Thank YOU ♥


I thought pictures of cupcakes would get your attention!

I was putting together this mosaic for my 200th post and realised that
(a) I have baked alot
(b) I have baked alot of cupcakes and
(c) I have made ALOT of hearts

This post is to say a BIG thank you to all you lovely blogland & some real land friends for joining me on this adventure, that started off as a way to regain some sanity and creativity whilst baking away at home and keeping my little creatures close by.

I LOVE doing what I do and I LOVE that you tune in and talk back and make me smile.

As a thank you, whoever is following my adventures is eligible for this thank you giveaway that I will put together and finalise at the end.

It's open to Australian and overseas readers and included will be some photo cards and some kitchen inspired brooches and magnets my lovely sis will make. (thanks Elena).

I'll keep it going for a week and draw a few winners next
Thursday the 4th of March.

Depending on how many comments I receive, I'll increase the number of winners :D

All you have to do is say hi, simple...go on and thank YOU ♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. One Flew Over23 February 2010 at 22:17

    Thank you for all the lovely how to's and beautiful photography!

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  2. PinkPatentMaryJanes23 February 2010 at 22:18

    You KNOW I can't resist saying hi! Thanks for the eye-candy and congratulations on making 200 delicious posts!

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  3. Jay23 February 2010 at 22:33

    200 hundred hey, you're an old hand at it now. An oldie but a goodie, isn't that what they say.
    I always look forward to my morning cuppa and checkin in to see whats happening in the world of M.E. I know I don't always comment, but I always read ( : and always salivate over the scrumptious delights you share.
    Happy 200th, Jay xx

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  4. Nikki23 February 2010 at 23:20

    Your beautigul images ALWAYS catch my attention, Cathie! Congratulations on 200 posts and too many baked goodies to count. LOVE YA WORK!!

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  5. Chasing Purple Dreams24 February 2010 at 00:41

    Thank you right back at you Cathie. Thank you for the deliciousness, the beauty and for the personal photography and kitchen appliance tips! You are as sweet as one of you lovely treats. Congratulations on 200 posts.

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  6. ~*~ saskia ~*~24 February 2010 at 01:01

    Those gorgeous cupcakes do definitely get my attention, Cathie! They are always so so adorable. c o n g r a t s on your 200 posts. Hit it for the next 200, looking forward to it ....

    Have a wonderful wednesday evening!
    Saskia
    xo

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  7. Kate Moore24 February 2010 at 02:10

    No, it's thank you. Really, I've enjoyed every tasty morsel.

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  8. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 02:59

    Oh yummy cupcakes! I just love popping over to your blog, always makes me smile! Happy 200 posts, may there be many many more! PS. I heart Cupcakes!
    Sophie x

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  9. Meghan24 February 2010 at 03:40

    Those are ALL of your baked goods??? WOW! I am impressed. Congrats on 200 posts! What an accomplishment!

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  10. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 03:45

    Yummy cupcakes and Congrats on your 200 post!~~Becky

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  11. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 04:00

    Thankyou for your lovely blog and the pretty cupcakes aren't bad either !

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  12. Queenie Bee24 February 2010 at 04:53

    Hi!
    Congratulations Cathie on your 200th post! Well done! Keep up the great work - we love reading your posts.

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  13. Sally24 February 2010 at 08:00

    Congratulations on 200 posts! Hip-hip-HOORAY!
    Those cup cakes and hearts look so yummy... one day I will be in Melbourne and I am going to eat lots of them ;)

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  14. teddybearswednesday24 February 2010 at 13:07

    Congratulations Cathie!! Only though it was until recently I met you, I'm very glad I have and to know you.
    thank you for your lovely blog and for being your lovely self.xo

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  15. Madmother24 February 2010 at 13:30

    I have just stumbled on your blog via another blog and another blog...

    Bugger the prizes, I just wish I could cook and create like you! Gorgeous, delicious, beautiful.

    Congrats on the 200th post, am off to follow (and fantasise, never could I manage to bake like you, I am the Queen of packet mixes).

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  16. Tanya24 February 2010 at 15:32

    Cathie, my dear, thank YOU. I love visiting your blog, being inspired by your recipes, wishing technology that let me smell your kitchen had been invented!, wanting to eat your photos. I love it that you have made my mouse be able to sprinkle fairy dust and I wouldn't know about red velvet cupcakes if I hadn't met you. And you are such a great sharer of recipes and tips which is generous and kind, and the world can do with as many generous and kind people as it can get. xxx (raise you glasses- 'To Cathie' (in the background- 'to Cathie, to Cathie, TO CATHIE'!!)

