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January 31, 2012

Happy Blogiversary to Us and a Giveaway to You!!


We are celebrating being ONE YEAR OLD today!!

Well, WE are actually much older than that (one of us more so than the other…hee hee)
(Just hysterical, Vanessa).

 But can you believe that this is the 
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY 
of At the Picket Fence? 

We can’t! 

The time has truly flown by and so much has happened in the past year, both to us personally and to this little ol’ blog of ours. 

The biggest thing that has happened is that we have developed some truly incredible friendships with all of YOU! We have been blown away by the amazing relationships which have developed and how the benefits of blogging go so far beyond getting great DIY and craft tips. 

From our first Inspiration Friday when 82 friends linked up their posts to help support our first party to this past week which saw 474 of you show up!!  

From that very first week when we squealed and called each other as we made our way to 100 friends to the now almost 5,000 friends we are able to connect with through our Blog, Facebook and Twitter…we’ve come to cherish each and every one who takes time out of their day to spend with us here At The Picket Fence!

You’ve allowed us to share our hearts and tears through our Simply Sundays Series and Vanessa’s Labor of the Heart Series.  You’ve laughed with us when we’ve shared our funny parenting moments, or those Good Grief moments we all experience on occasion.

You’ve inspired us beyond imagination at our Inspiration Friday…y’all blow us away!!

You’ve cheered us on through major home renovations, complimented our crafts, recipes and projects
and made us feel loved and validated and for that we say THANK YOU and to show you how much we appreciate you we have a fun giveaway…cause it ain’t a party without some gifts!! 

But first, we thought it would be fitting to share a little more about ourselves since it is our anniversary and all.  Several of you throughout this past year have kindly bestowed upon us the Versatile Blogger Award.  And we decided it was finally time to answer the much dreaded…Tell us 7 random things about you! So here goes.  SEVEN things you didn’t know about Vanessa and Heather…y’all asked for it!

First up, here are 7 Random Things About Heather:


We are taking a gamble here that if you learn SEVEN random things about both of us it may be “weirdo overload” and you might abandon us in droves…but we’ll go out on a limb and hope you still like us when it’s over! 😉

1.  I am left-handed.  No one else is in our immediate family.  Growing up I wore a t-shirt all of the time that said “if the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, than only left handed people are in their right minds!” I thought that was very clever and very true.  Just recently I saw an old family photo of Vanessa wearing that t-shirt. Did I mention I am the only left handed person in our family…oh wait this just became about how weird Vanessa is, and obviously not in her right mind…but I digress. 😉 
Oh hardee har har Heather! ~Vanessa

2.  I HATE, LOATHE, GAG over Green Beans. Mom said I literally spit them out at her when I was just a few months old.  I still hate them.  On the other hand there isn’t much else I hate food wise, which is bad. Really bad. 

3. I am a total Sci-Fi (science fiction for all you girly girls) geek! Like watched every season of the new Battlestar Galactica series on Netflix in a row, every night, for weeks, by myself, kind of geek! If it’s set in space, on another planet, involves aliens, asteroids hitting earth or an apocalypse I’m all in. 

4. On the subject of entertainment.  I will read just about anything and everything I can get my hands on.  I ADORE the Mitford Series....but shhhh…I confess to loving the Twilight Series as well. As in read them over and over again and attended the marathons of Eclipse and Breaking Dawn…so did I just hear some of you running in the other direction? 😉 

5.  I laugh when people hurt themselves.  Not like mortally wounded hurt themselves, but stub their toes, step on Lego’s in the middle of the night, bump your head on the car door kind of hurt themselves.  I try really hard not to…really I do…if you are ever with me and you hurt yourself, you’ve been warned. 

6. I have moved 14 times in 19 years of marriage…and that’s about all there is to say about that since I just broke out in hives.

7. I have a potty mouth on occasion.  No seriously. I try and control it but…yeah not really.  So my favorite is the “S” word.  You might hear it if you ride with me in the car at all…this is because I have a lead foot and everyone always seems to be in my way…no really it’s like I’m a “slow driver, school bus, lost person breaking at every intersection” magnet. You will also hear it on occasion when I come home hoping against all hope that the family members who were lounging around when I left might have felt the slightest motivation to clean up the kitchen.  If you followed me around in the morning you would hear it several times because I am always running late (oh wait that’s random thing number 8). I say it a lot when I screw up the coding on the blog… anyway…yep…someone pass a bar of soap. 😉 


Now, for 7 Random Things About Vanessa:


Oooo…I am so telling mom about your potty mouth Heather! Hee Hee!
(You mean OUR mom…the same woman who had a few choice words for dad when he secretly shaved off his mustache making him look 10 years younger than her…that mom??) 

Ok…so I’m going to ease you into the inner workings of my world so I don’t scare you off too quickly!

1. I HATE intensely dislike peas. Doesn’t matter if you saute them, drown them in butter, add cheese or any kind of seasoning, I just don’t like them. Never have, never will so don’t go wasting your time sending me your fabulous pea-related recipes ok?! But I do love green beans so it worked out well that Heather and I could just trade vegetables!

2. I am totally schizophrenic when it comes to my musical tastes. One second I’m listening to a violin concerto and the next I’m rocking out to Def Leppard…their greatest hits CD was in my Christmas stocking along with Hall and Oats and Sade`…what does that tell you about me? I love jazz and old standards (Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald) and I also love Norah Jones and Michael Buble. But on a warm summer day you might find me running errands around town with the sunroof open and The Rolling Stones or Led Zepplin blaring (not with the kiddos in the car of course). I also have several mixed CD’s of ’80’s music…told ya…schizo! 

Do you still like me? Cause I’m just getting started!

3. I’ve only ever gotten highlights in my hair but have never done an all over color. So I have the same exact color hair that I had when I was a little girl with just a few highlights thrown in to cover up the rapidly increasing gray hair. And speaking of hair, I may or may not have just recently come across a photo of me from back in the day which may or may not show me sporting a haircut slightly resembling a “permullet”. What’s a “permullet” you ask? Not only is it business in the front and party in the back…but the business in the front is permed. I want to say in my defense (not that this is actually true or anything) that I did not know I was (or wasn’t!) sporting this “do” and completely blame my mother who was responsible for my haircuts at that age. If that photo actually does exist, it will be destroyed so don’t get any ideas Heather! 

