Decorating Cents Is Turning One!

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On Thursday my blog turns one.  It's hard to believe that one year ago I published my first post.  Time flies when you're having fun huh?  I had no idea I would meet so many great people and complete so many DIY projects.  When I first started this blog, I didn't think anyone would want to hear what I had to say, but you came.  This was just a way for me to document my home projects and vent when the hubby didn't want to listen to my ideas.  Thanks to you all for allowing me to share my ideas.  I certainly enjoy doing projects and reading about your projects too. 


So we're celebrating all week long.
- A giveaway
- I'll share a few things I've learned this year
- Q&A session - ask me anything and I'll try to answer them all in a post later this week.  Be as random as you want.  It can be personal or blog related.  Put your questions in an email to me or in the comments below.

Thanks to all of my fabulous readers!

 

Comments

  1. Holly @ abakershouse.comJune 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Happy Birthday to your Blog!!!

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  2. LauraJune 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Happy Birthday Decorating Cents Awesome Blog!!! And many more years of Awesomeness!!! Thanx for your fun ideas. I really have enjoyed them. I'm sure I will continue to! CELEBRATE ON!!! :)

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  3. Barbe @ Beez Rental DesignsJune 26, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Happy Anniversary Andrea! So nice to meet you during your celebration. I spotted your blog over at Decor & Harmony! Looking forward to following you and sharing. Hope you get a chance to stop by for a visit and party with us. : )
    ~Barbe~

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  4. Thrifty Crafty GirlJune 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Congratulations on one year!

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 26, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Happy Blogaversary, Andrea. Wishing you much success in the coming year.

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  6. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Anniversary! You've completed some great projects in the past year and I love following your pins on Pinterest. Keep up the good work!

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  7. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets HomeJune 27, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Congrats on turning 1! How exciting :o)

    I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thanks for being so inspiring to me (and I'm sure many other bloggers) every single day! Congratulations! http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/06/27/the-versatile-blogger-award/

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  8. Melissa@TheHappierHomemakerJune 27, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Happy blog-birthday! Thanks for commenting on my blog, I'm so happy it led me to discover yours-I'm a new follower!

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