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September 13, 2011

Pinterest Pinfest “Our Dream Autumn Game Day”

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I was so excited when I saw Roeshel from The DIY Showoff’s Pinterest Pinfest Party announcement!  I am completely addicted to pinterest…and I know I’m not alone.  Dreaming, planning, getting inspired. Pinterest provides a place to do all of these things!

I want to invite you to spend a day in the life of Bama Boy and I through the eye of Pinterest. What does a Dream Game Day hold in store? Find out by spending a day in Tuscaloosa with us!
Welcome to our humble abode…

Oh wait. You thought this was the President’s Mansion on the University of Alabama’s campus?! No silly, it’s our home.  Head on up those steps and come on in!

Have a seat in our Crimson Tide living room and take in the view of the lovely campus. Or you can relax in our more casual family room

Feel free to grab a snack from the kitchen

or maybe we could make you a little toast

You are welcome to browse our library

We are very proud of our art gallery located in there.

Our University of Alabama Art Gallery
I’ll be joining you in a few minutes.  I need to finished getting dressed. Don’t you love the special dressing room Bama Boy had created for me…

Here’s where I pick my game day attire.  We in the South take our game day outfits very seriously! You won’t see us in jeans and jerseys.  I had a few outfits to choose from…

 
or I might be in the mood for a little hounds tooth

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I think Coach Bear Bryant would approve of these outfits!

While, I’m getting dressed you’re welcome to get freshened up for the game in one of our lovely bathrooms. You can use mine….

or Bama Boy’s…

He thinks he got the short end of the stick in the bathroom department, but he’s a guy he doesn’t need any more room than that. Winking smile

Ready to head out to the game? Feel free to walk on down to the stadium or you can always grab a cab.  Bama Boy and I on the other hand will be taking his car

Sorry. Only room for two in this one! We’ll catch up with ya at Bryant-Denney Stadium. You know Bryant-Denny Stadium. The most fabulous place on earth!

Where the magic happens! Roll Tide Roll!

After our fabulous win, we invite you to come on back to our humble little home for a celebration party! Feel free to munch on some appetizers

and have an Alabama Slammer
Alabama Slammer-pre game drinks
or two…

Bama Boy would love you to come on down to the Man Den and play some pool and smoke cigars…

…while our caterer gets dinner prepared.  Of course such a special dinner requires something a little dressier to wear. I’m leaning towards this

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Bama Boy will be changing into his favorite suit

It looks like the table is all set and dinner is ready..come join us.

Thank you so much for spending Game Day with us in Tuscaloosa.  We hoped you got a little taste of the “finer” side of football.  But now it’s time for you to go. Bama Boy and I will be retiring to our bedroom..

where the celebration is just getting started…grin….

Let the games begin! Winking smile

You can see all of these links and more at my Alabama Game Day Board and by following At The Picket Fence on Pinterest! Are you as addicted to pinterest as I am? If so be sure to join The DIY Showoff the second Tuesday of every month to link up your Pinterest Pinfest!
And as always thank you for joining me (in Tuscaloosa) at the picket fence!
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  1. Debra @ Common Ground says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Dream big, Girl!! I’d just like to have the figure for that last shot!!

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  2. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    How fun Heather! You have some awesome pins. I LOVE those chairs in the kitchen. I used them in a post about fabulous furniture a week or so ago. Amazing! And were you sneaky around my house to get a shot of me in my skivvies? haha = )

    ~ Catie

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  3. Kim says

    September 13, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Roll Tide!

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  4. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh my gosh you guys! I love this!!! Awesome. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Hmmmm……Not sure if I can tolerate this post. I’m a big UGA fan at my house. Ha! Our colors are the same though. I guess I’ll just use my imagination.

    Reply
  6. Marla and Steve @ Always Nesting says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Love all the black and red and Love Pinterest. It’s amaaaaazzziiing.

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  7. Natasha in Oz says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    You sure did find some great pins. I will have to go and do some re-pinning!

    If you have time to spare on the weekend I also host a weekly Pinterest Party and I have also created a Pinning Bloggers Master List that you might be interested in joining.

    Take care and happy pinning!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  8. NanaDiana says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    What a fun post..and I love the guy with red socks-gotta love a guy like that! xo Diana

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  9. Vicki says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    My newest time waster.. Pinterest. This was a great post. Thanks for having us over.

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  10. refresh reStyle says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Of course I was grinning all the way through, but those boxers had me laughing! Love it girl and you know I’m an Auburn fan! This is totally crazy amazing! My sister will love it, she’s a die hard Alabama fan!
    😉 Debbie

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  11. Christie says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    The button looks great!! You have certainly gotten me in the football mood!! I am a Clemson tiger fan!! Great pins and yes, I am addicted…only wish I had started pinning sooner! Christie

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  12. Becca says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    LOL, Heather … great post! Gee, I LOVE your home … am on my way to test out every fabulous room you shared.

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  13. Susan says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Oh my goodness!! This is hilarious!! We are huge Sooner fans in our household, at least the colors are similar. But I grew up in the south and my dad was a huge Tide fan. When I was 6 I got him a Paul the Bear Bryant hat for Christmas. I have such incredibly fond memories of watching the games with him – so in his honor – Roll Tide!!!!

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  14. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    September 16, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love this! Such a cute, fun idea! I might have to make a version for my Clemson Tigers! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  15. Angela Lynn says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Your home is amazing 😉
    Love the outfits! great finds 😀
    and I love this idea!

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