Thursday, March 17, 2011

Give-Away & Happy St. Patricks Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks for dropping by to visit today! Below is a felt, sequin and bead pin I made years ago.  Sparkly fun!
I decided I wanted to celebrate my excitement at reaching 100 "Followers" by having a "Give-Away"!  The rules are only to leave a comment and tell me you'd like to "throw your hat in the ring" to win the prize -- I'm going to give one of you a pair of my sterling silver pine cone earrings.  The winner will get to go to my Etsy shop and pick out their favorite pair!  I've only been blogging seriously for 8 months and have enjoyed meeting so many people and making friends.  So, thank you! 
One of my bloodlines is Scotch-Irish, my great great Grandfather Robert Fletcher McAlister married a Cherokee woman - so I treasure that line and makes me really celebrate this Irish holiday.

Above is a flower on my Shamrock plant that I got starts from my mother.  I lost her one year ago tomorrow.  Here's to my Mom.
((hugs)) Teresa


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  1. RavenJoolzMarch 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi. Well I would like to 'throw my hat in the ring' as I think the earrings are stunning! I had actually been lusting after them on your Etsy shop so thought I would give wining a pair a try! Thanks. Joolz.

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  2. Joanna DonaldsonMarch 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Congratulations on reachign 100 followers - I love reading your blog and seeing your photos. I too would like to throw my hat in the ring.
    Happy St Patrick's Day.
    Thanks Joannaxxx

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  3. Christine65March 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Please can I 'throw my hat in the ring' as it were as well. Also wanted to add that the photo of your mother is beautiful and I've never seen an actual shamrock plant, in Real Life or photographic form, so thanks for those photos as well.

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  4. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Yipee....You know I would aDORe a PINE Cone set. That's a great picture of you mom too. Must be that weather out there, we could never grow a shamrock here.

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  5. Sarah.CrochetMarch 17, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I've told you before that I love your photos of the Pac NW... as that is my home. Your mom was beautiful! I will be thinking of you on the anniversary of her passing tomorrow.

    I love your pine cone earrings! I would like to throw my hat in the ring!

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  6. JaneMarch 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Please can I too throw my hat in that ring (you are going to need either small hats or a very big ring!)
    Your Mum would love your blog Teresa, lovely photo of her, hugs for tomorrow to you.
    Jane x

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  7. BetsyMarch 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    My hat is following the others into the the ring. I'm so glad I've found your blog and the lovely pictures you post showing Multnomah Falls and the Gorge. I love the earrings and can see them on my ears already!

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  8. AnneMarch 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Hello again Teresa and a Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you. I am not sure if I can be included in your give away as I am in UK.However would love to throw my hat in the ring. I have looked at your jewellry it is beautiful. Hugs for tomorrow , I still have my Mum, she is 82 and very independent,sadly my Dad died nearly five years ago now but it still hurts. Your mum was a lovely looking lady. love Anne

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  9. DawnMarch 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I would like to throw my hat in the ring also! beautiful earrings and such a beautiful Mom.

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  10. KellyMarch 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Congratulations on 100 followers! You mother was beautiful. Praying for you tomorrow!
    I would like to throw my hat in the ring for a pair of your beautiful earrings! (((hugs))) ♥

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  11. MeredithMarch 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Teresa, you are amazing!!! 100 followers is fantastic. Your Mother looks so lovely, she must have been to have such a lovely daughter. Happy Green Day!
    Meredith

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  12. MelissaMarch 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Yea! I'm so happy for you! Your mom was a beautiful lady! Happy Sait Patrick's Day!

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  13. mynestofyarnandbuttonsMarch 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Teresa, My hat is in the ring! Love your earrings, so lovely and look enjoyable to wear. Bet they get lots of comments on the lucky person. Congratulations on 100 followers! I know I am a happy follower. xoRobin❤

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  14. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    What a pretty picture of your mom.
    Your earrings are really nice and capture the feel of Oregon.
    Hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's day and may tmw be a day of fond remembrances.

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  15. Heather - The Good LifeMarch 17, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Congrats on your 100 followers, I'd love to be entered into your contest to win a pretty pair of your earrings. That is a nice picture of your mom and a nice way to remember her with the flowering shamrock plant. Have a good evening Teresa. :-)

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  16. JulieMarch 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    That picture of your mother is wonderful, what a beautiful lady. And I'll definitely throw my hat in the ring for your giveaway--congrats on 100 followers!

