4/5/11

4,000 Followers Giveaway! Hooray!

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Earlier today I mentioned on Twitter that I had taken a screen shot of 3,999 followers and a few minutes later I had 4,002! In order to celebrate such a big milestone I'm offering this fun print from one of my favorite Etsy artists, Pretty Little Thieves, to one lucky commenter as a way of saying thank you for reading! I truly enjoy the company around these parts and am so thankful for the positivity that you bring through your comments, e-mails, and tweets.

To have a shot at this lovely little print leave your name and how long you've been a reader/follower of Smile and Wave. I'll choose a winner at random on Friday.

You guys are the best.

xoxo,
Rachel
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295 comments:

  1. SewTaraApril 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Been stalking you since Style School a year and a half ago(?) Hope you don't mind :)

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  2. HeatherApril 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations Rachel! I've been reading your blog for around a year or more. Thank you for sharing your life with us! I sure enjoy reading! Keep up the great work! :)

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  3. Chelsea Van TolApril 5, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    i've been a follower since early 08 :) big fan

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  4. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I'm Anne and I have been reading for almost 2 years or so! :)

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  5. Natalie CallApril 5, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    congrats! Love your blog, definitely one of my top go to daily reads. I have been following for about two year I think... and what an adorwvle print!

    Natalie Call nataliecsll@me.com

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  6. Two Happy HeartsApril 5, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    congrats! your blog is one of my fave's ;)

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  7. mrs boo radleyApril 5, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hiyya!
    Lovely giveaway.
    I have been a you fan since 2008...I think I even tagged you in a blog post of mine at the end of '08.

    mrs boo rad

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  8. carolinacutiektApril 5, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    congratulations! your blog is definitely a favorite and has been for over a year now (maybe even going on two years!) And just added you among my twitter follows!

    ~Kate

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  9. SpiegsApril 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Congratulations on 4000 followers! I've been reading for just a few months but I love your blog!

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  10. KatieApril 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Congrats!! I've been following for over a year now. Loving every post!

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  11. Emmy LouApril 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I've been following you since 2008!!!
    You're still one of my favorites :D

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    You've been an inspiration in my little corner of the world since Feb 2009. Thank you always and congrats!!

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  13. CariApril 5, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I've only been a reader for about 2 months? maybe three now that I've got my google reader up and running again. I think I ended up here from a tutorial featured on craft and then I just kept looking!

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  14. CaseyApril 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    So excited for your 4,000. I've been a follower for about a year and I absolutely love your blog.

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  15. gabriellaApril 5, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So exciting! I've been reading for about a year now :)

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  16. VanessaApril 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    OH YAY!! congrats! : ) I've been a follower for at least to years, you know I adore you!

    yikes that sounds kinda creepy of me...but you know me on twitter so I feel like you actually know me haha

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  17. ThomasinaApril 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Super exciting! I have been following for several weeks now, and love everything!

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  18. Holly F.April 5, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Congratulations, Rachel! I have been reading your blog for a long, long time-- since 2008 or maybe even before!

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  19. SheApril 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I have been following you off and on since late 2007.Though I officially added you to my google reader today after seeing your tweet and realizing I never added it. :) I am in a habit of typing in blogs addresses instead of checking my feed reader.

    Congrats on 4,002!

    ~Mish

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  20. larissa breeApril 5, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    oh this is just too cute! congrats too you
    Name is larissa probably a follower for about 8- 10 months

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  21. The Water GirlApril 5, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Cute print! I've been following for about a year!

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  22. Ali SmithApril 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I've been reading off an on for a year or so, but just started following in my reader tonight!

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  23. Allison HoltApril 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Aww! Congrats! I think I have been reading since just before Ruby was born. And you are such an inspiration!


    Allison

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  24. Love or NothingApril 5, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    gosh i don't even know how long i've been following! definitely more than a year. love your posts, rachel!

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  25. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I have been loving your blog since right around when you had Ruby. Love it!

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  26. Kelly K.April 5, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Congrats...that is amazing!!! I've been a follower since signing up for Home Ec last August. Loved the class, and love your blog too!

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  27. JodyApril 5, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I've been reading your blog for six months now? I love it. I love your style, your flare for fun and all your vintage finds!! Keep making life fun!

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  28. MorganApril 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Hmmm, two years? Has it really been that long? I absolutely love your blog, Rachel!