4. Last Sunday in church I was sitting next to a gal who blatantly picked her nose (we’re talking digging for gold here folks!)  throughout the entire service which, in and of itself was gross enough. But then when we heard the pastor say that it was time for communion it took the situation to a whole new dire level. Suddenly my hubby and I found ourselves only being able to pray for the communion plates containing the crackers and “wine”/grape juice to come to our side first so that we could pass to her instead of the other way around. Of course, that didn’t end up being what happened. The plate was passed to her and as she rummaged with the finger in question through those crackers I quickly realized that I was going to have to do something I had never done before…I was going to have to “fake” taking communion. There was NO way I was going to put one of those crackers in my mouth! So, as the plate was passed to me I gingerly selected a cracker which I then put on the seat next to me and when the pastor indicated that it was time to “break the bread”, I pretended to put it in my mouth and chew it up. I think the Lord understood, don’t you? As of today that cracker is still in the bottom of my purse which is where I stealthily put it instead of my mouth.

5. And speaking of communion, I believe it is now time for a confession. You all are super special because NO ONE knows this and my mom might just kill me for it. But, once when I went to visit them with the kids and we were looking through old photos I found my 7th grade school pictures and realized why my mom was encouraging me to put on a little bit of blush that day. I seriously could have been one of the vampires in the Twilight series (how bout that Heather?)! Plus I had yet to learn the benefits of tweezers so my dark, bushy eyebrows weren’t doing me any favors either. So, when everyone was asleep, I went downstairs and took all of those school photos and buried them at the bottom of the trash can in the garage. I would say that I’m sorry for this act of rebellion, but I’m NOT! I felt as though I was doing my duty by sparing anyone from seeing me that way so technically I’m just a giver, right? 

6. For me, being rebellious is not cleaning up the dishes right after we eat dinner. Leaving them in the sink overnight makes me feel kinda naughty…I’m so wild and crazy, right? Sometimes I even leave my pj’s on the floor in the closet all day long! Although, from the previous things I’ve just shared with you maybe I’m more rebellious than I realize…hmmmm…

7. One of my all-time favorite websites is Awkward Family Photos. I literally laugh until I feel sick every time I’m there and when Heather and I were together after Christmas we spent an obscene amount of time going through the photos and crying from laughter! You will find many variations of the previously mentioned “permullet” on this site.


So, are you still going to come back and visit us here now that you 
know the sordid details of our lives?

We hope so because as our way of saying THANKS for being such wonderful friends and supporters to us, we are going to be giving away a

$100 Gift Card
 to 
HomeGoods (also good at TJ Maxx!)

And we are going to make this super easy to enter to win:

1. (Mandatory) Just leave us a comment telling us you want to be entered, please include a way for us to contact you, if you do not have a GFC account or blog.  Of course if you want to tell us what you love about At The Picket Fence or how much you love us, how we’ve changed your lives and made the world a better place…well that’s okay with us too..;) (1 entry)
2. (Optional) Follow us on Facebook or via Email and leave us a separate comment to let us know you are. (1 entry per following format) *See the links below*
3. (Optional) Twitter or Facebook about the giveaway and our Blogiversary with link back to blog post included and leave a separate comment letting us know you did (1 entry) 

GIVEAWAY WILL BE OPEN UNTIL MONDAY THE 6th at MIDNIGHT! 
WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM AND ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY THE 7th!!

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Thank you again for meeting us here today (and throughout the past year!) at the Fence,

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  1. Dixie Delights says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Happy blog-day! I’d love to be entered to win!!

    Reply
  2. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats and great giveaway! I am a follower!

    Reply
  3. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I “like” you on FB!

    Reply
  4. Diane says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Congrats ladies, you have the sweetest blog. Awesome giveaway, count me in. I am already a faithful follower. Diane

    Reply
  5. Miss Kitty says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Happy First Blogiversary! Please enter me into your generous give-away. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Congrats ladies on you anniversary…sounds like it has been one awesome year. It was fun reading all your little secrets (hee hee). Oh I would just love to win your giveaway gift card. It has been fun following along with y’all and I look forward to another great year.
    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Happy anniversary. I loved learning those little tid bits about each of you. Count me in…you know I could do some serious damage with that gift card.

    Reply
  8. Judy says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I like you on FB

    Reply
  9. Loren says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Congrats! &to many more

    Reply
  10. Judy says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I just posted it on FB.

    Reply
  11. Loren says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Following on fb

    Reply
  12. Jamie says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    best giveaway ever!!! I never do giveaways, but this one rocks 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jamie says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    and now I like you on facebook!

    Reply
  14. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Blog Bday! I love how honest and real you both are about life! I am so excited to meet y’all at Haven too! I hope I win!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      January 31, 2012 at 9:53 PM

      Can’t wait to meet you Lisa! Haven is gonna be awesome…glad you still want to meet us…and won’t run in the other direction after reading our confessions. 😉

      Heather

      Reply
  15. Ashley Perry says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Happy Birthday to you two.
    Happy Birthday to you two.
    Happy Birthday Ladies at The Picket Fence…..
    Happy Birthday to you two!

    Your blog was one of the first ones I started reading!
    I’m happy for you, and excited to enter this giveaway.

    Reply
  16. Ashley Perry says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I LIKE you on FB…because there’s not a LOVE button! They need to get one of those dontchathink?!?

    Reply
  17. Ashley Perry says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I tweeted your giveaway!!!

    Reply
  18. Ashley Perry says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I follow your happy little blog!

    Reply
  19. Deb@Journey Thru ICE Syndrome says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary! You have such a fun blog and it seems like you have a blast doing it! Congrats – and thanks for offering the giveaway!

    Reply
  20. Marie says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Congrats!! I would love to be entered – thank you so much!!

    Reply
  21. Nellie's Cozy place says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Happy blogaversary Vanessa and Heather,
    Enjoyed your post, and that permullet as you call it, I think I might have had
    one of those hairdos when I was a lil girl. I called it the bozo the clown look.
    the back was straight and so was the bangs, but it was permed on the sides.
    Dumbest look I have ever seen……………
    Needless to say, my daughter never sported that look when she was under my care.

