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November 10, 2011

Vintage Silver Teapot Giveaway!

It’s Giveaway time here at the Fence!
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This one comes to you courtesy of one of our newest sponsors, Christa from
When we first “met” Christa we felt as though we had known her forever and not just because her Blog and Etsy Shop names are a nod to one of our favorite movies of all time!
She is so warm, friendly, funny and beyond talented!
Just take a look at some of the gorgeous items she has in her shop.
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And one lucky Picket Fence reader will now have the chance to win this beautiful Vintage Silver Teapot, generously offered by Christa!

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Keep it for yourself (we would!), or keep it in mind for someone on your Christmas List!

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Just look at that gorgeous detailing!

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Here’s how to enter to win:
1. MANDATORY: Visit Christa’s Esty Shop Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn and let us know you did.  (Separate Comment).
2. OPTIONAL: “Like” Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on Facebook to get the latest updates on the items Christa has in her store. Leave a comment to let us know you did! (Separate Comment)
3. OPTIONAL: Become a Google Follower of Christa’s Blog, Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn and come back to let us know you did. (Separate Comment)
4. OPTIONAL: Facebook, Twitter (use our twitter name @meetuatthefence), or mention the giveaway on your blog in some capacity. Let us know by leaving a (Separate Comment).
Giveaway will run for one week, ending at midnight on Nov. 16th. Winner will be announced the next day at the Inspiration Friday Party.
Sorry, giveaway for US residence only due to shipping costs! 
Best of luck to you on winning this fabulous prize!
And thank you so much Christa for partnering with us here at the Fence,
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  1. Rhonda Cunningham-Phillips says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I visited your Etsy Shop! I love love love the Pink Depression glassware!

    Reply
  2. Rhonda Cunningham-Phillips says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I was already a fan of yours on Facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    This silver teapot is gorgeous! I have a very old copy of Gone With the Wind that is stuffed with newspaper clippings from the movie premier. I would love to style that teapot on top of my GWTW book. Love this etsy shop and her silver, blue and white pyrex, and milk glass.

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I like Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on fb.

    Reply
  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Christa has a nice variety in her shop ~ I love that little brass mouse!

    Reply
  6. Ruby Jean says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I just visited Christa shop and Love Everything… But if I had to choose one thing I would pick…https://www.etsy.com/listing/85464452/milkglass-white-winter-divided-tray

    The tea pot is Beautiful.. : )

    Reply
  7. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Oh such a beautiful teapot! I’d totally keep it if I won. I like a lot of things in her shop, but I like those pretty Homer Loughlin China Plates best 🙂

    Reply
  8. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!

    Reply
  9. Red Gate Farm says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    LOVE all of the silver and pink at Christa’s etsy shop!

    ~Chris

    Reply
  10. Red Gate Farm says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I’m Christa’s newest follower now too 🙂
    ~Chris

    Reply
  11. FABBY'S LIVING says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Thank you for letting us know about the giveaway…now I’m aoff to see Christa’s! FABBY

    Reply
  12. FABBY'S LIVING says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I visited your Etsi-shop and it is fabulous, everything is great, terrific things I like them all! I’m also a follower of Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn! on Fb! Thank you for the giveaway chance. In case I win I have an American address and also I’m a buyer by mail. Hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  13. bprdesigns says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love her shop — especially the vintage glassware!

    Reply
  14. bprdesigns says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I am a Facebook fan of Christa!!

    Reply
  15. BPR Designs says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I follow Christa’s blog as well!

    Reply
  16. Jen @ Boutique Vintage 72 says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I frequently visit Christa’s shop on Etsy and I am a Facebook fan!

    Reply
  17. SavannahGranny says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I visited Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn’s shop. It is lovely. Love the teapot. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  18. SavannahGranny says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I am a follower of Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn blog.

    Reply
  19. SavannahGranny says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I liked Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on FB>

    Reply
  20. SavannahGranny says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I have added this giveaway to my blog.

    Reply
  21. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I visited her shop! I love her vintage silver nesting bowls!