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  17. IntheskyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    My hat was speedily thrown into the ring :) You gotta be in to win x Lucy

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  18. Helen PhilippsMarch 18, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Teresa please put me in the draw to win some of your beautfiul ear rings! I loved seeing ths shamrocks, both the real and the beaded version, and the sweet picture of your lovely mother. Have a sunny weekend.
    Helen x

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  19. Mary KayMarch 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Love your earrings and your blog...found via Attic24. Am making your cranberry/orange bread for every occasion. Have to make your heart now. Thanks for putting me in the draw!!!!

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  20. NanitaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Hi Teresa, congratulations on your 102 followers! I'd like to throw my belgian hat in the ring as well, your pinecone earrings are fabulous! Such a lovely picture of your mum...
    Have a lovely day!

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  21. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hi Teresa, your jewelry is lovely as is your crochet. Sure seems that you are keeping busy in a nice way. Hope you are having a fabulous Friday. :) Tammy

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  22. greenrabbitdesignsMarch 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Teresa
    I would love to join in your giveaway, such beautiful earrings! :)
    Vivienne x

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  23. GillMarch 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Teresa
    Is there room in the ring for another hat????
    Thanks

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  24. penelope10March 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Love your giveaway! Neat earings!

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  25. ShantiMarch 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Your mom is gorgeous! hugs to you!

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  26. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thinking of you today :))

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  27. ErinMarch 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Mrs Teresa I love the sparkly shamrock! How cute! It is nice to see that nice pic of your mom. I love seeing older photos. I have tons of my grandparents and of my mom when she was younger. I'd like to throw my hat into this giveaway you are holding.

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  28. Clicky NeedlesMarch 19, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I'd like to be in please because I feel like you've really become a friend over the the past few months. When I said to Mr Ck the other day "Oh Teresa's had snow", he looked at me in a confused manner and said "We don't know anybody called Teresa." Hehe - oh yes we do!

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  29. -March 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I would like to throw my hat in the ring, please! What a lovely photo of your mother, Teresa. You certainly look a lot like her...I see it in your eyes. Your shamrock pin is so cute! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  30. ShantiMarch 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    My ring is sure going into the hat!!!! I like those little picecones... I love your sharing of different things!

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  31. Fee xxxMarch 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Teresa your mom is just beautiful !!
    And I adore your pine cone jewellery, I would so love to wear them at work and explain to everyone where they came from , my customers would be soooo intrigued :-) xxx
    Hugs Fee xxx

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  32. Fee xxxMarch 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    P.S. I have Scottish links toooo, my maiden name was Fiona Mary Stuart.....as in Mary Stuart Queen of Scots, my dads family were Scottish xxxx

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  33. Between Me and YouMarch 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Your Mum was a very beautiful lady - so sorry she`s not with you now. What a fascinating story your lineage makes - looks like your great-great grandaddy had some sea-faring links too, judging by the family crest. Would be interesting to read his story.
    My hat is in the ring for your fabulous giveaway - your jewellery is adorable. x

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  34. VaughndeMarch 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Teresa,
    I love your pine cone earrings! I also love your blog! We need to get together one of these days. Us grandma's gotta stick together! Go ahead and sign me up for the drawing :)

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  35. Aussie MariaMarch 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Congrats on 100+ followers!!!What a pretty pin you made, love it. I never knew their was a Shamrock plant. Your Mum was so beautiful.

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  36. CathyMarch 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Teresa,
    Please throw my hat in the ring too! Those earrings are very pretty. I love your photos of the Columbia River Gorge. I have enjoyed your blog and love the sock monkey. So Cute!

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  37. andamentoMarch 23, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Hi Teresa, could I enter too? Sorry I'm a bit late. Love the pine cones and congratulations on reaching 100 followers, I'm nearly there too...

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  38. BabajezaMarch 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wonderful earrings. But maybe I'm a bit too far away ...

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  39. Teresa KasnerMarch 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    All those who entered before this comment will be counted, no one is too far away. I will send to the winner wherever you are.

    My granddaughters will be pull the winner today and I'll announce the winner later. We are taking them on a Columbia River Gorge "hike" or tour today and then to dinner at Tad's Chick'n 'n Dumplins. More later! Thanks for all the nice notes!! ((hugs)) Teresa

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  40. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love all the pictures on your blog. My daughter lives in Portland and the drive out to the Gorge and the Falls is my very favorite. Thanks for reminding me of good times on my visits to Oregon.

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