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December 4, 2011

Some great accessories for gift giving ideas!

Who doesn’t love accessories!?  You know they say, “accessories make the outfit!” and in the case of these fabulous accessories from some of our sponsors here At The Picket Fence, nothing could be truer!  

Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for the women in your life? That teen that is so difficult to find the perfect, unique gift for? Or someone who LOVE vintage items…the kind of items you would NEVER find at the mall? Well check out some of these fabulous accessories!
We LOVE the typewriter key jewelry from juNxtaposition!

These typewriter key bracelets are just so cool! You can purchase one already put together in a variety of letter and number combinations OR you can custom order one for just a little bit more! Imagine the combinations you could come up with to personalize it for that special person!
We also love the simplicity of these typewriter key necklaces.
Monograms and initials are so in right now! What a fun gift for a cool hip young lady! Visit juNxtapostion to see all of the many ready to ship items and options for custom work!
Who wouldn’t love this gorgeous Faux Blue Pearl Beaded Cuff Stretch  bracelet from Vintage Lancaster?!
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We love variegated blues in this bracelet, such a popular color right now!
Visit Vintage Lancaster to see this gorgeous bracelet and many other cool Vintage items perfect for gift giving!

Hair accessories are really in right now! And, we love these “As Time Goes By” Vintage  Steampunk Antiqued Bronze Filigree Bobby Pin Set from Ambivalent Relics! They are so reasonably priced and currently they are free shipping!

As Time Goes By Vintage Repurposed Steampunk Antiqued Bronze Filigree Bobby Pin Set  Free Shipping
This lovely adjustable Steampunk Watch Part Filigree Ring also caught our eye.  The silver filigree is so gorgeous and the tiny watch face…oh so cute!

Ambivalent Relics has so many gorgeous items just like these, head over to check them out!
Steampunk Watch Part Filigree Ring Adjustable Free Shipping
We love the latest addition to Curly Willow Collections. These beautiful Double Wool Cowl with Buttons
Heather Double Wool Cowl with Buttons
and matching cotton Winter Hats! This look is very popular this year with young and “not so young anymore” alike! They have a variety of colors.
Heather Double Wool Cowl with Buttons

 Visit Curly Willow Collections for pricing and styles!

Burlap, burlap everywhere! We all seems to be in love with burlap these days! Why not carry it to your accessories? This beautiful Burlap Damask Handbag from Unexpected Elegance is adorable!
Burlap Damask Handbag with Yellow Embellishments

This is a juke/burlap handbag with white painted damask print, embellished with yellow flower, yellow brooch, vintage inspired button. Sides can be adjusted with ties and inside has a small zipper pouch. A perfect gift for you’re the vintage burlap loving person on your gift list!

This fun set from Cottage in the Oaks would be perfect for the color loving person in your life! This combination of colors is very trendy right now among teens!

Hand Knit Boucle Hat and Scarf Set
This handmade set is knit with boucle yarn in wonderful bright colors–turquoise, pink, orange, green–in acrylic and wool. Visit Cottage in the Oaks to get more details on this sweet set!

So have you started your holiday shopping yet? Have someone on your list that loves handmade or vintage items? Consider visiting these amazing small business as you complete your gift giving list!

Stay tuned for more amazing gifting giving ideas from At The Picket Fence!
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PS-don’t forget we have a fabulous giveaway going on right now from 20NorthOra who has some gorgeous holiday items right now!
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  1. Red Rose Alley says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    The blue pearl beaded cuff is lovely, and the winter hats are so sweet. My girls would love those.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  2. Ivy and Elephants says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Wow! I love the typewriter jewelry, and the hats and … EVERYTHING!!!
    Thanks for show casing all these great and creative people and for linking up with us at “What’s It Wednesday”. Hope you can join us next week, too. It’s not a party without you!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  3. Mrs.B says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Great gift ideas.

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I LOVED them all!! Martina

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  5. Kelly says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    So many great ideas you featured! Those typewriter key bracelets are adorable. I also really like those knitted hats. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. classic • casual • home says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Love all of these…especially the hair accessories. Good for you for supporting small businesses.

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  7. andrea says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Wow these are great ideas! I really adore the inifinity scarf with matching cutie hat! *love* andrea@townandprairie

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  8. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Great ideas! I just love the burlap handbag! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Becca says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    What fabulous gift ideas! They are all so creative and one-of-a-kind! Thanks for sharing.

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And yesterday, as I was staring at the gorgeous blossoms for the umpteenth time, I couldn't help but think that I hope this is how I feel when our lives return to some semblance of normalcy.

I hope that the predictable feels special and that the typical feels anything but. I hope that I ohhh and ahhh over the simple things I've realized I've taken for granted. And, most of all, I hope that feeling doesn't go away for a very, very long time! 💗
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Easter Sunday is so joyful, bright and cheery. Shouldn’t that be the day we call “good”? It just feels so much better!

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And, so it is with Good Friday. I know there will be victory over death, but I can’t skip ahead in the story.

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Do you know that? Have you felt it down in the very core of your soul? 
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit. Why would anyone do that for me?

Well, because, I can’t do it for myself!

There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.

That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

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…It was just the beginning!
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Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

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