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May 19, 2011

An Etsy Giveaway from LaFamille At Home!

We are so excited to be working this month with Alicia Hutchinson from La Famille At Home!  Why you ask?  Well, because she sells beautiful things like this

Numbered Burlap Pillow- As seen in COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE
Burlap Numbered Pillows

And these

Mrs. McGregor's Garden Bag
Mrs. McGregor’s Garden Bag
And who wouldn’t love a banner like this greeting them on their birthday
Birthday Banner
Pick us! Pick us!
We will take one of everything in Alicia’s beautiful Etsy Shop!  In fact we did purchase something..or should we say Vanessa did for Heather.  Heather will be receiving one of these shortly for her birthday
Numbered Burlap Pillow- As seen in COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE
Yes you read right that right in the photograph…these charming pillows are featured in the
May Edition of Country Living Magazine!
..And guess what?!  You get a chance to have one too!  That’s right!  
 is giving away a Numbered Burlap Pillow to one of our friends here At The Picket Fence!
You can choose one of 6 colors for your number (0-9) or capital letter and Alicia will send you a custom made pillow just like the ones featured in Country Living Magazine!  Here’s what you need to do to enter:
MANDATORY
  • Pay a visit to La Famille At Home.  Come back to At The Picket Fence and comment letting us know which color combination and number or letter you would choose for your pillow and one other item at Alicia’s shop that caught your eye…and trust us there are plenty of fabulous items! 
OPTIONAL ENTRIES
(please leave a separate comment for each entry)
  • Facebook, Twitter or Blog about the giveaway from LaFamille at Home (one entry for EACH) Use the following tweet: Enter to win giveaway from @meetuatthefence for LaFamille At Home burlap pillow featured in Country Living Mag! https://tinyurl.com/6z6p4pz                 Facebook: Please link back to our facebook page if you choose to facebook about the giveaway.
  • Become a friend of At The Picket Fence in some capacity (google, facebook, twitter or email updates) or let us know you already are.
  • Become a friend of Alicia’s blog  La Famille and let us know you did!


That is up to SIX different ways to enter the giveaway!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
And Alicia has offered another special treat for our friends here At The Picket Fence.  Even if you don’t win a numbered burlap pillow you can still order one for yourself or one of the other beautiful items at La Famille At Home and receive free shipping during the month of May!  You can find the shipping code in our sidebar, just enter it when you check-out!  Thank you Alicia for your generosity!

Good Luck from the girls at the fence!


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  1. Rebecca says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I would choose the burlap pillow with a “T” on it in cream! This shop has such pretty things!
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. Rachel says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I would want a pillow in Ruby Red with a J on it! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Yes, I follow you girls all over … well at least on FB. Don’t do twitter. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/tigg1990/status/70837694258876416
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I follow your blog through Google Reader!
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  6. Judy says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Those pillows are beautiful…I am a pink girl…or maybe the Heather blue…get it? You know I follow.

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I now follow La Famille as well

    Reply
  8. Jodie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love the Paris journal. I would choose the heather blue for my number.

    Reply
  9. Jodie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I shared the giveaway on FB.

    Reply
  10. Jodie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I now follow their blog – La Famille At Home!

    Reply
  11. Jodie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I’ve followed ATPF for awhile.

    Reply
  12. La says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I think I would choose Heather Blue and either a G or 5.

    Reply
  13. La says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I’m a follower.

    Reply
  14. {northern cottage} says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    friend of the picket fence and following via google reader as well!

    Reply
  15. {northern cottage} says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    ohhhh fun giveaway – It’s a toss up between cream and charcoal but I think charcoal would win out to be a little more graphic…so many wonderful items for sale!

    Reply
  16. alison says

    May 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    i adore alicia and her delightful blog…i was so excited for her when my cl issue arrived and i recognized her handiwork…i love the burlap with the red number…fun fun!

    Reply
  17. alison says

    May 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    did i mention that i’m a follower of la famille?

    Reply
  18. alison says

    May 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    and, of course, i follow you two lovelies!

    Reply
  19. Pamela says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What a wonderful give away! I forgo to tell y’all I love the blog make over! It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  20. Sandy says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Love this give away–I would choose the Ruby Red Pillow with a Cream “A”. I love the Mrs McGregor’s Garden Bag…

    Reply
  21. Sandy says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I follow…

    Reply
  22. Amy @ 11Magnolialane says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Cute store. Love that Garden Sign.
    I would pick the letter S in pink for my little girl, I can’t resist!
    Amy

    Reply
  23. vikki says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I am a follower of both of you.

    vikkinay@yahoo.com

    Reply
  24. vikki says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I would choose a burlap pillow with the letter N in black. I also loved the Paris journal.

