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Saturday, January 15, 2011

GRANNY IS 100!!!!!

100th FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!


Sweet Blog Followers and dishes are my Favorite Things. 
SO!
Wouldn't you like to win this beautiful Pink Box with beautiful dessert plates, a little Paris sidewalk junk and much, much more?




THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
FOR EXPRESSING INTEREST 
IN THIS OLD GAL'S LIFE!!

A short while ago I wouldn't have guessed that 100 lovely people would have any interest in what I had to say.  I didn't have a theme for my blog except to talk about my life experiences.
I hoped to bring a little joy, a hearty laugh and share an occasional thought laced with a little sage.
To celebrate the 100th follower ( I never expected to get more than 10) I am sponsoring a 
 GIVEAWAY!
 It has become apparent that most of you are dish addicts.  You have dishes in the attic, under the bed, in the laundry room, in the garage and Lord only knows where else.
 I want to give to one lucky follower
a $30.00....plus, HomeGoods gift certificate.















HomeGoods
(donated by me)


An adorable four piece dessert plate set.
Who can't use extra shoes and dishes
Blue Monday has a beautiful shoe!

Hey! Happy Pink Saturday!





A unique pie/cake server
CAN SOMEONE SAY, "SHOE FETISH"?
ISN'T THIS THE CUTEST THING?

THE SPARKLY HEEL COMES OFF WHILE SERVING
And a junk souvenir from a Paris sidewalk
A few of these Paris sidewalk souvenirs was about all I had time to purchase!
I'm honored to have gotten to
know and have visited each of you!


Now this is how the GIVEAWAY IS gonna work.
As of today, I have 100 followers.
The entry period will last to January 22nd, ending at midnight. Winner will be announced the following day after being chosen through random.com.
The $30.00 gift certificate will be increased by 
$1.00 for each additional follower added during the entry period. 


As of 9:00 pm est Jan. 21st the gift certificate it up to $76.00!
It would be a Favorite Thing and a Happy Pink Saturday if you won it!
It is super easy to enter. This giveaway is for followers. You don't have to be a blogger to enter but must reside in United States or Canada. Make sure you have an email address available so that I can reach you.

Three ways to enter.  Each entry should be separate.

1. Leave a comment stating that you are a follower or have become a follower.
2. Grab my giveaway button and place it on your sidebar.
3. Promote the giveaway in one of your blogs.
 (The more traffic=followers the greater the giveaway)

Since my 100th follower post is a metamorphosis,  my gifts were blue, pink, thrifty, junkin(sidewalk junk) and  fantastic finds that you can use on your tabletop or tablescape and will make you happy, I will be linking to these gracious hostesses
throughout the week:









Posted by Savannah Granny at Saturday, January 15, 2011 104 comments
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

STYLISH BLOGGER TIMES TWO?

NO WAY! YES WAY!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!
TWO WONDERFUL AND ARTFUL LADY BLOGGERS
NOMINATED ME FOR THIS 
AWARD THE SAME DAY.

SWEET LAURA @MONOGRAM BOUTIQUE
NOTIFIED ME THIS MORNING OF THIS AWARD
AND
LOVELY NANA-DIANA @THE NANA DIANA
NOTIFIED ME THIS AFTERNOON
WOW!
What can one say except 
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Please hop  over, visit and follow these gracious ladies.


I have known my sweet Laura for a looooong time.
Ever since I began blogging (three months ago). She has always supported my efforts with her kindness and thoughtful messages for Sweet Old Bob and me. 
I think Bob is in love. 
She sells her neat monogram products HERE
Be sure to check in on her.
Nana Diana is my brand new friend. She visited me on referral from our mutual friend 
Debbie @Debbiedoos Blogging and Blagging
A big Thanks a hug around the neck!


SO.... I am supposed to tell you 
seven things about myself. 
Then I am supposed to pass the award along 
to other neat bloggers. This is where it gets sticky!
Laura says 15, Nana Diana mentions 7, whew!!
I am gonna do my damndest !
(am I allowed to day that?)

1.  Born April, 1940 to awesome parents, Vivian and Ralph A, I was their second child and daughter. My sister Betty was three years older. She passed away when I was not yet three years old. I am so sorry I didn't remember her and I longed for her. So,  it was Mom, Dad and me. The three musketeers, we traveled and lived the "American Dream" Not a lot of money but tons of love.
2.  I revealed in #1. I DON'T LIE!~about my age. Ask me how much I weigh and I WILL LIE! My reasoning? I had absolutely nothing to do with my age. My weight, well, that's another thing.

