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September 30, 2013

Autumn Abounds Linky Party & $1,000 Prize Package Giveaway!

We don’t know about you but it seems like when Fall hit it really HIT! We’ve been seeing so many fabulous ideas and loads of inspiration for making the most of this beautiful season.

We were thrilled to team up with some amazing bloggers for our Autumn Abounds Blog Hop and here are all of the fantastic projects which have been shared over the last 2 weeks!

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Fox Hollow CottageThrifty Junky and Free Fireplace Mantel

At The Picket Fence House Number Pumpkin Topiary

Jennifer Rizzo You Can Paint A Pumpkin Canvas Art

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Rustic Fall Mantel

Domestically Speaking Apple Popper Recipe

Yellow Bliss Road Autumn Breakfast and Free Printable

At The Picket Fence Decorating A Fall Mantel

Setting For Four Sparkly Fall Mantel

Cupcakes and Crinoline Sweet Potato Apple Soup Recipe

Adventures in Decorating Colorful Fall Mantel

Ella Claire Sparkling Cider Recipe

JoJo & Eloise DIY Mens Boutonnieres

French Country Cottage Autumn Office Reveal

Debbiedoo’s How To Be Your Own Van Gogh

Sand and Sisal Pumpkin Apple Bread With Streusel Topping

Now it’s your turn to share your Autumn inspiration with us AND be entered to win this amazing $1,000 valued Prize Package!

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Take a look at what the winner will receive!

$250 World Market gift card

$300 faucet from Pfister

Teal and Lime custom mood board valued at $300

$25 Decor Steals gift card

$25 to Antique Farmhouse gift card

$100 Minted giftcard

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Now, we can’t wait to see how you have been welcoming Fall to your homes! Link on up friends! 🙂


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  1. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    September 30, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Thanks for hosting this fun fall party! Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      Thanks for coming by Nici!

      Reply
  2. Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says

    September 30, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Thank you so much for the party! Wishing you both a beautiful fall season!
    XO Barbara

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      And you too Barbara! Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  3. Doreen@HymnsandVerses says

    September 30, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I really enjoyed the Autumn Abounds series! Thanks for letting us join in!

    Blessings,
    Doreen

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      Thank you so much Doreen! I saw some of your beautiful entries in the linky party! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  4. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for hosting this fun party! I look forward to lots of fall inspiration:@)

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      There is TONS of inspiration here isn’t there?! Thanks for coming by to visit! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  5. FABBY says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Oh my goodness, so much to see and thank you for the contest chance. Thanks for the great party sweet lady. Have a great week.
    FABBY

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:34 PM

      Thanks so much for coming over Fabby! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  6. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Oh..let me go get my coffee…settling in to browse ladies! Fabulous!

    Reply
  7. Julia@SouthernColor says

    September 30, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Thanks for hosting ladies!! I love this time of year!! Can’t wait to make a trip to the mountains to go apple picking 🙂

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:34 PM

      Thanks for coming by Julia!

      Reply
  8. Mia says

    September 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    My favorite thing about autumn is the crisp, cool air outside when you go for a walk outside. (And the boots, and the scarves, and the apple cider…)

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      Mine too Mia! In fact we just got back from a quick walk and it was so wonderfully crisp! 🙂
      Vanessa

      Reply
  9. Sandy says

    September 30, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Looks like a great linky party but sorry, I’m so sick of rafflecopters on blogs. Too many hoops to jump through. Nice blog though, I’ve commented a lot over the years but never ever have heard a thing from either of you gals……..guess that’s what happens when you hit the big-time blogging world and get too, too busy. 🙂 Just a honest comment with some honest feedback.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      Hi Sandy! First of all please allow me to apologize. I’m sorry that there have been times you’ve left comments and we have not replied. We readily admit to not being the best at responding to each and every comment. This doesn’t mean that we don’t read and appreciate them though and when we are asked specific questions we do our very best to respond in a timely manner. Yes, our lives are busy, but not because we’ve hit the “big-time” but because we are wives, mothers and business owners who are just trying to do the best we can every day just like everyone else. 🙂 And I completely understand about not liking rafflecopter. Because our current giveaway involves many other bloggers this one is particularly involved but we also know that this gives everyone lots of chances to enter to win! Thank you for your honest feedback!
      Vanessa

      Reply
      • Sandy says

        October 1, 2013 at 7:14 AM

        Good morning Vanessa,

        Thanks so much for responding. I apologize for the curt comment “hit the big time” I know it must be very difficult to run a busy business, care for a home and take care of children because I was there at one time, although I didn’t run the business (which is even more involved) but I worked full-time at a prestigious medical school and ran a household. I regretted my comment right after I hit the enter button, but heck, it did get your attention and thanks for the feedback. I’m not one to leave negative comments, but I was frustrated after many attempts with the raffle copter. Should have taken a deep breath…..

        I really do love your blog and am VERY happy for both of your successes! You both work hard at it. I’m way…..
        ..behind when it comes to social media and hope to attend a blogging conference one day.

        Wishing you the best and continued success.

        Sandy

        Reply
        • Sandy says

          October 1, 2013 at 7:37 AM

          P.S. But you both are rock star bloggers…..and I mean that in a good way! Very profressional streamlined blog with lots of great inspiration. 🙂

          Reply
  10. Debbie says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I love everything about Autumn, but especially the cooler weather. Living in the south can be so hot and humid sometimes. It also means Christmas is not far behind! Blessings, Debbie

    Reply
  11. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    October 1, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Woo Hoo! LOVING all of the fall inspiration! Thanks for hosting! Life to the full! Melissa

    Reply
  12. Candyce says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Fall is my favorite! Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration!!!

    Reply
  13. Theresa@Shoestring Elegance says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Good Morning, Heather and Vanessa!! I just wanted to Thank you for hosting your lovely party, and tell you I LOVE your “Autumn Abounds’!! and your Giveaway! (I got my entry in,I think just in time) as you can see I’ve been running a little behind these days!! I hope you are both having a Blessed week!!
    Hugs,
    ~Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      October 2, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      Awwww…thanks so much Theresa! What a lovely comment! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sandy says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Fall is perfect with its colorful leaves swirling in a breeze.

    Reply
  15. Odelia C says

    October 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I love the cooler temps and the holidays.

    Reply
  16. Charlene Glover says

    October 4, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I love all the different colors and the smell of baking so many goodies.

    Reply
  17. Rachel says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love everything about your blog seems as though I get started looking at one page then another then another and omg the day has turned to night…
    The holidays make me feel like a child again with stars in my eyes and joy in my heart..
    Thank you.

    Reply

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