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July 1, 2016

Big Announcement About Our Book!

You guys!! Things are getting really REAL up in here!! We are so thrilled to finally be able to announce the title of our book and give you a little sneak peek!!

Friends, you are cordially invited to savor each day, week and season of life…

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If you’re anything like us, your life is a little imperfect. Rumpled, wrinkled, messy even. But somewhere between unfolded laundry and faucets needing cleaning, between occasional headaches and joy-threatening heartaches, there are moments of creativity and beauty that are perfect for celebrating.

We believe our very creative God was deliberate in the ways that He gifted creativity to us. Whether you know it or not, you are creative and your creativity reflects God and His work in your life.

Join us as we take a journey through the seasons of the year…

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…with faith-filled stories, encouraging devotions…

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…beautiful photographs…

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…DIY projects, and recipes…

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Everything you need to slow down, embrace the beauty and the struggle, and celebrate the moments that fill your heart and home.

‘Life in Season’ is our hearts in book form, written with YOU in mind. This is our gift to you.

And even though it won’t arrive in stores until October, it’s available for pre-order NOW!

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There have been so many ‘pinch us we must be dreaming’ moments throughout this entire process. And each one seems to tops the last. It’s hard to imagine how it will feel to actually hold the book in our hands. To actually see the culmination of a year’s worth of work and fears and tears and pouring out of ourselves.

It’s truly a humbling thing to think that God opened the doors for this to be possible. And through it all we have just felt so incredibly grateful to you, our At the Picket Fence community, for being so incredibly supportive and encouraging.

We cannot wait to hear what you think about ‘Life in Season’ and we have some very fun things planned for you to get to walk through it with us so be sure to stay tuned!!

And we promise to keep you posted as it gets closer to the release date. Meanwhile, don’t forget that you can go ahead and preorder a copy now.

We’re so glad you could meet us at the Fence today and celebrate this news with us!

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  1. Anita says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:35 AM

    Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you both and could not be happier you have this amazing opportunity:-)

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  2. Michele says

    July 1, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Oh what joyous happy wonderous news! This will be such a great book!

    Not to be condescending – but I am truly SO very proud of you both!

    Well done, congrats and best wishes! Smiles and hugs!

    (ps: I havesome of my own happy news announced on my last post!) ♥♥♥

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    • Michele says

      July 1, 2016 at 5:26 AM

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      Just pre-ordered!!! Your release date is my birthday – so a gift to myself from myself, whoo hoo! ♫ ♪

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      July 1, 2016 at 7:33 AM

      Michele that doesn’t sound condescending at all!! You actually brought tears to my eyes and we can’t thank you enough for preordering!! How fun that the release date is your birthday. Love it! 🙂 On my way over to read about your exciting news!

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  3. laura janning says

    July 1, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    Vanessa, this is such exciting news and will be pre-ordering. congrats to you and Heather.

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  4. Laura says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    It looks so beautiful and I can not wait to get my hands on it and read every single page. I am so excited for you ladies – it really looks amazing!

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  5. Vicki says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Such a beautiful cover – I cannot wait !

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  6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 1, 2016 at 5:55 PM

    Congrats you two!!!…I cannot wait to get my copy!!!

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  7. KariAnne Wood says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I love the artwork and I can’t wait to read it. 🙂

    You are both amazing!

    Happy day friends!
    karianne

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  8. Julie says

    July 2, 2016 at 6:21 AM

    I am so happy for you! I have been thinking you should write a book! I didn’t know you were. I will be ordering this for sure. Congratulations!

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  9. Gwen says

    July 2, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    Very exciting!!! I have a B&N discount card I can use on your book

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  10. Debbie says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    What fun – congratulations!! That’s an amazing accomplishment and the book looks wonderful!!

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  11. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    I am so thrilled for you!!!! Gorgeous book. Congratulations!!!! Life In Seasons will be a favorite on my bookshelf. Hugs and love!

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  12. Terry says

    July 4, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Oh what a lovely looking book, I can’t wait to get a copy. I love that you give credit to the Giver of all good things!
    Be Blessed!

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  13. Vaness says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Vanessa & Heather
    I am so excited for you both. Congratulations!

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  14. Julia says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading your book. You two inspire and encourage me many times with your timely blog posts.

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  15. Jacqueline Miller says

    September 1, 2016 at 6:17 AM

    Oh my, I’m so excited! Love the title. I can’t wait to read the full version, I bet it’s going to be on my top favorites! Thanks for sharing this sneak peek! I’m even more curious now =D

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