Beginnings
July 27, 2007
Taking a deep breath here...If anyone had ever told me that I would one day blog, I would have called him/her a nut. I used to think that blogging was absurd and that anyone who kept a blog was a narcissist. I still do.
It all seemed so easy when I began the process until I had to create a name. It took forever to decide on "Vee's Haven." Sounds good, yes? No! Not good. Definitely not good. "Veeshaven" in the url?! No, no, that will never do. So while the name is stuffy, even uppity, A Haven for Vee it is, for now.
Posted by Vee ~ A Haven for Vee at 3:41 PM
Just so you'll know, my opinion of bloggers has been elevated with every new blog I read. You are most definitely not a bunch of narcissists! You're generous beyond words sharing your lives and chronicling the times. You provide a sense of community that is lacking for so many and you allow us to peek into your world and to delight in your stories. Thank you!
And thanks, too, to everyone who has ever read A Haven...still find that name "uppity." You are appreciated so much and I've been thinking of you as real, honest-to-goodness friends for a long time now. You've enriched my life. Would I write without you? I used to say "yes" — not so sure now.
So I'm having a giveaway. I worked late into the night getting this one ready. It's the apron mentioned yesterday.(I just know that I'm going to wish that I had waited for Suzanne's Bias Tape Post.) This is definitely one of a kind and is not without flaws, but I refer you to my recent post on perfectionism. ;> Please leave a comment on this post, if you're interested. Please don't advertise on your blog as I'd like this to be for my own readers. As you know, I work fast, so I will be posting a winner on Thursday morning. (Gotta give the man something to do...wonder if he'd be willing to wear the apron as he pulls a name from the pocket.) Commenting here is open until 8 pm EST on Wednesday the 23rd.
Have a wonderful Tuesday, Everybody!
Oh I would love to win an apron that you made!!
ReplyDeleteI loved your post - I am so happy to have become part of this blogging world. It's great to have so many friends here!!
Thanks for the award. You are too kind!!
Oh, a great giveaway and congratulations on your one year anniversary blogging!
ReplyDeleteCongrads on your 1 year! Cute little apron.
ReplyDeleteVicki Page
congrats Vee on your blog anniversary ...
ReplyDeleteI must give that apron tutorial a try some day. I copied it and took it home with me..so at least it is there is I ever get brave enough....
Sewing the dolls is not so much like sewing..it is more like.. turn the wheel two times...turn the fabric...turn the wheel two times..etc... not quite sewing if you know what I mean ... and patterns.. well, forget that...I will never make clothing... but..I might just try an apron.... some day.
Your first post was great! Don't look at mine and it wasn't that long ago.
ReplyDeleteI still have the apron my "Gammy" made for me when I was little and I'd be proud to hang one you made beside it.
Gretchen
me again. El Blabbo...
ReplyDeleteif you want to try some of the cards and don't want to be bothered pressing flowers... I could send you some of the ones I already have that are sitting around ...just waiting...... for somebody to play with...
Geez, I was frantically searching my tiny little brain to try and figure out what the date was. I haven't blogged in a few days (too many teenagers taking over my computer!!) and would have been CRUSHED to think I missed entering. So here I am - throwing my name in the hat, as it were - with plenty of time to spare. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely note you sent, by the way. Girl - your mama raised you right! (lol) You sure know how to send a great thank-you note! Made my day. Shoot - it made my WEEK! ha!
Congrats on your one year blogiversary. I'm so glad we "found" each other out here in cyberspace. It's made blogging a WHOLE LOT MORE FUN, just knowing YOU.
Kari
Ah Vee, you're giving away something you made with your own two little hands! How absolutely perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI love your first post. It is sweet!
Have a marvelous day my friend!!
Jan
Ah Vee, Congratulations on your anniversary. It's quite amazing how we work into a pattern of posting and reading and friendship.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same as you as I started to blog.
I have an apron pattern sitting therer and maybe just maybe I'll pull it out and give it a whirl.
Wow, I would've thought you'd been blogging for a lot longer than that. You are now such a seasoned pro! I always love reading your posts and there is nothing uppity about your blog name. It's lovely and welcoming... like you're standing in the doorway of your home, introducing yourself, and then welcoming us to come inside a warm and cozy house. It's always warm and cozy at Vee's haven!
ReplyDeleteHappy haven-versary,
Christi
Congrats on your Blogiversary! I'm so glad you decided to blog, and I don't think the name is uppity at all!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to join in on this opportunity to win a "Vee original" apron!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your one year blog anniversary! I plan on going back to read all your posts someday...a little at a time, and see what I missed ;-)
Thanks!
Hugs, Pat
Happy one year blog-a-versary, Vee. I'm so glad you joined the rest of us in blogland. It's a wonderful, whimsical, and warm place to be. And you've made it even more so by your contribution.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the year ahead!