3.  I fell in love with Sweet Old Bob when I was 15yrs old.
He was 2yrs older. The first words he said, verbatim, were "Will you shut up, I'm trying to sell this car?". I never shut up, he sold the car and was an extremely successful salesman until he retired. Love at first sight! We will be married 53 years this June. 

4. With the exception of a couple of part-time jobs, I was a stay at home mom until my oldest graduated high school. The two youngest were so involved in school and other activities they were never home til dinner time. My Mom had just passed away (at age 59) and I needed to get out of the house. So, on doctor's orders I reentered the workforce. I went to work for a local bank as a "utility teller". This is something I had done before our babies came along.

5. I retired from banking in 1997, Vice President,  commercial and personal lender. During those years I worked as teller, vault teller(responsible for 3 mil, it's like counting cans until your out of balance. Then it becomes money...real fast), dept mgr, holding company auditor, asst. br. mgr, br mgr, loan officer, Avp,Vp. Whew! I hadn't thought about all that in a long time. I'm not sure the opportunity to work up through the ranks still exists today.

6. I am blessed to live on a beautiful barrier island off the coast of Georgia. We are sandwiched between the intercoastal waterway and the Atlantic ocean. We are surround by deer (they eat everything), alligator, the creator's most awesome waterfowl and a menagerie of other creatures. We are listed in various publications as one of the "Best Places To Retire".  Plus, I live with Sweet Old Bob.

7. Bob and I have always traveled. We have seen more of the world than we could have imagined 53 years ago. Age and health have slowed us somewhat, BUT! We're not done yet. I still have some pics to share from last year. Due to our escapade in Paris last October HERE, we are
probably staying stateside this year. It's been a wild ride and we have loved every minute of it.
Hope You aren't bored out of your mind
cause the following are my choices for the next

1. Farah @Craft A World. A talented crafter with the soul and heart of an angel.
2. Jo @Lazy On Loblolly. A sister of our beloved south. She is already like a sister.
3. Sheila@The Quintessential Magpie. She has a sparkling personality and a gleam in her eye.
4. Linda @A La Carte. She is so talented and boy can this girl shop.
5. Melody @Melody-Mae. This little lady has it figured out. Life IS grand.
6. Annette @Vintage Southern Life. A lady who has found true passion and purpose.
7. Sheila @Note Songs. She is the "Sweetie with a song in her heart".
8. Kelly @Jax Does Design. The is a fabulous designer. Her work will be featured on the W Network's "All for Nothing" Feb. 17th @ 9:00 pm. Tune in!
9. Sue @Crochet n' Garden. At gardening she's the master and studying to be just that!
10. Linda @Itsy bits and pieces. One of the most creative artists in blogland. 
11. Tess @Tess's Teacups and Tabbies. She can serve you tea with the sweetest purrrrrr!


Pay these lovely ladies a visit, follow their blogs
and I promise you an inspirational journey.

Thank you to Laura and Nana Diana
for this award

Thank you to the fantastic ladies above for 
their support and inspiration
Hugs, Ginger




Posted by Savannah Granny at Thursday, January 13, 2011 23 comments

Monday, January 10, 2011

TAKE A GANDER AT THIS GOOSE!!!

Reposting a favorite for Katherine's Corner
first ever 
"Favorite Things "blog hop Here!


AND A FINE GOOSE IS SHE!!

Wanted to share this week's free flowers.
You can read more about my free flowers 
Sweet Old Bob came home from his grocery shopping
with these!

My sweet goose tureen is today's container
Isn't she beautiful? She's really giving me the eye!
I've never used her for soup
She is really a versatile lady.
I know I am going to need more material 
to satisfy her appetite!
Let's see what I can find outside.
We had some really cold days in December,
don't know what I can come up with.





Not much to choose from. A little pine, ivy, fern, lavender, jasmine and holly. That will do.

Let's get started a purple fellow here and a yellow blossom here. It's coming along


Don't know what this is but I sure like it.
She's getting pine for tail feathers. 

Let's see, I am really liking her now.
Just a little more preening!
Can't tell any difference can you? I can.
I think Miss Goosey will like it by the window.
Let's see how much you weigh. 
You did well over the Holidays.
Love your pine tail feathers!
I really like those green fuzzies!
Yes, she's a fine lady indeed!

Sooooo, free flowers, a little yard trash
and Miss Goosey.  Look BOB!
He loves to see how his flowers turn out.

WHATTA YOU THINK?

Now that's another thrifty centerpiece!

Please join me and the following gracious hostesses:

























Posted by Savannah Granny at Monday, January 10, 2011 30 comments
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