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  29. CarlaApril 5, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I've been reading and enjoying for over two years! Keep on writing and crafting and collecting! Congrats on the milestone!

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  30. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What a cute print! I have been following for a few months.

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  31. Julia K. RileyApril 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    That's an impressive milestone! I guess I've been a reader of Smile and Wave for about a year and a half now?

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  32. Crystal Z RoznikApril 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I've been following you since mid 2009, during your pregnancy with R. Wish you luck on another 4,000

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  33. RachelApril 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    yay...congrats! I think I've been around your parts for about a year now...I'm addicted!

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  34. kristen mcashanApril 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    congrats! that's a lot of followers! :) i would say i have been one for about a year now. loyal too!

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  35. Blood On My TeethApril 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    such a cute print. i've been a follower since i think 09?

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  36. Julie WeaverApril 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I've been a follower for around 2 years. I think. Love that print.

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  37. MaloriApril 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I think I've been following for three years. I love your blog :). I've even sponsored in the past!

    malori@jacquesandjill.com

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  38. KellyApril 5, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I've been a follower/stalker for almost a year and a half now! lol

    -Kelly Elizabeth

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  39. AshleeApril 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    That's exciting! I've been a follower for over a year! Keep up the awesome blogging!

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  40. rondaApril 5, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    How exciting Rachel - keep up the great work! I've been following you for about 2 years! You're one of my favorites - thanks for all the fun vintage inspiration!

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  41. AshleighApril 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Ashleigh
    Been reading you everyday for two and a half years!

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  42. Yellow Cat StudioApril 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Congrats!
    I've been reading for about two years! It sounds like so much!

    Nicole

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  43. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Congrats on 4,000 very cool! I have been reading since you featured Dana from Made.

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  44. Judith CebrerosApril 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Congratulations!!!
    I love, love, love your blog. I have been a reader for about 3 years and look to your blog for inspiration.

    Thanks.
    Judy

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  45. DanielleApril 5, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    congrats! i've been reading your blog for almost a year now!

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  46. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Congratulations!! That's amazing news! I've been reading along for just over a year now. I look forward to new posts always! Thanks a million!! xx, SB

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  47. LaurenApril 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Congratulations Rachel! I can't even remember how long I have been following your blog, it's been forever!

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  48. toriApril 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I've been reading the blog for about a year and a half. I love it. And congrats on 4,000 followers! So exciting :)

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  49. VianeyApril 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

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  50. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    That's awesome! I've only been a follower for about 5 months and I've loved it from the very start! :)

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  51. VianeyApril 5, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    HOLA :) I discovered your blog in Nov 2009 a few days right after baby Ruby was born. I gave birth my first child on June 2009 so I found your baby-family-oriented blog very fun. I have been reading ever since!! yay!

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  52. Sophie SlimApril 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    YAY! Congratulations! sophie@moo2.co.nz and I've been reading for about 9 months :)

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  53. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Been following your bog for about 2 years now, but officially followed a few moths ago. I love it!

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  54. ♥ Carrie ShanApril 5, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Oooo...LOVE LOVE LOVE this print...so adorable. Congrats on your milestone. I have been a follower for almost a year, since I even knew blogger land existed.

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  55. KatieApril 5, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Congrats on 4000 followers - that's awesome. I've been reading your blog since you had your old one (Bling on my Sewing Machine wasn't it?) and I think I found you originally through A Beautiful Mess.

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  56. KerstinApril 5, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Congrats on having 4,000 followers and counting! I've been reading your blog for about a year now :)

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  57. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    The name is Alex and I have been following your site for just about a year now, and I would like to say thank you so much for all of the inspiration you put out there.

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  58. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Amazing!

    I'm a fairly new stalker... been reading for about 4 months :)

    Jess

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  59. JenApril 5, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I love your blog and have been reading it daily for the past year and a half...thank you for all of the inspiration!

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  60. AmandaApril 5, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I just started reading a couple of months ago and I can't stop searching you blog for inspiration!

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  61. LiliApril 5, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    um probaly about 4 months now ...
    thanks for the cute give away

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  62. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    i'm karri
    & i have been
    enjoying your blog for
    almost 2 years now : )

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  63. ElizabethApril 5, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I have been reading and loving your blog since late 2008! (back in the days of "Bling on my Sewing Machine"!)