    Again Happy Blogaversary, you have a great blog here,
    Blessings Galore, Nellie

    Reply
  22. Marie says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Now following on FB also.

    Reply
  23. Ashley Perry says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I get your updates in my inbox too~

    Reply
  24. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I like you on Facebook!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  25. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my Facebook.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coastal-Charm/131887623580362#!/pages/Coastal-Charm/131887623580362?sk=wall

    Reply
  26. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Oh how cute! Love reading all the inside scoop on y’all!! (haha) Happy Blogiversary! I’m one of your friends too!!
    Blessings!
    Jan

    Reply
  27. Andrea@ourbluefrontdoor says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you ladies! Awesome giveaway, boy what I would do with $100 to TJ Maxx…..so excited and here’s to many more years of blogging 🙂

    email: ax2schuneman@yahoo.com

    Reply
  28. Andrea@ourbluefrontdoor says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Already follow you on Facebook!

    Reply
  29. Andrea@ourbluefrontdoor says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Went over to Facebook and posted this awesome giveaway…hope you ladies celebrate all of your success today!! Congrats

    Reply
  30. Mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I’d love to be entered. Thanks!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

    Reply
  31. Dawn @ Redbirdcottageart says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Happy blog bday! Love your blog. Thanks for sharing your little secrets today – communion story is hilarious! Please enter me for the giveaway!

    Reply
  32. Mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I follow you on FB with my username Mary Happymommy.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

    Reply
  33. Mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I subscribed to your email feed.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

    Reply
  34. Mami2jcn says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    tweet:

    https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/164359187864895488

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

    Reply
  35. Dawn @ Redbirdcottageart says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    I posted your link on my facebook page.

    Reply
  36. Rebecca says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    OH! Please, please, please! Thanks for your generous offering AND best wishes on your next 365 days!

    Reply
  37. Full Circle Creations says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I’m a follower!

    Holly

    Reply
  38. shannon i olson says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    yes please enter me!!! great giveaway and congratulations on one year!

    Reply
  39. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! Great giveaway–I’m a follower.

    Reply
  40. shannon i olson says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    following on facebook!

    Reply
  41. Gabby says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I’m almost there, but y’all are still leaps and bounds ahead of me, lol!!! Thanks for being such a fantastic supporter of my blog, and I love stopping by to see what’s going on At the Picket Fence.

    Oh, and I’m a follower on GFC. 😀 Love this giveaway!

    Gabby
    lateyoungfamily@gmail.com

    Reply
  42. Gabby says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I definitely follow you on Facebook as well!

    Gabby
    lateyoungfamily@gmail.com

    Reply
  43. Gabby says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    And I just Facebook posted the giveaway! Thanks!

    Gabby
    lateyoungfamily@gmail.com

    Reply
  44. twelve30 says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Yes, please – I want to be entered. Happy blogiversary! Thanks for the giveaway.
    twelve30 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  45. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Yea! What a great giveaway! Congrats on your first bloggy year!

    Reply
  46. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I tweeted about your giveaway!

    Reply
  47. FABBY'S LIVING says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I’ve been a follower and congrats on your One Year Bloggy! I thought you had lots of time blogging already. Thanks for the chance.
    FABBY

    Reply
  48. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Well, of course, I wanted to be entered for a chance to win, ladies! : ) It’s funny that I have similar traits/likes/dislikes as both of you. Hate peas, have a potty mouth {which actually rolled out once my kids were in their late teens}, I’ve only done a little bit of highlights in my hair a couple of times in my lifetime other than that I’ve always been my dark brown color. Loved learning more about both of you!

    Reply
  49. Joani says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Please enter me in your lovely contest. azspider13@yahoo.com
    Have a great day!

    Reply
  50. Miriam@BeBookBound says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Oh this made me giggle so hard 🙂 you are encouraging me to embrace my inner potty mouth… And my inner permullet? Can you have one of those? Well, I think I do. It’s right next to the mushroom haircut I sported for the majority of my youth 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway, and happy anniversary!

    Reply
  51. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Happy blogiversary guys. OMG, the communion story had me rolling. I feel the same way when the tray is passed, and I’ve seen where some of the hands have been. lol Please enter me in you giveaway.

    Reply
  52. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I already like you on Facebook.

    Reply
  53. pballard says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks for the chance. Please enter me in the giveaway! Wishing you many more great years to come!

    Reply
  54. pballard says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Already get your email and have for awhile. Added you awhile back to my favorites on my blog.. Thanks again!

    Reply
  55. pballard says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Tweeted this giveaway as well. Thanks again.
    https://twitter.com/#!/
    https://momentslikethese-pballard.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  56. JC says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I’d like to be entered.
    GFC follower
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  57. JC says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Follow via email

    Reply
  58. JC says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    shared on FB.https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/170405816396319

    Reply
  59. Barbara F. says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Wow, 5000 followers in one year, that is very impressive! But you two gals bring it week after week with the DIYs and how-tos, etc. This is a fabulous giveaway, you will have a ton of entries! Happy First Blogaversary. xo

    Reply
  60. 20 North Ora says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I liked you on FB.

    Reply
  61. 20 North Ora says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    You two girls are a “hoot”. I thorougly enjoy reading your blog first thing every morning and it just kinda makes my day start off better. Congratulations on your anniversary!!

    Reply
  62. Kristin says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Your blog quickly became one of my favorites a few months ago when I discovered it. I think it was Vanessa’s Labor of the Heart series that drew me in, but it was both of you sisters that kept me around! Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway – I can ALWAYS find something fun at Homegoods!!

    Reply
  63. Kristin says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I’m a FB follower!

    Reply
  64. Kristin says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Posted on Facebook!

    Reply
  65. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Happy Blogiversary, ladies! Aren’t you just full of surprises today?! I’d definitely love to win your generous giveaway. Haven’t done any shopping in awhile, and it sounds like fun, especially on someone else’s dime!

