Two Homes * Two Sisters * One Blog
I first shared this post over at the FOLK Magazine Blog. If you are feeling overwhelmed with last minute Christmas decorating, this is one project that can be done in minutes with things you have on hand. Or, maybe you are looking for a fun little project to keep those kids who are home on Christmas vacation occupied. This one … [Read more...]
Friday was a day of unspeakable tragedy, loss and heartache. We are grieving along with the rest of the world and we have held our loved ones a little bit...ok...A LOT...closer. It can sound trite to say that we are praying for those who've lost, but we truly are. Our mothers hearts ache. There are some bloggers who've chosen to have this be … [Read more...]
What? A Friday post At the Picket Fence?? I know, I know! It's not something we do very often around here but there just aren't enough days left until Christmas for us to show you the rest of our decorating/crafts/projects/recipes/etc. And, how could I not give you a proper welcome to my home during this most welcoming time of the … [Read more...]
Merry. Holly. Joy. Peace...all words that conjure up feelings of Christmas. For some reason I am drawn to NOEL. Maybe it's because it's the French word for Christmas. Maybe because it first entered our language when my ancestors were still speaking in Middle English, one of my favorite literary periods. Whatever the reason may … [Read more...]
What is it with metallic that makes us love it so much? Is it that extra little bling? Is it the extra little something special that it adds to everyday objects? Maybe I just have a fascination with shiny objects, which could be a whole other problem entirely. grin! Krylon's Metallic Spray Paints has given us the ability to make just … [Read more...]
WELCOME Friends, old and new, to the FOURTH house (or we should say HOUSES) on the 2012 Holiday House Walk Tour! We are Heather and Vanessa of At The Picket Fence and we were ecstatic to find out we were the next stop on the tour after our dear friend, and surprise tour house, KariAnne of Thistlewood Farm! Have you EVER seen such a gorgeous … [Read more...]
Hi friends of At The Picket Fence! Tuesday I shared my Birds of a Feather Christmas Kitchen Tree with you. Today I'm sharing how to make these easy Book Page Birds over at the FOLK Magazine Blog. Head over and see how you can create these easy and frugal ornaments! See you there! … [Read more...]
We are so excited to be sharing two fun and unique Mini Christmas Trees that each reflect the parts of the country that we call home! Join us, along with several talented bloggers on a cross-country Christmas Tree hop! Up first we are visiting Vanessa in the Pacific Northwest.... As soon as we started brainstorming ideas for our Christmas Trees … [Read more...]
Whew! Is everyone recovered from Thanksgiving? We are moving into full-on Holiday mode here at the Fence and we are excited to be sharing with you some great projects this week to get the season started! Before we get to today's post we want to let you know that you can find out how to make this darling Cinnamon Stick Ornament by checking out … [Read more...]
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