    Congratulations :)

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  64. Trisha Brink DesignApril 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Oh how sad that I don't even know how long I've been your follower! I want to say less than a month? I know I've been a Flickr friend for quite some time...and think I started visiting about a year and a half ago??? My photo views went through the roof when you added some of my shots to the blog, so thanks for that! :)
    Not sure of the time...but no matter...i just want to say congrats to you and your 4000!!! Whoo Hoo!!! :)

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  65. CarrieApril 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I've been reading for a few months now! I'm so happy that I've finally discovered smile and wave! I get so excited to read every post!
    I actually had the privilege of meeting you a few weeks ago, I'm a friend of your neighbor, Rachel. I sat to your left at einstein for breakfast. You are just as darling and sweet in person!

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  66. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Well I'm Erin, and I would say....maybe almost four years ish? Way back when it wasn't Smile and Wave!

    By the way. This print is me, with all my guy friends! They are all so tall and they like to see how high I can jump.

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  67. Mrs BApril 5, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I've been a reader for a few months now, congrats on 4000 followers, love that print, it would look great on the wall in our nursery!

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  68. YellowApril 5, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Over a year and love every post as much as the last!!!

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  69. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Been stalking away for almost a year now!!

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  70. with love, the fishersApril 5, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Yay! My name is Dena & you've been a daily read of mine for 2 years and I've loved every last bit of it. Congrats!

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  71. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    i've been ooh-ing and ahh-ing at your beautiful posts for about six months, and going strong.

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  72. Siera JosephineApril 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    i have been following now for about a year. i was an avid beautiful mess follower and thats how i found you and im happy i did!

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  73. AbbeyApril 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Congratulations! That print is adorable.
    I've been reading your blog for about a year now, I think. So inspiring. :)

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  74. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Hi
    there!:)

    MyNameIsINKA.AtFirstI'mSorry...myKeybordIsBroken!:/

    IhaveFollowedYourBlogNowAboutJustTwoWeeks,butI'mHookdedOnIt!!ThereForIwillBeYourReaderForMANYMANYMANYmonthsMore.:)

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  75. KristenApril 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I've been around for a little over a year. Congrats!!

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  76. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Congrats! Your blog has been a favorite read of mine (and even inspired me to start my own blog) for about 2 months! Thanks for giving me something fun to read on the interweb!

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  77. PaulaApril 5, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I think I've been reading for a month or so. Congrats and thanks for the giveaway!

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  78. MeLissaApril 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    4000? So fun! My name is MeLissa and you quickly became my favorite Red Velvet girl about two years ago. Thanks for sharing your life!

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  79. MelissaApril 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Rachel, I've been a huge fan for about 2 years. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your little world of inspiration. I think we are a lot alike...same interests;)

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  80. little loveApril 6, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Congratulations on reaching - & surpassing - 4000 followers! I've been following your blog for a while now & it is one of my faves(not just saying that!). Keep doing what you're doing! You are awesome! xx

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  81. JacciApril 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    i'm a recent follower, but your blog has quickly become one of my favorites!
    i have a giveaway on the go right now...go take a look.
    http://whatjaccididnext.blogspot.com/2011/04/gift-from-me-to-you.html

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  82. CelinaApril 6, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Congrats! 4,000 followers... that amazing! (:

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  83. BApril 6, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    4,000 followers is so awesome; way to go! I've only been a follower for a very short while, but I've quickly fallen in love with your blog!

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  84. pinksuedeshoeApril 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I don't remember exactly when I first found your blog.. but it was well over 3 years ago. And when I first found you I read every post in your then much smaller archives. I kind of feel creepy knowing so much about the life of someone I've never actually met, but I guess that's the beauty of the internet. Congrats on your milestone! I'm sure 5K will sneak right up on you. :o)

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  85. MarjApril 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I don't know how long I have been reading but you blog was still bling on my sewing machine when I started. Probably sometime in '08?

    4,000 followers are awesome. Congrats.

    Margaret

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  86. lizillaApril 6, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I'm Liz, and I've been reading this blog for a month or two now. Really enjoy it! Came here via Elsie's Beautiful Mess blog.

    This adorable print would go SO well in my new room!

    P.S. It's my bday!

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  87. KarisseApril 6, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Hurrah! What a milestone! I think I've been reading your blog for over 2 years!! ;)

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  88. Danya WApril 6, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Congratulations on the big 4-0-0-0! I've only come on board for the last couple of months, but I must say I'm really enjoying your posts :)

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  89. LauraApril 6, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    congratulations rachel! i've been reading your blog for around 4 months now. it's a treat to read!

