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February 17, 2015

We Miss You and We’re Doing Something About It!

We miss you. We really, really do. The thing is, you see, that while we get to interact with many of you right here on the At the Picket Fence blog, we used to also get to interact with even MORE of you through social media.

Until it started changing.

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It used to be that if we said ‘hi’ on Facebook, we would hear a beautiful symphony of ‘hi’s’ right back. But now what we hear sounds more like a symphony of crickets.

We try and try to connect with you…really we do!! But, you see, Facebook (where we do most of our interacting with you) doesn’t want us to be able to interact with you without paying HUGE fees first. So they don’t let you see us or let us see you. And frankly, we’re fed up with it!

This has been very fresh on our minds over the past year and we’ve worked really hard to try and bypass their algorithms and ‘stick it to the man’ and be sneaky and creative in our approach but ‘they’ only seem to clamp down even more.

So, you can imagine our delight when we found out that we were going to be apart of something that would help to solve this problem!

Enter bHome.

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About a year ago, we teamed up with the amazing Kelly and Peter from My Soulful Home. You see, they had a vision. A vision of a place, a community, where you could find access to all of your favorite blogs and magazines AND interact with everyone in a fresh new way. It’s really a gift. A gift for you. And for us too!

Because now we will get to interact with you without limitations! No ‘Big Brother’ keeping us from the most amazing blog readers 2 girls could ever ask for!

The bHome app for iPhones and iPads (coming soon to all mobile devices!!)  is so easy to use and now you can search for ideas and inspiration, read the latest blog posts from your favorite blogs, pin to your Pinterest page, share to Facebook or Instagram, listen to playlists and chat with others right there all just by tap, tap, tapping!

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It’s so easy to join. All you need to do is download this free, yes FREE, app here

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Confused a bit by how it all works? Watch this amazing video tutorial from our friend Donna of Funky Junk Interiors.

After you’ve spent some time exploring the app, you’ll want to be sure to create your very own customized ‘feed’. Simply tap the star on the sites you love (like…ahem…maybe At the Picket Fence?) and they are added to your list of ‘favorites’. Then every time you tap on ‘me’ (meaning your profile) you’ll see all of your favorites right there ready for you to enjoy!

And here’s the best part…this is only the beginning.

bHome is a community which is not only buzzzzzzzzing with activity, it’s also growing!

So, what are you waiting for?? Download the app now and hop on over to our At the Picket Fence page and chat with us a bit!

We can’t wait to ‘bHome’ with you there! 😉

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  1. Jean from Georgia says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    This sounds interesting and you obviously have done your research, but I cannot imagine the lack of pleasure trying to view beautiful home décor photos on a tiny cell phone screen.

    Reply
  2. Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    Looking forward to seeing you on the new app. Hope things are working out with FB soon…. it’s so sad to have things flying south. Take care and stay wram during these winter storms. Suz

    Reply
  3. Patricia says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    I’m sorry I don’t have an iphone or ipad and hope that I can continue to enjoy your emails. Pat

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 17, 2015 at 6:51 AM

      We will absolutely still be blogging right here and our emails will continue as usual! 🙂 Thanks Pat!

      Reply
  4. Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Yes, FB has been so frustrating with all the changes. This app looks amazing. Is there a way to get your site included in this app or is like Bloglovin’ and Feedly where the user just selects the sites they want to view? Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Martha Franks says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    I don’t have a smart phone, just a plain old cell phone. Can’t afford the other, being retired and watching my pennies. Wish this was available to me sitting at my desk. I get several of you by email, but it would be nice to have a central location. Does this mean you will no longer be available on facebook?

    I learn so much from you and you always lift my spirits. Thanks for sharing your life and your lovely family with us!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 17, 2015 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you so much for your sweet words Martha! Yes, we will still be available in our usual places but this is just an extra way for folks to keep up with us. Have you considered following us (and your other favorite blogs!) on Bloglovin? You can create your own list of blogs all in one spot!
      https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/at-picket-fence-4046352?search_term=At%20the%20Picket%20Fence&context=search_page

      Reply
  6. Anita says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Wow, congratulations girls!! That is a wonderful idea and so cool:-)

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  7. Vicki Obenhaus says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Good luck. I hope you keep up this e-mail blog because I do not have a smart phone.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 17, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      Hi Vicki! Yes, everything here will stay the same and our emails will still go out to everyone as usual. This is just another way for folks to see us but nothing changes! 🙂

      Reply
  8. debbiedoos says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    So exciting to be on the cutting edge of technology and to be a part of Bhome! Whoot, I love it.