    Reply
  22. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I liked Rhett Didn’t Give A Damn on fb

    Reply
  23. Kathe says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Already “like” Christa on FB.

    Reply
  24. Kathe says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Already a follower of RDGAD 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kathe says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Visited the etsy shop (I LOVE the silver ornate serving tongs!).

    Reply
  26. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I’m a follower of Christa’s blog!

    Reply
  27. Judy says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    That silver teapot is gorgeous. I visited her Etsy shop and everything is beautiful. I love all the vintage looking things. Great giveaway.

    Reply
  28. Judy says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I just posted your giveaway on Facebook.

    Reply
  29. Mindi says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love the OLD PAL fishing box! So cute.

    Reply
  30. vikki says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I liked her on FB.

    Reply
  31. vikki says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I am now a follower of Rhett didn’t give a damn.

    Reply
  32. vikki says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I visited her shop, so many cute things. I really loved the candles and really really love the tea pot.

    Reply
  33. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I love Christa’s beautiful collection of vintage things. I think my favorite was the pink sherberts. Thanks for the great giveaway. It’s a beauty of a teapot.

    Jocelyn @
    https://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

    Reply
  34. Jen Borba says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I just visited your etsy site and I love just about everything you offer. The pink depression glass is beautiful and the silver serving pieces are very nice.
    Thanks for such a cute giveaway,
    Jen Borba
    bb2339@aol.com

    Reply
  35. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I love her etsy shop!!
    I would love to have the mini chairs!!

    Reply
  36. Casandra says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That silver teapot is soooo lovely and it would have honored place in my home. Thanks for helping me find a new Etsy shop to watch. I like her style especially that adorable pink polkadot pyrex bowl.

    Reply
  37. WindyCityKnits says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I visited this beautiful shop! I love the milk glass tea cups and saucers! Such great vintage wares here!

    Reply
  38. NanaDiana says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    What a sweet giveaway! I am not signing up though-just popping in! xo Diana

    Reply
  39. White Ironstone Cottage says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Beautiful Vintage Silver Bling!!!!
    I have my fingers crossed it would look so pretty on the dining table
    xo
    Pam

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  40. White Ironstone Cottage says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I just visited her etsy shop too
    xo
    Pam

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  41. Grace says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I hearted her shop! The milk glass teacups are so cute! 😀

    homespunhandmaiden(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  42. Grace says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I am now following her blog 🙂

    homespunhandmaiden(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. Grace says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I tweeted! 🙂 https://twitter.com/#!/HHandmaiden

    homespunhandmaiden(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. Deb @ Journey Thru ICE says

    November 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Gorgeous teapot! I visited the Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn etsy shop!

    Reply
  45. Strawberrypi says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I love the Pink Depression Glass Sherbet cups :0)

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  46. Strawberrypi says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I “like” Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on fb :0)

    Reply
  47. Strawberrypi says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I subscribed to Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn :0)

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Thanks for suggesting the Rhett site- great stuff!

    Reply
  49. Janet says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Awesome stuff on the Rhett site. It would be easy to blow hundreds there!
    Janet

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  50. Janet says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I mentioned the giveaway on my blog

    Reply
  51. she dreams big! says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    You had me when you mentioned ‘silver’ and I just love this teapot! I visited Christa’s shop and found more silver – the condiment set! How pretty would it be sitting at my Thanksgiving table. Count me in please!

    Reply
  52. she dreams big! says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I ‘liked’ her on FB. I really, really do like her!

    Reply
  53. she dreams big! says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    And I’m already a follower of both Christa and you!

    Reply
  54. she dreams big! says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Okay, one last comment. I just put your giveaway on my sidebar.

    Reply
  55. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I liked them on facebook!

    Reply
  56. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I visited her blog and am now a follower. I love the teapot…it’s perfect!

    Reply
  57. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I loved her shop. She has a platter listed that is the pattern I picked out when I got married 30 years ago. I guess that means I’m vintage too??
    Great giveaway girls!

