love trying to find the unexpected yet beautiful way of mixing all of those to create a look that's unique," Pam says of her inspirations. "I'm environmentally conscious and use recycled materials as much as possible. And I strive to always give excellent customer service."
How to Enter
This giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi.
Just visit
Pixelimpress and let me know what your fave item is.
Extra Entries
1. Follow me on
Twitter. If you already do just let me know!
2.
Tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet this:
3. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Just leave the URL in your comment.
5. If you purchase something from Pixelimpress that gives you
10 extra entries. Just
forward me proof of purchase and let me know in your comment!
Giveaway open until December 10, 2010.
Winner will be chosen via random.org.
Good luck, happy weekend and thanks again!
today is the last day!
