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February 7, 2011

A toast to the winners…

Cheers to you for joining us this past week for the launch of

At The Picket Fence!


It was a fun filled week, made all the better because you were there to celebrate with us!  So We (Heather and Vanessa) raise a glass to you for becoming a friend of At The Picket Fence.


And now onto the winners of the launch week giveaways…




The winner of the TJ Maxx Gift Card is:

Tausha !!

Tausha said, “Pick me,Pick me! Because I too am extremely jealous of all people that live close to a Home Goods. I also have to drive at least an hour to get to one. But TJ max-2 within 20 mins! I am a new follower. Can’t wait to see what other fabulousness you bring our way!”

Thanks Tausha for entering our TJ Maxx Giveaway!




The winner of a necklace of your choosing from The Adopt Shoppe is:

Tiffany (Richard and Tiffany) !!

Tiffany said, “
Hello!! Yay for adopting from Taiwan! My husband and I adopted our son from Taiwan in June 07. Such a blessing! We are hoping to adopt a little girl within the year!!!I “liked” your facebook page! Cant wait to follow your journey!!

Thank you Tiffany for entering our giveaway from The Adopt Shoppe!



The winner of a year long magazine subscription to Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living or Everyday Food is:

Katie @Craptastic!!

Katie said, ” This is an awesome giveaway!! I would get Better Homes and Gardens! I love their stuff!

Thank you Katie for entering our giveaway for a magazine subscription!



The winner of our the beautiful custom frame and songbird print from
Spoiled Sweet Couture 
our featured etsy store of the month is:

Cindy from @The Heart of Your Home!!

Cindy said, “Love Pamela’s Etsy…French Song Bird is my favorite!”


Thank you Cindy for entering our featured etsy store giveaway!

and last but not least 


The winner of the $25 gift card to Overstock.com is:

Melanie @ Southern Comfort in a Northern Life !!

Melanie said, “I joined (blogfrog) and I tweeted!” (which we so appreciate..grin!)

Thank you Melanie for entering our overstock.com giveaway!

All winners were chosen using random.org.  All comments non-related to the individual giveaways were removed before generating winners.

IF YOU HAVE WON ONE OF THESE PRIZES PLEASE CONTACT US AT
atthepicketfence@gmail(dot)com or through our contact form. We will need a mailing address from you and to discuss which necklace and magazine you want to order!

A big thank you to Pam at Spoiled Sweet Couture for generously providing our etsy giveaway!  Please be sure to visit her shop, she has adorable items for sale!

…and a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our launch week and for supporting us!  We promise to provide quality content so that you will keep coming back to…the fence!

Heather and Vanessa







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  1. michelle says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Congrats to all the winners! It was such a fun first week for you ladies, thank you for hosting such a perfect launch party! 🙂

    Reply
  2. NanaDiana says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations on your brand new launch party…and how much of a success it has been. I think everyone will follow you here and your blog should grow by leaps and bounds now. What better venture than 2 sisters working together?

    Congrats to all the winners. I am sure they will all be thrilled. Hugs- Diana

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  3. Honey at 2805 says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Congrats to all the winners!

    Looks like you girls have had a “make-over” yourselves and upgraded your pictures. You doctor does terrific work. What is his name?

    Reply
  4. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    February 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations to all of the winners, especially Melanie! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Melanie says

    February 8, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Thank you so much:) I appreciate it.

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Yay for the winners! And Yay for your launch party! Hope that week 2 is going splendidly so far! 🙂

    ~Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot.com

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  7. Pamela says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Congrats to all the winners!! Have CIndy hop over and visit me so I can get her info!:)

    Reply
  8. Richard and Tiffany says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Yay! SO excited I won! I just sent you an email!!!

    Reply
  9. Cindy says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I scared my hubby to death I got so excited when I saw I won!!! I am so happy that it was the beautiful Custom framed Songbird print from Spoiled Sweet Couture…Pamela all of your etsy tems are so nice! Thank you so very much Vanessa and Heather for such lovely giveaways!!! Congratulations on your new launch!!!

    Reply
  10. Honey at 2805 says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Hi Girls, I was referring to your updated “toasting” sister picture above. You look so much young now than you do in the picture when you are two old ladies!

    Reply
  11. Judy says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Congrats to all the winners. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for week #2.

    Reply

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