March Photos ~ Day 13

Wow! 116 comments, I never knew so many people actually read my blog! I am so touched that I went out yesterday and bought 2 more packets (different pattern to the others) so I have 5 packets of flowery cloths to giveaway.  I'm so sorry that I can't stretch to 111 more and to all of you who asked, I found them in Sainsburys. Instead of putting names in a hat I decided to ask each of the children (and Anth to pick 2) to pick a number from 1 to 116.

And the winners are...Tatania, Linda Joan, Emma, Jane & Nanette.  I will be in email contact with you soon to get your postal addresses.  I'm writing this at 11.16pm - it's been a very busy 2 days since getting back from Salisbury (photos to follow soon - wonderful time had by all) and my lateness in posting tonight is all down to the fact that I spent over an hour stringing up fairy lights in our kitchen! Can anyone tell me why, when I have so much to do (gigantic pile of ironing, huge casserole, searching on-line for a fridge-freezer, yes we are still fridge-less) laundry, responding to your comments/emails) I decide I have to string up fairy lights right now for over an hour!? Well if truth be known, it was probably nearer 2 hours.  And after all that weaving in and out of the plate racks I'm not sure if they look good.  I might let you decide on that one.  So here I am at this late hour posting on the blog!  Do you like the photo? It's my booty from just one charity shop in Salisbury. They all have a violets theme. I love the word violets don't you?  Sweet Violets, Wood Violets and Devon Violets....I nearly called the blog Devon Violets and now can't remember why I didn't.  Anyway, my bed is calling..thank you for all your kind wishes and all those 116 comments...116...I just can't believe it!

Comments

[Teakai]

Well actually, Jane 117 people read your blog, but I felt a bit off outing myself in the hopes of winning a dishcloth - though they are very pretty.
It felt wrong somehow
LOL

I really LOVE your blog.
And honestly, I think the kids are just faking the whole eye rolling bit, I bet they just adore your quirkiness. I do.

[Binny]

Hi Jane,
Have been looking forward to your return.
Love the violets theme. So pretty.
Hello Teakai,
I just wanted to say hi, and that your post made me laugh. Thank you for brightening my day :-)
Take care,

[Kat]

As I type this comment, dear, you have 319 subscribers on Bloglines (and that's just to the one feed I subscribe to!) You officially qualify as a Big Dog Blog, in my book.

[Dede Warren]

Oh good Lord Jane, I fear we might make you a bit nervous if you really new how many of us are sitting by our computers waiting for your posts. Love your little blog~a~roo, and those lovely little plates.

[Alison]

What a find. I used to love Parma violets as a kid

[Linda]

Congratulations to those who won the sweet cloths! Anyway, I enjoy this blog immensely. I'm sn admitted china junkie with a decided interest in English china brands. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful finds of all sorts.

[Sabine]

Hi Jane, nice you are back. I knew you wouldn´t be back until Monday, but there was something I missed,when I sat at the computer without a new post in your blog.
Your new china looks so sweet, congratulations to your found!
Have a nice week,
Sabine

[~ Junkyard Jennifer]

I know exactly why you were busy stringing lights instead! You, like me, and so many others, absolutely love to decorate above all else. We love making our house a home, and it often takes precendence over everything else! {Much to the dismay of our family members.} ;) Good to have you back!

And, btw, I often get sidetracked from unpacking boxes by means of decorating! So, I get that.

[Joy]

So nice to have you back again. I love the violets. My baby grandaughter is Francesca Violet. Have a lovely week. Joy

[Marisa]

Hi Jane, thank goodness your back, i know you were only gone a few day's but every morning the first thing i do when i get up is check to see if there is a new post and then through out the day have to check to see if you left a little blog, i do realise you have a life of your own, but we All love sharing it wth you, it is so interesting and fun, and we do love to know what you and your family are up to. Of course you get alot of people reading your site, it's the first one I go to everyday, no question. Have a great week, to you. And the violets are beautiful, mum used have wild violets growing beside the backdoor when we were kids in New Zealand, that does bring back memories.

[asti]

Lovely haul ! I too have a soft spot for violets..how could anyone not :)

[paula luckhurst]

Now you see that so many people come here to read your blog and to see your lovely pictures. So many comments! I hardly have 2!

[Miffy]

Like a lot of other people, your blog is the first one I read every day, and the one I most look forward to. As for fairy lights in the kitchen, well, that can only be an excellent thing! I must admit, one of the reasons I watch Nigella's cookery shows is because she has fairy lights in her kitchen.:-) They just make the world a prettier place, don't they?

[Krissy]

I am so happy I found your blog!!! I just love, love, love it!! I love your pictures!! My dream is to someday visit (and live) in England!! Thank you for bringing beauty into my day!!

[Marilyn]

Jane,

I think your violet dishes are beautiful. I'm attracted to anything flower-y, particularly china.

I hope you know how much you are appreciated and how much enjoyment your blog brings to us. We are a world-wide community brought together by you!

Marilyn (in Dallas)

[Gemma]

Add another one! I read too but I don't think I commented! I am off to purchase some from Sainsburys!

[Elaine (Bloomin' Myrtle)]

I think there are many more people than comments too.

I think I might just take a wander to Sainsburys myself......hehehe!

Well done to those who won.

love and blessings
xxxxxxxxxx

[Kathy]

If you ever had a doubt, I hope the past few days have laid them to rest! Ditto to everything Marisa said. I live for your blog and I do have a LIFE, honestly. I have a tiny kitchen, so I'm thinking fairy lights might be just the thing. I'll be anxious to see yours.
xxxKathy

[judith]

Don't forget parma violets! Well done to those who won. Think Sainsburys might be sold out soon!

[Jane]

Those violet plates etc really are lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures of Salisbury - we drove through it on Monday. I always say we should make a point of visiting it but it is about 2 hours into the 3 hour journey to our sons house and we are always eager to get there.

Jane

[nanette]

Jane I'm dumbfounded! Me a winner? Or is it another Nanette and its a dirty trick? haha No its my blog you linked to so its MEEEEE!!! I'm giddy. I thought the cloths were the most lovely thing in the world. I've read your blog since the beginning of my blog peeping days and you've always got such great things to show. I cannot wait!! Yayyyy.

[nanette]

PS the dishes are so amazing

[tiffany]

Well, it's a lovely, lovely blog. :)

[Sarah]

ha! its amazing how a competition can 'delurk' a blog! I am sure many more read it hun.

Love S x

[Sal]

I do love the violets and the dishcloths too.It's amazing that your giveaway has generated so many comments!That's brilliant!
I'd love to do a giveaway but I don't think I have enough people reading quite yet..! Maybe soon! Sal;-)

[Trudy McLauchlan]

Hi Jane :) Love your new banner photo, makes me want to visit England IMMEDIATELY!! My Grandma's name was Violet, so the flowers are special to me for that reason.
Trudy

[Sabine]

Hi Jane,
your new banner is fantastic...Love to see it in real...
Sabine

[Rosemary]

Hi Jane,
How lovely for the winners!
Rosemary

[Sarah]

Yet another unspoken fan of your blog. I should comment more often but everyone seems always to have said it all before I get there. I do love your blog and your photos. You make me laugh and inspire me to love what I love and not to worry if someone else thinks it's cool or not--if that makes sense. :-) Thanks!

[Tatania]

Love your amazing finds, those plates are just beautiful. I adore Violet's. Just love them, all kinds, and colours, and scents.
Thank You for drawing my name. I will treasure my floral dishcloth.