    Reply
  66. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I follow you by RSS feed (so I can get your posts faster than via email). Does that count? 🙂

    Reply
  67. Nicole Day says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I laughed so hard at this post (especially about Vanessa’s communion experience!) – thanks for sharing! Please enter me into the drawing (yah!). I already follow via RSS feed and I joined the site although I already thought I was a follower.

    Reply
  68. Nicole Day says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Since I follow via email/RSS reader, I’m adding another entry for the drawing. Yippee!

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Nice to discover your blog. Laughed the whole way through 14 things I didn’t know about the two of you. Much happiness as you begin year two!!! Nanc

    Reply
  70. Stefanie DiLella says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I’d love to be entered and I also want to take this time to tell you how much I enjoy your blog, and how much I’ve been encouraged by your comments on my blog:-)
    Blessings,
    Stefanie

    Reply
  71. Stefanie DiLella says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Oh and I follow you on facebook:-)

    Reply
  72. Melissa says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Congratulations on your blogiversary!

    Reply
  73. It's All Connected says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Congrats on your birthday. Love you guys! ~ Maureen

    Reply
  74. Cristina @ RemodelandolaCasa.com says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Happy Anniversary girls! you’re so funny!:)

    Reply
  75. Kelli@MoreBangforYourBucks says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Well that thoroughly entertained me for the day! Thanks for a good laugh.
    I would loooove to win that gift card. 😉
    And you have changed my life!

    Reply
  76. Kelli@MoreBangforYourBucks says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I do follow you via FB!

    Reply
  77. Heather says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I follow your blog AND like you on facebook 🙂

    Heather, the “S” word is also my personal favorite 😉

    Vanessa, I too am a music Schizo!

    Reply
  78. Becca says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Happy Blogiversary, sweet friends !! I loved reading your 7 things … Heather, I’m a leftie, too, and Vanessa, I love me some 80’s music, too! And, what an awesome giveaway … sign me up, please! xoxo

    Reply
  79. Kelli@MoreBangforYourBucks says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    And I FBed the giveaway!

    Reply
  80. Becca says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    You *know* I happily follow along on Facebook!

    Reply
  81. Becca says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Annnnn, I just “shared” it on my Adventures Facebook page. 🙂

    Reply
  82. whitney says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Please enter me. Happy day……-

    Reply
  83. whitney says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Please enter me. Happy day……-

    Reply
  84. whitney says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Please enter me. Happy day……-

    Reply
  85. Kindra-At Home With K says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Here’s to many more successful years!

    Reply
  86. Kindra-At Home With K says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    I follow you on FB.

    Reply
  87. Linda says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Please enter me in the drawing…What can I say? I love everything about your blogs, even your most recent sense of humor about yourselves. I think this is my favorite of all 🙂

    Reply
  88. Grammy Goodwill says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Happy blogiversary. Of course, I’m a follower. I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  89. Debbie says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I loved your random lists and kept thinking of things to say throughout. Finally, I just decided to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY instead.

    I mean it very sincerely when I say that this is one of the best blogs that I read or have read. If you don’t believe me, ask the Duchess. I say it regularly when we’re discussing one of your posts.

    Keep it coming!

    Reply
  90. Burlap & Jade Designs says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I follow you in blog land and fb. You girls have helped inspire me & motivated me to start my own blog so I can share my projects with the world! I would love to be entered into this giveaway. You are amazing. Thank you!

    Reply
  91. Karen says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Happy happy joyous Blogiversary, with many more to come 🙂
    I love getting crafty tips and enjoyed your 7 things,(don’t worry we all have some). I would love to be entered into your generous giveaway.
    Blessings on this beautiful day <3

    Reply
  92. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Happy 1st Anniversary. Sweet funny blog. Wow so honest on your 7 random things. lol I need that t-shirt of Heathers for my son. Yes I would love to win.

    Erika

    Princess_Erika_am_I[at]yahoo{dot}com

    Reply
  93. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I subscribe to you via email.

    Erika

    Princess_erika_am_I{at}yahoo[dot]com

    Reply
  94. Karen says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I follow you on FB as well 🙂

    Reply
  95. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I have been a very happy follower!..Your blog is so heartwarming,informative and on many occasions, downright funny! I look forward to many more years of delightful posts from you!!..

    Reply
  96. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Have “liked” you on FB for some time…

    Reply
  97. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Posting your giveaway on my FB!..Thank you, congratulations and much success to your and your families!

    Reply
  98. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    O.k. still trying to get the gold digging out of my brain! Definitely enter me and congrats on one year!

    Reply
  99. Carol says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Girls,
    You have shared entirely too much about your (our) past lives in this post. I’m afraid there will be a “price to pay” for this. Watch out!

    Mom

    Reply
  100. Kelly Palmer says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Congratulations on your 1 year Blogiversary! I have really enjoyed following your blog 🙂

    Reply
  101. Kelly says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Happy anniversary! I know that your first anniversary is probably the most special too. I didn’t realize that you were so young to blogging! Y’all have this thing so well figured out and all. Please enter me in this amazing giveaway! I would love to win! I really enjoyed reading about y’all too. Heather, your #5 statement was too funny. I think I’m guilty of that too. Ha!

    Reply
  102. carmen says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Happy Anniversary! What a great giveaway! Thanks for giving me a chance to win.

    Reply
  103. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Happy Blogging Anniversay!!! Would love to be entereed in the giveaway!!
    Love all the ideas for crafting for the holdiays. rgniles@charter.net

    Reply
  104. carmen says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Since I already follow w/ Google, please add another entry.

    Reply
  105. judith says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I love your blog for the decorating ideas and I hope I win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  106. Bj says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Happy Anniversary and of course count me in on the Present 🙂 ie. giveaway!
    Hugs,
    bj

    Reply
  107. pclewis says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I follow your blog and ‘like’ you guys on FB. Would love a chance to win gift card! Loved your ‘7 things’. Digging for gold???? Really………..lol

    Reply
  108. Kathy M says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I would love to win the gift card!
    kathy.e.martin@hotmail.com

    Reply
  109. Kathy M says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I follow you on Facebook!
    kathy.e.martin@hotmail.com

    Reply
  110. Amor says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Can I enter, even if I’m from Africa?

