One year at Three Pixie Lane and a Danish Company Give-Away!

This was my very first post at Three Pixie Lane titled, "A Can of Beans...Wash and Reuse Your Cans!"

  Today marks one year of blogging over here at Three Pixie Lane!  So many exciting things have happened this year because of a blog!  I started a little booth with my friend and know for certain, that I wouldn't have had the confidence to do it without all the support and encouragement from all of you!  Our booth, Three Pixie Lane has done well and we have made a profit each month!  The exposure that a blog provides is important if you are starting a new business.  It is like a picture resume!

Christie Thomas

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Apparently, I am considered a 'professional blogger.'  That is funny to me, because somehow walking around in sweats all day just doesn't seem professional!  The wonderful people at Houzz, 'the largest collection of interior design and ideas on the internet' contacted me and asked me to establish a professional profile for their site.  I am in the process of doing just that!  They coined me a 'professional blogger.'  Who knew?  I am very excited and grateful, as I love Houzz! 

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props guests can choose from for photos

Pinned by Catherine Robinson-Richard onto party ideas from threepixielane.blogspot.com.

Several of you sweet folks have 'pinned' things from Three Pixie Lane.  Having no idea what that meant, I went over to Pinterest and to my excitement it is a really cool place to 'pin' things that you find and like on the web.  My method has been to copy a link and paste it into a post (that I don't publish) titled 'favorite things.'  The problem is, there are no pictures, and nothing is organized, and I have to label it, so I will remember what the link is!  Pinterest is a great concept!  I am working on setting up an account; however, at this point you have to have a Facebook or Twitter account, of which I have neither!  Check it out!  If you are new to Pinterest, you can still view the site.  Type in 'Three Pixie Lane' in the search box and you can see the things that have been pinned from here!  I love seeing what things pinterested others! (I couldn't help it.)

Be aware that anybody can see the pictures you upload to blogger!  This can be a good thing or a bad thing!  In my case, this was a very good thing!  I cannot wait to tell you who found one of my pictures and is using it in a special way!  But, it will have to wait!  The point here again, is that a blog is like a 'resume!'  People all over read and look at what you do and you never know who is checkin' in!

It has been a fun year and I have learned so much!  This blog has challenged me!  I actually know what an HTML code is!  I was so proud of myself for creating my own button, until I just tried it and it doesn't work!  Back to the drawing board on that one!  Oh, the simplicity of 'cut and paste!'  Nonetheless, I can't believe all that I have learned!  Now, I will be up to speed when my children want to know some computer whiz thing (...that might be pushing it a bit!)

One of the greatest parts of this blog is being able to share what the Lord is doing in my life, as I seek to find the beauty in this often dark world.  I just simply couldn't spend this much time without pointing to the One who provides me with everything!  Join me on Sundays for 'Life Lessons!'  I plan to add 'Thankfulness on Thursday' listing the simple things for which I am grateful.

The other greatest part of having a blog is seeing all of you!  I have made some dear bloggin' friends and even a blog mom (I won't reveal her, because she is too young to really be my mom!) who inspire me and encourage me!  In a year, I have learned how to sew, use power tools and even whip up a pretty decent meal!  I am overwhelmed by your kindness (and your talent!)

So, as a GREAT big THANK YOU, I am having this really awesome GIVE-AWAY!

Ramsign, a Danish company contacted me and asked if I would host a give-away!  YES!  Their signs are so lovely and timeless!  Can't you just envision these on a European house or maybe your house?

 

                       



Ramsign is Europe’s premium supplier of these traditional enamel signs.  Old fashioned and hand stenciled, these signs feature original design with a thick and glossy enamel.  Please see their site for typeface selection and style.  

They are offering to you a house number sign from one digit up to five digits.  You can choose from five different styles and choose the typeset!

Reply for one entry and follow Three Pixie Lane (or let me know that you already are!) for two entries! 

Good luck and thanks again for making my first year great!

I will be linking to these great sites for the Give-Away!  I am adding the link buttons to my sidebar, but in the meantime, just click 'great sites' and it will take you to my link list!  Thanks!

                                                               

P.S.  I am still planning on having a 'Picnic Party!'  I just have to figure out the whole button thing and linky thing!  I do have a really awesome basket and am filling it with lots of great things for one of you!  Stay tuned!