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January 28, 2011

New Blog! New Beginnings!


Welcome to At the Picket Fence!

We are so excited that you decided to meet us here! We hope you will stay awhile, find a little something to enjoy and come back often.
Just who are the crazy girls behind the Picket Fence?

Well, we are 2 sisters, living in 2 different states but wanting to stay connected across the miles.
Until now, we have maintained 2 separate blogs
Gourmet Meals for Less
and
Southern in my Heart
But we couldn’t ignore the fact that not only were we having so much fun being on this blogging adventure together, we were both looking to take our blogs in a new direction.

One that would be more all encompassing.
Because we aren’t just women who love to cook and decorate.
 Our lives are much more than that.
And so are yours!
Our favorite part of blogging has always been the connections we have made with the amazing folks in this one-of-a-kind community. YOU were the inspiration behind this new adventure! A desire to go Beyond the Blogs and into the hearts and homes of those we now call friends and those friends yet to be made.
Whether it’s through Good Ideas, Good Eats, Good Thoughts or just a Good Grief moment, we hope you will find Inspiration and Encouragement for every area of your life.
So what will you find here?

Good Ideas
Home Decorating
Party Planning
Hospitality
Holidays

Good Eats
Meal Planning
Foodography

Good Thoughts
Reflections
Ramblings
Encouragement
Support

Good Grief
We all have our moments!

 To kick things off, we are going to be doing
an ENTIRE WEEK of


GIVEAWAYS!!

So be sure to come back tomorrow when the fun really begins!


In addition, the Inspiration Friday Party now has a new home here At the Picket Fence.
So, for those of you coming over from Southern in my Heart, we would love it if you would still consider joining in the fun at this location!


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Thanks again for coming by and meeting us here
At the Picket Fence!

Heather and Vanessa

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  1. Bella says

    January 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    AWESOME, Michelle, sent us here, and I am so excited. Vanessa, I heart you and all your lovely comments you always leave, I read them all, even when they aren’t on my blog, lol, You always have such sweet things to say.

    I’m happy to get to know your sister Heather, I bet you gals will be putting on quite the show here, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.

    CONGRATS, the new blog, looks AWESOME!!!!

    Bella 🙂

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  2. Infatuated with Homes and Gardens says

    January 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Congratulations ,girls you ahve something that I cannot buy ,sisterley love and friendship ,I am so happy for you.I am your newest follower!
    Take Care ,Sharon X

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  3. Melanie says

    January 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am so excited! I read both of your blogs and love you both. Congrats!

    Reply
  4. JodieMo says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Oh Hooray! I’m so excited for both of you!

    Reply
  5. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    This is fantastic! You and your sister are both so very clever. I wish your new venture much success!

    Reply
  6. Belinda @ Wild Acre says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    How very lovely! What a gorgeous blog you have made, clever girls! Look forward to following.x

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  7. Shelia says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Well, hello gals. What pretty sisters and this sounds like it’s going to be lots of fun!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 🙂

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  8. Carol says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Heather and Vanessa,

    How fun for us, as your parents, to be even more a part of your lives by reading your blog each day.

    We are blessed to have you as our daughters.

    Mom and Dad

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  9. Melissa Miller says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Wow! Congrats ladies! Great job on the blog. I’m very excited to see what you will do here.

    Vanessa what a precious video of you. You look and sound beautiful!

    Warmly, ~Melissa 🙂

    Reply
  10. The Decorative Dreamer says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Congrats! This is so neat! I loved seeing and hearing your real voice. I can’t see your sister though. ??? I think this is going to be a fantastic blog and I wish you both all the best!

    Reply
  11. The Decorative Dreamer says

    January 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Oops! Nevermind you must have been tweeking things a bit. I see her now! So cute!

    Reply
  12. Honey at 2805 says

    January 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Congrats on the two of you being together and your beautiful new blog! You girls certainly have been busy bees.

    Wishing you much success!