    Reply
  58. TopHat says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I love the silver nesting bowls! hrfarley at gmail dot com

    Reply
  59. rubynreba says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I really like the carnival glass sherbet cups.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  60. rubynreba says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

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  61. rubynreba says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    New follower of Christa’s blog
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  62. pballard says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Became a follower of Rhett didnt give a damn!

    Reply
  63. pballard says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I visited her site and love the milk glass bowls.

    Reply
  64. pballard says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Tweeted this giveaway!

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  65. pballard says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Blogged this giveaway!

    Reply
  66. Bonnie says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Visited the Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn Etsy shop and my hubby liked the sliver trimmed barware a lot…

    Reply
  67. Bonnie says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    I liked the Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn Facebook page and am very excited to keep up with them…

    Reply
  68. Bonnie says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I also facebook posted about the give away…on my page Mrs. Wysiwyg’s Vintage and Upcycled Vintage…

    Reply
  69. Bonnie says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    And last but certainly not least, I became a follower on Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn’s blog…thank you for this opportunity!!!

    Reply
  70. Morphine says

    November 10, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I visted the etsy shop, I love the Silver Ornate Serving Tongs, so beautiful!

    kjmillionie[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  71. Serenap95 says

    November 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I visited and favorited her Etsy Shop. I adore the Silver Trimmed Barware Crystal Old Fashioned Glasses Whiskey Tumbler.

    serenap95(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  72. Serenap95 says

    November 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I am following Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn using GFC

    serenap95(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  73. Deb says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    So many pretty things! Love the blue pyrex bowls. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  74. Kimberly W says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I visited Christa’s Esty Shop Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn, I adore the Folk DRU Holland Cast Iron Kettle Blue.
    halochanel at gmail dot com

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  75. Kimberly W says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I Like” Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on Facebook (Kimberly Fine Wright)
    halochanel at gmail dot com

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  76. Kimberly W says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    New Google Friends Connect Follower of Christa’s Blog, Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn (Kimberly W)
    halochanel at gmail dot com

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  77. Kimberly W says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    https://twitter.com/#!/WrightWin/status/134657896536477696
    tweeted
    halochanel at gmail dot com

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  78. Life with L says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    This is truly a lovely gift. I shall visit Christa’s blog.

    Reply
  79. Savories of Life says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    i visited the shop and had fun.

    Reply
  80. Zolane says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Love the teapot! I visited the shop and there are such wonderful items, especially the vintage silver nesting bowls.

    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
  81. Lady Courtney says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Following Rhett now, and going through old posts, she has some great tutorials…going to make myself an oragami bouquet this weekend. Thank you for the linkup, whether I win or not, this is going to be a favorite blog! Donna

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  82. Brandy says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love her etsy shop and that teapot is amazing

    Reply
  83. Brandy says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    and I actually follow her blog which is how I got linked here 🙂

    Reply
  84. Lady Courtney says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Ok, this is getting expensive…I just visited her etsy shop…of course there were a few things that wanted to come to my house…so they are!!! Thanks!!! Donna 🙂

    Reply
  85. Shannon says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Wow! I love that tea pot! I am such a cross between so many different styles! Hey come on over to my page and check out some good ideas for that Thanksgiving table!

    Reply
  86. Rachel says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a great etsy site. I love the Vintage Pyrex Mixing Bowls in Winter Blue Retro Kitchen

    Reply
  87. christy says

    November 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    i just visited her etsy shop! Such lovely stuff. I LOVE this tea pot!!
    yanuzo at hotmail dot com

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  88. jhitomi says

    November 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I love the Carnival Glass Sherbet cups, lovely color.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

    Reply
  89. Katie says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I posted this giveaway on fb.

    Reply
  90. Kathy says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Love her shop – I adore Homer Laughlin – that would be my choice! Thank you for hosting this amazing giveaway!
    Kathy

    Reply
  91. Kathy says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I am now a follower of Rhett Didn’t Give A Damn…cool title 🙂
    Kathy

    Reply
  92. Jann Olson says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I visited her shop and there is plenty of wonderful treasures. My favorite is the pink polka dot pyres. Love those dots!

