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February 16, 2012

$100 Empire Patio Covers Giveaway!


We are so excited about this awesome giveaway!

Because, let’s face it. While we may all be dreaming of those lazy days of summer, the reality for most of us is that there are still a lot of cold, wet, windy days ahead.

While the wonderful folks of  Empire Patio Covers  can’t control the weather, what they CAN do is provide you with the assurance that your outdoor furniture will be well protected until the time comes for it to break free and welcome us back with open arms.  Hee hee…get it…”arms”…armchairs…oh we just crack ourselves up!

OK, let’s get back to the giveaway shall we?!

This incredible online patio furniture covers store is filled with so many options for protecting your furniture from the elements.

With everything from Table and Chair Covers



to Fire Pit Covers


to Sofa Covers


and Ottoman Covers

They even have Waterproof Seat Covers for your car which makes traveling with your furry friends worry free. Dog not included! 😉


In addition, they offer a great selection of Patio Cushion Storage options!



There are Umbrella Covers



Fountain Covers


BBQ Grill Covers


and even Log Rack Covers!


Empire Patio Covers is generously offering Picket Fence readers the chance to win
$100
worth of the Patio Covers of their choosing PLUS free shipping (U.S. and Canada residents only)!


Here’s how you can enter to win this awesome giveaway:

1. (Mandatory) Visit the Empire Patio Covers website, take a look around at their amazing products and leave us a comment telling us how you would spend the $100 prize. (1 entry)
2. (Optional) Twitter or Facebook about this Giveaway and leave a separate comment. (1 entry each)
3. (Optional) Follow the Picket Fence through Linky Followers and let us know by leaving a separate comment. (1 entry)
4. (Optional) Follow us at our Facebook Page and let us know you do/did by leaving a separate comment (1 entry)

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  1. gail says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I LOVE empire patio covers! They are nice people to work with, great company!
    Medium Cart Style BBQ grill cover would be first on my list. 🙂
    found you at the Haven Link up. 🙂
    gail

    Reply
  2. gail says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Following you on FB

    thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  3. Mdegraeve says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Following you on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mdegraeve says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    If I won……I would LOVE to win…..I would get the extra large table and chair cover + a large couch cover. My husband and brother built a gazebo last summer and we have NO furniture covers!
    We need this!!!

    Reply
  5. Gena says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I would beging with the grill cover and the firepit cover. Such great looking covers in the Metro Brown color!

    Reply
  6. Joy says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Would love to have the grill cover! Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  7. Gena says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Just took a moment to creat my Linky account and followed you there.

    Reply
  8. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Went to Empire Patio Covers – I want the table and chair covers and two chaise lounge covers.

    Reply
  9. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Following you on Facebook.

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Following through Linky Followers.

    Reply
  11. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Great stuff over at Empire Patio Covers. Could honestly use 90% of their items. What we really need is a firepit cover though, it’s a disaster after it rains! Great giveaway, thanks for a shot at it!

    Reply
  12. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I follow you on linksy!

    Reply
  13. Mel says

    February 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I already follow you guys on facebook!

    Reply
  14. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Thanks for introducing us to Empire Patio Covers……I LOVE their items! I’m particularly fond of the storage cushion bags!!! Nice colors too! OH, and I really like the mini gust guards…great for our West TX winds!

    Reply
  15. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I follow you on Facebook, and daily email updates!
    Love your blog!!! Keep up the great work!!xoxo

    Reply
  16. Sandy says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Just “liked” Empire Patio Covers on Facebook!
    Someone will be very luck to win their giveaway!!!!

    Reply
  17. imsteelefullofscrap says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I would love to have the big umbrella cover and for table and chairs and also grill covers it all thank u for the chance to win!!!

    Reply
  18. The Picket Fence says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I follow you on Facebook!!

    Reply
  19. The Picket Fence says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    If I win I would get the bench seat cover & fire pit cover. Thank you so much for the offer!!

    Reply
  20. Lexi says

    February 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    That is so smart. Ha, that is why I need blogs. I would have never thought about covering up things outside. Guess it’s better late than never for my patio set! Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I would get the pet seat covers. These would make it so handy when Sammy (the dog) wants to go bye-bye.

    phyllisphipps_at_hotmail_dot_com

    Reply
  22. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I love the air conditioner cover, the car seat cover for pets, or the gust guard (awesome idea!!)

    brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  23. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I shared your giveaway on facebook (www.facebook.com/savedbythebeach as well as my personal facebook page.

    Brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  24. Bre says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I follow you on facebook as well!

    brehimlie@gmail.com

    Reply
  25. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I’ve been youtr follower, for ever! Happy love week.
    FABBY

    Reply
  26. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I followed you on Fb. I have an american address…just in case I win, lol!
    FABBY

    Reply
  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    The squirrels completely destoyed our grill cover this winter. They made their nest out of the shredded fabric!! I would want the large grill cover if I am the lucky winner. Hugs, Sherry

    Reply
  28. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    I follow you on FB.

    Reply
  29. Heidi says

    February 18, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I would want a cover for my gas grill!

    Reply
  30. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Love this company!! I would get a new cover for my grill. I really need one 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  31. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I already follow you on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  32. Sally says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Already following you via Linky!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  33. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I would so get the deluxe dog hammock in nutmeg! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  34. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I’ve liked you on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  35. June says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Following along on Linky Followers

    Reply
  36. Valerie says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I would choose the Deluxe Sta-Put™ Hammock Seat Cover.

    Reply
  37. Valerie says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I follow At The Picket Fence on facebook.
    valerie theberge

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I would love to get the bbq grill cover. It would make a perfect birthday gift for my son-in-law who is the best grill chef in our family!
    carpoolmch [at] aol.com

    Reply

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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