Sunday, March 3, 2013

GIVEAWAY! Luck o' the Irish

One of the best parts of blogging has been making such wonderful new friends so far away and so near to me!  I want to give back to my friends, so I am giving away a pair of Swarovski crystal shamrock earrings - topped with an Oregon Sunstone, all made in solid sterling silver.  The Sunstone is a small clear stone with a hint of yellow.  This stone comes from my state here in Oregon.  I will also give away a second gift, a stitch marker made with the same stones on a sterling french wire that opens.  These are handmade with love by me.
Giveway RULES --  To win you just need to -- 1. Leave a comment on this post.  2. You will get a 2nd entry if you are a Follower of this blog. (Please tell me in your comment.  3.  You will get a 3rd entry if you have my blog listed on your blog list. (Please mention this in your comment.)  I will send these gifts anywhere in the world.  You don't have to be a blogger to win these - just leave a comment.  The giveaway will stay open until March 10th at noon.  That will give me time to send this to you and hopefully you can wear or use them before St. Patrick's Day!  
I have McAlister blood in me - so my ancestors lived in Scotland or Northern Ireland.  I love St. Patricks Day! 
You can wear these all year, not just this time of year. :-)  See the yellow "sun" in the Oregon Sunstone? 

These are the ones I made for myself - so we'll be wearing the same jewelry! 
The 2nd prize will be this sterling silver stitch marker. :-) 
Good luck!! 
The tulips my honey got for me!
Love me some tulips.
My sweetheart asked me if I'd like to go to Tad's for dinner.. ummm.. YES!
We got a table by the window in the old part of the restaurant - where all the locals go. :-)  
The Sandy River was high and fast, there were several boat loads of fishermen floating by.
We even saw one guy pulling a big salmon out of the water!
This guy is probably a fishing guide, and he's working really hard to row upstream in the fast moving water.
Dinner arrived and the camera was put aside.. lol.. crispy fried chicken, baked potato, green beans with ham and onion -- and a big fluffy dumpling floating in savory chicken gravy!  
(The dumpling was Dayle's - I just used it for the photo.. hehe)
And so -- our Sunday is upon us - it's a gorgeous sunny day.  Dayle just put some BBQ ribs in the oven.  What a guy!  Good luck on the giveaway!  ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 
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60 comments:

  1. moonstruckcreationsMarch 3, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Wow - what a fab giveaway!

    As you already know, I am one of you followers, and your blog is in my blog roll on my blog page!

    Looks like you had a scrummy meal, we just stayed at home today and got on with some chores. Then watched one of our favourite tv programmes, Top Gear - Im not sure if you get this show in the US.

    My daughter is just putting the finishing touches to a batch of chocolate cupcakes, so I had better go and offer my support, i.e. try one - quality assurance you know ;)

    Helenxx

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  2. DeniseMarch 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I look forward to your blog every day- I think I am one of your followers but I don't have a blog myself. The green earrings are lovely.In Scotland it is mostly Catholics who celebrate St.Patrick's
    Day- the rest of us don't bother with it!

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  3. DeniseMarch 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I look forward to your blog every day- I think I am one of your followers but I don't have a blog myself. The green earrings are lovely.In Scotland it is mostly Catholics who celebrate St.Patrick's
    Day- the rest of us don't bother with it!

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  4. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    What a fabulous give away Teresa! I follow your blog, but don't have a blog myself. I must admit I look forward to each of your posts - you live in such a beautiful part of the world. My daughter's birthday is on St Patrick's Day and she will turn 16 this year - I know she would just love the earrings.

    Sending you lots of love

    Shauna
    Belfast, Northern Ireland

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  5. Jennifer HaysMarch 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    What a lovely giveaway. Thank you for doing it, I appreciate the gesture even if I don't win. I do follow your blog and you're in my blogroll so I guess that means three entries. Thank you again. :) Your meal looks delicious. I absolutely love fried chicken and that portion looks perfect to me.

