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Friday, 9 May 2014

Three is a Magic Number

I can’t believe it’s been three years since my first blog post. In a way, it feels like a lifetime ago and yet only yesterday. I've met some amazing bloggers and friends along the way and am truly indebted to everyone who takes the time to visit.


I didn't expect to get many visitors so to see the StatCounter moving towards 500,000 views is nothing short of magical. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, without you, there would be nothing but a blank page!
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36 comments:

  1. Maria9 May 2014 at 09:38

    ~ Happy of happiest blog anniversaries, dear Barbara...Always a delight to visit here and take in all the nostalgia in books, that warm the heart and bring back sweet memories..
    I wish you many more years, my friend!
    ( hope your decorating is all finished too..I still have pesky scaffolding up here at home :( ) Hugs Maria x

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 06:32

      Dear Maria, thank you for your lovely words. Your visits always brighten my day.
      Yes, the decorating is done – yippee! Now I just need to move several layers of dust! Oh dear your scaffolding has been up for quite a while. Is the roof being repaired or does it need replacing?

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  2. Castles Crowns and Cottages9 May 2014 at 12:00

    HAPPY THREE YEARS, BARBARA! YAY!!!!!!! When I think that this is my sixth year, it just doesn't seem possible. So many dear people have graced my empty page, and there are some very special friendships. Your blog is a happy place to run to and flip through the pages of my childhood, with a dear friend behind the scenes....you.

    I so adore that book cover with the sweet pups....happy Friday! Anita

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 07:15

      I don’t know how you do it Anita. Your blog feels so fresh and new and shiny. I must learn from your example and try my best to keep things interesting.
      Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. Your words always brighten my day.
      Have a very happy weekend. xx

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  3. Yanting Gueh9 May 2014 at 12:47

    Happy Blog Birthday, Barbara! Your space is one of the warmest and loveliest I know and it is ALWAYS good visiting March House. Keep sharing your wonderful collection, snippets and stories with us. Have a grand celebration!

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 07:24

      Aww thanks Claudine. You just made my day! There would be no warmth or loveliness without people like you. Thank you. xx

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  4. Alex9 May 2014 at 13:16

    Happy 3rd Anniversary. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed your posts on vintage books, cards and postcards. I also look forward to your adventures with your great photographer husband around Britain and Australia. Here's to many more years!

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 08:47

      Hello Alex, thanks so much. It makes me very happy to know you are enjoying the posts. I passed your message on to Terry, and he asked me to thank you on his behalf.

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  5. Melancholy and Menace9 May 2014 at 15:42

    Happy blogoversary dear Barbara - I love visiting your little corner of the internet, you always have so many wonderful things for me to swoon over :)

    Enjoy your weekend x

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 08:49

      Thanks Yvonne, what a lovely thing to say! Have a great weekend.

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  6. CraveCute9 May 2014 at 18:32

    How quickly time passes! Congratulations on your Three Year Blogging Adventure! I always enjoy reading about your new finds, collections and glimpses into your wonderful part of the world! Have a nice weekend!

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    1. Barbara12 May 2014 at 08:29

      Hello Diane, thanks so much, it’s lovely to know you are enjoying some of what goes on here. I feel just the same about your blog and Etsy shop and spend many a happy hour looking at all your wonderful finds. Barbara. x

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  7. Stephanie@Fairday's Blog10 May 2014 at 01:33

    How exciting! I always love visiting your blog. :) Happy blogoversary! Three years- wow! I think we might have started our blogs around the same time (I now have to go look up my blogoversary).

    Happy weekend!

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    1. Barbara10 May 2014 at 12:48

      Thanks Stephanie, I love visiting your blog too, and I’m due a visit. Yippee – see you soon!
      Enjoy the weekend.

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  8. Castles Crowns and Cottages10 May 2014 at 11:43

    Good morning dear friend! Thank you for your kind comment and may you continue to share what is in your heart with us. That is what writing and creativity is all about: THE HEART.

