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February 4, 2014

Come shop our collection at Joss and Main!


It’s here! It’s here! We are just so thrilled to announce that our Joss and Main Curated Collection is now live!

At The Picket Fence living room

Friends, if only you could  know how much we talked about YOU the entire time we were putting together OUR collection.

If only you could know how many times we were on the phone discussing and debating about the pieces we were selecting and how important it was that they not only represent our style but that they be ones that YOU would consider having in your own home.

That they be approachable, livable, affordable, fun. And that they be pieces which transcend trends and fads so that no matter how long you have them they will always be in style!

joss and main collage 3

 

And when the wonderful people at Joss & Main said that the style they felt most described us was “Welcoming Elegance” we said…

YES! That’s it!

Because you see, we believe that those two words aren’t mutually exclusive. A home can be both welcoming and elegant.

Joss and Main collage 1

 

It can be filled with pieces that are comfortable and call out to you to “come and sit awhile”. Pieces like these:

Sedona Accent Chair

Sedona Accent Chair

Darcelle Storage Ottoman

Darcelle Storage Ottaman

And those same comfortable pieces can look perfectly at home next to elegant touches like this mirrored chest! Be still our hearts! 

Harlowe Mirrored Chest

Harlowe Mirrored Chest

Or, this fabulous Barrister Bookcase….can we shop our own collection?!

Barrister Bookcase

Barrister Bookcase

We hope you will enjoy this collection as much as we do and if you are new to Joss and Main, we would like to personally invite you to become a member using our special At The Picket Fence Invitation!

Now, let’s do some shopping!! Click here to be taken to the event page.

This event will run from tonight until February 11th but don’t wait to long to purchase the pieces you love because they go fast!

Thank you so much for being such wonderful friends and supporters of At the Picket Fence!

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  1. chelsea says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    So amazing!

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  2. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    I think that the Good Folks at Joss & Main described, both your Homes and Character, quite PERFECTLY!!!! Welcoming Elegance, says it all!
    This whole collection is Beautiful. I particularly LOVE the, Sedona Accent Chair and the Barrister Bookcase. Both of them are so Pretty!

    Can’t wait to hop over to Joss & Main and take a peek around!
    Pinning!
    xoxo

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  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 4, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Congrats ladies…hopping over!!!

    Reply
  4. Carol Reddin says

    February 4, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Love the beautiful pieces and reasonable prices! Lookin’ to shop!

    Reply
  5. James Mason says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:58 AM

    Nice collection guys, love the book case!

    Reply
  6. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous collection Heather and Vanessa! So many great pieces and little details!

    Reply
  7. Chrisitina says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Fabulous collection! such unique details- Congratulations! already have some pieces on my wish list 🙂

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  8. Lucy says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    What a wonderful curation!

    Reply
  9. Anna says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, so many great pieces! I loved the entire collection!!

    Anna

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  10. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    What a beautiful collection! I think they were dead on with welcoming elegance! : ) Headed over now to check it out!

    Reply
  11. www.youtube.com says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    I was wondering if you ever thought of changing the page layout of
    your blog? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
    But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so
    people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or 2 pictures.
    Maybe you could space it out better?

    Reply

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