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  6. AnneMarch 3, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Hello Teresa how sweet of you to be giving away such beautiful gifts ( again) Hope you know I look forward to your posts and always try to comment, I do follow you and you are on my blogroll.
    Dinner looked scrumptious. Well it is 10:45 pm here so I am off to bed shortly. Enjoy your day. Love and hugs Anne x

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  7. HillyTMarch 3, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Thank you Teresa, what a lovely giveaway. I believe I fulfil all of the criteria you mentioned for three entries, aren't I lucky???
    I have fried chicken envy, it's a dish I must try when I next get to the USA. X

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  8. DorothyMarch 3, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    What gorgeous items you're offering in your giveaway ... love the colour. I'm a keen follower of your blog and enjoy your great photography,as well as all the interesting things you do. Your blog is also on my blog roll. I remember last time you went to that restaurant .... I believe you might have had the same table that time too. The sign amuses me each time I see it - it appears that only some of the letters are lit and I read "Chic Dump" LOL. Tulips look beautiful. Have a great week. xoxox

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  9. Pammy SueMarch 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Ca-Ute earrings! I look terrific in green! Hahaha. But seriously, I would love to win them. I'm a Follower and have had you on my blog list in my sidebar for a long, long, long, long, time. Count me in three times! That food looks GOOD!

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  10. wendyMarch 3, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Oh I am hungry for some fried chicken, on a diet at moment lol.
    Yes I am a follower, have you on my blog too and love coming here
    just to see your wonderful pictures. Morning here and going to be hot.

    wendy in oz

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  11. Acorn to OakMarch 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Yummmm! That dinner looks SO good! You sure got a great seat too!

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  12. CateMarch 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I came to your blog because of the crafts, but that food looks so yummy! I am a follower of your blog and would love to enter the giveaway. I could do with some luck o' the Irish right now.

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  13. MichelleMarch 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway. I am a follower as well! Your meal looks crazy good and I would have had to have a dumpling :)

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  14. mynestofyarnandbuttonsMarch 3, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Hi lovely Teresa, Count me in!!!You know I am a follower and have you on my blog list on my blog!!! LOVE those earrings, how special it would be to have a handmade pair by the one and only YOU.
    Have a great week, xoRobin❤

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  15. LavenderBlueMarch 3, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    More beautiful jewelry made by YOU! Thank you for the opportunity. I am a daily follower - in fact, your blog and another are my top 2. :-) You ALWAYS bring a bright spot to us all.

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  16. Em and CamMarch 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I sure would love to win a pair of those pretties! Love you Tee Tee!

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  17. Em and CamMarch 3, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I would sure love to win a pair of those pretties! Love you Aunt Tee Tee!

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  18. LikaMarch 3, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Teresa, Hope your doing well my friend! Please add me to your giveaway, that would be great! I do follow your blog but unfortunately I don't have a blog of my own...but two out of three ain't bad! Thanks for the wonderful offer and good luck to all! :)

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  19. BetsyMarch 3, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Teresa! I just made it home. What a gorgeous day to drive through the Columbia Borge! The sun was shining almost the entire way. I'm fairly certain I'm a follower of yours and you are a link on my blog so I think I'm qualified for your giveaway. See you Friday!!!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  20. Taci simmonsMarch 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Hi My friend, I'm so excited... I love the earrings and if in lucky enough who know ... My husband is part Irish his gramma came from Ireland and we celebrate every year.mhis birthday is 2 days after St Patricks and we alway dress in green, I cook an Irish corned beef and get special Irish beer for him... It would be exciting if I win these beautiful earrings. I'm a follower of your blog and I have your blog listed on my blog... Thanks for entering me in the giveaway :)?

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  21. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I came across your blog a while back through another crochet blog and have been reading it everyday since. I guess that makes me a follower. :-) I put you in my blog roll at that time so it would be easy for me and others to just click on it and enjoy all your beautiful Oregon pictures, crafts and the food.....love the food!! I also enjoy your little fur buddies because they look a lot like mine.










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  22. deedownunderMarch 3, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Teresa ...I have been a follower of your blog since you first started it, and I enjoy hearing about your beautiful neck of the woods. I also remember when you last had that table at Chic Dump! I don't have a blog, but if I did your name would be on it. Please enter my name in the giveaway ....I love all things silver, and am still crocheting with my silver hooks.
    Good luck to all the entrants,
    Deedownunder

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  23. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Oh am I excited! I didn't realize you had some Celtic blood in you too! Now I am just going to have to check how far your people lived from my people...LOL
    I LOVE St. Patrick's Day and look forward to it too! My hubby, of Celtic heritage too, has "ordered" his fav corned beef + cabbage...we will also, on another day perhaps, celebrate with my favorite Irish Lamb Stew :-)
    Ok...got to get something to eat. Between Dayle's dumpling and talking about fav Irish food, I'm hungry....
    Blessings, Aimee

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  24. Clicky NeedlesMarch 4, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Hiya!

    I think I qualify for 1,2 and 3! I'd love to be in your giveaway!
    That poor man rowing - looks like hard work and the other two just sitting! What a lovely place to eat.

