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October 13, 2011

Giveaway from Sutton Place Designs!

We are so excited to be working with Ann from On Sutton Place Blog and Sutton Place Designs!
Ann is so incredibly talented and has recently taken her creative skills to the next level by opening up her gorgeous new Etsy Shop!

Here is just a small sampling of the beautiful items you will find there!
       
           How darling is this pillow with the pocket for holding Autumn treasures?           

Autumn Fall Pillow Cover 15 x 15 Zipper Closure Decorated with Dried Flowers and Twine
And here are just a few of the lovely Christmas stockings she has in her shop.

Apple Green Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. longApple Green Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. long

Vintage blue ticking and red check Christmas Stocking piped and lined 16 in. longRed Homespun and Red Ticking Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. long

She makes the most beautiful ruffled table runners!

Red checked homespun table runner 80 in. x 20 in. with Ruffle Country French, Christmas

And gorgeous pillow covers made from vintage pillowcases.

White Pillow Cover made from Vintage pillowcase Gray Ribbon closure 20 x 20
Ann even recently had her gorgeous pillows featured by Miss Mustard Seed herself! You know if she endorses something it’s fabulous!

So, are you drooling yet? Winking smile
Well, wipe it off your face and get ready to enter for a chance to win a


$35 Etsy Credit!! to Sutton Place Designs!

which Ann has generously offered to one of our readers!
Here’s how to enter:
  1. MANDATORY: Head over to Sutton Place Designs and take a look around. Come back here and comment letting us know what you might buy if you won the giveaway. (Separate Comment)
  2. OPTIONAL: Like On Sutton Place on Facebook to get updates of the newest items Ann has for sale.  Let us know you did by leaving a (Separate Comment).
  3. OPTIONAL: Become a friend of At The Picket Fence through Google Connect, Email Subscriber or RSS Reader, or let us know you already are. Let us know by leaving a (Separate Comment).
  4. OPTIONAL: Facebook, Twitter (use our twitter name @meetuatthefence), or mention the giveaway on your blog in some capacity. Let us know by leaving a (Separate Comment).
That’s FOUR ways to enter to win a lovely item from Sutton Place Designs!

Giveaway will be open through Wednesday, October 19th at midnight and winner will be announced at Inspiration Friday! Good luck…now go enter!!


GIVEAWAY CLOSED! 


As always, thank you for joining us…At The Picket Fence
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  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love the pillows and stockings from the linen collection!

    Reply
  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I like Ann on FB!

    Reply
  3. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Already a GFC follower!

    Reply
  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Let’s see girls, I love just about EVERYTHING Ann makes but the toile pillow is my favorite and I’ve had my eye on it for awhile now! Awesome giveaway! Martina

    Reply
  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    You girls know I’m a happy follower:)

    Reply
  6. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Posting this great giveaway on my sidebar!

    Reply
  7. debbie~refreshrestyle.com says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I would love to win and buy this: The Linen Collection Country French Toile Pillow Cover Zipper Closure 20 x 20 Cream, Blue and Taupe!! It’s beautiful!

    Reply
  8. debbie~refreshrestyle.com says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I follow On Sutton Place on FB and everywhere she goes! Debbie

    Reply
  9. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I “like” On Sutton Place on Facebook!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  10. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I LOve the Linen collection 12×16 pillow cover in flax linen and homespun ruffle.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  11. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I’m already a GFC follower.
    Thanks for the chance!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  12. Kelly says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    She makes such pretty things. I would choose the pillow cover from the linen collection with flax linen and the gathered ruffle.

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I am also a follower of your blog.

    Reply
  14. Melissa F says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love the Christmas stocking with vintage lace!

    Reply
  15. Melissa F says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I like On Sutton Place on FB!

    Reply
  16. Melissa F says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I’m following you on Google Friend Connect!

    Reply
  17. Karen says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I checked out Sutton Place, and I love the white linen ruffled table runner!

    Reply
  18. Loree Ellis says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love the toile pillows but would probably buy the stockings. Mine are so old. We need fresh ones this year.