LaTeaDah
I would love to win too! Congratulations on your anniversary - I am so glad you stuck that toe in the water and kept wiggling it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog anniversary, AND on your recent marriage. So happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy one year anniversary! Love the colors of your apron. I would love to see it on your hubby! If I win I will ask my hubby to be a sport and pose in it as well:)
ReplyDeleteSue
I am still smiling about the line "I used to think that blogging was absurd and that anyone who kept a blog was a narcissist. I still do." LOL! Even though you sort of retracted it later, there's definitely an element of truth in that statement!
ReplyDeleteI've only just recently started reading your blog so please leave me out of this draw. I would like for one of your regular readers to win.
Happy Blog Anniversary! I've enjoyed getting to 'know' you this past year...big changes!! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversity! Isn't that first post difficult. What to say. Well I love your first post and all your posts since. Well, at least the ones I've read ;o) What a cute apron. I adore aprons and I hope I win!!!
ReplyDeleteJenny
Hi,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary!
I just stumbled onto your blog and noticed you were having a lovely giveaway. Can I join? I know it's my first visit but I know I'll be back often.
I'm having a giveaway too. Stop by my blog if you want to enter.
Hugs,
Joanne
Congratulations on your one-year blogoversary. I love "The Haven...". I really appreciate your friendship and your support of my efforts also. You were one of my first readers and we bonded over our love of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. BTW, I'm still upset that the U.S. Post Office issued a stamp in her honor and then changed the postal rates .... meaning they published it and then you couldn't find them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and generous thing for you to give away your first apron. NO WONDER you were so anxious for me to post that tutorial!!! Your apron turned out great. I love the colors.
Please, don't put my name in the hat. I'm swimming in aprons at the moment. I'm anxiously awaiting the drawing. I like the fact that you don't drag things out.
Blog hugs to you my newlywed friend!
- Suzanne
Congrats on your anniversary! One year. Woo Hoo! I would love to win the apron and would consider it an honor to wear it proudly. Thank you for all the times you've left comments on my blog and don't worry I won't tell a soul about this. I don't want too many in the running. Better odds that way. :0)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary sweet Vee!!! I wish you many, many more too, for our sake! You and your blog are truly a joy, you have a wonderful way of looking at things and conveying your thoughts to us. I love this land of blog and the precious friends I've made ~ you being one of them! Thank you so much for your kind words and for having such a lovely place to drop by to visit....and I'm so happy for you Vee!! Oh and throw me in the hat for the wonderful apron, well, not me, just my name! xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteWow...what day am I on...officially? Wed. I think…I'm good!
ReplyDeleteOh Vee your blog has been such a delight. I have come to think of you and many others as friends too.
And what a time we have had visiting at your blog...I am still in giggles and smiles about you getting married...and that we all got to share in this wonderful moment of your life.
Congratulations on your One-Year Blog Anniversary! It certainly has been so much fun!
Dear Vee, there's nothing uppity about you. It's funny how you start out with something like a little baby (that first post)and then as it grows you begin to see what was intended (a warm welcome in blogland). I love visiting your "Haven". I enjoy your recipes, your family stories, your reflections on life and faith and I've really enjoyed hearing how you fell in love! I hope you will bless us for another year with your musings. You have been a blessing, my friend! ~Kathy
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would love to add a Vee-made apron to my collection!
Count me in on the apron! I would love to have it! Congratulations on the one year anniversary! You've done a great job of blogging and made me feel so welcome in this little cyber world when I first started, Vee. You have encouraged and uplifted me when things were not going well. I'm glad you were there. You're right - it IS a community of friends, and here's a big cyber-hug for you! ;D Vickie
ReplyDeleteMorning Vee,
ReplyDeleteI could not stay away for long, I'd love a chance at your delightful apron! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
Back again, Vee, to let you know you inspired me to write about why I started to blog, and also to give you another award! It was too cute not to pass on to ALL who make me smile! :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pat
I loved your post. Please stop by my blog. I have something for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for participating and leaving such sweet comments. You're ultra! (That dates me now, doesn't it?)
ReplyDeleteThe results of the drawing will be up first thing in the morning. Oh, and the groom agreed to wear the apron. He's never looked more precious! :D
Congrats on the anniversary! I too was a skeptic when I joined, but it has turned out to be such a wonderful support group as I survive military life, one day at a time!
ReplyDeleteHi Vee...Happy Blogaversary! I am hobbling over...no ..actually I am feeling a bit better...I can only sit still for so long. I love having you as a neighbor!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Robin
Congratulations on your blog-iversary Vee. I am a new reader only finding you after you visited me but enjoy your blog. Here's to the next year...
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
Heidi
Sorry I missed your give away. That's what I get for going shopping huh? I am still a fan and anxiously waiting to see your creation and to see who the lucky one is.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping in for a visit. Long overdue. When I started blogging I had no idea how much time I'd spend cruising the blogs. The more visitors I have the longer it takes, but I love it. Keeps me going. I know, it's a virtual life but it's really fun.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Happy Anniversary here!
ReplyDeleteA Haven is lovely. Not uppity. :-)
Miss Mari-Nanci
'Smilnsigh' blog
Congratulations on 1 Year Vee! I bet the time has flown by :). What a wonderful blessing you are to so many!
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