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*GIVEAWAYS*

This is my 250th post and I can't believe it. So much in our lives has changed since I started writing for this little space and it's so lovely to have a diary of the amazing adventures Ben and I have been on over the last two years. Almost two years exactly, in fact. I just realised that next week it's the second anniversary of On The First Day Of Marriage too. Happy Birthday to you blog, old friend!

More than anything, I'm so grateful for the beautiful friends I've made through this awesome community. Across the seas I've found people to rely on for great advice and plenty of laughs, as well as the chance to catch a glimpse into the lives of some very lovely people.

So to say thank you to all my lovely readers, new and old, I've got a couple of little giveaways and awesome discount codes for you to enjoy.

First, a brilliant discount offer from Lazer Baby Vintage. I found this little store thanks to this lady and her tip to purchase Josephine that simply amazing blue and white striped romper up there (which obviously I did!) along with some cute little bloomers and a floral denim dress and beautiful white embroidered dress for Phiney to grow in to. Owner Lindsey has stocked the shop to the rafters recently and there are some really great pieces on offer. I'm talking coolness like this, this, these and most definitely these. And as a special treat to all you lovely people, Lindsey's offering a very generous 20% discount for the next two weeks. Just enter the code FIRSTDAY when you get to the checkout to claim yours. You won't be disappointed!

Next up is a chance to win a copy of the very cool Papier Mache magazine. Through a chain of rather uninteresting events I ended up with two copies of the latest issue and so I thought I'd pass the spare on to a worthy winner. Packed with pretty pictures, lovely stories and plenty of wish lists that will send you into a shopping frenzy, it's a great read. If you'd like to be in with a chance to to win just become a follower of the blog and leave a comment below.

Finally, I couldn't miss the opportunity to offer some Happy Circus goodness to you all. And this time it's a double whammy. Firstly we're giving you the chance to win a piece of clothing from the shop, in the size and colour of your wish. Choose from this, this, this, these and these. All amazing pieces for any baby's wardrobe, believe me. Phiney has one of each (if not more) and rocks them all. You can see Josephine wearing her brown version of the dungarees here and her patterned cardigan here.

All you need to do is become a follower of the blog then leave a comment (separate to the one for the Papier Mache giveaway if you're entering both) letting me know which item you'd like and in what colour and size.

We're also offering a very lovely 20% discount off all Happy Circus items for the next two weeks. Again, just enter the code FIRSTDAY at the checkout.

Both competitions close on Sunday 24th June and the winners will be announced the following day. The discount offers also end on Sunday 24th June at 12pm. The offers and giveaways are open to all readers.

Once again, thank you so much for all your support over the last two years. We can't wait to share the journey we'll be on over the next two.

Much love,
Ben, Nell and Josephine xx

32 comments:

  1. Happy blogaversary! I'd love to win the magazine, fingers crossed! x

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  2. Oh happy blog birthday lovely! Your blog rocks! xxx

    And in answer to yur comment on mine - yes lets have a day together in Bath soon... you must show me round. In a couple of weeks?!

    Secondly I would love to win the cable knit cardigan in green for a yet to be born boy of my bestie! Age 3-6 months - perfect for winter. xx

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    1. A couple of weeks sounds perfect. When this blinkin' rain stops. I'll be in touch!

      Have an awesome weekend xx

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  3. Also can I be entered to win the mag... I've not read papier mache before so would love to see it.

    Have a great weekend gorgeous, lets hope this flipping wind dies down. xx

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  4. Happy blog anniversary!! What lovely offers :) I would love to win the leggings in the colour you have shown aged 3-6 months (on the safe side I think we have a tall baby on the way!). They are amazing my mum is going mad on knitting cardigans I might have to convince her to lean towards leggings!xx

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  5. Happy blog anniversary :) i'm so glad I discovered you and your blog. I would love to win a hand knitted gift but I don't know anyone with a baby at the moment :( but would love to win a copy of papier mache too xxx

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  6. happy happy birthday to your blog! i am ever so pleased that i stumbled across it way back. it's been a joy to read of your adventures this far and meet the newest member of your wee team :)

    and what brilliant celebrations giveaways. there is a hand up here waving frantically! i haven't read a real copy of papier mache so would love to get my mitts on the glossy pages and dream a little and enjoy the inspiration. thanks for including me in the draw. xxx

    oh and what loveliness there is over at lazer baby vintage. i am most definitely going to treat my own toddler to something vintagey but it is hard to choose!

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  7. me again!

    how could i resist the chance to win something from your gorgeous shop too? fingers crossed as i just found out this week that a dear friend of mine is pregnant after a difficult time and with her baby due at christmas a cosy set of dungarees would be so very perfect. she would adore your style i just know it :)

    the green colourway is adorable!

    if it's ok i'd love to share a link to your giveaway via my blog this week?

    happy 250th post nell! it is a lovely space to stop by here and i'll enjoy the next 250 i know it xxx

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    1. Thank you lovely lady! And of course you may share the link.

