happy birthday blog!

September 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am . Posted in birthday, me me me .

Well, almost.

In two days, it will be one year since I started this blog. I’m not sure if I can’t believe it’s already been a year or if I can’t believe it has only been a year.

Never did I really think that this blog would get to where it is now. I’m not saying it’s a big, huge blog but it’s pretty amazing.

Quick year in review time:

I remember when I was excited that I got my first comment ever when I was talking about how Izzy is a home wrecking slut. One of my favorite posts was crimes against fashion and yes, I’m sorry but leggings are still not pants! Aly and I bonded over our love for Pacey and I believe this got me my first blog award. I whined and complained the whole way through NaBloPoMo but ended up kicking it’s ass leaving it crying and fearing November of 08. I confessed my fashion sins. One of my favorite things I did last year even though I spent most nights in a heap of tears because I was so sick: Vegas, baby! The 20SB Awards went down and I walked away with Most Likeable which left me shocked. Oh, and there was man candy. You’re welcome, ladies! In February, Edie pup came into my life. I still can’t believe how tiny she once was. I wrote the most honest thing I have ever written. The fiercest blogger meet up, you ever did see took place over Borders and yummy food. I couldn’t be more happy to say she is now one of my best friends. There is actually another post of things I love coming but here is the original.  There was a celebrity encounter with one that spoke Tim Gunn fluently. I visited the Land of the Mouse and had some of the most amazing guest posters ever during that time. Chicago invaded San Francisco and I met some of my favorite bloggers at BlogHer! Another puppy dog came into my life and a doggy blog launched: Who’s Your Dachshund? with some fabulous wiener dog blog owners.  Then my other baby was born: Oh How Lovely Shops bringing you the most stylish and fun items from all over etsy. Speaking of blog launches, not too long after that I was asked to be a part of Umm…Now What? with 4 other lovely and talented ladies. That brings us to today!

If that isn’t quite a year in blogging, I don’t know what is! Of course there was the occasional mean comments or posts but there is so much good in the blogging community that it completely outweighs the bad and negative.

Thank you all for being supportive, taking time out to read, comment, send emails, gchat and all that. You guys are awesome and I’m really happy I started this blog and was able to meet all of you.

Here’s to one year, Oh! How Lovely!

I promise won’t make you wear a stupid party hat.

Well, maybe a tiara…

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  1. Ben
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:38 am

    That’s so awesome! Congratulations!

    You have freaking rocked it for just one year!

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  2. Stealthnerd
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:41 am

    Happy blog birthday! And you should totally rock the tiara–I wear one every year :P

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  3. Rachel M.
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:43 am

    Man, you’ve had so much success for one year of writing! Congrats!!!!

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  4. alexa
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:43 am

    holy crap you have only been blogging for one year?!?! you are my hero – for serious.

    happy birthday oh how lovely!

    cheers to many many more : )

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  5. Amanda
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:44 am

    Congrats! I can’t believe you’ve only been around a year. You are already a pro ;)

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  6. Lovesfool
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:50 am

    HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!

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  7. michelle woo
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:51 am

    You’ve only been doing this for a year?! [Jaw open] You really inspire me.

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  8. Lauren
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:12 am

    Wow. Happy anniversary!

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  9. Jenn
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:14 am

    Oh that damn leprechaun hat. Thanks for all of the linky love you’ve given me throughout the last year. I can’t believe you’ve only been at this for a year because you’ve taken over the Blogosphere in such a short time! Happy birthday blog!

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  10. Paula
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:22 am

    Many happy returns Oh! How Lovely! and I hope your next year is just as action packed! :)

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  11. Amanda
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:25 am

    I’m stunned you’ve only been around for one year. I always just assumed it was much longer! Happy Birthday, darling blog.

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  12. Ginger
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:28 am

    Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy biiiiiiirrrrrrtttttthhhhhddddaaaaayyyyyy dear blog, happy birthday to you!

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  13. Angela
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:33 am

    I can’t believe that my blog is older than yours. Yours seems so… established. Congrats on making it a year, babe!

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  14. Chris
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:45 am

    Keep doing your thing Miss Jamie!

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  15. erin
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:46 am

    wow! only one year! i can’t even remember when it was that i found you….but i’m glad i did!

