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December 17, 2011

Giveaway Winners from the Blogger Block Party & a Big Thank You to our Sponsors!

Ho, ho, ho!
Christmas is coming early for some of you because today we are announcing the winners of all
8 GIVEAWAYS from last week’s fantabulous Blogger Block Party!
We had the most AMAZING sponsors of for the Christmas Blogger Block Party! They were all so generous and each giveaway was amazing!

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Are you ready to find out who won each of our EIGHT yes we said it EIGHT Giveaways?!?

First up, we had this gorgeous “Believe” pillow from the amazing Ann of 
And the winner of the pillow is:
Lynn from The Vintage Nest!
Congratulations Lynn!

Next we had this absolutely beautiful set of Christmas Botanical Cards (prints of her original watercolor painting) from the talented Dawn of

Christmas Cards Botanical Pinecones Set of Six  5 x 7 Blank Cards
And the winner of the Botanical Cards is:
Vikki from the Quirky Quail!
Congratulations Vikki!

Next we have this incredible Steampunk Filigree Ring from the lovely Jenny of 
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And the winner of this stunning ring is:
Kim from Kim Macumber Interiors!
Congratulations Kim!

And last, but most certainly not least, let’s announce the winner of this beautiful Letter Pendant from the amazingly creative Jeanne of juNxtaposition!

These are true treasures made using actual antique typewriter letters and the winner will, of course, be able to pick the letter of their choice.
And the winner is:
Kelly from The Essence of Home!
Congratulations Kelly!
Vicki at Curly Willow Collections offered one of her FUN and Fabulous prints!
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And the winner of the canvas is:
Janet from Cottage At The Crossroads
Congratulations !
Thank you Vicki for offering this giveaway! Vicki has added several more just like this one to her Etsy store, Curly Willow Collections if you didn’t win this one, you can still get your own!
Up next we have this gorgeous set of napkins from Cottage in the Oaks!
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And the winner of the napkin set is:
Kelly at Eclectically Vintage
Congratulations !
Thank you Cottage in the Oaks for offering this giveaway! Please visit Cottage in the Oaks they have so many wonderful items for sale in their Etsy store that would be perfect for gift giving during the holidays!

Unexpected Elegance put together this adorable set to give to one of our readers.
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It contains: (3) Burlap embellished bows, Set of 3 Baker’s twine (25 yds/each), Cosmetic Pouch (8.5″ x 6.5″). 
And the winner of this burlap gift set is:
Mary Ellen at the Bee’s Knees Boutique 
Congratulations !
Thank you Angela for providing this lovely giveaway! Unexpected Elegance has so many lovely things in their Etsy store, be sure to pay them a visit!
and last but most certainly not least…Ruby Jean’s offered one of her GORGEOUS handmade farmhouse aprons to one of you!! I am so jealous…seriously!
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And the winner  of the farmhouse apron is:
Amy K 
Congratulations !
Thank you Angelina for providing this fabulous giveaway! How perfect would this be to wear while preparing your Christmas brunch or dinner.  It truly is a work of art! You can visit Ruby Jean’s to see more of her beautiful items!
IF YOU WON A GIVEAWAY ITEM PLEASE CONTACT US THROUGH OUR CONTACT PAGE!!  
We do not have email addresses for all of you so it’s important you contact us so we can put you in touch with our sponsors! 

Be sure to support small businesses and other bloggers and pay a visit to these AMAZING online stores!  They are the reason we can offer such fabulous giveaways here At The Picket Fence!


Also, THANK YOU to all of you who participated and joined in the Christmas Blogger Block Party! We are still working through visiting all of your amazing links to the Doors and Porches Party and the Christmas in the Kitchen Party, if you haven’t seen us yet we promise we will be by!


Also a few quick announcements:


Inspiration Friday is still going strong!





We were featured at two lovely places this weekend! We are guest posting over at Homemakers on a Dime for the “Blogging for Dollars” Series, come by and read some of our tips for earning income thorough your blog! Also, Heather’s Anthropologie Mason Jar Snow Globes Knock Off was featured at Knock Off Decor? This is a fabulous site full of Knock Off Projects! She’s love it if you’d come by and share some comment love!


Have a glorious Saturday! What will you be up to? The gals At The Picket Fence will be baking, baking, baking! Meet you back here soon!



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  1. vickidesigner says

    December 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    YAY! Congrats to all the winners! And a special thanks to Heather and Vanessa for being amazing women! These two go above and beyond for their sponsors. And I thank them sincerely! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Much Love, Vicki with Curly Willow Collections

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  2. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    December 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Yipee! Yipee! Yipee! I won the Keep Calm and Carry On canvas, and do I ever need that right now! Thanks Heather and Vanessa for putting together these awesome parties, and thanks also to all the sponsors. Merry Christmas!

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  3. NanaDiana says

    December 17, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Congratulations to ALL the winners. Wow and Wow! xo Diana

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Congrats to the winners. So glad my sister one something.

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  5. classic • casual • home says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Congratulations to all those lucky winners…such a fun party!

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  6. Eclectically Vintage says

    December 17, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Doing the happy dance since I won those fab napkins!! I will tell my daughter since she read my fortune and told me I would never win anything!!
    Kelly

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  7. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    December 18, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Congratulations to all the winners! Fun! Fun!

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  8. Kelly says

    December 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Thank you SO much for hosting this amazing giveaway! I am so excited to receive my typewriter pendant! I just read the email that I won a little while ago. I’ve been gone all day to a family Christmas party. I look forward to wearing it during the holidays too!

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  9. janet says

    December 18, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Congrats to all of the winners..

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  10. My Beautiful World says

    December 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Another wonderful post Congrats to the winners too. so nice to catch up with you again. Sending you special wishes for a very Merry Christmas Day and look forward to keeping in touch in 2012.

    Always Wendy

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  11. debbie refresh restyle says

    December 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Awesome giveaways and Congratulations to all the winners!
    Debbie

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  12. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    A huge thank you for hosting the fabulous party and all the hard work. Santa has come early for me. What a nice surprise. Thank You….Thank You.

    Reply

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