Christmas is over now, but I want the spirit of giving to live on through this new year about to emerge. I am so very thankful for the precious gift God gave us on that first Christmas day - His Son Jesus. The day that divided the calendar and time began anew.
As I looked at the china cabinet and tried my hardest to cram, shove, pile, and rearrange the cups, saucers, and plates to fit, it hit me...not only does my life overflow with blessing, but my china cabinet is overflowing too! So, in the spirit of giving, I have decided to practice what my Father has taught me...to give.
Every month of this fabulous new year - 2012 - I will give away a teacup. My prayer will be that whoever wins it, will be blessed as much (or more) than I have been. That they will be reminded every time they fill it with tea, that there is One who desires to fill their lives to overflowing with blessings from above. He gives good and perfect gifts... like love, joy, and peace.
I hope it will be you!
Here is the January GIVE-AWAY...
Bone China
Queen Anne
Made in England
All I ask is that you mention the GIVE-AWAY in your comments during the month of January and make sure I have a way to contact you when you win. If you would like to become a follower, that would be great. I love meeting new friends!
The winner will be announced on January 31, and the new GIVE-AWAY will begin on that day.
Blessings,
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:17
What a generous thing to do! I'm already a follower of your lovely blog, and will post your give-away button on my sidebar. Best wishes to you for the new year!
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P.S. I forgot to say - I love the cup! It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to do! I love your pretty teacup and would be honoured to win it!
I have been a follower for a while now and I am always blessed when I visit you. I hope you have a delightful week and the New Year ahead brings you many blessings...Sandi
What a wonderful idea Charlotte! I have been a follower for awhile and will post your button on my blog as well.
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What a very generous way to start off the New Year. Thanks!
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What a beautiful teacup and a Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely teacup and a thoughtful giveaway, too! Thank you for the delightful blogs, and best wishes for a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and generous idea, Charlotte! Please count me in on your teacup giveaway ... and Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway. I just found your blog from Bernideen's tea time blog.
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Hello Charlotte, what a lovely teacup - very generous giveaways for 2012! I look forward to entering! I have enjoyed visiting - you've been a blessing!
ReplyDeleteGod has been so good!
I wish you a very Delightsome New Year,
Kathy
Your blog is lovely and I wish you a very healthy and Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeletethank you for your visit and your sweet comment. Your planned giveaways are really very generous. The tea cup is beautiful, but I think it is better someone from USA should win. I wish you a wonderful new year with many blessings.
Best greetings, Johanna
Hi Charlotte, I am a follower and love the gracious giveaway. I am entering fr the giveaway. You have a beautiful blog. We sure do have a lot to be thankful for every blessing God gives us.
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Thank you Charlotte this generous give away.Tthe cup and saucer are lovely. I think it would be a long way to Australia to post it if I won. So think I will just enjoy visiting your pretty blog instead xx jeanetteann
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ReplyDeleteSCREAM! Wow! I love TEACUPS. Awesome blog and giveaway! I found your blog via Dolly of Hibiscus House. I am following you now and I am adding your button to my blog. Please consider linking up this post to my new homemaking hop so even more ladies can see it and get a chance to win this lovely teacup and saucer... Here's a link:
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Thank you for this giveaway of the lovely Queen Anne Teacup. Years ago I had friends give me an antique English teapot, but not the teacups. I'd love to have this to set out with my teapot on the table. I think this giveaway is a great idea. I love your blog. Look forward to reading your posts.
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ReplyDeletewhat a generous idea to giveaway so beautiful teacup. I'm already a follower of your lovely blog, and will post your give-away button on my sidebar. I hope I can participate, instead I don't live in USA. I think it would be a long way to Brazil to post it if I won. Best wishes to you and your family for the new year!
Irene Macedo Jardim
http://sohxicaras.blogspot.com
Such a lovely cup! I am 1 of 4 daughters (there are also 4 boys;)) We love to have tea together, along with our mother! Another addition to our teacup collection is always welcome, as we can invite friends! Thank you for your generosity! ~If I do win, you can leave a comment on my blog giving me your email address, I will respond. Your comment (and thus your email address) will not be public.~ If not, I hope whoever does enjoys it! :) Thank you again for hosting this!
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I would so love to be entered in your teacup give away! It is beautiful and so perfect! Thanks~~Rain
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Hi I'm very pleased to meet you, my name is Bobbi Ann. I'm so happy that I've come across your lovely blog and have the chance to meet you today. I have to say that it really was by accident but I know our Lord hand His hand in it.
ReplyDeleteI'm a kidney patient and have been sick most of my life. I've been able to meet so many wonderful and caring people in my journey in life because of my illness. The Lord has blessed me with 4 wonderful sons and 7 of the most precious grandchildren.
Recently, I've had a hard time with my health and have nurses coming to my home daily to take care of me. Then at the beginning of Dec. I had an electrical power serge come through my home which caused a small fire in which I lost my computer and my box for my TV. Then on Christmas Eve day I had to put one of my three sweet fuury babies to sleep. I've been a bit on the depressed side and then I found your blog and read your beautiful post...thank you! It's absolutely what I needed to hear. In the middle of everything that had happened to me I've forgot to remember all the wonderful things that I've been blessed with. So I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for reminding me of all my many blessings!
If you would be so kind to enter my name in your generous and kind hearted and lovely giveaway I would be most appreciative. Also after I post this I'm going to become a follower. I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Hugs and many blessings...
Bobbi Ann Cook
rockyandduke@Aol.com
Wow! Thank you so much for this generous giveaway! I just found your blog through Country Homemaker Hop and i am IN LOVE! I love tea!
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What a lovely giveaway! I am new to your blog and have become a follower. I will be most happy to post your give-away button on my blog. How good to meet you and look forward to spending more time on your blog. Thanks for being such a generous lady!
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful! Thank you for this opportunity! I will be sure to become a follower and display your giveaway button so others can have the opportunity to win too!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Mrs Sarah Coller
I just found your blog tonight and hope I'm in time to enter the give away. I love your blog! I look forward to sharing some virtual tea time with you often. Be blessed!
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