    Reply
  93. Jann Olson says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I liked Rhett didn’t give a damn on facebook.

    Reply
  94. Jann Olson says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Hi, I mentioned your give away on my latest post. B is for Bananas and Burlap. Thanks so much for the opportunity to possibly win this tarnished treasure. I LOVE it!

    Reply
  95. trumatter says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I just visited her Etsy shop and I think the shop itself is a cure for a Decor Enthusiast’s soul.

    That Depressed pink glass sugar pot?? Jeeez.

    You know what? I never win. I have a bad luck in lottery or winning but still I wanted to let you know that Christa has a fabulous Etsy shop. Fab is the word.

    Reply
  96. trumatter says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Okay…Im her new follower!

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  97. Alena: Oh, It's Just Perfect! says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    So many beautiful items! I love the ornate silver tongs. Stunning!

    Reply
  98. mtdsmom says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Really loved the cornflower cookware… reminded me of the dishes my mother had when I was growing up. Lots of great things in her shop that I could see in my house… may have to have another look.

    Reply
  99. Hannah says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I just visited her Etsy shop…wow! I found a few things that may have to come home to me! I loved the pink sherbet glasses.

    Reply
  100. Hannah says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I’m a follower!

    Reply
  101. Sheila says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Ran on over to her shop and discovered the pink Depression Glass. Oh my how lovely!!

    Reply
  102. Sheila says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    There wasn’t a “Love” button on her Facebook page so I had to settle for just “Liking” her, darn it!

    Reply
  103. NGS says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Oh, the Vintage Kitchen Blue Cornflower Casserole Set by Corning Ware takes me back to when I was a little kid – my mom used those all the time, especially for the dreaded green bean casserole.
    cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  104. Ladytink_534 says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Now that is an awesome name! My favorite item is the Shabby Silver Condiment Glasses with Caddy and Spoon
    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  105. Ladytink_534 says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I LIKE them on FB~ Jen Tink
    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  106. Ladytink_534 says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I’m a GFC follower: Ladytink_534
    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  107. Ladytink_534 says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/jen.tink1/posts/215268375211328

    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  108. Janice Stewart says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Loved her shop and plan to visit again soon. Winning the teapot would be great,

    Reply
  109. Lily says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    What a lovely shop- I love the Silver Ornate Serving Tongs!
    Lilyhoot at gmail dot com

    Reply
  110. Kylie says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    My goodness, so many pretty things- the Egyptian motif pitcher, the pink depression sherbet glasses, the blue enamelware pan. I love the all! Thank you for such a lovely giveaway. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

    Reply
  111. Kylie says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I like Rhett on Facebook- kylie c. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

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  112. Rae says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I visited! Mrsraesnyder@gmail.com

    Reply
  113. freddie says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I visited Esty Shop Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn and loved the Autumn Home Decor Chairs for Children – Rustic Wood Wooden dwelchert@yahoo.com

    Reply
  114. freddie says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I liked Rhett didn’t Give a Damn on Facebook/Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com

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  115. freddie says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I follow Christa’s Blog via GFC. dwelchert@yahoo.com

    Reply
  116. freddie says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Facebook fan/Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com

    Reply
  117. freddie says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Twitter follower/flipper211 dwelchert@yahoo.com

    Reply
  118. k.terga says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I visted the etsy shop!! Love the silver nesting bowls!

    Reply
  119. k.terga says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I liked you on facebook 🙂

    Reply
  120. k.terga says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I am now following Christas blog through google

    Reply
  121. k.terga says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I am also now a google follower!

    Reply
  122. jennifer57 says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Visited Christa’s Esty Shop Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn

    Reply
  123. jennifer57 says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Like” Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn on Facebook

    Reply
  124. jennifer57 says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Become a Google Follower of Christa’s Blog

    Reply
  125. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Wow, I love the beautiful ironstone bread platter!

    tessa.kate1[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  126. Samantha Oh says

    November 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    i visited her etsy shop and love the egyptian pitcher <3
    sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com

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  127. Samantha Oh says

    November 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I follow Christa’s blog now
    sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  128. Christina says

    November 14, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Christina – xristya@rock.com – I visited the site and I loved the Brass Eagle!

