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June 21, 2014

An exciting announcement!

 

Happy Saturday friends! Well, it’s official….the At the Picket Fence family is growing!

At The Picket Fence Contributors

You know, when we started this little ol’ blog we had a vision. We could see you walking out of your front door, coffee (or tea!) cup in hand and meeting us where your picket fence joined our picket fence. We would stand there right at that fence line and talk about life and family and how much we love coffee (or tea!). Vanessa would tell you about the time she explained the true meaning of romance to her son. And Heather would share the latest on her amazing weight loss journey with you.

We would stand there at that picket fence and feel connected. Like we were part of a community.

And we wanted you to be able to come to the fence every day and find a little bit of everything. Some crafts, some recipes, some DIY projects, some stories and some of that real-life stuff. Even the things that feel like drudgery but end up being made sweeter because we are all in them together!

So, as part of our ongoing effort to have all of that and MORE waiting for you at the fence, we are thrilled to announce that the At the Picket Fence family is growing!

Please help us in welcoming our fabulous new team of Contributors!

Not only are all of these women incredibly talented (as in awesomely amazingly talented!) they are all so excited to get to know you better!

Let’s introduce them to you shall we?

This is Claire of A Little Claireification

Claire Profile August 13

Claire is going to be sharing her amazing recipes with us like this Grilled Corn with Honey Mustard Butter!

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Now let us introduce Julie of Redhead Can Decorate.

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Julie is going to be sharing some of her amazing DIY and home decor projects like this DIY  Candelabra Planter!

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Next we’re welcoming Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe.

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Kelly will be bringing you fun and FREE printables like this Vintage Inspired Patriotic Printable!

Patriotic Printables

And we will continue to feature amazing parties and projects from our current contributor Julie!

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Check out this fantastic Best In Show Birthday Party

Best in Show Birthday Party
We know you will make them feel very welcomed and fold them into this community we love so much!

And, as always, we’ll still be here with you every day At the Picket Fence!

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  1. Bliss says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    Looks like a great line up to me, but just saying the recipes those gals post will thicken your thighs. I know this first hand. Or should I say I know this double thigh?

    Reply
  2. Kimm at Reinvented says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    So exciting, and another reason to RUN to the picket fence every morning! 🙂 Congrats to your new contributors.

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  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    What a fabulous group of contributors…Yes, how very exciting…Have a great weekend ladies!!

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  4. chelsea says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Hooray for new bloggers!

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  5. Karen says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Looking forward to meeting you all as I read your wonderful ideas!

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  6. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Oh, your blog and vision just keep getting better and better! LOVE what you do, girls!

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  7. Laura @ Finding Home says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Great team you ladies have assembled there! Take care, Laura

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Can’t wait to get started! 😉

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  9. Kerry Purcell says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Congratulations to the newest members of the “picket fence” team. What a great family of friends you will be . . .

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  10. Joanne Boulter says

    June 21, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    So excited to hear and see the things that the cream of the crop can do!

    I’m a new blogger please take the time to follow Anne’s Attic – Interior Design and more.
    https://fulcolbaxia.wordpress.com

    Thanx, it’s all LOVERLY! Jo

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  11. Angieg says

    June 21, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Looks like the Picket fence will be full of fun with the new contributors! Hope the lovely truth laden tales keep coming as you two ladies have such wonderful insight to share as well.

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    • Heather says

      June 21, 2014 at 5:21 PM

      Always! In fact, this will give us more time to write those tales….so please keep stopping by! 🙂 It makes us happy to know they make others happy!

      Heather and Vanessa

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    June 21, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Yay! Congrats on expanding and to your beautiful team! Looking forward seeing more great inspiration!!

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    June 23, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Love all the new ideas. Can’t wait to see more and more.

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    June 23, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Congrats on the growth! These ladies look wonderful!

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