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  90. YourBeloved.April 6, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I have been following for about 6 months now!

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  91. BBApril 6, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    *high fivin' you right back!*

    name? bex.

    been reading for oh ... about ... 5 or 6-ish months or so now and loving every daily dosin' minute of it! ;)

    bargain bex.

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  92. BriannaKayApril 6, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I'm Brianna, I love looking at your blog for new ideas, there is always something to add to my "to do" list! I've been following a few months and checking your site has become a daily ritual for sure:)

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  93. JariApril 6, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    yay! i'm so happy for you Rachel! HIGH FIVE FOR SURE!!!
    I've been reading for a LONGGGG time... well let's see, i wanna say since 2007... ish?
    xoxo.
    Jari

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  94. Cheray Natalie...April 6, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Congrats on over 4000 followers!
    I've been a reader since you were "bling on my sewing machine" - so a couple of years now :)
    Love your blog Rachel - it's always so inspirational
    Cheray x
    cheraynatalie@gmail.com

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  95. Heather RoseApril 6, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Yaaaay! I love that picture!

    My name is Heather and I haven't been a follower for very long. I just found you! Through Dana from Dana made it. Love her blog, love your blog!

    heatherlynnekunz@yahoo.com

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  96. RachelApril 6, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I think I've been a follower for about a year or so : )

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  97. ElisabethApril 6, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I've been following you since just before Christmas, I believe. Love vintage and therefore love your blog :-)

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  98. BridgetApril 6, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    I added you to my Google Reader yesterday having found a link on someone else's blog I love your aesthetic and expect to be following you for a long time to come.

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  99. Mia HelenApril 6, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    It's funny because I started following you via google friend connect but have been following you at least since I took the online Pretty class you and Elsie taught (was it last spring?)

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  100. The Green FeatherApril 6, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I've been actually following you for not that long, but reading for going on 2 years, I think.

    I love love love love your blog, you are at true inspiration :)

    Katie x

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  101. Clare BApril 6, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I've been following you since the beginning of the year - expecting my first bub and love your vintage finds for you and your kids.

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  102. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Hi!

    Im Ellen Vingren from Sweden and I have been following you for... 6 months?

    Congrats!!

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  103. Rachel - FirebirdApril 6, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Congratulations! I found your blog through A Beautiful Mess about 6 months ago I think. I'm also a huge Modern Patchwork fan

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  104. anniebananieApril 6, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    hmm, i've been following your blog for about a year and half. pre-ruby :) love it!

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  105. KatieApril 6, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Well done! I am new to the blog world. I have been following you since I set up a blog just over a month ago. After reading my friends blog Treacle and Ink I decided to start my own and when I tried to see if I could come up on a google search I somehow ended up here at Smile and Wave and loved it, so you were one on the first I followed and still one of my favorites.

    Katie
    www.katiescreative.blogspot.com

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  106. ginnysaurusrexApril 6, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    I've only been a follower for a few weeks now since a girlfriend and I went blog-surfing together and fell in love with your blog at the same time! lol :]

    Ginny Carter - ginnykathleen@msn.com

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  107. asksmommyApril 6, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    thanks for all the great inspiration!

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  108. EvelinApril 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    if I"m not wrong, I've been following you for 2 months? could be 3 but I can't remember... LOL... Love all the colours and photos you have here! :) Congrats!

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  109. MONApril 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I have been following your blog for 5 o 6 months I am not sure, My name is Mon

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  110. ZuApril 6, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    you have been constantly inspiring me every day since 09! (omg, i have never realized this! have to start my own life, maybe :D :D). the print is so beautiful!!!

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  111. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Aaw, great giveaway, and congrats! I've been reading for about two years - love the mix of honest family stories, craft and home decor. x

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  112. MandyApril 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Congratulations, Rachel! :) I've been a reader/follower since last summer, which is when I first got into the blogging scene and took RVA Summer Camp!

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  113. LexyApril 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Congratulations! That is so wonderful :) I'm a fairly new follower, with about 8 months under my belt, but no worries because I'm not going anywhere fast!

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  114. AprilApril 6, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Congratulations! I don't know that I can even tell you how long I've been a follower. I know it's been over a year... I love your blog. So inspiring.

