My little blog is 3 years old this week!
It started as 4 Kennedys and a Dog as a place that I could journal our family's journey.
I then found a creative side in me and opened Funky Vintage Kitchen which quickly grew to more than kitchen items. For awile I maintained separate blogs for each of my passions then realized that for my sanity one comprehensive blog was a necessity.
Funky Vintage Lovely came to be just last month to incorporate all I love!
Here are a few of my most favorite posts from my earlier days....
I taught my kids the correct use of a pantyhouse.
I knew it was going to happen, I just didn't expect it to hurt so bad.
I knew it was going to happen, I just didn't expect it to hurt so bad.
I'm so glad I have these sweet memories written down.
They make me smile.
They make me smile.
Birthday parties make me smile too and we are celebrating my blog birthday today...remember!
Birthdays always have presents so I thought it would be appropriate to have a present here for you during our little virtual birthday party.
I have two presents. The main present....and a runner-up present!
I have two presents. The main present....and a runner-up present!
The main present.....
Surprise!
The Keep Calm & Carry On Charm Necklace in a new color.....Grass Green!
The Keep Calm & Carry On Charm Necklace in a new color.....Grass Green!
The runner-up present.....
A few necklaces from my 'store bought' stash that I just don't wear enough right now but are very darling still and were in my blog sale pile!
Just leave a comment to be entered to win either birthday present.
Hopefully you won't be disappointed if you are the runner-up!
Hopefully you won't be disappointed if you are the runner-up!
Winner will be announced Monday evening.
Want a couple more chances to win a Keep Calm Necklace....head over to Dresden Carrie's blog and also Simple Mom's blog! They are both giving away a turquoise one.
Thanks for making these past three years so fun.
Muwah.
{that's a big kiss}
Muwah.
{that's a big kiss}
And thanks Renee, for letting me borrow your gorgeous photos. I hope to meet you someday. She's a northern california girl too!
{oh and if you are local...I posted last night about a last minute trunk show/open house here today.
go check it out. I'd love to see you!}
go check it out. I'd love to see you!}

Love all of the necklaces! Happy birthday Funky Vintage Lovely! :)
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ReplyDeleteso exciting:))) hope you bask in the glory of a job well done!
xo
Happy 3rd birthday! Love all the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that grass green and may have to buy one *if* I dont win but holy cow! Im hoping and praying Im the runner up. Any chance you'll be posting accessories on your blog sale anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteAnd HAPPY Blogbirthday!!!
XO,
Sarah
Happy Blog Birthday April!! I love your blog and your jewelry!! Keep doing what your doing!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I read them all. These are the types of posts that keep me coming here almost daily. I remember the one you wrote about your daughter becoming a woman...and of course, the last days with your brother.And of course, Th Dave and April letters! Things that wouldn't always be scrapbooked but that are such great memories. You have such a wonderful, sweet way of sharing about your family and your business. If I lived anywhere close I would certainly come to your trunk sale, not just for the cute goods...but to meet you too. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteAwwww...I love three-year-olds! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, can't wait to see what the next year brings for you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteJust became a reader in the past few weeks and I LOVE your blog! Happy 3rd bday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 years!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your lovely blog! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your blog! I would love either prize :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteLove this community. :)
Happy Bloggy Birthday! I'd love to have either prize. How fun!
ReplyDeletecongrats on 3 years!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Happy Birthday! You really are brave in many ways...you are honest.
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Birthday, April's Blog! Love everything about you guys! The green of that necklace is beautiful, and the runner up necklaces are equally as stunning. Thanks for the birthday giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloggy Birthday to you! So glad to have found you and all of your cheery goodies :-)
ReplyDeletei recently found your blog and am a huge fan! as well as a fan of all your cute necklaces!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your blog!
Happy Bloggy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! Love reading and seeing all the goodies!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday...your blog always brightens up my day!
ReplyDeleteReally super cute...I've stalked your shop for a while now, picking out what I want to order...but new accessories for me never seem to make the priority! Happy birthday to your great blog! Marissa
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!:) bekah
ReplyDeletehappy 3rd birthday! all of the necklaces are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI read the links to your past posts.. super funny and touching..and am looking forward to your future posts!
jilian
Happy Birthday Funky Vintage Lovely. I am sooooo glad that we first met at Queen Bee Market and then again at Creative Estates. You are so beautiful and I am so blessed by your willingness to share with me. thank you my dear friend April!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Birthday! I love your blog and am so glad I found it! Your necklaces are great!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and l-o-v-e it! You are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVik
Happy 3rd Birthday! I love both the Keep Calm and Carry On necklace and the "runners up." I also enjoy reading your blog -- thanks so much for all of your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your blog! I hope you eat a cupcake in honor of this occasion :)
ReplyDeleteLove all of the necklaces! I wouldn't be disappointed with either prize!
love both of them! Happy Birthday Funky Vintage!!