    Reply
  25. Bloomin Rose says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    The pillows are gorgeous – what an exciting giveaway! I would love, love the burlap pillow with a “C” on it in in Ruby Red. I also really loved the birthday banner!

    Reply
  26. Ruthie says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Did mine go through? If not, I loved the burlap pillow with a black 5 on it and loved the prayer frame with sweet ruffle on it.
    Thanks!
    Ruthie

    Reply
  27. Kelly says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    What a great shop! I love the charcoal gray the letters come in! I’d probably get a “B”, and I love her garden sign!

    Kelly

    Reply
  28. Kelly says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I’m follow your blog. 🙂

    Kelly

    Reply
  29. Cindy says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    How nice! I would love a #1 in blue. Love the framed garden art too! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Reply
  30. Cindy says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I already follow “At the Picket Fence”! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  31. Cindy says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Your giveaway is on my sidebar!

    Reply
  32. Nancy H. says

    May 18, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I would chose the burlap pillow with a heather blue letter H!

    Reply
  33. Nancy H. says

    May 18, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I am a follower of your blog!

    Reply
  34. NanaDiana says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Oh – You know I love the stuff but I don’t dare win another thing or someone will send a hunting party out for me! GREAT giveaway! Hugs- Diana

    Reply
  35. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Such a hard decision, but I would choose the number “2” in ‘ruby red’!! Great giveaway!
    Blessings!!

    Reply
  36. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    ohhh..I would pick the burlap pillow with a yellow M perfect for our bedroom. What a nice giveaway.

    Reply
  37. Texas JennyWren says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    They have very pretty things at La Famille. I would like a letter “K” on my pillow in Heather Green if I win the blog candy giveaway. Thanks! txjennywren.blogspot.com

    Reply
  38. Haniela says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    How beautiful!!

    I would pick cream letter H and R or A and J

    I love the frames and zippee bundle pink.

    Reply
  39. Haniela says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I’m a follower of At The Picket Fence.
    hanielas@yahoo.com

    Reply
  40. Haniela says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Tweeted..

    https://twitter.com/#!/Hanielas

    hanielas@yahoo.com

    Reply
  41. Honey at 2805 says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I would choosed the letter D in cream. Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely giveaway!

    Reply
  42. Honey at 2805 says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I have become a follower of Alicia’s blog!

    Reply
  43. Honey at 2805 says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I always follow you!

    Reply
  44. susan says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I would love a pillow with a cream letter E. Both my daughter’s names begin with an E which is handy!! Now following your fab blog!
    Sx

    Reply
  45. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE those pillows and would love a chance to win one for my family room. I would choose the heather green with the #3 on it for my 3 kiddos!! Martina

    Reply
  46. Deborah says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I am a follower of you both. Thanks for the give away.

    Reply
  47. Deborah says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I would choose the number 5 in blue for my 5 grandchildren! How fun!

    Reply
  48. Little Brick Ranch says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Yeah!! I choose a pink B!! Hmmm….maybe a green one….oh, this is tough! Ok – pink B – final answer!!

    Reply
  49. Little Brick Ranch says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Im your friend!!

    Reply
  50. jandjhome says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I would have to say charcoal. Tough to pick and the pink zippee bundle is too cute.

    Reply
  51. jandjhome says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I’m a follower. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  52. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I love the pillows and the Seed Packet Caddy. Everything is so cute! I would choose the number 2 in Ruby Red. Thanks for the chance to win.
    xo,
    Sherry

    Reply
  53. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Of course I am a follower. I wouldn’t want to miss anything!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  54. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    May 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I would choose the number 6 in cream

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    May 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I follow your blog

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  56. Breaking Free From Old Ways says

    May 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I follow Alicia’s blog

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  57. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I would want a Pink “J” on my beautiful pillow!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I LOVE everything, but if I HAD to choose, I would pick the “Life’s A Garden” framed art! OR the Happy Birthday Banner!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

    What a Sweet Shop!

    Reply
  59. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/71763428569661440

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  60. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I follow your blog through Google Reader!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  61. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I am Following Alicia’s blog!
    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  62. Jo's Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I’m Following Heather & Vanessa @meetuatthefence on Twitter as @peasandluvfrmJO!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  63. Christie says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    So glad I didn’t miss the deadline! I saw these in CL and loved them! Of course, I am a follower! Christie

    Reply
  64. Christie says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love the seed packet caddy and the pillow in red #3! Thanks for the awesome give-away! Christie

    Reply
  65. Kathy says

    May 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Hello,
    This is terrific! I’d love a number 2 in blue and love the framed garden art!
    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
    Kathy

    Reply

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