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  115. alex anneApril 6, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I am a newbie here! (3 days, or so?) Love your blog <3

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  116. Sarah MApril 6, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I've been a follower for over 3 years! CRAZY!
    Sarah M

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  117. melissaApril 6, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    congrats rachel! i'm not surprised by that amount...your blog is awesome...i've been following for about three years.

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  118. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I've been following you for just a few months.... But I'm not about to stop for a long time.!

    Anniina Rutanen

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  119. Angie DelarieApril 6, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I've been ur daily stalker for years hun! hehe...since the start! Thanks for so many great blog entries that have inspired me over this time! xxoo

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  120. TrulyApril 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    i have been reading your blog since way back in the day when it way "bling on my sewing machine"... probably 2 and a half years or so...

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  121. KristiApril 6, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I've been reading and loving your blog for the last two years! Congratulations on such a big milestone!

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  122. MCCApril 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Congrats on 4k!

    Well, not long, maybe a month or so? I'd stopped by before, but found my way here again and got trapped in S&W land for an hour or so. I decided I needed you in my reader. :)

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  123. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I’ve only been reading for a few months, but I’ve already fallen in love with your blog!
    Hugs,
    Abby

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  124. DixieApril 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wow, I don't know how long I've been a follower. Ever since I been a follower of Elsie then I started following you. So its been way back then.

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  125. Mandi StephanieApril 6, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    just under a year I would say :)

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  126. Lindsey MarieApril 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Yay! Congrats on hitting 4,000! That's awesome! I've been reading since early '09, and love all the inspiring ideas I get from you!

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  127. ChristinaApril 6, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations Rachel! So exciting, and so well deserved! I have been a follower for about 2 years now, though it certainly doesn't seem that long! Thanks so much for all the things you put out on this lil WWW. :)

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  128. CallieApril 6, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I've been a follower for about a month and I check your blog religiously each morning. Love it!!

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  129. Kim L.April 6, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I have been reading for almost 2 years now!!! It's one of the blogs I check religiously! xo

    Kim L.

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  130. KristenApril 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Been a reader for about a year and a half now. Great inspiration!

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  131. KelsiApril 6, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I'm a newer follower of a few months!

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  132. rachelApril 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I'm a new follower! Found you through Google Reader's blogs you may like! (:

    - rachel

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  133. MichelleApril 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Congrats!!!!!! I have been faithfully following your LOVELY blog for over a year now!!!!! I love it!!!!!!

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  134. GingiberApril 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Rachel! I've been a loyal reader since I found you through your Apartment Therapy house tour(back when you were still Bling on My Sewing Machine! Congratulations, friend! (p.s. I want this print a whole bunch!)

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  135. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I've only recently started reading Smile and Wave, after a sort of domino effect starting at Delightfully-Tacky who mentioned Red Velvet, and so on! I'm loving the community I've stumbled upon as well as all of the great ideas and inspiration.

    Love the planting post above!

    - Melanie

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  136. JENNApril 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Rachel! I'm very new to your blog...only been reading for a few weeks (I happened upon your blog while looking for paper pom pom templates for my daughters deb ball). I have to say I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! You've inspired me!I've always liked vintage things, but now I find myself on a constant "lookout" for finds to make my house more beautiful....this past weekend I scored a 300+ piece set of vintage china for only 25$...my family thinks I'm nuts,but now we're able to enjoy a bit of luxury eating off of "the good stuff" everyday! Thank you for the inspiration and the fun!

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  137. JingleApril 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Congratulations! I have NO idea how long I've been following you! LOL! I found you from Elsie's blog, I think....a couple of years ago....

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  138. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Congrats Rachel! I've been following for just 6 months but you've quickly captured my heart! You are an amazing writer/crafty lady/vintage mama and I'm so pleased to be a part of Smile and Wave. Here's to the next 1,000 followers :)
    xx
    Shelley

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  139. astr!dApril 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    i have been stalking you for about a year i think, you were preggers with little miss ruby when i fell in love!!!

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  140. Made in EnglishApril 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I've been following your blog from South Korea for almost a year now. I find so much inspiration to help make my home here more like home! Keep up the amazingness that is Smile and Wave!

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  141. JulieMaeApril 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I have been reading your blog for about six months. Its a amazing blog!

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  142. miss carysApril 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Congrats congrats! So exciting. I have been a reader for at least 2ish years? Our second kids were born about a month apart, so I've been gauging it that way through our pregnancies :)

    Thanks

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  143. Cheryl BirkeyApril 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I've been following at least a year....maybe two!

