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Friday, February 15, 2013

Four years..............of grateful blogging


I am grateful, happy, and proud as can be to be a part of the blogging community.
This most welcoming world of creativity, friendship, and sharing.

Thank you for being a reader for the past four years from the bottom of my heart.
You mean the world to me and I hope you will stay with me.
I have some special things to share, some fun for us.


Yes, I am back, just in time.
Again...........thank you dear readers for waiting.



* The fabulous cake and setting above was styled for a Friendship Fete by the talented women at the blog Hey Gorgeous.
Click here to read about this lovely party that celebrates the women friends
in your life.


photo from Hey Gorgeous via Style Me Pretty pinterest



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24 comments:

  1. debra@dustjacketFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Congrats Sandie, I've really loved getting to know you over the years ... here's to many more years of banter & beauty :o much love Debra

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  2. M.A. the 2nd ~ Frances RussellFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Sande ... congratulations on 4 years of beautiful blogging! That cake is absolutely divine ..... Happy 4th Birthday1
    best wishes
    Frances

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  3. Jacqueline @ HOMEFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Hi Sande,
    Happy blogging birthday !!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog for the past four years and look forward to many more lovely posts from A Gift Wrapped Life. Thanks so much for your blogging friendship and all of your inspiration. Lots of love 🎁 XXXX

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  4. SplenderosaFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Big congrats, Sande, for sticking with this lovely adventure where women can offer friendship, creative outlets and independent thinking. Keep it up !!

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  5. Sherry at The Rusty PearlFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    That cake is just beautiful. .. Congrats.... I for one LOVE your blog . .HUGS and blessings...Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl

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  6. NeomigFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    May you have many more years! I love your ideas.
    Best Wishes
    Neomi

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  7. Carole Poirot February 16, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Happy blog anniversary! I think I "found" your blog about three years ago when I started blogging, and have always loved your beautiful and inspiring posts. Looking forward to many more. Have a lovely weekend. xo

    PS: thanks so much for your lovely comment on my last post, what a compliment :-)

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  8. JeanneFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Congratulations on your 4 years of blogging..........here's to many many more........
    I love your blog and your postings.

    Blessings

    Love Jeanne

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  9. Rosa Paula I Le PaquetFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Congratulations! You inspired me a lot during this time! You were the first one that I found online that shared my passion for gift wrapping. You inspired me to create my own blog and share this passion with others! So thank you for these wonderful years!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Congratulations! Happy 4th Blogaversary!

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  11. Beach House LivingFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Happy 4th. Hope you are doing well. Stunning photo as always.

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  12. My Castle in SpainFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary, dear Sande and Happy Valentine's !!
    those pics below are priceless....and oh so romantic :-)
    4 years already...I can't remember how i met you but what i know is that you're always adding this special touch of beauty to the simple things...
    Have a wonderful week end !
    xo
    Lala

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  13. Julie in ProvenceFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Gorgeous? I'll say! Just like you! xx

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  14. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Glad your back and wow! 4 years, I wonder if I will ever hit that mark. I love the cake, what a gorgeous photo. Congratulations on your 4 years of blogging.

    Lee

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  15. french cravingsFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Happy fourth anniversary, Sande! Her'e to many, many more!! x Katie

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  16. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Congratulations! I have loved your blog from the first time I read it oh so long ago. Beautiful blog, beautiful lady, and beautiful spirit.

    Have a great weekend, Elizabeth

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  17. LPCFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Happy blog anniversary!

    I'm right there with you at 4 years. But I forgot to celebrate this year, what with Valentine's, and Chinese New Year:). Next go round.

    xoxox.

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  18. Francine GardnerFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Dear Sande: I am the one to thank you for 4 years of amazing posts, ideas, beautiful designs. The highlight was of course, meeting you in Paris!

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  19. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Happy Birthday, Sande! You make blogland beautiful.
    Happy Monday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  20. Stephanie @ La Dolce VitaFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Congrats, sweet friend! I'm so glad you're blogging and grateful that we connected. xoxoxo

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  21. designchicFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    What a great achievement...congrats on four years, Sande!! So wish I had a piece of that cake for a little after dinner treat...

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  22. French Basketeer.comFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    happy Anniversary, Sande! Merci mille fois for all the inspiration and lovely photos and ideas....like that cake...YUM...I am going to have to try that for Mother's Day!

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  23. vicki archerFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Four years... Congratulations Sande... and how lucky for us to have had and continue to have your gracious company... I for one am very happy you are blogging... :) xv

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  24. Lisa PorterMarch 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Four years and growing more beautiful by the day Sande. Thank you for being a wise & wonderful friend and making my blogging so much more enjoyable having come to know you.
    Happy Birthday!
    xo Lisa

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