    Reply
  129. Sally says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Just visited her Etsy shop – very nice! I especially loved the Cornflower Blue Corningware – we had the same set when I was growing up. Brings back great memories!!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.co

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  130. Diane says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Your shop is so sweet. Everything I love. dianetreadway@ymail.com

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  131. Le- says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I visited the etsy shop! Love that teapot!

    Reply
  132. Le-Ann says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    oops! Hit the wrong button.

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  133. Amy says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love the Autumn Home Decor Vintage Wooden Box. Adorable.

    -Amy
    amycellis2@gmail.com

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  134. gail says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Visited your shop and love it!
    gkuroda(at)hawaii(dot)edu

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  135. Marija says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    There are so many beautiful items in the shop! I especially love the Handmade Vintage Kitchen Towel Mustard Citrine Golden.

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  136. Marija says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    following her blog via GFC

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  137. Deborah says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I visited RDGAD etsy shop and on my so hard to choose what I like the best! All please!

    Reply
  138. Deborah says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I Liked RDGAD on FB!

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  139. Deborah says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I am following RDGAD now too!

    Reply
  140. Anonymous says

    November 14, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Love the shop. I love the wooden box and the whisk!
    Trisha
    mahgwi21 at yahoo

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  141. DZgrace says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I visited her FB page & “liked” it.
    Also visited her Etsy page…nice stuff!

    Reply
  142. Shannon says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I went to her etsy shop and I love all of her vintage things so I added it to my favorites!

    Shannon F.
    shannybakes@hotmail.com

    Reply
  143. Shannon says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I like Rhett Didnt Give A Damn on facebook!

    Shannon F.
    shannybakes@hotmail.com

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  144. Shannon says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I’m a GFC follower on Christa’s blog!

    Shannon F.
    shannybakes@hotmail.com

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  145. olivia says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Wow- this shop is so wonderful! I love the silver teapot (the monogrammed “B” fits my last name! I also dream of owning my own set of pyrex blue mixing bowls from your etsy store. Lovely store and reasonable pricing!

    olivia
    oliviabeaumontart@gmail.com

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  146. olivia says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I am a FB fan!

    Olivia Beaumont
    oliviabeaumontart@gmail.com

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  147. olivia says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I am a GFC follower as “Olivia”

    oliviabeaumontart@gmail.com

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  148. olivia says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I am a twitter follower as @Beaumontstudio

    oliviabeaumontart@gmail.com

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  149. Sweet Bee Cottage says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Boy she takes great pictures of her treasures. I added her to my favorites on etsy! Thanks for this opportunity!

    Reply
  150. Sweet Bee Cottage says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Oh my! I just love her blog too. Those candle cozies out of burlap and eyelet! Love it! Totally going to “borrow” (okay, steal) that idea for some of my jar candles. I’m her newest follower!

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  151. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    i visited her shop and everything is gorgeous!
    uk7ss At yahoo DOt com

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Yesterday on the way home from school I had the ra Yesterday on the way home from school I had the radio tuned to my daughter's favorite station and a song that was playing had a line in it that really stood out to me. It made reference to a 'season of the sticks' which I think its safe to say must mean winter. I thought that was such an accurate, albeiet kind of depressing, picture of this time of the year.

While we definitely have more than our fair share of evergreen trees here in Oregon, we also have plenty of trees and bushes that are reduced to sticks during the cold months. But, this morning as I looked out my kitchen window, greedily sipping from my mug of coffee, I marveled at the beauty of the winter sunrise. The sky was all pinks and oranges with frost on the rooftops and a little bit of fog. And, I realized that part of why it was so amazing is because I could see it more clearly through the sticks. The bare branches allowed me a view that I wouldn't be able to see if those same branches were covered in leaves. Being stripped down to almost nothing revealed something magnificent.