    Cheryl

    cheryl_birkey@yahoo.com

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  144. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I saw your doily pillow on another blog and followed it to you! So...almost 2 years.

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  145. LiaApril 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    oh what an awesome print.

    I've been following for 6 months give or take.

    Congratulations!!!

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  146. maryApril 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I've just been reading for a few months now, but I am addicted! Your blog is a delightful addition to my morning rituals!

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  147. AmyApril 6, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'm fairly new here....but am LOVING your blog & all your thrify/vintagey ideas! Keep up the good work!!!! <3

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  148. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Aww! Congrats, Rachel. I've been reading your blog for over a YEAR but am trying to figure out how to follow on Blogger (my blog is on wordpress). And guess what? I did it, AND I may have been one of the ones that tipped you over the edge! *high fives all around*

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  149. Christina R. GriffithApril 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Congrats Rachel, I know how happy I am with 50 followers I can't imagine 4,000! I have followed you for 9 or so months now and I think you are the bees knees...

    cr_griffith@live.com

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  150. MadalineApril 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I've been blog stalking you for a good couple of months! Love it!

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  151. Mama FabunApril 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    That print is adorable! I've been reading your blog for at least a year and a half. Maybe two?

    Thanks for the chance!
    Cheers,
    Honor
    hfabun@hotmail.com

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  152. ChristyApril 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Rachel! Congrats! I have been loving your blog for over two years now! Always excited to see what joy you have to share with the world each day!

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  153. LoraApril 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I have been reading for at least 6 months...maybe longer. I just can't remember anything since my fourth child was born. Mommy brain at it's worst! Congrats on 4000 followers!

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  154. Deer Little FawnApril 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh wow! Congratulations! I can't even imagine having that many!
    I'm not sure how long i've been following you, I'd say probably about 8 months.
    That print is so cute! :)
    xBeth

    www.deerlittlefawn.blogspot

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  155. CourtneyApril 6, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This print is adorable. I remember the first post I read was when you found out you were pregnant with Ruby. I love your blog; it's my favorite.

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  156. Ruth AbelApril 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    woah so cool! congrats! ive been following for a few months now and sure have been enjoying your blog!

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  157. JessaApril 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Congrats! What a great milestone :) I've been reading since circa fall 2008, just started using Reader to follow the end of last year though.

    I love your posts! :)

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  158. DawnApril 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    How great is that, I would have to say maybe 6 months, I came by way of another blog, can't remember the name....

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  159. WeazieApril 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Been following for a year or so...congrats! (on the 4,000 followers, not for me following you. I'm nobody.)

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  160. firstaidlizApril 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Yeah, sweet! So happy for you!!

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  161. JennaLynnApril 6, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    How wonderful! :) I've been following via bloglovin for about 3 months!
    -JennaLynn

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  162. katrinaApril 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    this is so exciting! congratulations! i think i've been following your blog for a few years now, when i started you were still bling on my sewing machine!
    -katrina

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  163. AllyApril 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I have been following your blog since last week! So glad I found it.

    Ally

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  164. JenApril 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    What a cute print! I've been a follower for just a few months. Why did it take me so long to find your blog?

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  165. TinApril 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I've been a follower since I got a blog...in 2009. Yikes! Feels like a scarily long time. You and your family are so cute though, I can't help but read :)
    - Martina

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  166. AmandaApril 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

    I just discovered you a few weeks ago through another blog (though I can't remember which one right now!) and I'm slowly catching up on older posts. So happy to celebrate this milestone with you :)

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  167. JordanApril 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Love, love your blog- seriously one of my favs!!! I've been reading sice Lisa Lenonard featured one of your chalk board bubbles on her blog at least a year a go maybe even two! :)

    jordofordo at yahoo dot com

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  168. thearthurzApril 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I have been a follower for a little over a year now. Congratulations on your milestone!! :)

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  169. ApockylypseApril 6, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Congrats sweetie! I'm actually surprised you don't have more because your blog is amazing.

    I've only been following you for around a month, but that's because I've been on a blog reading/writing break. Your blog is actually what got me back into the social networking scene.

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  170. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Hi my name is: Allison!!!

    I have been reading your blog and finding inspiration for over 2 years now!!! Thanks so much for not only the great tutorials but also for being real and relatable... Just knowing we are all soldier moms in this fight together makes it a little more bearable!! :) CONGRATS GIRL!!!!

