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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...]
When my daughter was 4 ½ her greatly anticipated Christmas gift was a pair of plastic safety goggles and a Mind Blowing Science kit. Fast-forward a year and a half and a few dozen Steve Spangler episodes on youtube and she’s pretty confident that any opportunity is a good one to test the laws of science. Why limit yourself to a beaker and a … [Read more...]
Easter has snuck up on me this year. I know that JoAnn’s has already moved on to its patriotic Memorial Day décor, but I’m still putting away stray hearts from February. Throw in spring break, a special 6 year old birthday celebration, and a week long visit from my in-laws and I’ve realized that our Easter will have a … [Read more...]
In my mind the word Brunch = Fancy. But not too fancy. Not sparkly dress and pointy-toed stilettos kind of fancy. More like a cute sundress and espadrilles. It's taking the everyday routine of cereal for breakfast and peanut butter and jelly for lunch up a notch...or two...or three. Toss in the word 'buffet' and you definitely don't … [Read more...]
There is so much about raising a boy that completely mystifies me, but a few basics that I’ve learned so far are that they have a very unique way of channeling creativity, they love to make messes and they love to destroy. In fact our furniture, floors & baseboards have achieved an authentic distressed look thanks to my son's expertise in … [Read more...]
I'll never forget the evening, several years ago, when I was racing around the house getting ready for a party we were hosting. I barked orders at my family, did a lot of loud sighing and grumbling and generally made myself and everyone around my crazy as I prepared to welcome our guests. Once the doorbell rang, though, I was all smiles and as … [Read more...]
Happy Monday Friends! We are thrilled to have our Regular Contributor, Julie, back with us today for another post chock full of great ideas. Come along as she takes us... From Tree to Table I have a thing for apple trees!Even the tables at our New England fall wedding were each named after apple trees.I’ve been known to tear up when reading … [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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