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  16. Jessica
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:47 am

    That’s pretty great, way to go! Keep it up.

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  17. cassie
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:00 pm

    happy blog birthday! i’m kind-of a new reader who just stubbled upon you so, hi. :)

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  18. kyla bea
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:07 pm

    Happy blog birthday!

    I’ll wear silly party hats for you any day!

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  19. chickbug
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:11 pm

    happy blogiversary!

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  20. Matt
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:28 pm

    I’ll wear the hat after a couple of drinks!

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  21. Marie
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

    Congrats and happy bloggiversary!

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  22. Maxie
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:35 pm

    happy birthday, oh how lovely!

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  23. Jane
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    Congratulations; I love your blog. Cheers to many more years.

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  24. Ashley
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:45 pm

    Happy Birthday! I can’t believe you’ve only had your blog for a year and you have fifty bajillion readers, and I’ve had mine for four and I don’t. Jealous. But, also, you rock. So there’s that.

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  25. Sara
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 12:53 pm

    it seems like yesterday you were telling me about how you were starting a blog.
    heres to many more bloggy years and taking over the world. haha. im proud of you.

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  26. Lolly Busey
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:11 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I just discovered your blog and it is great! I can totally relate to your blog to your body. Wow!

    Here’s to another year!

    ~Lolly

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  27. anonymousamy
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

    yay–a first birthday party, I’ll toast to that. =)

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  28. Lauren
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:25 pm

    Wooo! Happy Birthday!!

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  29. Janet
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:27 pm

    Happy, happy!

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  30. katelin
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

    happiest of happy blogoversaries jamie!

    you and your blog are pretty dang awesome, but you already knew that right? :)

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  31. dmb5_libra
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

    Congrats and happy birthday to oh how lovely!

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  32. jessica maria
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

    WOO! One year! So weird, I looked up how many posts I’ve had today and blog it, and you blog this! Crazy! :)

    CONGRATS LADEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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  33. well-intentioned heartbreaker
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 3:24 pm

    ooooh HAPPY ONE YEAR Oh! How Lovely!

    and i love the links to the previous posts =)

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  34. Rebekah
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

    WOW! Only one year? Dang, woman. Happy blogoversary!

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  35. sandy
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 6:48 pm

    Congrats! :)

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  36. Jessica
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 6:56 pm

    Happy bloggy birthday! go out and get yourself something nice.

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  37. MissB
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 7:43 pm

    Happy Blogoversy…??? crud, I can never remember if that’s the right saying. :) So glad I found your blog!!

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  38. Melissa
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 8:40 pm

    Happy birthday Oh! How lovely!! Here’s to another year of craziness, happiness, honesty, improvements and tons and tons of comments!

    We do think you’re lovely!

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  39. sara jane
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 9:21 pm

    Happy Bloggy Birthday! Cheers!

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  40. tia
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:14 pm

    yay! happy birthday!

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  41. transienttravels
    Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:33 pm

    Happy birthday to your blog, very glad I found it!

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  42. Meghan
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 1:47 am

    Happy Birthday to your blog and congrats to you Jamie for entering, embracing and slowly taking over the blogosphere with your awesome wit and charm.

    And rock the tiara, you know you wanna ;)

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  43. Missy
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 3:36 am

    Happy Birthday! You should def be rocking the tiara.

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  44. Renee
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:17 am

    Like everyone else, I can’t believe you’ve only been blogging for a year! You’re a gem, for sure. Happy blog bday!!

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  45. LindzML
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:25 am

    Congratulations on a STELLAR blogging year. Just think…if it continues your readership will explode exponentially!! Hope you celebrate with a big fat chilly drink!! XOXO

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  46. JessWrites
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 11:56 am

    Well congratulations Jamie!! That’s exciting. =)

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  47. Vanessa
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 12:51 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Love your blog :)

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  48. The Modern Gal
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 6:26 pm

    You’re right, that is quite the year. Congrats on all the accomplishments!

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  49. Lacey Bean
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:48 pm

    Isn’t it crazy when you hit a year?? Happy Blogoversary!!!

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  50. Vanessa
    Sep 23, 2008 @ 11:07 pm

    Tiara indeed! Happy one year!

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  51. Jessica
    Oct 30, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

    That's pretty great, way to go! Keep it up.

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