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      January 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM

      Absolutely Amor!! Considered yourself entered. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  111. Amor says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    And liked you on fb as well 🙂

    Reply
  112. Candacefaith5 says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Congrats!!!**** Would love love to win*****!!!!!!

    Reply
  113. loreleibarrett says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Just found your blog through Facebook…love it! Liked you there too. Congrats on your first year!

    Reply
  114. frosty says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Love the blog…just became a follower, please enter me in your contest. Can’t wait to dig deeper into the blog and find some new ideas!

    Reply
  115. Maria Elena says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Happy Anniversary! I have been a big fan of your blog for about eight months now and I love everything about it. You are such inspiration to me and I am sure, to others. Looking forward to keep enjoying all your post many years to come!
    I will love a chance to win! Thank you both for all you do!

    Reply
  116. {northern cottage} says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    happy happy happy blogiversary! so happy for ya & all you’ve accomplished! xo

    http://www.northerncottage.net

    Reply
  117. {northern cottage} says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    love ya on fb too & would LOVE to win this GIVEAWAY – who wouldn’t LOVE a shopping trip to tj or HG!?! xo

    Reply
  118. Tracey G says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I am a follower, and I enjoyed that post a lot! I am an email follower.
    Tracey

    Reply
  119. vikki says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Heather, I too am a Sci-Fi Geek so I totally understand. I have yet to plow through all of the Star Trek the Next Generation, but Battle Star Galactica is next. I too sit through them by myself, my husband prefers Law and Order. Love your blog.

    Reply
  120. Thoughts for the day says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Your blog is really entertaining and YES please enter me into the drawing. Love the ‘comments’ about yourselves. Makes you more real I guess.

    Reply
  121. Jan says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Love your blogand I am enjoying your prove pinterest post. I follow via email and facebook. Please enter me in you’re drawing.

    Reply
  122. Jasmine says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Your random things are hilarious. reminds me of me and my sister…

    Great giveaway. I follow your blog.

    Reply
  123. Shell says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Happy blogiversary to you!!!!! Haha you ladies cracked me up with your random things. Have to agree with Vanessa on the green & black eyed peas (ick)& that communion crackers thing sounds sooo like something I’d do other than whispering furiously to tell the lady she’s nasty lol

    Reply
  124. Shell says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    liked you on fb can’t believe you werent already on that list yikes

    Reply
  125. Shell says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    tweeted the giveaway

    Reply
  126. kellyr78 says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I’d like to be entered. GFC:Kellyr78

    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Thank you!

    Reply
  127. kellyr78 says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I subscribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  128. kellyr78 says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/kellydsaver/status/164453882372685824

    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  129. Megan D. H. says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Congrats on your anniversary! Following you on facebook!

    Megan

    Reply
  130. Anna says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I’m a faithful follower. 🙂

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

    Reply
  131. Anna says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I follow you on FB.

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

    Reply
  132. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Please enter me in your contest! My email is sahale93@sbcglobal.net and I heard of you through Fly Lady!

    Reply
  133. Jane O'Leary says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Just found you today, happy anniversary. Oh and Vanessa I’m with you on the whole Peas thing, can’t abide by them either. Terrific giveaway.

    Reply
  134. aliuod says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway. aliuod@gmail.com

    Reply
  135. Janet m says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Ladies, I love your blog. It brightens my day. Love all your pictures,style and DIY info. I hope I win the contest. I love Home Goods and TG Max. If I don’t I will still follow your blog

    Reply
  136. Liz @ Naptime Decorator says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Been loving you girls for a while now, you two are such an inspiration to a newbie blogger like me! Happy Blogiversary!!! Oh the fun I’d have with $100 to spend at HomeGoods…;) XOXO

    Reply
  137. Liz says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  138. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Hi guys! I am a newbie but already LOVE everything I’ve seen on your facebook/blog, etc. I can already tell you I will spend hours this evening catching up on all the “pinners” as I love Pinterest, too! Oh, and my name is also Heather, but based on random facts I am more like Vanessa 😉 – Heather huneecomb@hotmail.com

    Reply
  139. Liz @ Naptime Decorator says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    …and I’m a Facebook follower as well;)

    Reply
  140. Justthe Twoofus says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Congrats!!! Let the celebration continue for many years!!! I would love to be entered in your contest 🙂 I recently found your page via Oh So ShabBy and I love it! At The Picket Fence is a true inspiration!!!

    Reply
  141. Liz @ Naptime Decorator says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    …AND I’m linking up on my blog FB page right now…;)

    Reply
  142. Janet m says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Ok sweeties just sent you a tweet. Hope you got it 🙂

    Reply
  143. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Please enter me & Happy 1st year blogging!

    jessica_m60477@yahoo.com

    Reply
  144. Laurianne says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Happy Celebrating!!! Thats awesome and this blog is awesome….liked you on facebook also…already a follower

    Reply
  145. Tina Blankenship says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    LOL! Debbie Reynolds suggested on facebook that we come meet you. She assured us we would be glad and I certainly am. I am the FIRSTBORN of 4 girls, so I totally get “sisters” in a family. I chuckled through your little known facts. I love TJ Maxx, so please enter me in the drawing. I can be reached at fragrantroses@live.com Which means to anyone else, please don’t contact me with offers on how I can earn money from home, brighten my smile, erase wrinkles or liven up my sex life. 🙂

    Reply
  146. Janet m says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I think I’ve done everything to enter the Home Goods contest…follow your blog, like your FB page, follow you on twitter and penterest. Whew..now to go read and catch up on your blog. LOL

    Reply
  147. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! You guys make me laugh! In a nice way of course 😉 Love your projects and I’m looking forward to more. I especially like your sister/two blogger style. I wish my little sister (or one of them) would co-write with me but alas they are extremely decorating/organizing challenged. I tell them all the time, and they laugh at me constantly for my diy personality. Well my youngest sister/bff only laughs if she doesn’t need a room painted or her gardening done, because I do her stuff too. I am a follower and have your blog in my sidebar so I don’t miss a single post. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  148. Karen Thomas says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I also like you very much on facebook!! Karendthomas54@comcast.net

    Reply
  149. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I “llke” you on FB thanks to Debbie Reynolds! And I just found your blog and love it! Please enter me in your drawing! Thank you!
    Peggy (gpvoll@paulbunyan.net)

    Reply
  150. Tammy says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Congrats on 1 year!! Please enter me and Thank you!
    Tammy (Tammy6071@sbcglobal.net)

    Reply
  151. Tammy says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I am following you on facebookQ

    Reply
  152. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Not only has At the Picket Fence changed my life but having my own blog has as well… It is so much fun having people inspired by the things I’ve done all my life. I love your blog!
    Susan

    Reply
  153. Tammy says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I am following you through e-mail!

