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December 27, 2011

Our top post picks from 2011

We thought we’d jump on the bandwagon and share our favorite At The Picket Fence posts from 2011, a few were your favorites as  well!

Up first Heather shares her top favorite three posts:
One of my favorite posts and also the most viewed post At The Picket Fence is the tutorial for my DIY Kitchen Cabinet Feet!

After they were featured on apartment therapy, Toby Fairley Design and multiple pins on pinterest they’ve become quite the popular project in blogland.  They are still holding up well on my cabinets and it’s always fun to tell people, when they come over, that they were made from curtain finials!
Without a doubt my FAVORITE post/project this year though, was my Kitchen Island Makeover! I still can’t believe sometimes that my new island started out as a humble, worn out builder grade oak island.  It too is standing the test of time and the legs haven’t fallen off yet…that’s success for a DIYer!

Kitchen island before and after

My last favorite post here was also one of my firsts and had nothing to do with carpentry or painting…and everything to do with chocolate!  My Chocolate Nutella Lava Cakes are not only popular with readers but absolutely, positively, beyond delicious! It’s on of my all time favorite photographs I’ve ever taken as well!

Next Heather’s sharing some of Vanessa’s favorite posts:
Having always claimed to,  “not be very “crafty”, Vanessa put that rumor to rest when she created her gorgeous Corn Husk Wreath! This too has been a very popular post on Pinterest and one we’ve seen lots of copies of!

Vanessa also fufilled a long time desire when she transfered her 2 outdated brass chandeliers into lovely updated beauties. Proving that dramatic transformations do not have to be costly! Vanessa has a great tutorial to show how to Makeover a Brass Chandelier!

And last but certainly not least, Vanessa shared her stunning door and front porch with us at the Doors and Porches Christmas Party! We all agreed it could have been in a magazine and is going to be featured soon on a website for Front Doors!

We’ve enjoyed so much sharing our homes, projects, recipes and hearts with you this year! We can’t wait to see what 2012 holds for us!
We also wanted to remind you that Inspiration Friday will be taking a one week hiatus…and for a very good reason!
 Our entire clan will all be together in a few short days at our parents property in the Southwest! We will be keeping you informed of our time together through some fun posts and lots of pictures, so be sure to stay tuned for updated posts on here, as well as following as on Facebook where you never know what might show up on our wall!  Several iphones, ipads and laptops in one location could mean lots of sneaky fun photos and wall posts popping up from time to time. 😉
We also will be spending some time cooking with Dad and will share a few of our New Years Eve recipes…so stay tuned for our family vacation, where you’ll see the gals At The Picket Fence TOGETHER for the first time this year!
Love to all…hope you continue to enjoy time with family and friends this week!

This post is linked up to:
From My Front Porch to Yours: Auld Lang Syne Party

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  1. NanaDiana says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    GREAT choices- Those were some of my favorites as well! Love all you girls do to spur our creativity throughout the year~! xo Diana

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  2. Miss Kitty says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Yes, these ARE just wonderfuls posts, some of which I missed seeing the first time around so thanks for posting them. Now, I can go back and learn from them. Hope you have a great end-of-year family get together!

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  3. Kelly says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Those were such great transformations! It’s fun to look back at before and after pictures to see how your home has changed. It’s a bonus if you STILL love the after too! ha!

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  4. Marina {Yummy Mummy) says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful 2011 posts. I can’t wait to see what you have coming in 2012!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Girls you did some fabulous projects in 2011 and I can’t wait to see what you bring us in 2012!! Martina

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  6. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    December 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love the round-up! Enjoy your time with family! happy New Year!
    XO
    Kristin

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  7. Eclectically Vintage says

    December 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Especially love the Christmas front door! Wishing you an fabulous New Year!
    Kelly

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  8. Debra @ Common Ground says

    December 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Have lots of fun you all!!!! xoxo

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  9. Sherry says

    December 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    You ladies inspire me! You just reminded me why I keep coming back…you are so creative and CAPABLE! The cabinets and island are my fave too. Hoping your New Year is bright!

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  10. Judy says

    December 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Those are some of my favorites from this year as well. I remember all of those posts. Have an awesome time. It’s so great that you will all be getting together. I can’t wait to see the photos. BTW – when I got the embroidery sewing machine I was literally jumping up and down like a kid who gets their favorite toy at Christmas. My kids were cracking up laughing. I have wanted one forever, but didn’t really expect to get one. It is so much fun!!

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  11. janet says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Great choices for 2011..
    HaPpY NeW YeAr..

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  12. Calypso In The Country says

    December 28, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Beautiful! I am still so blown away by that island makeover! Happy New Year to you both!
    -Shelley

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  13. dee dee says

    December 28, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I just had to jump over and check out yours! I love your year in review projects… each is creative and amazing from the kitchen makeovers to the stunning front door! Following you back!
    Dee Dee

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  14. Christine @ Stonehouse Living says

    December 28, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Hi Vanessa & Heather,

    Your project highlights are amazing!
    It has been a very good year for makeovers & yours are beautiful. Great new inspiration!
    Love the your entrance to your home all decorated for Christmas…& the Kitchen makeover WOW, what a great “after”!
    Have a lovely time with your family this weekend…
    Happy New Years to you and yours!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  15. domestiCate says

    December 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a beautiful blog this is! I am so excited to read through your archives! Vanessa, thanks for popping over to my blog. I’m so excited to have another follower! I am loving that island makeover. Happy New Year!

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  16. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Oh how I love that Christmas front door!!! It is beautiful!!!

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  17. Passionate for White says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Just today came across your blog and am now one of your newest followers. I like your style!

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  18. Hong Kong property says

    December 29, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    i also love the kitchen island makeover. the result is really nice!;)

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  19. debbie refresh restyle says

    December 29, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Love all the projects, they’re great just like you two! Hope you’re having a great time together and with the rest of your families! Happy New Year!
    Debbie

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  20. Becca says

    December 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

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  21. Becca says

    December 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Great picks for the year! Love them. ALso, I’m loving Heather’s new profile pic- she looks so pretty!!

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  22. Marilyn says

    December 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    All very creative and wonderful features.. I LOVE It. I wanted to stop in and say THANKS for being a great bloggy friend this year. Wishing you the HAPPIEST of NEW Year’s.. Cheers to more creativity, fun and success.. HAPPY NEW YEAR.. BIG HUGS.. xoxo.. Marilyn..

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  23. Cindy says

    December 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Happy New Year! Thank you for your words of encouragement. Being new to blogging I sometimes wonder what the heck I’m doing. Love your blog and am following… XO Cindy

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  24. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    December 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    All fabulous posts and projects. Have a great time with family and a very Blessed New Year. Hugs, Marty

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  25. Becca says

    December 31, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Wonderful picks, girls! Heather … your kitchen makeover is incredible, and Vanessa … you know I LOVE your “new” chandie! And, I had to laugh seeing the picture of your beautiful corn husk wreath because my corn husks never made it outta the bag … NEXT year though, I’m soooo going to make one! Happy New Year, beautiful gals … hope you’re having a wonderful time with your family!

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  26. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I can see why these are your favs, and mine too! Your Christmas decorating was off the hook from both of you!

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  27. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Hey Vanessa! Glad you are home and hope that all of your packing up of Christmas is going well. I am doing a series this week on dark kitchen cabinet inspiration so I hope this will help you! Every morning at 7:00 am CST I am featuring another dark cabinet kitchen. Thank you for your comment! glad to hear that these pictures are inspiring to YOU!

    Happy New Year sweet friend!

    Kristine

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