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November 16, 2011

Houzz and the Picket Fence? Another Announcement!

Two posts in one day?
You betcha!

Especially when it is to make another exciting announcement.

An announcement we have been sitting on.
Waiting…waiting…waiting…wanting to let you all know about it….
And now, we can!

The girls At the Picket Fence are thrilled to be joining the Houzz team as

monthly contributors! We will be creating an Ideabook based on the theme of our choice, filled with products we have hand-selected and hope others will find just as enticing.

This month we are Talkin’ Turkey!
We put together what we believe are the essentials to helping the
Star of the Thanksgiving show shine even brighter this year.


Guest Picks: Talkin’ Turkey

Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More»
Browse Kids Products on Houzz- For Example:
Baby Swings And Bouncers · Crib Accessories · Cribs · Kids Bedding · Kids Beds · Kids Chairs · Kids Rugs · Nursery Decor ·

We would love to have you pay us a visit over at Houzz and check out our Ideabook.
Leave us a comment there so we will know you stopped by!
And we hope you will stop by every month and check out our latest finds.
Just click on the link in our sidebar to see more of the Picket Fence girls over at Houzz.
Thanks so much for letting us share this news with you and a big thank you to the folks at Houzz for giving us this incredible opportunity!
and a reminder we’ll be co hosting the Christmas Blogger Block Party December 5th-10th with 7 other fabulous blogs! 
Details can be found here. Hope you’ll plan to join us!


               

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  1. A Vintage Vine says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Congrats….This will be so fun to see you guys on HOUZZ….I always enjoy their content!

    Reply
  2. Debbie says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Well Woohoooo! That’s really wonderful. Now, if I can figure out this Houzz thingie, I’ll come check you out.

    Reply
  3. Barbara F. says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Congratulations! You girls are very talented. That platter is stunning. xo

    Reply
  4. FABBY'S LIVING says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    How terrific and exciting!! Congrats to you talented gals! Good luck! I WANT THAT PLATTER!!!!!
    FABBY

    Reply
  5. Sandy Keith says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    That is the most beautiful dinner plate I have ever seen. Is it available at Pottery Barn?

    Reply
  6. At The Picket Fence says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    @Sandy,yes it’s available at Pottery Barn right now. 🙂 If you go to our Ideabook on Houzz and click on the actual picture of the platter you will see a link that says Visit Store, it will take you straight to the platter on Pottery Barn’s website. 🙂 Glad you liked our product pick, we would love to have it on our table as well!!

    Heather

    Reply
  7. HHL says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Congratulations!!! this platter is brilliant!! xo HHL

    Reply
  8. Judy says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Congratulations! That is such exciting news. I can’t wait to check it out.

    Reply
  9. The DIY Show Off says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Woo hoo! Congratulations!!! I’m a long time Houzz fan and I can’t wait to see your ideabooks! So fun!

    Reply
  10. debbie--https://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Congratulations! I’m headed over to check it out!
    Debbie

    Reply
  11. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    CONGRATS Girls that is such exciting news! I’m on my way over now! Martina

    Reply
  12. Cindy says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    How exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Reply
  13. Christie says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS! I will be so excited to check this out! You girls deserve it and I can’t wait to see all the fun things you find! Love to you two this holiday season! Your friend, Christie

    Reply
  14. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Congratulations to you both! I just can’t wait to see what inspiration you have for us. Looking forward to the block party too, am planning my posts already!
    xo, Andrea

    Reply
  15. Mimi says

    November 16, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Blogger block party sounds like a lot of fun!

    Reply
  16. Stacy Curran says

    November 16, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I just announced the same thing on my blog today! I just did my first ideabook and it was really fun. I think you two are great additions. Big congrats 🙂
    Stacy @ Conspicuous Style

    Reply
  17. All About Vignettes says

    November 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    A big congratulations to such a talented duo. Looking forward to seeing you on Houzz.

    Kathy

    Reply
  18. Tammy @BeatriceBanks says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    That is awesome!
    Congratsulations!!!

    Reply
  19. Sue says

    November 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    You girls are just getting to be “Big-Time!” Congrats! I’ve been “in absentia” lately- life is busy and there just aren’t enuf hours in the day to do all the blog visiting that I want to do. Just know I’m still hanging in here and will try to link up as I can! Hope both of you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your families! xo Sue

    Reply

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