    Reply
  154. Connie says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I would love to be entered in the giveaway. What a great giveaway. Happy Blogiversary. I am a GFC follower

    Reply
  155. Connie says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I lkie at the picket fence on Facebook

    Reply
  156. Connie says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I tweeted your giveaway.
    https://twitter.com/#!/C48444/status/164492158127190016

    Reply
  157. MANDY83 says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    congrats on the 1 year!

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

    Reply
  158. MANDY83 says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    i like you on fb as amanda sakovitz

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

    Reply
  159. MANDY83 says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    https://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/164493474882797569

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

    Reply
  160. fourpines4 says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Hi, I discovered you today and I already love your site. The mudroom makeover has inspired me to change my kitchen cabinet knobs to oil rubbed bronze.

    I also love gift cards! I hope I win!!

    –fourpines4@rocketmail.com

    Reply
  161. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I absolutely, thoroughly enjoyed this post! I love you gals! Thanks so much for the random facts. What a treat! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Reply
  162. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Follow on FB!

    Reply
  163. Sarah@budgetfriendlydecorating says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I have to begin by saying that I love your blog and am so happy for you on your success this year. I also would really like to win your giftcard you are giving away. I liked your Facebook page and posted about your giveaway on my blog’s Facebook. I would really appreciate it if you liked my Facebook page as well!
    Sarah

    Reply
  164. Carli Heringer says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I would love to be entered into the contest!!

    Reply
  165. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Happy anniversary baby, got you on my miiii ind!

    Reply
  166. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I follow you by email!! 🙂

    Reply
  167. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    I follow you in twitter!

    Reply
  168. Carli Heringer says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I also like your Fb page AND I posted a link to my page advertising the contest. Can contact me @ cowgirlmommy787@hotmail.com

    Reply
  169. Linda says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Happy anniversary. I would love to be entered in your contest.

    Reply
  170. Linda says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Happy anniversary. I would love to be entered in your contest.

    Reply
  171. New Every Morning says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday!
    Love the Picket Fence!!!
    Thanks for the great giveaway … what a fun way to celebrate!

    Reply
  172. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM

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  173. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!! Count me in girls!! Love you guys & Home Goods!! 🙂

    Reply
  174. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Already a FB follower too 🙂

    Reply
  175. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Oh So ShAbBy by Debbie Reynolds recommended At the Picket Fence. I love it so far,so good! Love ethe give away also. Best of Luck to ya!
    Thanks
    Deborah Gaynes FB fan!

    Reply
  176. Suzanne says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Happy bloggiversary! I like you girls because you always make me smile, but tonight you made me LAUGH!

    Reply
  177. Suzanne says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    And I like you on Facebook…

    Reply
  178. Suzanne says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    And I’m sharing on Facebook!

    jeffzanne1 @ gmail.com

    Reply
  179. Michelle says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Ahhh!!!!!! Would LOVE to win! Happy one year!

    Reply
  180. Merlin says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Beam me up!!! (That means “sign me up” 🙂 franki fmparde@gmail.com

    Reply
  181. SolDucky says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Congrats!!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  182. SolDucky says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Like you on FB as sarah linette
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  183. Debra @ Common Ground says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    WHAT….? sheesh, you girls are just babies!!! you’ve had a great year, you two cuties!! congrats, love you both! xoxo

    Reply
  184. SolDucky says

    February 1, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    email subscriber!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

    Reply
  185. Janet says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Please enter me in the Home Goods/ TJMaxx drawing. You have no idea how undecorated my house is. Sad. Unlike your gorgeous houses. I fully enjoy your Sundays. I copy and paste and print some particularly moving (to me)scriptures and pics and one day they will go up on a wall as inspiration for days I need them, oh, that would be everyday. I can’t believe you’ve only been here 1 year and have parties with 474 participants! That says a lot. And I still love you after your combined 14 revelations 🙂
    craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      February 1, 2012 at 2:49 AM

      Janet, your kind words mean more to us than you could possibly know! The fact that we get to share from our hearts here on this blog and have the blessing of connecting with others is what is most important to us. Thank you so much! 🙂
      Vanessa (and Heather!)

      Reply
  186. Janet says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    I subscribe by email.

    Reply
  187. {Adventuresindinner} says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    So happy for you both!

    Reply
  188. Michele says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    I love your blog so much I am also a facebook friend to make sure i don’t miss a thing!

    Reply
  189. Michele says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    I am also a facebook friend! Happy Anniversary and many more I hope!

    Reply
  190. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Congrats on your First Year! I’m heading on over RIGHT NOW to check out your Pinterest!
    liznrumie@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  191. At The Picket Fence says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Wow! I am humbled and overwhelmed by the warm and thoughtful words you all have expressed here….truly…thank you all! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  192. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Happy Blogiversary girls! I’m happy to be following along!

    Reply
  193. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    FB follower too! Cool giveaway by the way!

    Reply
  194. Debbiedoo's says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Girls COUNT me in! Congratulations to you. I loved hearing about you girls, I could have done with out the picking nose church lady….EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!~ But I love that Heather has a potty mouth:) Her and I would get a long great. My boys are always catching me, or hearing me I should say LOL! They of course call me out on it! Happy Anniversary, times sure does fly!

    Reply
  195. Debbiedoo's says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Of course I follow you here and on facebook!

    Reply
  196. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Wow! It’s hard to believe that you two have only been blogging for a year! Congratulations, and of course, I’d love a chance to win. I follow through GFC and on Facebook.

    Reply
  197. Mystica says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Happy blogoversary!