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  25. DottieMarch 4, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    Hi, Teresa. Yes, I am a follower of your blog & would really love to win the earrings. I check every day to see if you have a new post. Your photography is so great, your home is so great, where you live is so great---- you are just great! Have a "great" day!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Hi Teresa
    I live far away, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, but I visit your blog every day and I am sad if there is no new post (fortunately you write regulary :)) If I ever start my own blog, that would be because of you (and Lucy from Attic24, her blog was firs step to yours). I realy LOVE the way you write about your life, ordinary thinks become very special when you describe it. And yes, you made me love my chrocheted tablecloths again :) I found them too old-fashioned and put in boxes few years ago, so it is time to bring them to life (on table) again...
    I whish you all the best, and happy early spring
    Sabina

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  27. Sara Tomlinson Design March 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Dear Teresa. Oh a giveaway how I would love to enter. You most certainly are in my Blog list and I follow you with great pleasure too.

    Here in Cheltenham we shall be having hundreds of Irish over for the Gold Cup so lovely four leaf clover would be perfect. xx

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  28. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 4, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Yep to all three -- comment, follower and sidebar. The earrings are lovely. I've never used a stitch marker before. My maiden name is McNair so I have some Scottish blood in me, too. :) Have a great week. Tammy

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  29. MelissaMarch 4, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oh goodness...that food. Oh wait! There was something about stitch markers and earrings and I would be interested in either one of them ;) You know where to find me....and yes you're on my blog roll and have been for years (how long has it been?)

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  30. Lillie and MossMarch 4, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Oh yes, please put my name in the pot for I would love to have such a wonderful gift, handmade by the sweetest lady I know! I found your blog about a year ago and have been hooked ever since. I am a BIG follower and have you on my sidebar.
    Dinner looks awesome! That is one huge dumpling!
    Hugs, Shari*

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  31. judyMarch 4, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Teresa--i am a follower of your blog and i do have u on my blog lost. yours is on my blog list near the top. i love your photos of your area. spring seems to arrive earlier for u than for those of us in the snowy northeast. would love those beautiful earringss. judy

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  32. MindyMarch 4, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    The earrings and stitch marker are so cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win such a generous giveaway!

    And of course, I follow you! ;-)

    (that food looks so yummy...)

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  33. 1001 Remèdes NaturelsMarch 4, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Hello Teresa !

    As usual, you are a very generous "Artist".
    It's very very nice and precious, a big symbol "Oregon, St.Patrick, your creation and friendship".
    Anyway I appreciate your blog, your family, you country and life adventures.
    Read you soon and hugs to you and your husband.

    Julie (France)

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  34. Gracie SaylorMarch 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Teresa! While I qualify for your wonderful giveaway on all counts, I would feel guilty if I won so please don't enter me :-). I just wanted to send you and yours some hugs from not so sunny CA, and thank you for your posts that are always a great gift to open. We had a great drive south and are enjoying our time with family and friends. Am going to try to post from here. xx Gracie

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  35. NicoleMarch 4, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Ohh that sign must look funny in the dark, does it say "chic dump" ? :p

    What a view! Nice to be having a yummy tea watching people outside work hehe. The food looks aMaZiNg too, I've just eaten but this is making me hungry!!!

    I think your blog pops up on mine everytime you update - finally got that widget working :)

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  36. Annette T.March 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Teresa, when I read your blog it just makes me want to fly up to Portland for a week long visit. I love all of your pictures, mountains, water, flowers, and the falls, oh my. Since my hubster is Irish, we have a big St Patty's day dinner, daughter makes Irish Soda Bread, the works. Those earrings are beautiful. I am an avid follower, but do not blog. One day could you post a picture of how you use those stitch markers in your work? I'd love to see one. I love to knit cable scarfs, so it would be great to have them. IF I ever do get to Portland, which it is on my list to explore I will have to contact you for a list of places to see and eat! Enjoy your week, Annette T

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  37. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    The earrings are so pretty! But I would love to win the stitch marker.

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    1. Teresa KasnerMarch 4, 2013 at 3:51 PM

      I will need your name to put in the hat for the draw. :-)

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    2. LindaMarch 5, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      Oops! Sorry. Have a good evening. Linda

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  38. JaneMarch 4, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Good morning Teresa from a sunny England today. What pretty earrings, that green is a gorgeous shade. You and I go back to our origins of blogging and yes I qualify on all 3 counts! Hope that meal was yummy, the river is always so interesting to see. Thanks for hosting such a lovely giveaway. Happy Tuesday, Jane

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  39. principetaMarch 5, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Love come here,reading your blog and enjoying all those lovely images of your country,so lovely part of the world you living.Love the earrings,lovely color,perfect for spring.Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. CynthiaMarch 5, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Love your blog! So sweet of you to do a giveaway of your beautiful earrings. I hope that fried chicken was as good as it looked!

