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October 8, 2011

A word “for” our sponsors…

 
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Each month we will be sharing  our fabulous sponsors with you and some of their incredible talent through their products!  Among the many wonderful things that have happened since starting our journey with you, has been the opportunity to work with some amazing businesses. And we feel honored to be connected with such great companies!
Up first we’d like to introduce you to our newest sponsor. Not only is she a fabulous blogger she’s also become a dear friend! When Ann unveiled her new etsy shop, we were so impressed with her talent and attention to detail! We are so excited to have Ann and
joining us here At The Picket Fence!
Ann, has the most beautiful pillows and other linens for sale in her shop! Check out some of these beauties you can purchase right now!
Country French Linen Toile Pillow Cover Zipper Closure 20 x 20 Cream, Blue and Taupe Gold, Orange and Cinnamon reversible pillow cover zipper closure 20 x 20

Apple Green Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. long Red Homespun and Red Ticking Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. long

We’ll take one of each please!! Would you like one of Ann’s beautiful items? Well stay tuned because next week we will be hosting a giveaway from Sutton Place Designs for our friends here At The Picket Fence! Head over and visit Ann’s lovely shop to see all of the other lovely items she has for sale!
We were also excited to work with the next company a few weeks ago.  Maggie is the owner of
The Lime Bow -          Specialty Boutique
The Lime Bow and she’s only 17! We love the entrepreneurship  shown by this young lady and she’s extremely talented! Here are some of the bows from her Fall Collection:
 
and from her Christmas Collection:
 
You can see many of the other beautiful bows Maggie has for sale over at The Lime Bow!
 
We started working with this awesome company shortly after we launched and we think they are just fabulous!
Simple Stencil
The Simple Stencil has the most incredible stencils…truly something for everyone!
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both of us have used their stencils several times and we are so pleased with their product! If you’re looking for some great lettering for your walls or projects please check out The Simple Stencil!
We are always so impressed with the lovely items available at
unexpected Elegance
Unexpected Elegance specializes in vintage or antique items and create one of a kind pieces from the “unexpected!” Angela always has beautiful and “unexpected” items for sale in her shop.
 h a n d m a d e  Birch Napkin Rings with Metal Numbered Plaques
We love these homemade birch numbered napkin rings! They would be so beautiful among an autumn table setting!
Burlap Damask Handbag with Yellow Embellishments
We also think this jute/burlap bag is just lovey and so unique!
Visit Unexpected Elegance for even more lovely and unexpected items!
If you love all things vintage you’ll love The Old Block House Cherished Hearts Vintage
We just love these  beautiful grain sacks!
 
Old Blue Jar Ball Mason Quart - One Jar Rolling Pins Farm House Vintage Set of 2
and look at the lovely colors in these Ball jars and Rolling Pins! Just lovely!
You can find many more vintage items at Cherished Hearts Vintage!
Our next sponsor is so talented, but not only is Andrea from Signs by Andrea talented she’s a sweetheart too!
Signs by Andrea
When Heather admired a sign that Andrea had linked up to Inspiration Friday..Andrea sent it to her!! Um, hello…how sweet is that! Andrea has a sign to fit any need or budget and can even customize a sign for you.
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Here are some of the Fall signs that Andrea has available right now:
 
Visit Signs By Andrea to see all of the lovely signs she has available!
We were excited about the opportunity to work with two of our favorite online stores!
Joss & Main Dresses from Shabby Apple
If you are not a member of either of these fabulous retailers we invite you to visit them through our links in our sidebar under sponsors! 
We are so grateful for the privilege of not only working with these incredible companies but also for the friendships which have developed with them as a result.
Please pay these talented folks a visit and let them know the girls from the fence sent you!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of At The Picket Fence we’d love to have you as part of our team! We are currently offering a special advertising rate for the remainder of the fall!

$5 for Fall

If you sign up to advertise with us anytime during October or November* for a 2 month commitment we will offer you a sidebar ad for $5 for each of the months, that’s $10 for two months of advertisement! If you are a current sponsor of At The Picket Fence you can also purchase this special price to add to the end of your current contract! That’s a great deal folks! *Two month time period will begin from day of payment.

For more information you can visit our Advertise With Us page or email us for specifics! We’d love to have you as a sponsor of At The Picket Fence!

And another big thank you to our lovely sponsors and to you our READERS for supporting At The Picket Fence by paying our sponsors a visit! We appreciate you!

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  1. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful things! There really are some creative ladies in blogland! Hope you are having a great weekend!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  2. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    October 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks for the plug girls! I consider both of you dear friends as well. It’s really nice of you to publish a post such as this. So appreciate it!

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    October 8, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Those are all beautiful. I’m off to check out more of their stuff.