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  171. lizApril 6, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    not long - only about a month. can't remember how i got here (baby twin sleep deprivation amnesia) but now i'm a regular! so inspiring!

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  172. the king of carrot flowersApril 6, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    been reading, smiling, and cyber waving for about a year or so.

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  173. KendraApril 6, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Congrats on the milestone! That's so awesome!

    I've been a follower for well over a year! Been a long time, I can't remember exactly! Your blog is one of my favorite, I look forward to your posts and check it everyday :)

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  174. NinaApril 6, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I think I've been following along on reader for about two years now. It's always been one of my favorite reads!

    ninarucker at gmail dot com

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  175. SaraApril 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Been a follower since your scrapbook kit days!

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  176. TawnyApril 6, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I'm Tawny. Been a follower for at least a year now. Keep up the terrific work!

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  177. EileenApril 6, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Seriously fell in love with you and your family. You and your family are little bits of sunshine on my cloudy days.

    "You are so much sunshine to the square inch!"
    Whitman

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  178. KiraApril 6, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    So exciting!

    I have been following for four or five months...somewhere in there!

    -Kira

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  179. KristenApril 6, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Congratulations!!!! Ive been a follower for over a yr now.. I first found your blog last Feb!

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  180. Occasional ThreadsApril 6, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I'm so happy for you!

    I've been a follower since summer of 2009, I think!

    -Trinity

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  181. mrs.robinsonApril 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Congrats Rachel!! I've been following your blog since last fall and I love it!

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  182. Elsie AdamsApril 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Hello from Colorado! I've been following your blog now for the last 6 months or so... Found you through your pal Elsie's blog. Love you both.

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  183. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I've been following for about a year now!! Thank you for your lovely posts!

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  184. KellieApril 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Congratulations! I have been following your blog for probably 3 years or so and I love it! And that print is so cute ;)

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  185. BrigitteApril 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    That's awesome :) I've been following your amazing blog for a few months now and simply love your posts !

    Brigitte from sweetcakesbrunet.blogspot.com

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  186. abrathegeniusApril 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I have been following for a couple months but I have read every back post! Love it...

    Abra

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  187. mollyApril 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    i'm molly
    & i've been reading since style school (circa fall 2009). found u, elsie, katie, etc. through my cousin katherine of 'making chicken salad.' :)

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  188. LexApril 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Congrats on 4000 followers! Quite an accomplishment :) I've been following since, gosh, 2007 or 2008ish? You have a beautiful blog and are super inspiring to me in home decor and sewing!!

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  189. HanaApril 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I'm not sure how long I've been following...I think around 2 years! Your blog is one of my favorites!

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  190. LindseyApril 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Hi! I'm Lindsey and I've been reading for about a year. Your blog is one of my daily visits!

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  191. maryroyphotographyApril 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Congratulations on 4,000 followers! I've been following since late last summer, and loving it ever since :] --Mary

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  192. kristinApril 6, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I think I've been following since right around Ruby's birth, maybe got linked to you from one of your guest bloggers at that time? Your blog is one of my favorites! Congrats on 4,000+!

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  193. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    i've been following Smile and Wave since right before Ruby was born and I've been obsessed ever since!!

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  194. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations!!! I've been reading your blog for a few months & love it!
    Mary

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  195. Alexis JoyApril 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    hello and congrats! I've been following you since a bit before you announced that you were expecting Ruby :) I love your blog and style. I'm collecting things for my future apartment with my fiance for after we are married and get inspiration from your creations and finds ALL the time. thank you for sharing!

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  196. EllejayApril 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love your blog... I've been reading your blog for several years... Not sure exactly how long but know I started reading back when you were Bling On My Sewing Machine & I think it was before you moved to MO. So anyway... for awhile! :)

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  197. AnneApril 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Congratulations! I've been reding your blog for almost a year now! Check it every day! Anne, yourmainestamper

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  198. Michelle ClementApril 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Awesome! :) Congrats, Rachel! I remember reading from - I think when you and Elsie were first art journalling? Looong ago. lol. When was that?

    Anyhoo - you rock, lady!

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  199. Lauren VanDerwerkenApril 6, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    early 2008! :] i loooove your blog!

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  200. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I've been a follower for about a year. Love your home tours and style. Congrats on 4000!

    Karen ( signed in my husbands account :)! )

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