Monday, September 7, 2015

Blue Monday 7th Blogoversary!

Hello! Welcome to Blue Monday! For complete instructions, just click here.

Please leave a comment for me; I guarantee that I'll visit and leave one for you. Visit other Blue participants by clicking on their links and leaving comments. If it's too much for one day, come back later in the week. Make someone's day when you wish them a Happy Blue Monday!

Today is a special day of celebrating Blue!
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Seven years ago on the first Monday of September, 2008, Blue Monday began! Before then, Pink Saturday was the only color meme existing. Since Blue is my favorite color, I thought, "why not start a Blue meme?"

Since then, every Monday, I've posted something Blue. I surprised myself! When I began, I never thought that I'd be able to keep it going for such a long time. Really, Blue is everywhere, just waiting to be spotted and appreciated.



It's a delight to find so much Blue wherever I look. Even my family's gotten involved. They keep their eyes open and often supply me with Blue things they discover. My daughter sent me these flowers to celebrate our seven years of Blue blogging. Mmm, they smell sooo good. Even the vase is Blue.






This Blue hydrangea is special to me because it reminds me of my father who grew them in our front yard in Washington, D.C. where I grew up.



Blue Monday would be nothing without YOU!

Blogland is filled with special people, and I've met a bunch that I count as my friends.

I'm presenting YOU with this award. If you'd like,  you may post it on your blog.





Some of you have been with me from the first Blue Monday found here.

Thank you for visiting, commenting, and playing with me.



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36 comments:

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Seven is a great number for an anniversary! Happy Blue Monday (times 7)!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Happy 7th anniversary of Blue Monday, Sally! I remember when you began this meme back in the early days of blogging. I'm happy to have participated through the years, and have enjoyed meeting new bloggers who like the color blue! Wishing you many many more years of future "Happy Blue Monday" to come! All the best, Pat

LV said...

Perfect timing that it actual fell on the 7th. It has been a great way to start off my week for a long time. May you and Blue Monday continue to bless us for many more years.

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Happy 7th Blue Monday Anniversary Year Sally. Thank you and Congratulations for hosting for seven years.

Sarah said...

That's a lot of Blue Mondays! I've long enjoyed participating in Blue Monday because blue is a favorite color here at Hyacinths for the Soul. Can't claim that I've participated in all of your Blue Mondays, but I've joined a good many. Thanks for hosting each week. I trust Blue Monday will continue to delight us for years to come.
Happy Birthday, Blue Monday!

My name is Riet said...

Happy Blue Monday and happy 7th blue Monday anniversary Sally.

Jeanne said...

Hi Sally, I am so happy to say...BLUE MONDAY was a wonderful idea. It has brought 7 years of the color 'blue' into the limelight for many Blue Monday fans. I am one of your biggest fans and have really enjoyed your Blog party fun. I had a time trying to find my first Blue Monday post. It was fun to go back. Thank you for being the kind of host that always makes the effort to visit all of your participants. You rock!
Love,
Jeanne

Denise @ secondtimearoundfinds said...

Happy 7th Anniversary.
I love the keep calm reference.
Those are lovely flowers your daughter sent.
Have a wonderful week.
Denise

Anonymous said...

Hello Sally,

I'm new at your Blue Monday! :)
Beautiful flowers you show!

Best, Waldmarie - an happy blue monday!

Anonymous said...

Wow, that;s a long time - happy anniversary - a great accomplishment! I love blue hydrangea - I had a potted one, but unfortunately it died (probably not enough sun) Happy week Sally!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

CONGRATULATIONS on blogging for 7 years. That is wonderful and it waslovely your daughter buying you those pretty blue flowers.

Gerald (SK14) said...

Happy blogaverssary - I can't join in every week but love to call by as frequently as I can.

xinex said...

7 years already? Wow! Congrats, Sally!...Christine

Gemma Wiseman said...

What an amazing achievement. And in that time you have brought so much joy to the many who love blue.

Julie said...

Happy 7th Year of Blue Monday

Linda Kay said...

Lovely, Sally, and congrats on your 7th anniversary. How many times have you thought you might quit? This is a wonderful meme.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Congratulations on this happy anniversary, Sally! May you enjoy many more happy years hosting this meme!

GranthamLynn said...

Happy Anniversary. Wow 7 years. Good for you. Your right when you start looking you see Blue everywhere.
Happy Blue Monday.

My Desktop Daily said...

Happy Blue Anniversary, Sally!

photodoug said...

Sally, Happy Anniversary. As always, thanks for sharing.

JLS Hall said...

Happy Anniversary, Sally! I remember that first Blue Monday, even though I didn't start participating until a little later. It really doesn't seem like it's been that long. But it's been fun, and of course that makes the time fly. Thanks so much for hosting this through the years.

Have a wonderful Blue Monday!
~ Joy @ joysweb

carol l mckenna said...

Congratulations, Sally ~ 7 years blogging! Wow! Great job and so creative. What a sweet daughter to send you flowers to honor your blogging anniversary!

Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

I couldn't resist coming back with another blue for you! Hope to see you around here for many years to come!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Congrats...wow, 7 is my lucky number, how wonderful for Blue Monday sweet friend.
Thank you so much for having me many times in the last almost 4 years I'm blogging. I'm so happy I'm here to cheer with you.
Your dear Daughter is so thoughtful and wonderful to send you flowers to celebrate with you.
Big hugs,
FABBY

Rob Hunt said...

Hi Sally, Congratulations on your 7th Year Anniversary for hosting Blue Monday. Have a great week.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally,

Congratulations!! Seven years is quite an acheivement and has definitely brought a lot of joy to the blogverse :-D

Beautiful flowers too! The blue hydrangea is a favourite of mine. I shall keep my eyes pealed at the Wisley Flower Show for any unusual varieties to share with you.

Have a great week,
Sarah

annies home said...

March 2009 was the first time I participated thank you for bringing us all along with you. I have had lots of fun sharing through out the years

annies home said...

I am having trouble adding my link can you help please

bj said...

I am on a blogging break but wanted to come by and say HAPPIEST 7TH ANNIVERSARY and I think it was so extra special for your girl to send you flowers for this special day.
Hoping all is well there in your pretty home.
hugs and love, bj

Annesphamily said...

Happy anniversary to Blue Monday. Today is also my sister's birthday and I am blue not visiting her in person! Hope your day was wonderful because I know those flowers made you smile B I G ! Enjoy your day. Hugs, Anne

Becky K. said...

Congratulations on seven years of bringing joy to Blogland. What dedication and an inspiration you have been to encourage us to take notice to the things around us.

veta said...

Happy 7th Blogoversary!
God Bless.

joyh82 said...

I love the pretty flowers! My son just went to Washington DC on business :)
I cant find where to link in is there anyway you can add my post.
Joy @ Books and Life

joyh82 said...

Wow, I am a day late.hahaha.
Oh well what can I say. I recently changed my days off from Tuesday to Monday. My schedule is all messed up. Just don't pay any attention to me.

Alexa said...

Huge congrats, Sally. Seven years is a long time to keep up a blog (I know!). Thanks for hosting
and giving us a place for all the beautiful blues we discover.

Kaye Swain said...

Happy Anniversary! Have a blessed and beautiful year to come! :)

Kaye