YES, it HAS been 1 whole year!
YIPPY!
I'm celebrating my 1 year anniversary for my shop opening, and also my first blog entry!
I can't even believe it's been a whole year! I've had so many great things happen since opening Sugar*Sugar and writing my blog... to many to list...but all wonderful~thanks to all of you! :0)
Since I've been cleaning up my goodies in my studio, I decided to share a little with y'all and give away some bits and pieces. I've had these little 6 cup egg crates, waiting to be used, so I filled them with itty bitty bits of crafty supplies... lots of possibilities!
I have 4 color themes... 2 pinks, green and blue, so more of a chance for you to win!
Just leave me a comment to enter to win! I'll draw the winners next Tuesday, the 25th!
:0)
In other news, I just received my advance copy of Somerset Life!
Okay, first, I have to say, this is still a bit unreal for me... I really feel so humbled and honored to even have the chance to contribute along side so many of the "greats" in the art/blog world! Seriously, I started crying when I opened the magazine and saw my little space on the back page!
Crazy!
There I am! It's like a dream, really.
Then I QUICKLY thumbed thru... first to find an article about one of my favorite gals in the blog section... I was totally surprised and completely delighted to see who was featured... I'm gonna leave it a surprise for you too... but I know you will *LOVE* to see who it is!
In fact, sooo many gals are in this issue, I was SO SO SOOO happy to see so many great photos of everyone's work that I truly admire.
Then I found a few pics of my things, that just happen to be sitting on my dining room table! WHAAA!!!
So fun to see your stuff in print! It's surreal!
and my little hankie boxes that are in my china cabinet are now gracing the pages of this beautiful magazine!
I want to say thanks to everyone for your sweet and kind words and comments, I really wish I could answer everyone, every time~ but I do read every comment, and cherish them all!! :0)
Okay, so, leave me a comment to enter to win some goodies...
Hope you are having a nice SPRING BREAK!
~Analise
Oops...I missed the giveaway, but I still wanted to say Congrats on your blogiversary! How exciting. The times goes by so quickly. Here's to another wonderful year!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | March 27, 2008 at 04:28 AM
Just came across your blog and I absolutely love what I see ! Thanks for sharing !
Posted by: Kirsten | March 25, 2008 at 01:05 PM
congratulations!!
I can't wait for the new somerset life!! It looks fabulous! I always love seeing what you have created! You are so inspiring!!
Please enter me in your giveaway if i'm not too late!
Happy spring to you!!
Posted by: robin | March 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Congrats on one FAB year! Love love LOVE your creations and Etsy offerings!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | March 25, 2008 at 02:40 AM
Oooh, what a give-away!! I'm in!
And congrats on all your success!
You have so much to be proud of... and we're so proud of you too!
A waaay coool blog for sure!
Posted by: linda t | March 24, 2008 at 06:39 PM
You are amazing at making life a little more beautiful. Congrats on the 1 year and I hope you have many many more.
Posted by: Traci | March 24, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Everything on your blog is so beautiful to look at which means a lot of thought goes in to it. Congratulations on a year and I hope you have many many more.
Posted by: Traci | March 24, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary and on making it in print! I can only imagine how you must feel! [email protected]
Posted by: Cindy Roberts | March 24, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Ohhhh my goodness !!! What a gorgeous giveaway and a gorgeous new Somerset !! I can't wait to see it !!!
Congratulations on your spot ~
xoxo,
Lori
Posted by: Lori Avery | March 24, 2008 at 03:39 PM
So wonderful to see your work in the mags. It was very enjoyable to see your excerpt the last time! love your goodies! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your Etsy shoppe anniversary. ~AMY
Posted by: amy | March 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Congrats to you !!
Hoping to see that magazine soon!! Your creations look fab :)
Posted by: MonicaA | March 24, 2008 at 09:45 AM
congratulations on your 1 year!!! Love your creations........hope I'm a winner
Erin
Posted by: Erin, Mission Viejo, CA | March 23, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary and your publication.
Just discovered your blogg and its great.
Posted by: Irma | March 23, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful site and your publication!! You deserve a hand! Hope you had a wonderful Easter! Lori
Posted by: Lori | March 23, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Congratulations on your anniversary & for being in Somerset magazine...very cool! I'm gonna have to go look for it at a bookstore - it's kinda hard to find these special mags.
Happy Easter!
Posted by: tammyCA | March 23, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I'm so excited for you! I love reading your blog and I can't wait for your shop update!!
Happy Spring!
Alecia
Posted by: Alecia | March 22, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Happy Happy One Year!!
:0)
~Cerrixoxo
Posted by: Little Pink Studio | March 22, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Congratulations on all the wonderful things you've accomplished! Love your blog and all the pretties you create.
Idalia
Posted by: YayaOrchid | March 22, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Happy 1 year and Happy Easter! ooooh can't wait to get that magazine.
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Congrats on the publication and Happy Bloganniversary! Sandyxox
Posted by: Sandy | March 22, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Well congratulations all around! Just recently discovered your blog and have been enjoying it so much...would love to be included in your giveaway....fingers crossed...
Happy Easter!
:o)
Steph
Posted by: Stephanie | March 22, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Congratulations on everything. You have had an awesome year. Wow..too be published around the same time..must be very exciting.
