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May 2, 2011

Blog of the Week and a Winner!


Before we unveil our Featured Blogger of the Week, we have to take care of the little business of announcing the winner of our
Math Blaster Giveaway!
And the winner is….
Martina from Northern Nesting, who said,
“I think my 9 yr. old son would love this! Thanks for sharing this information with us!”
Congratulations Martina! Please contact us so that we can get you signed up for this wonderful 3-month trial Membership.
And now, our Featured Blogger this week is someone who has become very near and dear to both of us. Vanessa first “met” her while still blogging over at Southern in my Heart. What started as a bond over similar decorating styles and interest, quickly flourished into a wonderful friendship.

This is Judy…

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And her blog…

On Judy’s blog you can see everything from her incredible Kitchen Makeover
 (get ready to drool!)
To her ingenius way of using this…

To make this!

And her gorgeous Mud Room Transformation!
But we are pretty sure that what you will also find over at Judy’s blog, is what we have found there as well. And that is someone who is warm and welcoming and genuinely LOVES this Blogging Community. She has been such a huge supporter of us here at the Fence, and we have so enjoyed getting to know her better even beyond the blog!

Judy also hosts a fantastic Linky Party every Wednesday so be sure to add this one to your list of favorite places to party.

Judy is the kind of gal who not only has the talent and knack for coming up with beautiful creations for her home, she also has the knack for making everyone who visits feel like they are apart of a community. And you know how much we love doing community!
So, please take a minute and pop over and visit Judy at DIY By Design.
We know you will be glad you did!
Thanks for visiting us today at the Fence,

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  1. Judy says

    May 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I stopped by as I do everyday and was shocked and so honored to find that you had chosen me as your featured blog of the week. You both have come to mean so much to me and I completely and utterly appreciate your friendship. Thank you again for this wonderful honor. I am truly humbled by your kind words.

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  2. Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Congratulations to Martina and Judy! I love both of their blogs!

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  3. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I love Judy’s blog. Her home is indeed stunning and yes, she really is such a warm and gracious person. Great choice for your feature. Hugs, Marty

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Thank you girls, I can’t wait to tell my son when he’s gets home from school, I am sure my girls are going to want to get in on the act too:) Martina

    Reply
  5. Val says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Her home is AMAZING. Be still my heart.

    Reply
  6. Ange says

    May 2, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Congratulations Judy! 🙂 So happy to see your smiling face and beautiful home on here. I love her blog, if you haven’t checked it out yet, head on over!

    Reply
  7. michelle says

    May 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What a gorgeous home and blog! I will have to go take a peek over there and say hi. 🙂

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  8. Shelia says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Judy’s blog is marvelous! How nice of you to feature her. She’s just too talented. Ain’t fair, is it? 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  9. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Love Judy! Great choice!

    Reply
  10. LowCountryLiving says

    May 2, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, everything is so gorgeous! I’ll have to check out more.

    Reply
  11. Kathy says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Great choices! wonderful pics – would love to have a mud room.
    Hope you have a great week,
    Kathy

    Reply
  12. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    May 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I think your “blog of the week” feature is so great…I have followed DIY by Design almost since the beginning. Her house is truly lovely. Makes me wish I could win the lottery and start all over again! Have a great week…~Ann

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  13. Debbie says

    May 3, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I know that blog!! She gives me the worst inferiority complex in blogland half the time.

    Great choice!

    Reply
  14. Gina says

    May 3, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I found Judy’s blog recently & I love it…good choice!

    Reply

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