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September 8, 2011

Signs by Andrea Giveaway!

We first met Andrea when she linked up one of her beautiful signs to our Inspiration Friday party.  The second Heather saw it she squealed with delight and quickly headed over to visit Andrea.  Now what kind of sign would get Heather that excited?! Well if you know her at all than you shouldn’t be surprised to see it was this…
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Of course I had to let Andrea know how much I adored her sign…and you wanna know what this sweet gal did? She sent me that sign! Seriously, I got weepy when I opened it. It is once again a reflection of how special our blog relationships are.  Now this sign holds a special place of honor in our home. 
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It’s lived in a few different locations during our kitchen remodel as it waits for it’s final place of glory.  I’ll be sure to show you where it’s going to live when I finally reveal my new kitchen, but until then it will continue to reside where everyone who walks through our door can see how much we love our “sweet home Alabama”!
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Andrea has since become a special sponsor of At The Picket Fence and we are so excited to share her amazing talent with you!
Andrea has so many fabulous signs available.  From the simple and sophisticated like her classic monogram signs
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she can create signs with a family’s surname and established date 
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She can create custom quote signs as well. We love this one…
sayhome
or how about a unique and beautiful wedding gift…
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What newlyweds wouldn’t love to receive one of these for their new home!


Andrea has very generously offered to giveaway a sign to one of our friends here At The Picket Fence! The winner will receive one free personalized sign, valued at up to $40, chosen from my standard designs (custom designs not included). *USA shipping only. 
How awesome is that!! 
Here’s all you need to do to enter:

Mandatory Entry: Visit Signs by Andrea by clicking on the graphic below, take a peek at all of her fabulous signs and come back here and tell us which one is your favorite in a comment. 

Signs by Andrea

  • Optional Entry 1: Become a fan of Signs by Andrea on Facebook and let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.
  • Optional Entry 2: Tweet about the giveaway using the following tweet: Enter to win a fabulous sign from @SignsByAndrea hosted by @meetuatthefence over At The Picket Fence! https://tinyurl.com/42onxf7   Let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.
  • Optional Entry 3: Mention the giveaway on your Facebook page referring to @At The Picket Fence and @Signs By Andrea in the post. Let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.

That’s up to 4 chances to win! Contest is open until midnight, Wednesday September 15th and winner will be announced at Inspiration Friday!
Andrea is also very generously offering $5.00 off any sign you order during the giveaway and for one week following the winner announcement! Just enter At The Picket Blog in the comment section of your order.
So let us know, which sign would you choose?
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  1. Sherry says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Andrea’s signs are great. I like the Letters with the name overlay. I am a follower of your blog, thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  2. twelve30 says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I picked the “you are my sunshine” wrapped canvas – such a sunny piece of art. Thanks for a chance to win.
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com.

    Reply
  3. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I love the overlay sign. How cute these are. Thanks for the opportunity. I am a follower:)

    Reply
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I’d love either the monogram sign or the one you show that says “When I say Home, I mean wherever you are”. I want to do a gallery wall in our new place and I think either of these would work well.

    Reply
  5. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love the 1ft Monogram w/Overlay! It is a gorgeous look!

    Reply
  6. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I liked Andreas Signs on FB and left her a comment!

    Reply
  7. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/DiannH/status/111465599309324288

    Reply
  8. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I posted on FB
    https://www.facebook.com/thriftygroove/posts/216775068379509

    Reply
  9. Barbara F. says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love these signs, I especially like “count your blessings”, as once in a great while, I need a little reminder. 🙂 xo,

    Reply
  10. eleven-o-one says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love the monogram with overlay. It’s been on my Pintrest for quite some time…
    fran

    Reply
  11. Denise Z says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I’m following Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    LOVE the monogram with the overlay! It’s different, it’s fun, it’s ME!

    Reply
  13. Denise Z says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    OOPS! That last “anonymous” was ME! LOL!

    Reply
  14. vikki says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love the monogram with the family name over it.

    Reply
  15. Katrina says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    love the Kid-Themed Personalized one!
    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  16. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I am a new Follower of your Blog!
    I like the Monagram with the overlay.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  17. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I “like” Andrea’s signs on Facebook and left a comment.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  18. Marilynart says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Just went to Facebook and “liked” her pages. Look forward to seeing her work. I am also a member of your blog and consider it a favorite.