    Reply
  19. Karen says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I am already a friend of At the Picket Fence

    Reply
  20. ta_red2 says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love the Pillow cover made from vintage linen towel with vintage button closure in Cream and blue

    Reply
  21. ta_red2 says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    i’ve liked on sutton place on fb = )

    Reply
  22. ta_red2 says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    i’m now a friends through google for your blog =) and not just through fb

    Reply
  23. ta_red2 says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    i’ve shared the contest to all my fb friends

    Reply
  24. Jen S. says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I love the Linen Collection 20×20 pillow cover with buttons. My dining room would love them too!

    Reply
  25. Jen S. says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I Like On Sutton Place on FB!

    Reply
  26. Jen S. says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I read At The Picket Fence on my Google Reader! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I liked On Sutton Place on facebook.

    Reply
  28. Michelle says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I joined through Google Account.

    Reply
  29. Michelle says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I would pick the ruffle table runner!

    Reply
  30. vikki says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love the wool felted Halloween pillow.

    Reply
  31. vikki says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I am a follower through Google.

    Reply
  32. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I LOVE the White Pillow Cover made from Vintage pillowcase Gray Ribbon

    Reply
  33. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I am a follower thru email!!

    Reply
  34. chedeb5353 says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love the toile pillow cover. Deb chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    Reply
  35. chedeb5353 says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Like Sutton Place on FB. chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    Reply
  36. Stuff and Nonsense says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    it’s really hard to choose a favorite
    but if i have to
    i do adore that white ruffled table runner

    alison

    Reply
  37. Stuff and Nonsense says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    i just ‘liked’ osp on facebook!

    alison

    Reply
  38. Stuff and Nonsense says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    and of course
    i am a google friend of you girls at
    the picket fence!

    alison

    Reply
  39. chedeb5353 says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I am a follower. Deb chedeb5353@hotmail.com

    Reply
  40. Sandy says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Love her creations. Especially the Linen Collection with the Homespun trim and Buttons…

    Reply
  41. Sandy says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I am a follower…

    Reply
  42. Lynn Richards says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Yes, I’m drooling…the table runner in white is the BEST!!!! Well, so is the sweet pillow with the brown ruffle and buttons.
    xo
    lynn

    Reply
  43. Lynn Richards says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    ok, entry number two, it’s going on my facebook page!!!
    xo
    lynn

    Reply
  44. Joy says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I am a follower thru email! Love the Autumn Fall Pillow!

    Reply
  45. fluerdelyis says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I visited Sutton Place and I like this:
    The Linen Collection, 12 x 16 Pillow Cover, 100% Flax Linen with Homespun ruffle and covered button trim Zipper closure
    thanks
    Chris Ann
    treehouse.queen18 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  46. fluerdelyis says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    email subscriber
    thanks
    Chris Ann
    treehouse.queen18 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  47. Myric says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    She has gorgeous items! I especially love the pocket pillow and French toile! I hope I could win so I can get one of those!! Oh this is exciting. Thanks for sharing the good news 🙂 I am already a follower 🙂

    xoxo
    Myric

    Reply
  48. Myric says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I liked the facebook page 🙂

    Myric

    Reply
  49. Robin says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    If I had a choice I’d pick the red and white ticking striped christmas stocking with the white cuff. I love it.

    Reply
  50. Becca says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    What FUN … let’s see, if by some crazy chance I won, I’d LOVE a toile pillow or ruffled runner! All of her items are fabulous … she’s such a talent!

    Reply
  51. Becca says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    You *know* I follow you! 🙂

    Reply
  52. Becca says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    … and, *now* I’m following On Sutton Place on Facebook (and also feel like I’m stalking you). LOL

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love the white linen runner! I can already see that on my table! Marcase1@ sbcglobal.net (candy)

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love the white linen runner! I can already see that on my table! Marcase1@ sbcglobal.net (candy)

    Reply
  55. Honey at 2805 says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love the white table runner and adore the fall pocket pillow! Is it ok to say more than one? 😉

    Reply
  56. Honey at 2805 says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I liked Ann on FB and left a message!

    Reply
  57. Honey at 2805 says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I am a friend and follow! And I follow Ann too!