We have seasons of the sticks in our lives too, don't we? Times when we feel as though we've been stripped bare and left exposed. It's easy to think that this is a place where all is ugly and dark. And yet, just like the winter sunrise was more visible because of the bare branches, the vulnerability we feel in the winter season of our souls allows us to get a glimpse of beauty that we wouldn't see otherwise. In the lush, warm seasons it's so easy to become comfortable. But in the bare, cold seasons we recognize just how much we need to rely on the One who placed the stars in the heavens and is sovereign over all.

If you feel like your soul has been stripped bare and you've been left exposed and vulnerable, may I encourage you today to ask the Lord to help you to see the beauty in this 'season of the sticks'.

“Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:7
I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake a I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake and grabbed a banana out of the freezer and was about to put it into my shake before I realized it was a frozen egg roll. Sooooo that's how my day is going so far! 🤪How about you?

It's honestly fairly representative of my state of mind these days as I can't seem to make the date on the calendar match the date in my spirit because it feels like it should be January 45th. Every year this month drags on and every year it seems to surprise me for some reason. In addition, my heart just feels heavy as I witness a lot of darkness and sadness around me. So, I'm choosing to control what I can control by making my house feel as cozy as possible, relishing the sunshine whenever it dares to peek through the clouds, gathering inspiration for warmer weather projects and, most importantly, resting in the comfort of the sovereignty of my Father.

“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ So that everyone he has made may know his work..." Job 37:5-7
What if you could do something at the beginning of What if you could do something at the beginning of your day that would be a gift to yourself later on? That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s Tip Tuesday! #tiptuesday
The sun decided to make another appearance today! The sun decided to make another appearance today! It’s been such a lovely Sunday. Chocolate croissants for breakfast followed by church then naps/football/reading/etc and soon we’ll be heading out to dinner with friends. These are my favorite kind of weekends. Hope yours has been lovely too! 🌿
Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshi Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshine is breaking through the fog and my house just seems happier. We definitely needed to see that light streaming in through the windows and it’s a gift I don’t take for granted.

And yes, there are still twinkle lights on my mantle because those help when the sunshine goes away again. ✨
Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here i Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here in the Willamette Valley has me feeling less frustrated about my migraine forcing me to just snuggle up indoors and these flowers in my kitchen are lifting my spirits. What are you up to on this holiday weekend?
It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offe It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offering a gentle reminder from my own parenting experience after feeling my heart pricked with conviction about what was waiting for my daughter every day after school. I hope it will encourage you! 🌿#tiptuesday
The day after Christmas I found myself laundering The day after Christmas I found myself laundering and folding all of the linens we used the previous night as we hosted my husband's side of the family for dinner and other festivities. As I laid out each cloth napkin and folded them one by one, I couldn't help but be struck by what a simple, yet meaningful, task it was. It's such an honor and privilege to be the hostess and, at this stage of my life, I realize that this has almost one hundred percent become my role now. Our parents are in their 70's and have either downsized significantly or simply don't have the energy to take on hosting duties for a large group. I could resent this. I could feel overwhelmed by it. But, instead, I'm choosing to embrace it knowing that, someday, I too will pass the hosting torch and I hope that I will be welcomed with love and attentiveness. So, I fold the linen napkins, taking pleasure in the way all of the creases line up and how neat and tidy they look in the drawer of my dining room buffet. These seemingly simple chores are part of the lifeblood of homemaking and my attitude towards them can either be one of gratefulness or grumbly-ness (yes, I'm making up words now). 

And I’m choosing gratefulness. 

“This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.” (Elisabeth Elliot⁣)
Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kic Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kicking off the year with a brand new series! Each weekly installment will feature a tip for everything from your home to faith to parenting to family life and so much more. My goal for 2023 is to have far more personal interaction with this community while continuing on with the mission of weaving together all things heart and home. I hope you enjoy this first tip and I’d love to hear from you about whether or not you decorate for winter! 
#tiptuesday #organizing #winterdecorating
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. H “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” 

Here’s to beginnings. Happy new year friends! May you experience the majesty and sovereignty of the Lord in 2023 like never before! ✨
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