Posted by: Wanda | March 22, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Congrats on the one year anniversary and the publishing credits. It is always such a great feeling, getting published. Your creations are always beautiful.
Posted by: tricia samsal | March 21, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Happy Blog birthday! The little crates of goodies are so sweet! Love the eye candy!
Posted by: Bethany | March 21, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Congratulations on the blog, the magazine, and the joy you've evidently found in what you do! :)
Posted by: Sarah B. | March 21, 2008 at 06:13 PM
HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY 1 YEAR!!
How exciting to be in the upcoming
SOMERSET LIFE!! AWESOME FOR YOU!! I
love your blog and all the talent and "eye candy".. Thanks for the
giveaway.. :)
Posted by: caleen | March 21, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Happy first birthday!
Posted by: Karen | March 21, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Congrats...on your one year...it is great to see what you do and have done. You are a true inspiration. Love reading and learning from you! dj
Posted by: dianaj | March 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Happy Anniversary!! I love coming to your blog and seeing the beautiful colors. I'm looking forward to receiving the new Somerset Life magazine - can't wait!
Posted by: Cathy | March 21, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Believe it, baby!! You are so incredibly talented and sweet and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving artist!! Congrats on all your accomplishments - your work with Somerset, your delightful store, and your 1 year blogaversary!!! We love you for it!!!
Posted by: Lisa Hessabi | March 21, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I too find it amazing that this big wide creative world was right at our finger tips, with happy girls waiting to share, and inspire each other. How did we ever feel ourselves creatively before? Keep up the fun blog, and congrats on your magazine work! Oh, and please toss my name in the hat, I just love your little bundles and would love to have one for myself.
Posted by: Dede Warren | March 21, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Congrats on your magazine stuff! Isn't that fun?? And count me in for the drawing. Thanks!
Cheryl
Posted by: Periwinkle Vintage | March 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Hearty congratulations on the big numero uno anniversary and on being published! Haven't seen the mag yet but will scoop one up soon. Love your blog, work and shop! Thanks for your pastel, sparkly, sweet world! - Amy Bauer
Posted by: sadie527 | March 21, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Wow - one year! Your blog is fabulous and congrats on being in the magazine! The little kits are great! Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jamie V | March 21, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Analise~
Congrats on your published fame!! I Love all you bits and bobbles!! Have a Happy Easter!
janae
Posted by: janae | March 21, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Analise! I'm so thrilled for you! You're stuff looks perfect on the pages of the magazine! I'm itching to get my copy...so many greats are featured- you being one of them! So, so wonderful! Congrats also on a year anniversary! I'll keep my fingers crossed for one of those pretty kits!
Happy Easter to you and your family! xoxo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | March 21, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Hi there and Congratulations!
Your blog was these first blogs that got me into shabby chic styled things. I have alway admided your photos and crafts.
Please keep going on, I still want to admire your works!
Janette
Posted by: Janette | March 21, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Wow...what FUN FUN stuff is happening to you, girl!! Love it:) Happy Blog Birthday. Please put my name in the hat. I have some of those vintage egg crates too and love them so much:) Yours look gorgeous! CONGRATS on Somerset. Isn't it the best seeing your stuff in print. Awesome!!!!!
Cheers
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | March 21, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Congrats on your one year celebration! That is so great! And congrats too on your contributions to Somerset- I can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: jerusalem | March 21, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Lovely! Everything is beautiful.
Posted by: Andria | March 21, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Happy Anniversary! I am still staring at the cupcake tin full of goodies that arrived last week from your shop.
What could I possibly do to enhance
that visual???
Everything I've received has been as sweet as "sugar".
Happy Easter!
Peace,
Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl | March 21, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Congratulations on the magazine.
And I love your blog so I'm glad you
have one!
Lisa L.
Posted by: Lisa L. | March 21, 2008 at 05:00 AM
congratulations!I like your etsy shop very much.Blue and pink dreams:) I wish you a happy new year on etsy.
Posted by: svenja | March 21, 2008 at 02:40 AM
Congratulations on your blogaversary and the magazine coverage! Love your sweet blog and products!
Posted by: elizabeth presley | March 21, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Congrats on your 1 year anniversary, and on being in the mag - it looks great! And lovely prizes, it sure would be nice to win!
Posted by: malin | March 21, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Congratulations Analise on one whole year! You have such a beautiful blog and I just love all of your pretty goodies you create!!
Congrats on your magazine features, the photos they chose are SO pretty!
xoxo Heather
Posted by: Heather {Pretty Petals} | March 20, 2008 at 10:14 PM
What magical little egg cups filled with so many possibilities.
Congratulations on reaching that one year anniversary.
And... Happy Spring to You and Yours!
Posted by: Angie D | March 20, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to get that issue.....Here's to many more years of blogging!!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | March 20, 2008 at 09:07 PM
wow !! happy one year anniversary - your stuff is soooo wonderful - can't wait to get my copy of the mag !! congrats !!
xo,
beth
Posted by: beth | March 20, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Congratulations on your double 1 year anniversary!!! I'm gonna have to pick up that issue of Somerset Life...looks beautiful.
Posted by: Samantha | March 20, 2008 at 07:37 PM