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Country Living Fair Atlanta 2015

October 27, 2015 By Rhoda 13 Comments

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For the past 4 years, I’ve been going to the Country Living fair every fall at this time and it is such a fun day to usher in the holiday season that is about to be on us.  With Halloween coming this weekend, that takes us into November and Thanksgiving and then before we know it, it’s Christmas!  Ackkkk, how does that happen?  But, it does happen. Every single year and it just seems to fly by more and more.  I can hardly believe it’s almost time to start Christmas decorating.

The Country Living fair is a fun place  to browse for inspiration, try on some fun and stylish clothes, jewelry shop and generally enjoy the Fall sunshine.  Last Friday was a perfect Fall day, cool in the morning, heating up to a pretty hot day.  I took my friend, Jana, with me and we enjoyed browsing and hearing a couple of speakers on the Main stage.

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The big pumpkin/gourd pile in the middle of the field at Stone Mountain is always a crowd pleaser.  Just seeing this pile ‘o punkins puts a smile on your face!

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Every year, I take my photo in front of the pile of pumpkins and this year was no exception. That’s my cute petite friend, Jana, with me.  I seem to have a lot of petite friends.

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A look at the top of the pumpkin pile.  I’m not sure how they stack those things so nicely, but it’s always so pretty.

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My first stop was the Main Stage and a talk by author, Frances Schultz.  You may remember I just did a book giveaway for her new book, The Bee Cottage Story and she recapped her book and parts of how it came to be and what it looks like now with a slideshow.  I got a chance to go up before she started and introduce myself.  It was very fun to meet this NC native and I loved her Southern drawl.  Here’s her book, if you missed it (affiliate link).

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I knew that Ms. Ree, The Pioneer Woman herself, would be at the fair on Friday, speaking on the main stage.  She started blogging one year before I did and I found her blog right after starting my own and have been a fan of her ever since.  Some of you newer readers may not know that I got to meet Ree 5 years ago for the first time, when I went to her ranch for a blogger campaign we were on together.  You can see those posts here and here.  That was such a fun highlight of my blogging journey and I’ve seen her a few times since then.  It’s been at least 3 years since I saw her at a conference in New York, but this time I was determined to try to say hello.  She has grown and grown and now has her own show on the Food Network and just came out with cookbook #3.  It’s been fun to watch her amazing journey from blogger to Food Network and cookbook celebrity.  She still seems as down to earth as ever to me.

From my experience of speaking on the main stage last year at the fair (pinch me moment, for sure!), I knew that she would be coming in the back of the tent to go on stage. When I got to the tent, it was a mob scene and I knew I’d never get to see her with all those people around.  I waited around the back of the tent and when I saw her coming on the golf cart, I ran over and said hello to her for a short minute.  She didn’t recognize me at first with my sunglasses on, but once I told her my name, she was all smiles and gave me a big hug.  She graciously posed for a selfie with me before she went on the stage to talk.  She told me she was nervous and I told her she didn’t have anything to worry about.  She’s a sweet lady and I’m so glad that I’ve had the chance to meet her.

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We strolled around checking out some of the vendors, so enjoy these pics of Fall inspiration.

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It’s always fun to go to the Country Living fair!  This year, I had several readers come up and say hello and that truly makes my day.  I love meeting all of you out there, so never hesitate to say Hi if you see me out and about!

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  1. Rita C at Panoply says

    October 27, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Loved reading your recap, Rhoda. Wow, your friend Jana must be really petite as you dwarf her in the photo, and I know you’re petite! I would have loved seeing Frances Schultz live, as you can just sense to candid type person she is by reading her book (which I loved, btw). Thanks for taking us along.
    Rita

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    • Rhoda says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:08 am

      Hey, Rita, I’m not petite at 5’8″ and I am taller than most of my friends, so looks like I’m dwarfing several of them.

  2. Sarah says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I love that vest you are wearing. I see so many cute ones out there this season. I wish you would do a post on vests and how to wear them.
    Love your pictures. That always looks like such a fun event.

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    • Rhoda says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Sarah, I’ll be doing a post about that outfit soon! I love vests too.

  3. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:42 am

    I was there on Saturday so sorry I missed you this year! Let’s try to plan a lunch/shopping date soon… xo Heidi

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  4. Dee Campbell says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Thank you so much for sharing the Southern Living show. We missed going this year and you gave me great pictures to swoon over. I enjoy your blog so much, and always look forward to reading it over my morning coffee. You have such beautiful style, clothing and decor, and we share that bargain hunt passion. Thank you again,

    Warm regards,
    Dee

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  5. Jonell Harrison says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I have long wanted to make that Country Living show…glad you could Maybe my daughter and I can do it next year…your pictures just reminded me how much I would enjoy it! Thanks.

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  6. Susan Jones says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:24 am

    OMGosh I was out there last Fri, too, with my neighbor Debbie who blogs at REFRESH/RESTYLE! I have followed your blog for years and would loved to have run into you and met you! I will look for you next time!

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    • Rhoda says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Hey, Susan, Debbie is a friend of mine. Love her!

    • Debbie Refresh Restyle says

      October 29, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      Sorry I missed you! Susan and I had a great time. So much inspiration 🙂
      xo,
      Debbie

  7. Dawn says

    October 27, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I would have loved to meet PW! I have all of her cookbooks and have been following her ever since you went to visit her ranch, Rhoda! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Sarah says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    What a great fair it was, huh? Fantastic to meet you this weekend Rhoda! My step mom & I love your blog and enjoyed saying hi! =]

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  9. Janet (Shabbyfufu) says

    November 1, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    How awesome that you got to go and I sure wish that all of the southern fairs weren’t so far away from where I live…WAY down south! Thanks for sharing with us..
    Janet

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