    Hugs, Honey

    Reply
  13. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    January 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Congratulations to you both. This is going to be awesome. I look forward to all of your posts. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  14. Vicki says

    January 31, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Congrats ladies! This is a really nice set up here. I’m following (and already cutting and pasting recipes!). Best of luck with the launch.

    xoxo Vicki

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  15. Judy says

    January 31, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Vanessa – I’m so excited. The new blog is absolutely GORGEOUS. I love it. I’m following. I will grab your launch button and add your new blog to my blog role on my sidebar. Congratulations!! Looking forward to getting to know your sister as well.

    Reply
  16. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    January 31, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Hi Vanessa & Heather, I just watched the videos and both of you are so cute! I am now following so I’ll be back often. Congrats on the new blog.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  17. Cathy~Mille Fleur says

    January 31, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Oh girls! I am so excited for you both! Count me in! I am so looking forward to following along!

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 31, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Congrats on your new venture girls! I’m sure it will be tons of fun and a huge success. I’m following along!

    Reply
  19. Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Congratulations ladies! How very exciting for you both. I can’t wait to see more of your new venture.

    Reply
  20. Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    me again! Thanks for including me in your foodie bloggers blog roll – I’m honored (and in highly esteemed company!)

    Reply
  21. NanaDiana says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Well, you know I am just so tickled for you I could do handflips..but trust me..that would NOT be pretty! I am sure this is going to be successful…and hey…you are even cuter than I thought you were! Hugs- I’ll be back…you know I will! Love to you both- Diana

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  22. SavannahGranny says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Congratulations on a beautiful blog. I wish both of you lovely ladies much success. I am looking forward to this new experience. I am following. Hugs, Ginger

    Reply
  23. Pamela says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Awe, that is sooo super sweet your mom left y’all a comment!!! Ya know I am excited for ya!:)

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  24. Stormy says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I found you through Michelle as well!
    Looking forward to visiting yr blog!

    ~Stormy

    Reply
  25. Debbie says

    January 31, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    This is going to be wonderful. I can feel it in my bones!

    The still photos of you two don’t capture the “sisterness” of you two like those videos do, btw.

    Looking forward to tomorrow… which is technically today here on the east coast. I can’t sleep so I stumbled downstairs and out to the fence.

    Reply
  26. Kelly says

    January 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love it already! Congratulations!

    Kelly

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  27. Sue says

    January 31, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Ok, sounds like fun with this new venture of yours, Vanessa and Heather. ♥ Sue

    Reply
  28. michelle says

    January 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    You gals are so wonderful and beautiful and talented! Everything looks amazing and I am so excited for you!! I can’t wait to to see everything that unfolds in this blog throughout the years!!

    Reply
  29. Karen At Home says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Congrats on the launch!!!

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  30. Becca says

    February 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS !! This is so wonderful, and I can’t wait to come along for the ride !! Vanessa, I actually got a bit teary-eyed watching your video and hearing you speak … so sweet, friend !! You and your sister are going to have so many fans and will be such a great source of inspiration for all of us !! Again, congrats … love ya, girl !! *Becca*

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  31. CAS says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Wow, take a few days off to help with a new grandbaby and just look what happens. Congrats to the both of you. This looks like so much fun. Vanessa, you’ve always been one of my favorite bloggers, so there’s no reason to believe that you and your sister together won’t just have a wonderful new blog. I’m, of course, a new follower & subscribed to the email updates. Good luck to both of you. Please pop over & take a look at Avery Quinn, our 5th granddaughter & 6th grandchild!
    CAS

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  32. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I’ve watched your videos before when you first started but I’m afraid I couldn’t resist watching them again!! I lurrrrrve your accents!! Love. Love.

    I love this post. It sets out so exactly what you aim to do. I knew as soon as I read it that your blog was going to be AWESOME….and I was so right!

    Sarahx

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  33. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hi,
    I am joining Sarah’s lovely party from my vintage apartment in Chicago. So glad you joined, too.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Gg – Notes on the Journey
    Link #26

    ps. how fun to blog together as sisters.

    Reply

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