Two Homes * Two Sisters * One Blog
One of us can sew. The other can't. We'll let you try to figure out which is which. But whether you can sew or not, sometimes it's just a drag to well drag out the sewing machine or needle and thread. Here are several fabulous No Sew Projects that will have you fooling everyone into believing you spend all day bent over a sewing … [Read more...]
I think it was the sweet peas that got me. I've always called me kids my sweet peas. But, I might have been feeling a tad grumpy. Everything in my home was in upheaval as we prepared to have new carpet and hardwood installed. I was really excited about the new flooring but the process of having it done was reminding me of why I had put it off … [Read more...]
Do you love a good "find"? Do you like the thrill of the hunt as you did through piles of discarded items for that one treasure? If you are a thrifter than you totally get what I mean. That "ah ha!" moment when you discover a diamond on the rough under an old afghan, 3 discarded Christmas wreaths and endless pieces of yellowed … [Read more...]
We're so thrilled to be the guest hosts this week at The Scoop, a weekly party where your projects show up on not just one but FIVE different blogs! So, come on and share your talent and creativity with us and be inspired by others along the way! Welcome Back to The Scoop! The weekly link party, that features the scoop on the best … [Read more...]
A few months ago I headed to a baby shower for a dear friend who was adopting a precious little girl from China. I stopped on the way to pick up a card to go along with my gift and as I stood in front of the rows and rows of baby cards I was reminded of a harsh reality. There are rarely cards which are appropriate for adoptive families. I pulled … [Read more...]
Are you counting down to Summer like I am? The days are getting longer, the breezes getting a little warmer and the stores are stocking up with summer wares! For me, one of the best parts of summer is seeing what new trends are on the horizon for the warm months. Color is everywhere for the summer season and emerald is "it!" In fact, … [Read more...]
What happens when TWELVE FABULOUS BLOGS get together and offer a GIVEAWAY?! YOU WIN! It's a $600 VISA GIFT CARD "PINSTAGRAM" GIVEAWAY...and it couldn't be easier to enter! What's a "Pinstagram" Giveaway you ask? You asked...right? Well, it's our clever way of hosting a... PINTEREST and INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY! We're giving one … [Read more...]
So, is it French Country or Country French? Do you know? Is there a difference? I mean, I don't want to be going around saying the wrong thing! It would be like all those years I was singing along to certain Aerosmith songs and didn't know (or understand) the lyrics until one day it was pointed out to me that I had been singing them … [Read more...]
Almost everyday I open my inbox to emails about my kitchen remodel. It still remains one of the most visited posts on the blog. I think at one time or another we've all wanted to remodel or update our kitchens. But with the economy still stagnant and money tight, many don't have the dollars set aside for a professional remodel...on … [Read more...]
Jewelry....sigh... Vintage jewelry with a fresh, modern twist...double sigh... We have the absolute pleasure of having the talented Lucy from Bel Monili as an At the Picket Fence sponsor and getting to sigh regularly over the incredible pieces of "vintage reborn" jewelry she has in her fabulous shop. Take a look at just some of … [Read more...]
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