      Happy weekend xx

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  8. Such a lovely space you have created here...I have found your journey such a delight to follow...such a beautiful community you have of adoring fans and bloggy friends!

    I have Clara's Happy Circus baby booties in her shadow box displaying a couple of my most favorite baby items...they always get "ooohs and ahhhhs" from visitors! your talent is ridic!!

    Baby Dungarees in GREEN!

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    1. That's so sweet that the booties are in Clara's shadow box. How lovely.

      Hope you three are all doing well xx

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  9. Congratulations Nell on your 250th post! This blog is such a beautiful space, and I love reading all about your wonderful adventures! As much as I would love something from Happy Circus, I think it is all too small for my girls. So, I would love to be put in the draw for the magazine- thanks so much xx

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  10. Congratulations on your blogging milestones! I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog last year as it's become one of the ones I enjoy reading so very much. I love your knitted items but Sophie is too big for them now sadly but I'd love to go into the draw for a copy of the Papier Mache magazine. Thanks! xx

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  11. Congratulations on your blogiversary and wow, what great giveaways! Unfortunately my little bean is a too big for those gorgeous baby clothes now, but I would love to be entered into the draw for a copy of Papier Mache magazine.
    Great blog, a really lovely read : )
    Jude xx

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  12. Happy two years and 250th post! I LOVE the green knitted cardi and would love it in a size 3 if possible. You are so so talented, I wish I could knit!! xx

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  13. Just love the stripey romper! My little boy had a slightly more masculine version as a baby... And well done with two years of blogging. I feel happy that I've managed about two months of posts!

    The green knitted dungarees are oh so sweet and perfect for a friend's baby arriving this autumn. Such a shame they wouldn't fit a five year old...

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  14. Happy 2 years (and 250 posts - wow)! Such gorgeousness, all of it... when I have another babe (not anytime soon) I will be dressing it in kaleidoscopic happy circus knits... in the meantime I'd love a copy of papier mache!! xx

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  15. Happy birthday! Love the giveaways, sign me up for Papier Mache :)

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  16. Congratulations! I love all of your knitted items! So sweet! I would pick the green/pink/Mustard stripe dungarees in 3-6 months! It wouldn't fit Owen but would be worth the wait for our next little bundle.

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  17. Happy blogiversary Nell! Unfortunately my big bopper won't fit into your cute little knits but I'd love the copy of Papier Mache. Thanks for introducing us to Lazer Baby too! xx

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  18. Happy Blog-birthday! :) Everything in your Happy Circus range are just divine! Beautiful, really!! If I'd be fortunate to win, I'd love one of the baby cable knit cardi's (in green) for my 2nd baby, due in September!

    Gorgeous blog you've got, by the way! :)

    Libby
    ohtheweekend.blogspot.com

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  19. Happy 2 years of blogging Nell. And 250 whopping posts to boot! I'm so glad I stumbled across this wonderful space of yours and I can't wait to see what the next 2 bring.

    I I would love to win one of your gorgeous knits for my soon-to-pop niece or nephew. And I promise not to tempt you any more with fab Etsy finds. Though I couldn't resist the 20% off... xx

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  20. Oh I'd love a copy of that magazine. (Mind you my newest littlest cousin would look amazing rocking those knit dungarees your girl looks so snug in!)

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  21. yay! i've long been a fan of your knitted goodies. i would love a pair of the leggings for my baby boy (to be born any day now!!!). burgundy in 3-6 months.

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    1. Oh, good luck Mary. I wish you a beautiful birth and all the best xx

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  22. Congrats! Been fun discovering your blog... and your adventures in baby led weaning look awesome, what a great eater she is! Would love to throw my hat in the ring for the mag... thanks x

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  23. This is big! I'm in for Papier Mache, please. Kellie xx

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  24. And, more importantly, I'm in for happy circus. I'm always in for knits! It's super hard to choose because I love everything in your shop. But I cannot go past a cardi. In any colour, but that number 3 mustardy/pink/green multicolour would be truly superb. Kellie xx

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  25. oh i am so in for this. congrats on your milestone :) it has been so awesome getting to know you and your little family over the last 250 posts!!

    i am LOVING those knitted leggings. and those booties... so gorgeous! i'll definitely be dressing any future babies in happy circus but if i win i'll be adding them to the 'baby glory box' (i can't even pretend that i would give them away... haha. way too gorgeous!!)

    have a fabulous week xx Kel

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  26. what a lovely blog to stumble upon & a very sweet give-away, sadly my munchkins are a bit on the bigger size now but my sister in law's baby is due any day now - would love to gift her a pair of the dungarees in navy! i also look forward to a catch up on your past posts,
    kellyx

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  27. That magazine looks so cute!

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  28. Those knitted leggings are adorable!

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