    Reply
  58. Honey at 2805 says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I have posted the giveaway on my sidebar!

    Reply
  59. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I love the one you are showing because it goes with the other ones in my bedroom. I also love the linen one with the ruffled trim and buttons. Any stocking would be nice, too.

    Reply
  60. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Liked her on facebook.

    Reply
  61. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I am already a follower!

    Reply
  62. Judy says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love the linen toile pillow. Beautiful.

    Reply
  63. Judy says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I am already a follower

    Reply
  64. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Whooo hooo..count me in. I love Ann’s work and that cute Fall pillow has debbiedoo’s name in the pocket!

    Reply
  65. Hibiscus House says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I love the linen collection pillow and the small heart pillow…Love all of her work really

    Reply
  66. Hibiscus House says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I am a member of the Picket Fence and love your blog

    Reply
  67. Hibiscus House says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I like On Sutton Place on Facebook and I placed them as a favorite on my page.

    Reply
  68. Something Nice and Pretty says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I’m already a follower of On Sutton Place!

    Reply
  69. Something Nice and Pretty says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    If I won I’d chose the one you have shown, the one with the ribbons that tie it together!

    Reply
  70. Something Nice and Pretty says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Liked Anne on FB!

    Reply
  71. Betty Sneeringer says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I took a look at Sutton Place and I think I would go for the white linen pillow – but, everything is so nice!

    Reply
  72. Gypsy Heart says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    So much beauty at Ann’s place but I think the pillows and ruffled table runners are my favorites!

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  73. Betty Sneeringer says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I am a new blogger and have been following you since almost the begining.

    Reply
  74. Gypsy Heart says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I’ve already liked Ann on FB!

    Pat

    Reply
  75. Gypsy Heart says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I’ve already liked Ann on FB!

    Pat

    Reply
  76. Gypsy Heart says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I am a follower and subscriber here!

    Pat

    Reply
  77. Betty Sneeringer says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I just “liked” On Sutton Place on facebook.

    Reply
  78. pballard says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I love the linen collection! (table runner)

    Reply
  79. pballard says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Became a follower of both sites. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  80. pballard says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Just posted on my blog about the giveaway!

    Reply
  81. Amanda H. says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Wow, she has some really cute stuff! If I won the giveaway I would buy the linen collection 20×20 pillow cover. The one with the ruffle and mother of pearl buttons. Just too stinkin’ cute!!

    Reply
  82. Kellie says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Ann is fabulous!!

    She does wonderful work and goes above and beyond in the customer service department!!!

    Reply
  83. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    What a great giveaway! I have followed Ann’s progress from the beginning. I love all her pillows, stockings, and table runners. If I won, I would choose the linen pillow with the adorable ruffle.

    Reply
  84. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I have already liked Ann on FB.

    Reply
  85. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Gosh! I thought I was already a follower, but I checked to make sure, and I wasn’t. But I am now!

    Reply
  86. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I put your giveaway on my sidebar!

    Reply
  87. Blessings from Cindy says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    The toile is calling my name!! Love it!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  88. Blessings from Cindy says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Added to my giveaway list on my blog!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  89. Blessings from Cindy says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I am a follower of your blog!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  90. Cindy says

    October 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    So many pretty things, but I would choose the linen Country French Toile pillow cover…thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  91. Cindy says

    October 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Already a follower, thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  92. Dawn says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to have some new Christmas stockings. They are just beautiful!

    Reply
  93. Dawn says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I liked Ann on facebook.

    Reply
  94. Anonymous says

    October 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Thanks for the chance. I love the linen collection..would probably choose the ruffled table runner or one of the beautiful pillows.
    Sharon
    skmatte@aol.com

    Reply
  95. Karen says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Hi…I love the Linen Collection at Sutton Place. Very cute shop!
    Karen

    Reply
  96. Karen says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I have been following Sutton Place on facebook…love it!
    Karen

    Reply
  97. Karen says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I am your newest friend on google connect!
    Karen

    Reply
  98. Karen says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I have your giveaway posted on my blog side bar. Thanks for a great giveaway!
    Karen

    Reply
  99. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love the the French toile pillow. Gorgeous!

    Reply

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