Today is a big day, ya'll!
Exactly one year ago today, I published the very first blog post on Newlyweds:North.
When I stop to think about that, I am honestly overwhelmed with everything that has happened in just one year. That first post announced our move to Maine and we clearly haven't slowed down yet. A wedding, destination unknown Honeymoon, our first few months of marriage living thousands of miles apart, selling our South Carolina house, buying our Maine house sight unseen, marriages of friends and families, babies born, exploring Maine, surviving (barely) our first winter, our first married holidays away from extended family, announcing our pregnancy, a winter escape to Mexico and gearing up for the birth of our son and our Babymoon....I mean, what more could we have possibly squeezed into 12 months??
One thing that I know for sure is that through all of the craziness, this blog has turned out to be a blessing. I have "met" so many amazing bloggers - most through their own blogs and some in real life. It has been such an experience to watch all of their lives change and take turns right along with mine. Every comment, email and coffee date has meant more to me than most of you could realize. Even when I was alone out here in the wilds of Maine, I never felt truly lonely because I had all of you.
So, thank you, one million times over, for reading this little slice of our lives.
And what kind of birthday would it be without presents??
I thought I might really say thank you by having a Blog Birthday Giveaway!
Thank you to Mia Earrings for sponsoring this giveaway
I found Mia Earrings though my blog and real life friend Megan and I have been a fan ever since.
When I wanted to give my baby shower hostess, Ashley, a very special hostess gift, I immediately went to Mia and asked her to create a special necklace just for Ashley.
The initials represent the two guys in her life, her baby boy and her husband (can you guess who got the bigger disc?!). Mia hand stamps each of her pieces so no two are identical and each piece is gold plated. I'm actually dying for a piece with baby Gray's name or initial on it (hint, hint husband).
When Ashley's necklace arrived, I sent Mia a message thanking her for her work and basically gushing over her pieces. I mentioned that I had a little blog and would love to share her jewelry and wouldn't you know it, Mia send a little something just for ya'll!
These sweet hammered heart studs are just perfection.
Wouldn't these be the best Mother's Day gift for the new mom? Studs to keep her feeling put together but nothing to dangle and entice the babe to grab and pull!
The Blog Birthday Giveaway will be open through next Wednesday, May 7th.
Good luck, ya'll!
xoxo
Happy blog Birthday! You guys have packed so much in this year! I feel the same way about blogging, and love following along with you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on one year! It's been fun reading along :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday NN!!!! Congrats on a great year!
ReplyDeletei love the gold initial necklace. happy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - it's so wonderful!! What a year you've had!!! I love the Black Rock, Faux druzy round studs - so pretty!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletehappy blogging anniversary!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggy birthday, friend!!
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats on a year of blogging! Time flies! :) I've so enjoyed being able to keep up with your adventures and can't believe just how much you've managed to pack into 1 year! I just wish we didn't live on opposite sides of the country!!
ReplyDeleteI love the earrings, so cute. I was actually wondering what kind of cold weather gear (shoes/boots and coats) you use. I am moving from Florida to Alaska soon and am looking to stock up on good winter gear (I haven't needed it in Florida, surprisingly).
ReplyDeleteI would love to get one of the necklaces with my hubby's and daughter's initials. So precious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Happy Blog Birthday :) Mia Earrings are so perfect!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog birthday! Love the gold initial necklaces - so dainty and sweet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! I started mine one month after you! So happy I found you pretty early on!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on one year! Mine's coming up in a few weeks as well! Love those earrings!!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday NN! The mini gold elephant necklace is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday NN!! So glad you started this little blog of yours! I LOVE those gold hammered earrings! The perfect girly pair!
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Happy blog birthday! I love the double initial necklace - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the initial necklaces! Obsessed! And Happy Blog Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteI too love those gold hammered heart earrings! so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI randomly came across your blog (can't remember where!) last summer and when I saw you'd just moved from Greenville and married a Tiger, I had to keep up! I was living in Greenville at the time and am a Tiger too. Happy Blog Birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Steph! Love the gold necklace! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway!!! All of the jewelry is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the & symbol necklace. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ReplyDeleteI bought stuff from her for my bff's for Christmas! Right now I'm into the 14kt Roman Numeral gold bar necklace. Happy blog birthday!
ReplyDeleteThese earrings are beautiful! I am definitely going to be visiting her shop :)
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