    Reply
  198. Mystica says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I’ve liked you on FB

    Reply
  199. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    I just found your Blog Via Debbie Reynolds… Congratulations on your first successful year! I hope their are many more! ~ Ellen Hartley

    Reply
  200. Anita Cedar Hill Ranch says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Please enter me in your giveaway and Congrats Ladies!! Bravo on the fabulous blog and all the success. I hope you have many, many more wonderful jobs, and we can say we knew you when…

    Reply
  201. Carla Henton says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    It’s your blog day, It’s your blog day (singing) 🙂
    Enter me, please.
    Oh yeah….you guys are great and have changed my life…what else did you want me to say? Really, I enjoy your blog posts and appreciate your humor.

    Reply
  202. Kat says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Congrats on all your success! You need to tell us your secret:)

    Reply
  203. Kat says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    I’m a FB stalker:)

    Reply
  204. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    happy first anniversary and cheers 🙂
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  205. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I like your blog on facebook (Louis H Uffmire)

    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  206. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    I tweeted your giveaway

    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  207. Terry Perez says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Congrats.. I love your Blog, thanks for the giveaway!!!
    tjperez04@gmail.com

    Reply
  208. Terry Perez says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I’m a FB Friend.

    Reply
  209. Terry Perez says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I Subscribe by e-mail.

    tjperez04@gmail.com

    Reply
  210. elizabeth says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Come on Vanessa, pick me! I was a follower on your blog before the picket fence so I’ve been a picket fencer from the get go.

    Reply
  211. elizabeth says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I’m already a facebook liker too!

    Reply
  212. Sherry says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Happy Happy Blogiversary!!! Did it fly by? I love you both for being so REAL. For taking the time to answer comments and emails and for just plain being you! I’ve been a FB friend for awhile now too!

    Yay for you!

    And that Debbie Reynolds is awesome!

    Reply
  213. Lynn Richards says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I have enjoyed every single DAY with both of you!!! Happy Anniversary, and I wish you many more years of blogging. You both are a welcome light in the blog world.
    xoxo
    lynn

    Reply
  214. Lynn Richards says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I also like you on FB…
    is it naughty that I’m glad Heather has a potty mouth? I don’t feel so lonesome.
    xo

    Reply
  215. Lynn Richards says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    AND…I put out the word on FB about the give away.
    AND….I hate peas too, Vanessa!!!
    xo
    lynn

    Reply
  216. June says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Happy Blog-Day! I’ve only followed you for a short time, but since you make me laugh, I guess I stick with you! 😀 Seriously, enjoy y’all! Would love to be entered in the drawing…thanks!

    Reply
  217. June says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I like you on Facebook..and I pin with you too!
    🙂

    Reply
  218. Anash says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Happy happy Blogiversary! Big Congrats! Thanks for the chance to win!! What a lovely giveaway

    anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  219. Anash says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/anashct/status/164674604726628353
    Thanks for the chance!!
    anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  220. Anash says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I subscribe via email
    anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Reply
  221. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I Follow Picket Fence!
    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  222. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I Like Picket Fence on FB!

    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  223. Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.com says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I have loved you gals every since I came across you and then in a big moment you featured one of my projects and I was truly so grateful!! You are genuine and that speaks volumes to me. Happy Anniversary lovely lovely ladies!!!! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year!

    Reply
  224. Susan Hemann says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Congrats!! I would love to enter your contest.

    Reply
  225. Nicole says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I would love to win as I follow you and some recommended bloggers now!
    Thank you for everything

    Reply
  226. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Anniversary. I’d love to be entered. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  227. Nicole says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I would love to be entered to win your prize. I love following you and other recent bloggers with your creative suggestions!

    Reply
  228. Nicole says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I would love to win your prize because I love following you and other bloggers recently. I adore your creative ideas! Thank you!

    Reply
  229. LUISA MAY says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    HAPPY HAPPY BLOGGYVERSARY GALS!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!! I LOVE READING YOUR POSTS AND FINDS AND SHARING THEM WITH US!!! KEEP POSTING!!! IM A FACEBOOK FOLLOWER TOO!!!!

    Reply
  230. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Congratulations on your 1 year! You girls ROCK!

    Reply
  231. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I Follow you here, there and everywhere…FB included! Cause you girls have got goooood stuff!

    Reply
  232. Lynn at Cottage and Creek says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Happy Blogiversary to you! I’m so happy for your success and for the wonderful ways you inspire your readers practically, prettily, and spiritually. I happily follow At The Picket Fence already. My first Giveaway is going on too and I’d love it if you could pop over to Cottage and Creek and join in the fun. Have a lovely day and thanks for this opportunity – I love Homegoods!
    Lynn
    Email: Lynn@nsytes.com
    http://www.cottageandcreek.com

    Reply
  233. Destiny says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I love this giveaway!

    Reply
  234. Destiny says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I liked you on Facebook.

    Reply
  235. Lynn says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I already follow you on Facebook and just posted your party photo and a link back to At The Picket Fence on Cottage and Creek’s Facebook page. Congrats, again. Wishing you continued blessings and success 🙂
    Lynn
    Email: Lynn@nstyes.com
    http://www.cottageandcreek.com

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  236. Lynn says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Just subscribed to follow The Fence via email. Don’t want to miss out on all the fun!
    Lynn
    Email: Lynn@nsytes.com
    http://www.cottageandcreek.com

    Reply
  237. Amit and Heather says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Love the blog!

    Reply
  238. Amit and Heather says

    February 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I like you on Facebook.

    Reply
  239. Dayle says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I laughed out loud, reading the randomness of you two. Very funny stuff.

    Please enter me in the drawing. I also follow you on Facebook.

    As to what I would do with the giftcard, my big sister just moved here, after many years of being several hours north, and I would love, love to give her the giftcard for anything she might want.

    Thanks for a great blog.

