Happy Anniversary Scandalous Women!

Okay, I'm actually a month late on the anniversary front but that's because I've been hard at work researching my next few posts for Scandalous Women. It's hard for me to believe that it was a year ago that I first started this blog to share the stories of these remarkable and, in some cases, notorious women. It's truly been a labor of love for me.


As you can see Scandalous Women has a new look in honor of the blog's first year in existence. In addition, starting November 2nd (my birthday), I'll be running a new contest all month.

Anyone who leaves a comment will be entered in a raffle to win a bottle of Ralph Lauren's new fragrance Notorious. After all what else would a Scandalous Woman wear?


The winner will be announced on November 30th.

Comments

Lidian said…
Happy blogaversary and happy birthday too! I always enjoy reading your wonderful posts.
October 28, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
Thanks for the compliment. I enjoy popping over to Virtual Dime myself.
October 28, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Prisca said…
What a lovely way to celebrate your anniversary! Your posts are fabulous-- thanks for reminding us of all those wonderfully scandalous women.
October 28, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Early Birthday!

I'm so glad that you like the design.
October 28, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Daphne said…
Love the new look!
October 28, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Evangeline Holland said…
Happy anniversary and happy (in advance) birthday! The new design looks wonderful!
October 28, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Eva Gale said…
Happy Birthday, from one scorpio to another! Love the new digs!
October 28, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Heather Carroll said…
Happy Anniversary! May there be many more scandalous ladies to come!
October 28, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Sara said…
Happy anniversary, and keep up the good work! I've been following your blog for several months now, and I love it :)
October 29, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Bearded Lady said…
Happy Aniversary! I love the new look. The type is much easier to read. Did you design it? Great job.
October 29, 2008 at 7:44 AM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
Thanks everyone. The lovely Haven Rich created the new design for the blog and I'm simply over the moon about it. Haven also did the redesign for the Risky Regencies blog, and the design for Romantic Inks as well.

And believe me, there will be more Scandalous Women in the next year. I have some real treats for you all.
October 29, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Zenobia said…
Happy Birthday!

This is my favorite history blog. Thank you for entertaining and educating me.
October 29, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary! Love the new look. As always, you're blog is the best.
October 29, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Editorial Staff said…
Congratulations, I love the blog. Keep up the good work.
October 29, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
Thanks everyone. I'm working on my next posts as I type this.
October 30, 2008 at 9:19 AM
{Tara} said…
Congrats on the anniversary -- I look forward to many more posts!
October 30, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Amanda said…
Happy Blogiversary! I love the new look!
October 30, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Leanna Renee Hieber said…
Happy Anniversary!!! Cheers for all your hard and awesome work! I adore the new look!!!
November 2, 2008 at 1:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Please don't include me in your raffle (I am allergic to perfume), but congratulations on the anniversary of your wonderful blog!!
November 6, 2008 at 1:11 AM
Catherine Delors said…
Love the new look, and not allergic to perfume!
November 7, 2008 at 5:41 AM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
No problem, Cinderella. Sorry that you are allergic.
November 7, 2008 at 9:40 AM
An attempt at life... said…
I just found this blog and have fallen in love with it! Thank you for providing me with hours of my favorite subject! Heres to many years to come!
November 9, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
Your welcome. I hope that you come back soon. I have more Scandalous Women planned for 2009!
December 1, 2008 at 10:18 AM
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