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happy, happy birthday! hope you have a "funky" one!!! ;) love visiting your blog to see all of your creations and wiww posts!
ReplyDeleteI love them all! :) Happy bloggy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy B'day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday!! I truely like both birthday gifts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy "Blogday!" :) Such a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Bloggity birthday! Good luck with your shows over the next couple of weeks!
ReplyDeletehappy blog birthday! i <3 your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! I love both of those gorgeous necklaces!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloggy Birthday FVL! I'm so glad we met! I heart @aprilkennedy! Mwah!
ReplyDeleteHappy third birthday! I just found your blog this week and was so impressed I just had to bookmark and "like" you on facebook. I have enjoyed looking through past posts and many more in the future!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love the new green.
Happy Anniversary!
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I love that you started blogging. I can't believe it's been 3 years. Look how famous you are now! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday, My Funky Vintage Lovely Young Forever Friend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 years! Happy Birthday Funky Vintage Lovely!
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Happy three years to you Funky Vintage Lovely! The necklaces are all beautiful, both winners would be lucky!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your darling blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd blog birthday!!!! I am so glad I found your blog & look forward to meeting you at blog sugar! Hopefully, we can have a nor cal meet up before that! :)
ReplyDeleteApril I so love reading your blogs you post!! Happy 3rd Blog Birthday you deserve all the success that has come along with it. Once we leave Germany I think we need to make a reunion stateside. I miss all my Cali friends :)
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Brandy
I cant believe your blog is almost 3... its a preschooler! :) I love your posts, they are down to earth and remind us of what really matters.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader... love your designs! Happy 3rd Year!
ReplyDeletemuwah back at ya girlie - what a fun giveaway - what a wonderful ride it's been!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! I love reading your blog - you're doing a great job with it. LOVE the necklaces (all of them)!
ReplyDeleteChristina
Happy happy birthday FVL! I absolutely love reading your posts, and, most importantly, coveting your awesome wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI sure I win because I WANT THOSE NECKLACES!
Happy Blog Birthday April!!
ReplyDeleteAnd just for the record, you are SO INSIPIRING!!! I wanna be just like you if I ever grow up (and find a husband trained by yours too.... :) )
Love you, and your family and your blog!
Happy Blog Birthday! What pretty necklaces.
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Happy Blog Birthday! What pretty necklaces.
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Happy blog birthday! Love all the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteHappy BLOG birthday! Such a wonderful accomplishment! These necklaces are beauties! How lucky are we!?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the birthday! Karen S.
ReplyDeleteLove your necklaces and LOVE your blog! Happy birthday! Keep writing!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn M.
I still want a Keep Calm necklace! Maybe I will win this time. So glad I came to your house yesterday and found just what I needed for my library helpers. Thanks April!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Anniversary...how Exciting for you. I started reading your blog around Christmas time and loved it so much I had to read entries from your archives. Your blog is very inspirational and I wish you all the best.
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Love all the necklace but I am a bit of a jewelry freak!
Happy Birthday to your Blog! I love the green...but the second best gifts are pretty darn cute too!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love all of them! Happy Birthday Blog! :)
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog at the right time.. Love it and love the necklaces
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd bday- I've loved keeping up with your fam through the blog, I love the necklaces! <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, dear blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats April on all you've done to make this such a beautiful, cheerful, happy place.
Thanks for the giveaway,
Rebecca
Just randomly landed on your blog. Happy Birthday! Cutest blog ever! I will be back :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I love, love, love the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I love seeing all your pretty jewelry. I think I found you from the WIWW via the Pleated Poppy. Glad I did.
ReplyDeleteAngie
So I just read all the links to your favorite posts. (I should be planning my primary lesson. Dang it!) Those were such cute stories. I love those necklaces. All of the them! New or used. Which reminds me...I wanted to mention to the hubs how much I would enjoy one of those Be Strong, Carry On necklaces for Mother's Day! Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeletehappy blog birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sweet little blog! I just discovered it a few weeks ago and have been loving it ever since. You have fantastic taste and a darling family. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, my friend! Excited to see you soon! XO!
ReplyDeleteso pretty all of them! Happy 3rd blogbirthday love your stuff! I always get compliments on my necklace in mustard mum!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Funky Vintage Lovely!
Happy Birthday to you!
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Just discovered your blog and especially love your love letters....
ReplyDeleteYour necklaces are lovely! Happy blog birthday!
ReplyDeleteHope I'm not too late! Just found your blog!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
happy happy blog birthday to you!
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