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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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