    Oh what a lovely Saturday it is....and if you have a moment, come to Nowhere. One of your country's cutest adverts inspired me and made me chuckle so hard! XOXOXO

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 07:21

      Dear Anita, I’m so glad you invited me to Nowhere. I've not laughed so much in ages. I just adore Tea Rat & Rattus. xxx

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  9. sharonssunlitmemories10 May 2014 at 14:31

    I think my first comment might have got lost Barbara - in case it did - your success is well deserved - you definitely have one of the best blogs out there. :)))

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 09:58

      Thank you Sharon! I’m not sure I agree with you – but I’m delighted you think so. Meeting you and other blogging friends has been the very best thing of all!

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  10. klahanie10 May 2014 at 19:08

    Hi Barbara,

    My dear friend, this is testimony to the positive interaction we share within the diverse blogging community. Heart congrats on the third anniversary of your wondrous blog. Penny the Jack Russell dog and I are delighted to have met you.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend.

    Gary :)

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 09:54

      Hi Gary and Penny, I really appreciate your lovely comment! I’m thrilled to have met you both and will be over for a visit as soon as I’ve left this. Enjoy your Sunday. Barbara

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  11. Tazas y Cuentos11 May 2014 at 00:38

    Congratulations Barbara! Your blog is such a nice place to visit! Your posts never desappoint us. You share all that lovely books and cards and your narration (is this the correct word?) is always enjoyable.
    A big hug!

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 15:33

      Thank you Silvina - and a big hug back to you! Narration is an excellent word, and you’ve used it perfectly. Happy Mother’s Day!

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  12. Darlene11 May 2014 at 03:07

    Happy Third Anniversary!! You have delighted so many of us, all over the world with your wonderful blog. I wish I could remember how I found you. But I'm sure glad I did.

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 14:58

      Thank you Darlene, that is such a sweet thing to say – and I feel exactly the same about you.

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  13. Castles Crowns and Cottages11 May 2014 at 12:30

    BARBARA! You came to Nowhere! teeeeheee..aren't those hamsters a brilliant advert? Rattus did NOT like having to take over Tea Rat's responsibility of general manager of theatrical productions in Nowhere. Rattus would rather stay in his office and write. But Tea Rat always finds a way to get him out of his shell.

    Have a fantastic Mother's Day my friend, thank you for visiting. Anita

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    1. Barbara11 May 2014 at 15:37

      Hello Anita, I love visiting Nowhere. Tea Rat and Rattus always make me laugh! I really enjoyed the hamsters. We don’t have that advert over here – well not yet anyway.
      I hope you are having the perfect weekend. xxx

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  14. Shashi Nayagam11 May 2014 at 12:33

    A very happy blog anniversary Barbara. I am so glad I came to know you through this lovely blog and for bringing back some beautiful childhood memories .Thank you also for helping me find one of the books I was looking for.

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    1. Barbara12 May 2014 at 08:30

      Hello Shashi, the feeling is entirely mutual! I love looking at all the wonderful things you make, and really enjoyed your latest book post. Thanks for calling. Barbara x

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  15. Felicity Grace Terry12 May 2014 at 14:40

    I'm sure i speak for many others as well as myself when I say the pleasure has been ours. Happy blogoversary, here's to many more.

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    1. Barbara13 May 2014 at 07:47

      Thanks Tracy, I appreciate that. I hope the sun is shining for you. It's a beautiful morning in Somerset.

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  16. Kelly Steel12 May 2014 at 21:04

    Yay! Happy blogversary!

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  17. Lindsay13 May 2014 at 13:12

    Happy third birthday to your lovely blog Barbara! It's always a joy to visit! Best wishes, Lindsay x

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  18. Vintage Jane15 May 2014 at 13:35

    Happy 3rd Birthday ... sorry I'm a little late to the party! M x

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I really appreciate your comment. Thank you!
Barbara xx