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    This mobile app has certainly exceeded my expectations….I find that I use this app for everything from pinning, to instagraming, to tweeting, to chatting and the list goes on!….Such a magnificent app, the brainchild of Kelly (My Soulful Home) and her hubby….so honored to be a part of this amazing app and technology!…

    Reply
  10. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    So exciting! What a wonderful idea… looking forward to being a part!
    xo Heidi

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  11. Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I love the app!! Yes it is a fabulous way to keep up with my blog friends, pin, chat, and so much more.

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  12. Karen says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    I don’t comment but do like to read your blog. Thank you for that. My android phone is so little, I would rather look on my computer or iPad.

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  13. victoria says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    When will you have this up and running for us non Apple people? I’ve got an Android can’t wait till you get the app ready for that!

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    • Kelly@mysoulfulhome says

      February 17, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      Victoria Kelly from My Soulful Home jumping in here ( ok, Vanessa & Heather? ). We are feverishly working on an Android version. We want everyone to be able to join us on bHome. Vanessa & Heather will let you know when it is ready so soon we’ll see you at “home” – bHome!
      Thanks so much for your interest!
      Kelly

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  14. Kelly@mysoulfulhome says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I couldn’t have been happier the day Vanessa & Heather agreed to take a leap with me and join bHome. Thrilled by the team we have, all the new friends we will all make, and all the possibilities for growing & expanding our new mobile community. We all ‘get’ each other at bHome – you will be amongst kindred spirits wherever you go.
    Join us today and get in on the fun!
    Thank you Vanessa & Heather!!

    Reply
  15. SUSAN SAILSBURY says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    i love you two! i have no iphone. please keep e-mailing me!

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  16. Susan says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I have android devices (Kindle Fire & phone) and a laptop. I am hoping that BHome will be available on these. Please let us know if, and when, they are. Thank you!

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  17. Cindy says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    How nice for a number of you to be out from underneath Big Brother, so happy for this team to have this option. I am following along!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  18. Catherine says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Why do “you guys” always do everything for only apple products like it’s the end all be all–?
    I know SO MANY people who have bailed on the iphone for the Samsung Note products—which is what I have and LUV it!
    Once again–I feel uninvited to the party cause “you” only think about creating things for iphone-users. : |
    Catherine

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    • shelley says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      several replies above yours says they are working on the android app….

      Reply
  19. Stephanie says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    It’s such a great app and I love being able to share and pin your beautiful images right there. Thanks for keeping in touch 🙂

    Reply
  20. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I love the bHome app! It’s such a great place for inspiration, pinning, chatting and seeing all my favorite blog friends. I’m so excited to be a part of it with you both!

    Reply
  21. Catherine says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I read that Shelley– but I’ve read stuff like that um-teen times and have yet to see the android versions come to fruition—
    Catherine

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  22. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    This app has definitely changed the way I catch up with my favourite blogs. Being able to see everything you girls do in the one spot is fabulous, plus I can easily reshare from the app too.

    Reply
  23. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    love love love everything about bHome! Great post Vanessa! xo

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  24. Ann says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    This is an amazing post. You actually said what the majority of bloggers are thinking! bHome is a breath of fresh air for sure. Love being on this journey with you. <3

    Reply
  25. Paula says

    February 21, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    I’ve just resumed blogging after a long hiatus, and this is such an exciting and welcome development. I look forward to checking it out and to following you all, of course!

    Reply
  26. Julie says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I would love to be a part of this!!! How exciting!!!

    Reply
  27. Barbara Ann says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    IS this the new way of blogging? As a social media tool for bloggers and even us etsy sellers, I hear that FB is not what it used to be? I do not/am not on FB but I think that maybe now Im glad I didnt join for promotion reasons. (I have a business FB page but no action on it). I am waiting for the android version. I follow many bloggers, some who have posted here, and I saw where they were excited about this.
    Here’s to a great future for all bloggers! And future (me) bloggers.
    Barbara Ann
    etsy.com/shop/barbaraannscreations

    Reply
  28. Janelle@The Peaceful Haven says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    This is great…will have to get a smart phone pretty soon 🙂

    Reply
  29. Cathie says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    I didn’t realize Facebook charged fees like that. They don’t with me. At what point do they start that, is it after you get really popular?

    Reply

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