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  17. Sandrine24 February 2010 at 16:21

    Hip hip hourray to you lovely lady ♥
    Thanks for being a blogland friend and inspiration.
    My girls also say thanks for making mummy bakes some Cathie inspire yummys with sprinkles now!
    I hope you will keep LOVING having us visit for your next 2000 posts;)
    ♥

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  18. Aussie-waffler24 February 2010 at 17:17

    Happy 200th post Cathie. Here's to many, many more cupcakes and love hearts, hooray :) xx

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  19. Beck25 February 2010 at 14:57

    Wow! 200 posts, well done. I love your photo's and reading your blog is a lovely blast of delicious warmth. Hope you have many more happy times in blogland xoxoxo

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  20. Jennie25 February 2010 at 21:09

    Happy 200 Cathie!

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  21. dillpickle26 February 2010 at 22:44

    Congratulations!! 200 posts is fantastic! I love being inspired by your baking, and reading your not-baking words. Thanks for the inspiration. xx

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  22. KayBee27 February 2010 at 15:50

    I just stumbled across your blog, and it's great! I am excited to explore it a little more, and of course drool over all of the baking you've done!

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  23. Bec28 February 2010 at 17:17

    Thanks for spreading the love Cathie.

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  24. Kylie28 February 2010 at 17:32

    I have been following you for a while now - nd love your blog. Happy 20 posts.

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  25. Cherry Blossoms28 February 2010 at 17:34

    I am so happy that I have tumbled upon your blog and follow it as its always a joy to read! I can't wait to keep reading!!

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  26. Gigi Thibodeau28 February 2010 at 19:13

    Cathie! What a wonderful giveaway! Congratulations on 200 posts. I'm so glad I found your blog this past fall because it is always a treat to see your gorgeous photos and inspiring recipes. I'd love to win this giveaway.

    Hope you'll stop by my place, too, because I'm having a giveaway to celebrate my first blog anniversary! Maybe we'll win each other's!

    hugs,
    Gigi

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  27. Kelly28 February 2010 at 19:48

    Congrats on your 200th post. I love seeing our posts pop up on my bloglines. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes you share. Yum...

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  28. Red Letter Studio28 February 2010 at 22:05

    thank YOU Cathie for always making me hungry! :o) that cupcake montage is awesome yummo! keep up the great work, your blog is super inspiring and super mouth-watering! congrats on your 200th post!

    Samone xx

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  29. Cake Ink.1 March 2010 at 20:37

    Congratulations Cathie! I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring projects, creations beautiful photography and recipes... I'm glad I was pointed in the direction of your 'must read' blog.
    P.S. your chocolate freckle hearts inspired a certain cupcake equivalent! ;)

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  30. Anonymous2 March 2010 at 01:16

    To another 200!!!
    Mbxxx

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  31. Ange2 March 2010 at 02:39

    Ha - now this post skipped my attention as it was just the day I was travelling all the way to Provence. Back home I have taken a leisurely moment with a good dose of spirulina to go back over what I've missed on your blog. LUCKY I DID!! Wow - look at how busy you've been all this time. Isn't it great to look back and reflect on what we've achieved? I think it's really important. So Félicitations chère Cathie. Thinking of you and your yummy cupcakes
    Much love and sparkles

    Ange

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  32. Little Cooties2 March 2010 at 03:35

    Hi Cathie, I LOVE that you include beautiful photos in each and every blog. It makes coming in to read your blog visually inspiring. I LOVE that your cooking makes me want to break my diet! I LOVE that I am getting to know you and can say hello to you in real life. And every time I am at a market and you are not there selling your beautiful yummy cupcakes and savory delights, I miss you.
    It's really nice to know you Cathie :)

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  33. Anonymous2 March 2010 at 15:01

    Your blog is delicious! Hope you have enjoyed the journey.......and here's to 200 more!

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  34. yardage girl2 March 2010 at 21:23

    Congratulations, Cathie - you have one of the most beautiful blogs in all of blogland. Nic xx

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  35. Mrs Button3 March 2010 at 15:59

    The pleasure is all mine, Lovely Cathie. Thank you! Lisa x

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  36. Bianca3 March 2010 at 18:23

    Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey!!
    Congratulations on your 200th!

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  37. lmnj11643 March 2010 at 18:56

    Thanks for the colors,the creativity and who doesn't love all of your ♥ 's.
    Here's to many more...

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