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  41. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Good morning! I just came across your blog and love it, you have a new friend. Someone would feel lucky every day wearing those beautiful earrings, hope that someone is me!

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  42. Helen PhilippsMarch 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Hello Teresa! What a gorgeous giveaway! Please may I be entered in the draw...I love the beautiful shade of green of those pretty ear rings and the way the light shines through! And pretty stitch markers are always a treat to use :)
    Wishing you a happy week!
    Helen x

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  43. LaceyMarch 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Your jewelry is always so pretty! I would love to have those earrings or the stitch marker. The bright green is just too much to pass up :) Go ahead and enter me twice as a commenter and as a follower. And on a side note, that dumpling looks absolutely delicious!
    ~Lacey

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  44. HenMarch 5, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Yummy, that food looks great! I love the green stones, I am quite obsessed with the colour at the moment. You have very clever hands!
    Hen x

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  45. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Really Pretty earrings! Nice photos.

    StaceyKnitsIt ravelry

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  46. Joanna DonaldsonMarch 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Teresa, what beautiful earrings and stitch marker. Please may I be entered in the draw. I don't have a blog but am a follower. We are going over to Ireland in April to visit my brother in Dublin and really looking forward to it. Take care Love Joanna xx

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  47. melicityMarch 6, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    You are very talented and your jewelry is beautiful! I also love that you post so many pictures of your flowers, as well. :)

    I am a follower of your blog, too. :)

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  48. MeredithMarch 6, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I am so glad I have taken the time to get caught up on blogs, because I would never want to miss the chance to have beautiful earrings made by your loving hands. I am all of the three things you have asked, so count me in 3 times. Hugs to you Teresa,
    Meredith

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  49. SusanneMarch 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I will brag your handmade jewelry up.....FOLKS SHE DOES EXCELLENT WORK! lol.....now I will add that I am commenting, I am a follower, and lastly I have had you on my sidebar for a long time. Your giveaway is so pretty. I have to comment on the Tad's sign, lol, the part that is still lit up CHIC DUMP is funny, and the meal made my mouth water....woe is me, I just got done eating some cottage cheese and now I am hungry again after seeing that! I saw your previous post, the snow drops are so sweet, I need some in my yard, so boring here in Ohio, it seems that everyone everywhere has some sort of sign that Spring is trying to arrive. here it is bla, bla bla.....
    (((HUGS))) Susanne :)

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  50. RebeccaMarch 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Great giveaway, Teresa! I really enjoy following your blog, you are so upbeat!

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  51. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Your photos are wonderful. I would just love to wear your lovely earrings or use your stitch marker on my works. Please pick me! Thanks. Lori Landers

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  52. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMMarch 7, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Hi Teresa...Such a beautiful Giveaway!....Could you pop me in your hat please?...The earrings and stitch marker are beautiful...(the earrings make me think of Scarlet O'Hara for some reason?)
    I'm a follower and you are on my blog list too!
    Hope you're having a great week,
    Susan x

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  53. EileenMarch 7, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win your lovely give away. Your Hibiscus is beautiful! I love all of your pics.
    Take care,
    Eileen :)

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  54. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Those earrings are absolutely gorgeous. Green is my favorite color to wear, and strangely, I don't have much of it. :~) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  55. needlekrafterMarch 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Theresa, These are so lovely-- thank you for the chance to win the beautiful earrings or stitch markers! So much beautiful stuff to see here--love your page!

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  56. Grammy BraxtonMarch 7, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Teresa, those are such lovely earrings. I would love to be in the drawing for either. I am a follower of your blog and I also have you in my blog list. What a sweet thoughtful giveaway. It will be like having a part of you and your beautiful countryside all the time. I love the photos you post of your surrounding area and that meal......oh my, how delicious that looked. I truly love fried chicken. Guess that's my southern roots showing! :)

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  57. LorraineMarch 9, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, Teresa - what a lovely giveaway. I don't blog (yet!) but I DO follow your blog :) It's the first one I look at when I log on to my pc. Good luck to everyone entering your giveaway x

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  58. AlinaApril 12, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Earrings very Pretty.Nice post.
    irish ancestry

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