Sunday 8 January 2012

One Whole Year

This time last year, I started A Bushel & A Peck. I had been reading inspirational blogs like Wellies & Vogue and Junkaholique for some time and had toyed with the idea of making a go of it for myself, but had never quite plucked up the confidence to do so. In the end, it wasn't confidence. To be honest, it still isn't. In the end, it was fear that pushed me to blog. The fear of losing my creative, thoughtful side, of neglecting time spent doing things for myself. All the busy, stressful stuff was pushing that part of me into a dark corner, out of sight. So, I did it. I called myself 'A Bushel and A Peck' as a nod to the simpler side of life, which I have never experienced to greater extent than on a family holiday in New England, where they still use old fashioned measurements and it is still possible to buy a bushel and a peck of rosy red apples. I have been writing and photographing ever since and it has been wonderful. When I started this blog, it was primarily for me and partly a way to appease my poor friends who had heard hide nor hair of me for weeks. What I never expected was that people other than my nearest and dearest would find me, follow me or to be so plain lovely. I have been inspired, cheered-up, tickled-pink and teary-eyed because of so many people this year and I just want to say thank you. So, in true blog style, I will be doing a giveaway this week. 




I'll be perfectly frank with you, I am very nervous about this. I had some postcards printed of some of the photographs I have featured on A Bushel & A Peck, this year. I had a trial-run over Christmas by giving a set to some friends. They seemed to like them, though they probably have to. Anyway, I really want to do something to say thank you to my amazing followers, so I am giving away a double set (20 postcards). Here is how to enter:


1. You do not need to be an official follower - many people who read my blog are not and I want everybody to have a chance. 

2. To enter, simply comment on this post by saying which of the postcards images is your favourite. Only one entry per person. If you are unable to comment on blogger, email me on naomicmeardon@gmail.com.  

3. The giveaway will close at 12 midday on Friday 13th (unlucky for some, but maybe lucky for you). 

4. I will draw the winner as soon as I get home from my exam and will announce the result on my blog. 

5. The postcards will be sent over the weekend so that you recieve them early next week. They might still be in time for Christmas thank you letters. 
 

Good luck and thank you again for your wonderful support! 
I am so excited! 

13 comments:

  1. Happy bloggy birthday! My favourite is ice cream sign but they are all splendid images- youre very talented x

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  2. Happy Blog Birthday! What lovely postcards, the bench with the crochet blanket is definitely my favourite, it's beautiful x

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  3. oh my goodness! this is so fun! my favourite is of the bench with the teal wall in the background. such a good shot! best wishes on your exams, friend! i'm so thankful we've been able to keep in touch...the internet is a wonderful invention! haha. missing you! hugs from the U.S. :)

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  4. Wow so hard to decide!! I really do love the bench and blanket too :) these are great photos of your photos xx

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  5. Oh fantastic! My favourite image is definitely that little nutcracker, he looks so stern and magnificent!

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  6. Love it all, it is so exciting to hear your blog story and all that this year offers. My fav is the nutcracker and blanket on a bench. Thank you for my blog award, it was a timely encouragement. D xxx

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  7. Love them all! Think the car one is my fave though x

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  8. They're all fantastic but I have to go for the ice cream sign - my grandfather was an ice cream man, after all! Congrats on your blog anniversary, lovely lady!

    Cat xxx
    http://www.takecourageblog.com/

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  9. ooo just found your blog through Wondering Stars! I like the Lighthouse card the most as I'm a lover of the sea and all things nautical. Looking forward to reading more about your adventures in 2012. Keep up the good blogging and good luck with your exams xx

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  10. Firstly they are all lovely images and I really like the fact that they work as a set - they have something in common artistically. But you want me to choose a favourite? Mmmm, I do like them all....but if really pushed I would say my favourite is the car in the field as when I look at it I think that just out of shot is a family of seven children climbing trees with a traditional lemonade and ginger beer picnic laid out beneath them!

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  11. Hi! Just found your blog and it's lovely! Congrats on being one! I really like the picture of the car in the field - am i right in thinking it's a Morris Minor?

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  12. I like the first one, the black and white one :-) And also, Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but I'm sure it'll be a wonderful day to do an exam on, with hopefully lots of easy questions. Good luck! xxx

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  13. Oh I've just clicked a few times and landed here - right in the nick of time! The photos are all lovely (as is your blog), but if I had to pick a favourite (which, I do!), it'd be the funny little wooden man with the beard. Happy blog birthday to you. Kellie xx

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