Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog Blog hop - January 24th

I figured a few extra followers of my blog would be nice so I joined the "Grow Your Blog" blog hop

I guess I ought to introduce myself.



I'm Sarah, 36, and live in Loughborough Leicestershire England with my long suffering other half G. I break things frequently but G is brilliant at fixing things so we're perfect for one another.

As well as working in a jewellery making warehouse, I design jewellery, make it, and sell it at numerous craft fairs, festivals and markets. I also attempt to grow vegetables in my garden.

I'm also a bookcrosser, geocacher, knitter, and general all round crafter. I also hoard things because "you never know"

I've found over the years that writing isn't for me, but I love sharing photos. This year I'm taking part in a Photo a Day which I'm really enjoying. A new phase to my blogging life!

I used to blog a lot on livejournal but since less and less people are using that particular website, I've decided to make my blogging home on Blogspot. I have 46 followers from all around the world and I read blogs daily.
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35 comments:

  1. ACBeadsJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    I'm already a follower to your blog and I love the photos you are posting each day. I'm participating in the party too and I'm holding a giveaway at my blog. Come and visit me.

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    1. PookledoJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:47 AM

      I follow you too! but I follow through a RSS reader so I don't think I ever show up on anyones stats.

      Glad you like the photos. I'm really enjoying the project :)

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  2. Purple CobwebsJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Ooh, I never knew you lived in Loughborough! I have so many fond memories from their, having been to Lufbra Uni!!!!! Still visit now and then. Great to discover your blog and your photos x

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    1. PookledoJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      I love it here! I'm originally from Nottingham but have moved here twice now :)

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Good morning Sarah....nice to meet you and get to know your work.

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    1. PookledoJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:28 PM

      And nice to meet you too! I'll just pop over to your blog now :)

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  4. Rambling ProseJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Hi Sarah, nice to get to know you,
    Liz

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    1. PookledoJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      And you too. It looks lovely where you live :)

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  5. HollyJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog Sarah,you have interesting Etsy jewerely.

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    1. PookledoJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      Thankyou. I look forward to reading more of your blog :)

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  6. ReneeJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    I have a friend that participated in the Photo a Day challenge last year. I should make a note on my calendar to remind me next year. Until then, I will enjoy your daily pictures. ;)

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  7. Beti HorvathJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Sarah. Have lost track of you after doing your Thrift shop challenge some time ago. Found again on Grow Your Blog!

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  8. CYNTHIA CRANEJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Oh, Sarah, to live in a place that's name ends in "shire" - **sigh** - I can only dream about that. I'm here for the GYB party and know I'll come back often to have a look at your daily photos. Please keep the ones of the shire coming! I'm already regretting not having planted snowdrops this year! I read about them in one of British author Beverly Nichols' books and have wanted to plant them ever since. I hope you'll come visit me over at TheCranesNest.com and be sure to say hello!

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    1. PookledoJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:47 AM

      Lovely to have you here. I'l pop over to see you now :)

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  9. UnknownJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    found/followed you from the gyb party - I make some jewelry as well. love your daily photos!

    hope you'll stop and visit me too!

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  10. Sarah and DanJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    jewelry, vegetables, and geocaching - I'd say that's well-rounded!

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    1. PookledoJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:33 AM

      Cheers! i went to look at your blog but it hasn't been updated since September. did I look at the wrong link?

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  11. macmillanmarieJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Hi, so nice to meet you. Your work is lovely. I also make jewellery but the selling part is still mostly a dream. I do love your photos. (I also have a hard time coming up with things to write about.) Happy hopping!

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    1. PookledoJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:35 AM

      Thankyou. I've just added you to my blog reader :)

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  12. JocelynJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    I've been blogging for about 5 years and, it's fun to see where everyone comes from. It's so nice meeting new friends through the GYB hop.

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  13. Tisha DoltonJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Thank you for sharing your blog/ story! I hope to visit again soon. Please consider coming over & visiting my embroidery/ redwork blog. I'm in the 1st set of the GYB list.

    The photo a day idea sounds cool.

    aprilsongstress

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  14. WendyJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    I work in Loughborough too, though unfortunately not in a jewellery warehouse!

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    1. PookledoFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:17 PM

      Ooh! I didn't think I'd find anyone close by doing this blog hop. nice to meet you :)

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  15. hula-laFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Poppin' in along the blog party route! A photo a day...that's a great project. I always have my camera at the ready, but don't always use it. Good idea. You never know what may be "photo" worthy. Aloha and enjoy the party.

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  16. overboardcreationsFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Hello , my name is Dawn your my one stop on the blog party, Hope that I soon will be friends with all of you cyber neighbors. Can’t wait to see more of your great projects in the making. My site http://overboardcreations.blogspot.com/ and contact info is ovr_brd@yahoo.com
    I don’t have a lot of blog time in. but I like all things creative n thrifty

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  17. RedSetterFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Sarah, I'm visiting from GYB. The first post I saw was your potato post and thought this woman is completely nuts!!! I MUST follow her and read more! You've got a fab blog and I look forward to following you.

    Love and best
    RedSetter
    Craft blog http://gonebeading.blogspot.co.uk/
    Cat blog http://pepsimaxaddict.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. PookledoFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:25 AM

      *laughs* Just the kind of follow I like. Welcome! :)

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  18. lynn cockrellFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Hi, Sarah! I am Lynn and I have had a lot of fun poking around your blog and checking things out. Your jewelry creations are really great. I have signed up to follow you with Google Friends and hope you can find a moment to look in on me at my blog!

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