Did you know that hobbits enjoy giving presents on their birthdays? They do! And since I am a hobbit of the Tookish sort, and this being my blog birthday, I'd like to offer you a chance at a present. I only wish my photo were as pretty as the objects offered. These are some little trinkets crafted by artists from my neck of the woods. This prezzie includes a hand-carved and painted wooden bird, a little stone squirrel, a silver acorn, and a miniature Andrew Wyeth painting/magnet.All you need to do is to leave a comment on this post (lurkers, this includes you, so if you've never commented before, don't be shy now). Deadline is Friday July 23rd at 11:59PM EST. Next week I will pick one name out of a hat, and then this little package will wing its way to you, wherever you are in the world!
Curious Acorn is one year old today. I've been so appreciative of all the readers and commenters that have visited this little space. It's been a pleasure getting to know each of you.
"Hobbits give presents to one another on their own birthdays. Not very expensive ones, as a rule, and not so lavishly as on this occasion; but it was not a bad system. Actually in Hobbiton and Bywater, every day in the year it was somebody's birthday, so that every hobbit in those parts had a fair chance of at least one present at least once a week. They never got tired of them."
J.R.R. Tolkien
Fellowship of the Ring
how fun! i'd love a present :) thank you so much for linking up with me today, jodi. just so you know, there's now a funky button you can use for 'imperfect thursdays.' happy blog birthday!
ReplyDelete"My greatest hope is that my ordinary life will reflect His staggering beauty."
ReplyDeletereading this from your profile put a lump in my throat jodi...
i visited from emily's blog, so nice to find you...
Congrats... Just looking at art blogs. Loved Rupert's picture.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to your blog. I found you through "in the hush of the moon". What a beautiful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Bday!
Becca
Happy Birthday, Curious Acorn! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love that it's your birthday! You are a hobbit! So am I, because I have second breakfasts and such.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love presents. I hope I win.
Happy Birthday! I love your blog!
Happy birthday, Curious Acorn. I can't believe that a year has flown by so quickly. I hope there will be many more.
ReplyDeleteFrom one Took to another, Happiest of Birthdays, my friend!! :) Curious Acorn is so dear...almost as dear as the Lady behind it. God bless...
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I have three little hobbits. They run out to the garden as children and return as hobbits. Its the feet that give it away each time. My three little hobbits believe that birthdays should come more than once a year, but I make them stick to the once.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a year. What a nice thing to celebrate. Oh and many happy returns.
I would comment even if you weren't giving stuff away, because I'm so happy you're back and so obviously inspired by New Zealand-world. Gotta go see what was happening on Emily's blog yesterday. Sounds like I missed something fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday to Curious acorn! I love your blog because "YOU" are there!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday - not quite sure how I found you, but I'm glad I did!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first year of blogging! I am so happy to have discovered you because I always learn something new here...like how to bake shortbread in a pot over an open fire, the colonial way...not that I'd ever try that, but I'm sure a few of my ancestors did and I like imagining what their daily lives might have been like. It is always a pleasure to visit here.
ReplyDeleteI lurk here often. :)
ReplyDeleteJodi,
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggin' Birthday! I'm so glad that I have your posts to read.
You are so fun and I love your hobbit ways!
Those are treasures and this is a very sweet idea. Thanks so much for your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely treasures. :)
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your blog; so glad Mama introduced me to it. I hope for much more such bloggage from Curious Acorn! Happy one year birthday. ~'::
What darling presents. Are you sure you want to give away an acorn? I collect squirrels and acorns and bring them out on my hutch cupboard every fall.........I do enjoy your blog very much, Always something surprising.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea... and I am a fellow Took.
ReplyDeleteWow, a year old. Happy Birthday, Curious Acorn ! I am about to catch up on your New Zealand visit blogging, and see what you posted xx H
ReplyDeleteoh my! My very first visit and it's a birthday! Happy Birthday Curious Acorn! (I hope it's okay to crash a party!) Your sight is so lovely and what a blessing to find it through another Hobbit friend! (I love all things 'hobbit' - even my corgi named Pippin!) Happy Day!
ReplyDeleteOoh, fun! Happy Bloggy BIrthday, Curious Acorn! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! That carved bird is beautiful, how lucky you are to have an artisan who makes such beautiful stuff so near to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy blog birthday indeed! Bronwyn sent me the link to your blog so that I could see the pictures from our medieval banquet, and I've been checking it ever since. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the flame burns brighter ... Happy Birthday, Curious Acorn!
ReplyDeleteJust think of all the places you can send your birthday gift. What fun!
Hey Jodi, I am a wishful Middle-earth dweller and I would LOVE a Hobbity gift! Love your blog, and many happy returns....Lori
ReplyDelete*gasp* Giving away the acorn?!
ReplyDeleteWell, considering you ARE a Hobbit of the Tookish sort, and that your blog is officially 1 yr (plus), I will (eventually) be okay with it! Happy birthday, Curious Acorn! And many, many more :)
Those look like delightful gifts! I just stumbled on your blog today, and enjoyed reading. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs. Jodi, I love the picture. It is so pretty. Happy birthday by the way! My mom's birthday is comeing up soon in August and then mine in September! -Mary
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Curious Acorn!
ReplyDeleteSkidding into the tail end of this celebration (sweet-grueling-sixteen),computer problems and such...)
'Tis true, ALL of us receive presents on your
hobbity birthday; To be sure, this 'day' and everyday we visit, which is everyday!!
We are grateful for your angle on life, Jodi,
for all you perceive and conceive in word and form.
My hobbity soul is always encouraged by yours!
Congratulations on your first year...
Love and Thanks!
I have enjoyed your beautiful, peaceful blog
ReplyDeleteBarbara Ann
mrsdarling61@hotmail.com
Well. This is just to show that I really love your blog so far, and I REALLY loved this post, and I can't resist commenting even though the giveaway of really really adorable goodies has come and gone. (I fully realize that I just used the word "really" four times in the last paragraph, but I couldn't help myself. I think it was appropriate.)
ReplyDeleteI think you might be a kindred spirit. Between hobbits and Signs, I mean. Although I have so many favorite quotes from that movie I don't think I could pick one...
I'm looking forward to visiting you here more often!
Oh, I love the looks of this birthday package, especially the handcarved bird. Happy Birthday, Curious Acorn!
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