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July 25, 2012

Giveaway from House 129 & Kelly of Live.Laugh.Rowe




We are so excited to announce a giveaway hosted by the fabulous Kelly of Live.Laugh.Rowe from her gorgeous Esty Store House 129!


Have you ever met Kelly? She is such an amazing lady.

and so lovely…inside and out! Her blog is chock full of wonderful ideas, crafts, recipes and everyday life and she hosts the super fun Thee Networking Blog Hop every month! 
Her Etsy store is also chock full of gorgeous items like these
One Dozen Simple and Eclectic Style Single Stem Fabric Flowers

Eclectic Style Single Stem Fabric Flowers

and this
Watermelon Pom Pom Garland (5 FT)
Watermelon Pom Pom Garland
and how darling is this!
Vintage Inspired Rolled Rose Clip for Wear or Hair.  Laura Ashley Inspired Fabrics.

Vintage Inspired Rolled Rose Clip

AND we are so excited that she is GIVING AWAY this to one of our lucky readers here At The Picket Fence! 
A darling chalkboard painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Napoleonic Blue and ready for hanging with a rustic twine and a Ten Dollar Credit to House 129! 

Here’s all you have to do to enter!
Mandatory Entry:
Like Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelaughrowe Leave a comment letting us know you did. 

Optional entries:
Like House 129 on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/House129 Leave a NEW comment letting us know you did. 
Heart the shop or Favorite an Item in the shop: www.house129.etsy.com Leave a NEW comment letting us know you did. 
Follow Kelly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveLaughRowe Leave a NEW comment letting us know you did. 
Follow Kelly on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LiveLaughRowe/ Leave a NEW comment letting us know you did. 
That’s FIVE chances to win this great giveaway!! 
Giveaway is for US residents only and is open till midnight July 31st. 

Thanks Kelly for hosting such a fabulous giveaway, can’t wait to see who wins!


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  1. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    July 25, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    I follow Live Laugh Rowe on FB!!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  2. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    July 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    I like House 129 on FB! XO, Aimee

    {Tweeting and FB Sharing this awesome giveaway!}

    Reply
  3. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    this is such a fun giveaway! i like live laugh rowe on fb!

    Reply
  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    and i like house 129 on fb, too! thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  5. PitterAndGlink says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    I follow Live Laugh Rowe on FB! 🙂

    Reply
  6. pballard says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Following Kelly on twitter also. Thanks Pam

    Reply
  7. ehwiley says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    I “like” Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook.

    Reply
  8. ehwiley says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I follow Kelly on Twitter as edubz96.

    Reply
  9. ehwiley says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I “hearted” the Vintage Double-Sided Fabric Burlap Twine Bunting Flag Banner on the etsy site!

    Reply
  10. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    I liked Live, laugh, Rowe on FB.

    Reply
  11. neeser34 says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I like live laugh rowe on fb
    Titusd@mattoon.k12.il.us

    Reply
  12. neeser34 says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Follow on twitter as neeser34

    Reply
  13. neeser34 says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I like house 129 on fb

    Reply
  14. neeser34 says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    I heart 129 on etsy

    Reply
  15. neeser34 says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I follow Kelly on pinterest

    Reply
  16. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I liked Live, Laugh, Rowe in FB!

    Reply
  17. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I Like house129 on FB!

    Reply
  18. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I love the fabric banners on etsy!

    Reply
  19. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I follow Kelly on Twitter!

    Reply
  20. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest!

    Reply
  21. Grammy Goodwill says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I like Live Laugh Rowe on FB. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  22. Weezy says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I ‘liked’ Live Laugh Rowe on FB. What a fun giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  23. Weezy says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I ‘Liked’ house129 on FB

    Reply
  24. Meegan says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    I follow live,laugh.rowe on fb
    Meegan

    Reply
  25. Meegan says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I follow house 129 on FB

    Reply
  26. Meegan says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I follow live.laugh.rowe

    Reply
  27. Meegan says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    I visited house 129 and LOVE the watermelon garland.

    Reply
  28. Meegan says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest

    Reply
  29. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Like Kelly { she is fab!} on FB !!

    Reply
  30. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Follow Kelly on Twitter!!

    Reply
  31. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Like House 129 on FB!!

    Reply
  32. Maury Kilgo says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I liked Live Laugh Rowe on FB.

    Reply
  33. Maury Kilgo says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I liked House129 on FB.

    Reply
  34. Weezy says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    My favorite was Kelly’s Eclectic Style Single Stem Fabric Flowers . such gorgeous colors !