    Reply
  19. Marilynart says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    The wedding anniversary signs are super. Wow…what a great gift idea!
    Marilyn
    http://www.marilyn-art.com

    Reply
  20. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I became a fan of Signs by Andrea on Facebook!

    Reply
  21. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I checked out Signs by Andrea! I had a hard time picking 1 favorite, but I believe my pick would be Count Your Blessings.

    Thanks!
    Shelli

    Reply
  22. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I checked out Signs by Andrea! I had a hard time picking 1 favorite, but I believe my pick would be Count Your Blessings.

    Thanks!
    Shelli

    Reply
  23. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting this, I love her signs! I’m a very rustic person.

    Reply
  24. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I went to her Facebook and “Liked” her page.

    Reply
  25. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I also made her one of my facebook fav pages!

    Reply
  26. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I “liked” At the Picket Fence” on facebook and I thought I’d already done that, but now I am.

    Reply
  27. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I made your FB page one of my Favorite Pages ib nt FB.

    Reply
  28. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I shared your facebook page link on my FB profile.

    Reply
  29. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I “shared” her FB link to my profile page.

    Reply
  30. Beth says

    September 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Such a fun site. I friended on FB and can’t wait to place an order.

    Reply
  31. april@gingerbread says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love the monogram with overlay…so cute…I follow.

    Reply
  32. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I friended signs by Andrea on facebook!

    Reply
  33. Judy says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I like the monogram with the overlay. I actually like all of them. You know I am a follower.

    Reply
  34. Judy says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I “liked” Andrea on Facebook.

    Reply
  35. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! I love her classic monogramed signs and would love a chance to win! Martina

    Reply
  36. Destiny says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I love the first names with wedding date. I think it would be a perfect wedding gift for my cousin’s upcoming wedding.

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Andrea has a great site. I really liked all her signs but my choice would be Count your Blessings. I am one of your followers.

    Reply
  38. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I liked Andrea on Fb.

    Reply
  39. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I think I’d stick to sweet home alabama! Or possibly the monogram w/overlay. Yeah, alabama wins!

    Reply
  40. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Tweeted your giveaway…and followed you both! Seriously wondering why I hadn’t done that sooner!

    Reply
  41. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Became a fan of Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  42. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Shared on FB too…just wanted to cover all my bases for this one!

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I love the wedding signs, as I have a friend who is getting married soon, and I have had no idea what to get them!

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I am now a fan of Andrea’s Signs! jeannel399@aol.com

    Reply
  45. Deborah says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I like all her signs but the large letter with the name overlay is my favorite one today. Thanks to both of you for the wonderful giveaway. Keeping fingers and toes crossed!

    Reply
  46. Deborah says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I’m following Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  47. Lynn Richards says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    DEFINITEly love the monogram with the overlay. Too gorgeous!
    xo
    lynn

    Reply
  48. Lynn Richards says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Since I have a new FB page, I got to post about this!!! Fun!!
    xoxo
    lynn

    Reply
  49. tmc480 says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I like the 2′ personalized
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  50. Tracy says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    “Some days you don’t feel like singing…SING ANYWAY!” is my favorite. Love the different styles and variety of choices.

    Reply
  51. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love the monogram with the overlay of the family name and the est. date. Beautiful.

    Reply
  52. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I “liked” Signs By Andrea” on FB and left a comment saying you sent me. 🙂

    Reply
  53. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I shared on FB! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Kim says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love the personalized long family signs!!!

    Reply
  55. Wunkie's Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I love her signs! I’ve seen them all over blogland! I LOVE the children’s themed curly letters sign! It would go wonderfully in my Wunkie’s room!

    Reply
  56. Wunkie's Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I liked Signs by Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  57. Rita Matherly says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I checked out Andrea’s signs and I have to say I love them. She does a great job.

    Reply
  58. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I like the monogram with the overlay.

    Reply
  59. ryanac32 says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I like the 2′ personalized
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  60. ryanac32 says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    like SbA on fb
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  61. soccermom1 says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    I like the letters with the name overlay
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  62. soccermom1 says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    like signs by andrea on fb
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  63. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I liked andrea signs on fb

    Reply
  64. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I shared this giveaway on my fb page

    Reply
  65. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I like the sign that says count your blessings

    Reply

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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