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November 15, 2011

Announcing the Holiday Blogger Block Party!

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Can you BELIEVE it’s already time to be announcing a holiday version of the Blogger Block Party! Our Summer Blogger Block Party was such a success we couldn’t wait to co-host a holiday version!
Once again, we have such a talented group of bloggers joining us to host nine…yes you read that right NINE different parties for you to link up to! We will be offering everything from Magazine Copycat Challenges, to Christmas in the Kitchen, to Christmas Trees and everything in between! If it’s Holiday related you’ll find a party to link up to and we’d love you to link up to them all!
The partying will start on Monday, December 5th, with Debbie over at Debbie Doo’s Blogging and Blabbing for her holiday theme magazine copycat challenge.  Then we will be visiting Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia to show off our holiday mantels on Tuesday, December 6th. 
We will join Judy at DIY by Design on Wednesday, December 7th for our holiday banister party as well as heading outdoors with Vanessa here At The Picket Fence to share our welcoming outdoor décor and front doors! Thursday, December 8th, Sherry at No Minimalist Here invites us to her table where we can showcase our holiday dining ideas.
And we will party hop on Friday, December 9th with Debra and Common Ground sharing our vintage Christmas ideas, at French Country Cottage with Courtney where we will display our holiday vignettes, with Honey at 2805 where we can display the stars of Christmas our trees and we’ll celebrate all of this partying with Heather in her kitchen here At The Picket Fence by joining her as she FINALLY (grin) debuts her kitchen remodel and shares how to decorate and cook in the kitchen for the holiday.  Finally, we here At The Picket Fence will be showcasing some of our favorites from all of the parties on Saturday to wrap up the party!
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WHEW! That’s a lot of partying folks…so get those homes decorated and that holiday food baking and get ready to join us the week of December 5th-10th for the Holiday Blogger Block Party! 
We would be so thrilled if you would help us spread the word by sharing about the Holiday Block Party on your blogs by placing the following button in your sidebar! The more the merrier!

Can’t wait to see all of your fabulous creativity and talent! As always thank you for “partying” with us…At The Picket Fence!
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All Holiday Block Party graphics were created by Heather.  Are you interested in having party graphics, party buttons or blog buttons created for you? Email us through our contact page to discuss ideas and pricing!

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  1. Shelia says

    November 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Oh ladies this sounds like so much fun and incentive for me to get to decorating for Christmas! Thanks for this opportunity!
    Be a couple of sweeties,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  2. Debra @ Common Ground says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    wow, I’m dizzy just thinking about it all! Can’t wait!

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Can’t wait Girls!!

    Reply
  4. Debbie says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    OK, I was a big old Debbie Downer this summer and didn’t do these. I think that maybe this is exactly what I need to start feeling, less glum.

    I am putting this up on my blog so that it doesn’t come up and bite me in the booty.

    Reply
  5. anangloinquebec says

    November 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Putting this on An Anglo in Québec right away! Sounds like a fun party!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I already have the button of events on my sidebar! Looking forward to this as I always get inspiration from these.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    This should be a lot of fun! I added it to my sidebar.

    Reply
  8. Natasha in Oz says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Wow, what fun! I can’t wait to see what inspiration is shared at these great parties. I’d better get organised!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply
  9. Angie says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Let the festivities begin! Looking forward to it!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors

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  10. The DIY Show Off says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    So much festive fun!!! Heather – your graphic skills are awesome! Looking forward to the Block Party goodies!

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  11. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Vanessa and Heather, Thank you for inviting me to participate in your party. Last Summers party was so much fun and I am really looking forward to the Christmas Blogger Block Party. I have to get busy polishing my silver!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  12. Lella Loves... says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hello there, lovely ladies 🙂
    I am super-excited and can’t wait to meet new folks at the party.
    Love it!
    Lella xx

    Reply
  13. Shauna@Satori Design for Living says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Looking forward to participating and seeing what everyone comes up with!

    Reply

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