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I've been feeling very sentimental lately. Maybe it's because my son turned 10 (sniff...sniff) on Tuesday. Or maybe it's because this is the last week of the school year. Or maybe it's because my youngest has her Kindergarten graduation Thursday night and these next months will pass all to quickly and soon I won't have my little afternoon buddy … [Read more...]
Thank you so much for all of your kind words yesterday about my daughter's Super Science Party! I promised I'd be back today to show you just how I managed to make her 8 Layer Surprise Cake and I never go back on a promise. When dreaming up a birthday cake for my daughter’s science party, I stumbled upon a photo of a wedding cake that looked … [Read more...]
What could be better than 14 Fabulous Spring Project Ideas... How about 717 FABULOUS Spring Project Ideas!!! We have loved seeing all of the amazing recipes, crafts, tutorials and home decor linked up to the It's A Spring Thing Linky Party! We've gathered up a few of our favorites based off of the projects we shared during the It's A … [Read more...]
So, have you ever found yourself standing at the check out line or a fabric counter and the clerk, trying to make small talk while cutting small squares of lace, asks what you are going to make with the fabric you are buying? Excitedly you tell her about this idea you saw in Better Homes and Gardens for Lace Dyed Easter Eggs. How they took … [Read more...]
We are so thrilled to be joining our wonderful and lovely friends Debbie from Oh So Shabby Debbie and Karianne of Thistlewood Farms in a sort of virtual potluck today. And, let us tell you that this is definitely our kind of potluck! Forget the jello mold with mini-marshmallows on top and "mystery" casserole. We're sharing some of our … [Read more...]
Wow! It's hard to believe we are ushering out 2012 tonight and ringing in 2013! There's something special about celebrating a new year with a delicious and decadent dessert and this Kentucky Bourbon Brownie Cake that our friend Amy of Momma Hen's Frugal Life is sharing with us today completely fits the bill! Amy is not only a … [Read more...]
Like many people, having family spread out across the country means we often have to combine our holidays or celebrate them "off season".We may be totally confusing our children but at least we have the memories, right? On a side note, one time I took my then 3 year old son to visit my parents before Halloween and dressed him up in his little … [Read more...]
We are so thrilled to have our Regular Contributor, Julie, back with us today here at the Fence!She is so talented and, once again, is sharing fantastic ideas for a special Birthday celebration.You are in for a real treat!Thanks so much for your warm welcome last month! I have to admit that when I heard that the post was live, I came down with a … [Read more...]
We are so excited to announce that we have a new member to the Picket Fence Team!Meet Vanessa's "in real life" friend Julie and our new Regular Contributor:Julie is a wife and a mom of 3 darling kiddos. She loves photography and making everyday moments into memorable occasions.She is incredibly talented, creative and throws some … [Read more...]
Surprising me is not easy. I am suspicious by nature. It's just hard to get one over on me. My friends know this...so imagine my surprise (heheh) when I discovered that instead of going out to a nice quiet dinner for my 40th birthday, that I was to be honored with a fabulously amazing party!! Courtesy of my equally fabulously amazing … [Read more...]
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