    Reply
  240. Grace says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Happy 1 year anniversary! I would love to be entered!

    homespunhandmaiden(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  241. Christine @ Stonehouse Living says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Heather & Vanessa,

    I just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy 1st Birthday on your Blog!!
    Congratulations!!
    I wish you every happiness for another fantastic year…
    All the Best,
    Christine

    Reply
  242. Jaybird says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I truly enjoy your blog and read it often to see your “Simply Sunday” entries. They give a special boost to my entire week!
    I would love to be entered into your drawing.
    Thank you so much and happy Bloggaversary!
    jbmusik at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  243. Sally says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Congratulations! I would love to be entered in your giveaway 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  244. Sally says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I follow your blog via email and also follow you on Facebook 🙂

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

    Reply
  245. Tina says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway
    merleandtina@Yahoo.com

    Reply
  246. Tina says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    liked you on facebook
    merleandtina@Yahoo.com

    Reply
  247. Tina says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    https://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/164865051222753280
    merleandtina@Yahoo.com

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  248. Laura Fenske says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    I’d love to be entered. I used one of your mantel posts as inspiration for my dad to build me a custom one for my new house! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  249. Laura Fenske says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    I tried to post before, so if you get a duplicate, sorry! But I would love an entry. 🙂 Also, I used your mantel post quite a while back as inspiration for a custom mantel my dad built for our new house! So fun!

    Reply
  250. Good Time Charlie says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Happy Blogiversary!!! This is hilarious. I love when people tell on themselves.

    To Heather, you have a soul sister in Sci-Fi! I can pretty much tell you all about every Star Trek episode and series that ever was created. My husband and I even have conversations about it from time to time. GEEK ALERT!

    To Vanessa, seeing people pick their nose is highly entertaining for me. It is like a little gift from the humor gods when I pull up next to someone in traffic doing it. I feel like honking my horn and mimicking what they are doing. I refrain of course because after all, I am a mother, and what kind of example would this be to my children. (instead, I just point it out to them and we all have a good laugh together).

    Reply
  251. cherio1 says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Please enter me! I love, love. love your site. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!

    Reply
  252. cherio1 says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I also like you on Facebook!

    Reply
  253. Mel says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Congratulations! Really inspiring, especially to someone like me who only started blogging less than a week ago! Love that you’re giving away a present on your blogiversary!

    Reply
  254. Mel says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I’m a friend on FB!

    Reply
  255. sherry L. says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!! lilsis_75@hotmail.com

    Reply
  256. AubreyLaine says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    I would love to win because Home Goods is the absolute best place to find affordable, beautiful home decor!
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  257. AubreyLaine says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I like you via FB!
    Happy Blogoversary!
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  258. Linda says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    congratulations! I am a follower. I’m having a giveaway as well..MY ONE YEAR BLOGAVERSARY.

    Reply
  259. The DIY Show Off says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Happy One Year!

    I’m so glad you two started blogging. I just love you and your posts. You’re both so sweet, so funny and such an inspiration. Getting to know you has been awesome. I loved this post…and it hasn’t chased me away. Just makes me love you more! 😉 I wish my sister and I shared the same interests.

    Looking forward to another amazing year!

    Reply
  260. Le-Ann (you know, your Heart 2 Heart friend.) says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Heather, you know I love you, girl! And I’m loving getting to know your sister. You guys crack me up, love the “facts” you shared. I’d love to win the gc!

    Reply
  261. Heaven's Walk says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Congratulations to you both! I’m so happy for you! Love visiting with you here and love hearing from you, too! ♥ Thanks for this fun, celebratory giveaway!

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  262. Heaven's Walk says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    LUVED reading about you both and getting to know you better! What fun!!! lol! I’m a happy follower! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  263. Heaven's Walk says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Just left a message for you and Liked you on FB! ♥

    xoxo laurie
    heavens-walk.blogspot.com

    Reply
  264. Heaven's Walk says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Oh…btw….I never realized how much we all had in common. Laugh when people hurt themselves: check. Potty mouth: on occasion. Permullet: check. Faux communion: Would’ave done the same thing. Dirty dishes: check.

    I think we were separated at birth…..

    lolol!

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  265. Alyssa says

    February 3, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! Just love your site and thank you for hosting such a fun giveaway!

    Reply
  266. Alyssa says

    February 3, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I like you on FB

    Reply
  267. MJ @ MD School Mrs says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Happy blogiversary to you! I follow through GFC 🙂

    Reply
  268. Tiffany says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Would love to be entered 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  269. Ashley says

    February 3, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Congrats on 1 year!

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  270. Ashley says

    February 3, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I like you on fb.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  271. Deanna G. says

    February 5, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! I’d love to be entered. 🙂

    Reply
  272. Deanna G. says

    February 5, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I like you on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)

    Reply
  273. Deanna G. says

    February 5, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/166061735185367041

    Reply
  274. June says

    February 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM

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  275. June says

    February 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM

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  276. Casandra says

    February 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Thanks for celebrating your anniversary with a giveaway! Hoping to win:) Loved hearing your little secrets sister!

    Reply
  277. Kim says

    February 5, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    I love your blog!

    Reply
  278. Kim says

    February 5, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love your blog! It is always so inspiring!

    Reply
  279. Andi says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I would love to win because I am working on organizing my craft room and HomeGoods has sooo many great things that I could use to organize and decorate!

    Reply
  280. Andi says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I follow on Facebook

    Reply
  281. Andi says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I subscribe by email at cochina1414 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  282. Andi says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/crazydazedesign/status/166379192508882947

    Reply
  283. Anash says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I subscribe via email

    email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Reply
  284. Anash says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    I follow on google connect as “anash”
    Thanks for this giveaway
    anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Reply
  285. Anash says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/anashct/status/166592665863987200
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

    Reply
  286. MrsK says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I entered! mrsk0396 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  287. MrsK says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I like you on facebook!

    Reply
  288. MrsK says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    I follow your Pins on pinterest! mrsk0396 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  289. MrsK says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    tweeted your giveaway mrsk0396 at gmail dot com https://twitter.com/#!/cmariec15/status/166677657650610177

    Reply
  290. Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Congrats on hitting the one year mark! Awesome!

    Reply
  291. Kristen says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    I follow you on Facebook!!

    Reply
  292. Pamela says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Of course you know I would love to win ladies!:)

    Reply
  293. Pamela says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I am have been a follower of yours since even before the beginning of the fence!:)

    Reply
  294. Pamela says

    February 7, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Congrats on your one year! I Like you a lot on FB!:)

    Reply

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