    Reply
  35. DIY Show Off says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I like Live Laugh Rowe on FB. :0

    Reply
  36. DIY Show Off says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    “Like” house 129 on FB! 🙂

    Reply
  37. DIY Show Off says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Favorited on Etsy. Love everything, especially the buntings and garland. 🙂

    Reply
  38. DIY Show Off says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Following Kelly on Twitter.

    Reply
  39. DIY Show Off says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Following on Pinterest and off to share. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Heather says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I follow Live Laugh Rowe on FB

    Reply
  41. Heather says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I like (love!) House 129 on FB.

    Reply
  42. Heather says

    July 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I am wearing one of her Silhouette necklaces now – it is my new favorite piece of jewelry. So well made and FUN! I hearted the mustache tags 🙂

    Reply
  43. sara @ applestone drive says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I like Live Laugh Rowe on FB!

    Reply
  44. sara @ applestone drive says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I like House 129 on FB!

    Reply
  45. sara @ applestone drive says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I heart House 129 on etsy!

    Reply
  46. sara @ applestone drive says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I liked Live, Laugh, Rowe on Facebook and House 129 on Facebook. Also heart House 129 on etsy. Love the mustache tags – will order some for a mustache party we are having.

    Reply
  48. Kathy Moody says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I follow Live, Laugh, Rowe on FB!

    Reply
  49. Kathy Moody says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I liked House 129 on FB.

    Reply
  50. Kathy Moody says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I hearted House 129 on Etsy! 🙂

    Reply
  51. Kathy Moody says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I follow Kelly on Twitter.

    Reply
  52. Kathy Moody says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest. 🙂 Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  53. priscilla says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I like Live, Laugh, Rowe on Facebook.

    Reply
  54. priscilla says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I liked House 129 on Facebook!

    Reply
  55. priscilla says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest!

    Reply
  56. priscilla says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I heart House 129 on Etsy. Loved the dog bone ornaments!

    Reply
  57. Cherished Bliss says

    July 25, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I am fan of Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook

    Reply
  58. Cherished Bliss says

    July 25, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    I like House 129 on Facebook

    Reply
  59. Cherished Bliss says

    July 25, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    I follow Kelly on Twitter

    Reply
  60. Cherished Bliss says

    July 25, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest

    Reply
  61. How to Nest for Less says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I follow Kelly on Facebook!

    Reply
  62. How to Nest for Less says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I like House 129 on Facebook!

    Reply
  63. How to Nest for Less says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I favorited the rosette clip on her Etsy site (did you know that’s my daughter as the model? Yep!)

    Reply
  64. How to Nest for Less says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I follow Kelly on Twitter!

    Reply
  65. How to Nest for Less says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    i follow Kelly on Pinterest!

    Reply
  66. Nova says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Liked Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook

    Reply
  67. Nova says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Liked House 129 on Facebook
    sparkle40175(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  68. Nova says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Followed Kelly on Pinterest
    sparkle40175(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  69. Nova says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Antiqued Jewelry Holders is a favorite item on etsy
    sparkle40175(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  70. Nova says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Hearted the shop House 129 on etsy
    sparkle40175(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  71. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    I already liked live, laugh, rowe on facebook!
    Janet

    Reply
  72. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    I already liked House 129, favorited the store and the House, Family plaque.
    Janet

    Reply
  73. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Following Kelly on Twitter.

    Reply
  74. Online bingo says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Yep! We’ll be using it as the hosts. It’s a great program. wasn’t sure if newbie party goers were ready for an explanation of all the platforms and apps available for Twitter. Maybe a part two on those. 🙂

    Reply
  75. Terri says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Liked Live Laugh, Rowe on FB. Hope to win!

    Reply
  76. Jo's Corner says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I Like Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook! FB name is Jo Moseley!

    Reply
  77. Jo's Corner says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I Like House 129 on Facebook as Jo Moseley.

    Reply
  78. Jo's Corner says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I Heart-ed the shop http://www.house129.etsy.com!
    My Etsy name is Kjomo57. VERY cute items, by the way!

    Reply
  79. Jo's Corner says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Follow Kelly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveLaughRowe as peasandluvfrmJO.

    Reply
  80. Jo's Corner says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I am Following all of Kelly’s Board on Pinterest. My Pinterest name is Josiemo or Jo Moseley.

    Reply
  81. vikki says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I follow Kelly on Pinterest

    Reply
  82. vikki says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I like Live Laugh Rowe on Facebook

    Reply
  83. clicking says

    November 25, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I really like what you guys are up too. Such clever work and coverage!
    Keep up the great works guys I’ve incorporated you
    guys to our blogroll.

    Reply

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