    Reply
  4. Jann Olson says

    October 9, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Wonderful! There are some very talented ladies (and girls) out there!

    Reply

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The very last Christmas decorating to be completed and one of the most important since there’s nothing I love more than welcoming people into our home this season.

I bought the wreath for $15 from a wonderful local vendor, reused my favorite bells and added a velvet bow in the color I’m carrying throughout the house this year.

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“Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life.” (Corrie Ten Boom)
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And I have a confession ...I’d rather have cranberry sauce smothering the turkey on my plate than gravy any day!! And this, this right here? Well it’s the best (and easiest!) cranberry sauce ever!! I eat on crackers and sandwiches and sometimes just by the spoonful. It’s so yummy! And I’m just so very thankful for all of you that I’m going to leave the recipe right here instead of making you go to the blog to get it. I promise you won’t regret having this on your Thanksgiving menu but be warned...you may find yourself up in the middle of the night sneaking some helpings of this deliciousness. Or maybe that’s just me!

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
2 oranges
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup white wine.

Instructions:
Wash and pick over berries, removing any that are soft. Peel and dice oranges removing any seeds. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking until cranberries pop open and mixture is thickening.
For best flavor, prepare and let stand for several days before using.

Gobble, gobble!! 🦃
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Want to know what it is? It’s all about being EXTRA! 

Take the base recipe up a notch by using a full stick of butter, extra tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and an extra 1/2 tablespoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt.

I guarantee you’ll never go back!

You’re welcome. 😉🎄

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The great debate on social media over whether or not Christmas decorations should appear before Thanksgiving is one I just let roll on past me. Because I am so unbelievably thankful for this life, my family, my friends, this country, this home and most of all my Savior. 

Having my home all ready to welcome the next sacred season doesn’t take away one iota from my ability to express gratitude on the official day set aside each year where we do that collectively.

And when the last slice of turkey has been eaten and all of the leftovers put away, I’ll be over here ready to be fully present in the month of December and soak up every bit of it! 🦃🎄
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“My children have grown up seeing antique books on a coffee table, vintage toys in their bedrooms and even pieces of furniture that were all passed down from one generation to the next. But as my nest gets closer and closer to being empty, I’m keenly aware of the fact that many of these cherished items might not be as welcome in the homes of future generations.”

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Not too long ago, someone told me that they liked Not too long ago, someone told me that they liked it better when I just talked about decorating and didn’t mention anything else. This person preferred me to keep any opinions or convictions to myself and just focus only on content about home decor, crafts and recipes. Aside from the fact that I’m always astonished that people feel so free to say things like that, I do agree that it would be a lot easier and more palatable if I didn’t talk about things like a Biblical Worldview, apologetics and the nature of reality itself. For one thing, Instagram wouldn’t throttle my account with its algorithms that are skewed to diminish voices like mine. It would be much easier to be so tethered to this app that I change everything I post to fit into its preferred framework. I would be asked to be part of influencer groups and activities like I was years ago. But I’m not that person anymore. Yes, the core of this community will always be an emphasis on homemaking which will include decorating and recipes but I can’t separate that from the core of who I am as a follower of Jesus Christ.

It would be so much easier for me to just show you the latest Amazon products I’ve bought and tell you to “comment” to get the links. But I’m not called to take the easy path. Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.”

I truly believe that so many have been lulled into thinking that the narrow gate wasn’t really all that narrow. But, it’s never been more obvious that it really is. And every day I seek to stay on that very narrow way.  More than ever before, I believe that our world needs to know that there is objective truth and a solid foundation to stand upon as we navigate our lives. My role as a homemaker is predicated on that foundation and everything else flows out of it. Talking about these things isn’t going to get me lots of views here. 

But I live for an audience of ONE.
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It’s been over 25 years since then and I’ve learned so much about what really matters when it comes to hosting and caring for my family well during the holiday season. 

The peace we long for in our home begins with our hearts. If you want your home to feel more peaceful during the upcoming holiday season, I have five things to consider that will make that not only possible but predictable.

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What I’m unboxing are the decorations in the attic that  I’ve had for years and figuring out how to give them a fresh look. I added new lights to an old pre-lit tree that no longer worked because I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of it. I’m putting out a different set of mugs at the hot cocoa station and the advent candles are arranged with greenery from outside.

As our feeds are filled with so.much.stuff, I want to offer you a reprieve. A place where you will find less emphasis on what’s happening in our homes and more on what’s happening in our hearts.

More than ever before, I can see just how much people are needing the hope found in Christ and that will always be the focus here. 

So, while you may not see me unpacking a massive, new tree or telling you to “comment for the link”, what you will see is encouragement to turn our hearts to what matters the most and let that reflect in every corner of our homes this season and all year long. 🌲

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