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March 7, 2011

Blog of the Week and an Etsy Giveaway!



It’s Monday! And that means it is time once again to reveal to you our
Featured Blogger of the Week!

This week we are bringing you a “two-fer” because not only is this gal our Featured Blogger for the week, she is also our Picket Fence Featured Etsy Shop.
Who is she?
Why, it’s Kelly from Till Death Do Us Part

till death do us part

Kelly is not only super sweet and an all-around lovely person, she is also INCREDIBLY talented! So talented, in fact, that we were thrilled when she agreed to allow us to feature her Etsy Shop this month at the Fence.

 
Here is just a glimpse of what you will find at Cotton Breeze
 
 Red Toile Coasters

LOVE those Toile Coasters!
 
Fleur de Lys Trinket Tray
 
Who can resist a Fleur-de-lis?

Cottage Sign
This ‘Cottage’ sign is just full of charm!
Quaint Red and White Yarn Wreath
And we absolutely adore this sweet Yarn Wreath.
Now, not only is Kelly incredibly talented she is also incredibly Generous!
She is going to give ONE lucky Picket Fence friend a $25 credit towards a purchase
at her Etsy Shop!

Here are 3 ways that you can enter to win this Giveaway:
(Mandatory) 1. Head on over to Cotton Breeze and browse through all of Kelly’s wonderful items and then come back and leave us a comment letting us know how you would spend your $25 credit.
(Optional) 2. Follow At the Picket Fence on Facebook or Twitter and leave us a comment letting us know that you are.
(Optional) 3. Give a Shout-Out about this Giveaway and/or Kelly’s awesome Etsy Shop on Facebook or Twitter and come back to let us know you did by leaving a comment.
Giveaway has been extended through Sunday @midnight EST
*If you have an Etsy Shop and would like to be Featured here At the Picket Fence, please contact us at atthepicketfence@gmail (dot) com *

Now, what are you waiting for?
Get yourself over to Cotton Breeze right now!
Best of luck to you all from
The Girls at the Fence,

30 Comments Filed Under: Etsy, Featured Blogger, Giveaways

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  1. Kristin says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Kelly IS super sweet and cute as bug to boot!
    So nice that you all are featuring her and her shop!
    Happy Monday!

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love that cottage sign in her shop. So cute.

    Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    March 7, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love the cozy farmhouse coasters!
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  4. Honey at 2805 says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    She is a sweetie and so are are customized Family Signs!

    Reply
  5. Becca says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    What fun! I love her cretivity! I’m sure she was thrilled to have you feature her. Have a great day, Becca

    Reply
  6. The Knapps says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love the personalized family name sign.

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. vikki says

    March 7, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love the Cottage sign.

    Reply
  8. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ says

    March 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Awesome! Cute stuff at her Etsy, I would love to win.

    Reply
  9. Martina says

    March 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Hi Vanessa, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment! Looking forward to joining your party on friday. Martina

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    March 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    She has some adorable things on her Etsy site! What a great feature!

    Reply
  11. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I would get the Rustic Elegance Serving Tray and the cozy farmhouse coasters! These are just so lovely!

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  12. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I am following at the picket fence on FB!

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  13. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I am following at the picket fence on twitter!

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  14. NanaDiana says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    What a sweet blogger…and a nice shop too. You are right- a double bubble here. xxoo Diana

    Reply
  15. chris says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    i love the personalized family name sign.

    Reply
  16. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Hi there Vanessa~ What a sweet giveaway!! I also wanted to let you know that you didn’t miss the antique headboard behind my bed ~ I just recently added it while redoing some things in the room. I wanted something of crusty vintage frenchy significance above the bed- and it worked out perfectly! Thanks for commenting on it!! Hugs to both of you ladies!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. britfrintner says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love the personalized sgn or the antique whisk board!!

    britfrintner@hotmail.com

    Reply
  18. britfrintner says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I am following on Facebook!

    britfrintner@hotmail.com

    Reply
  19. britfrintner says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I posted this giveaway on Facebook!!

    britfrintner@hotmail.com

    Reply
  20. jkjkjkb says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I LOVE the personalized family sign!! Thanks for your generous giveaway 🙂 Kim B.

    Reply
  21. laura@imnotatrophywife.com says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    hi there- let’s see.. i love any of table top wood signs. any of them!

    Reply
  22. laura@imnotatrophywife.com says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    and now I am following atthepicketfence on twitter
    @notatrophywife

    https://imnotatrophywife.com

    laura

    Reply
  23. kara@elements-interiors.net says

    March 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Hey sweet ladies! Im ALIVE!!! This new blog is ROCKIN! I love coming here and just Roamin around like im at the Mall! LOL!

    xoxokara

    Reply
  24. Red Gate Farm says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I just love her cute trays!!

    ~Chris

    Reply
  25. Tracy says

    March 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love the Personalized Family Sign.
    Heather and Vanessa….your new site is amazing and lots of fun looking around. Here’s to your exciting new blog!! Cheers!!
    Tracy

    Reply
  26. Sue says

    March 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I like the fleur-de-lis trinket tray:)

    Reply
  27. Cindy says

    March 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I really love the signs and the French blue mosiac tray…so hard to pick one!

    Reply
  28. CAS says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Thanks to both of you for putting together such a fun & informative blog and parties. The Cotton Breeze give-away sounds great. I really like the trays.
    CAS

    Reply
  29. The Mowrey's says

    March 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Love the Personalized Family sign! What a great give-away!

    Reply
  30. Cat says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    oh my word! that buffet is to die for! and those lamps! such wonderful ideas. So glad I found your blog….such inspiration! 🙂 xo, cat http://www.constantinchaos.blogspot.com

    Reply

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