Last year, I missed the Country Living Fair since I was out of town, but this year, I got to experience it all. Set in the woods at Stone Mountain Park, here in Atlanta, the fair is a treasure trove for antiques and collectibles lovers. And believe me, there are plenty of those folks out there. I was even surprised at how many men were there with their sweeties, looking around and enjoying the beautiful Fall day we had. I love Country Living, the magazine, and knew this would be a fun adventure and it sure was!
I met up with a big group of bloggers here by the pumpkin pile and there was no missing this thing! Doesn’t that just make you smile?
As an ambassador for Hometalk, I took some t-shirts and handed them out and we had a banner on hand to document our outing. If you haven’t checked out Hometalk yet, it’s a wonderful online community of home owners, professionals, and general lovers of home and you can post projects and share with this huge growing community. Great way to get connected with others who are as passionate about their homes as you are.
It is always great to connect with other bloggers and it was fun to see all these girls (and guys) again. We also met up with Ben Ashby (back row, middle), one of the founders and Editor in Chief for the new Folk magazine. Have you seen it yet? They have been around a year now and are doing some amazing things with this new magazine and featuring some bloggers as well. If you love Americana and nostalgic pictures, you’ll love the magazine. They feature all sorts of stories on products made in America too. Great to meet you, Ben!
We all split up after this and went our separate ways, since it was so hard to stay together, weaving in and out of the trees looking at the many vendors set up for the Country Living Fair. There was a main stage and a cooking stage set up too, with several fun presentations during the day.
There was no missing this Country Living Fair banner either. You can imagine how neat this setting is.
There were plenty of lookers on hand and we had fun browsing the different vendors set up along the winding paved walk ways at Stone Mountain.
Lots of vintage finds and Fall décor to be found.
Loved this pile of gourds.
And these huge letters for sale.
So many things to see and look at.
Nest vendor with a pretty display.
Pretty vignette table set up.
Loved this table set with white and the live plants.
Red berries and greens always get me excited for Christmas.
Cute little boxes spilling out of a mailbox.
Pennants made with fabrics were adorable.
A whole booth with nothing but vintage pillows made from mostly old barkcloth. Really cute!
And this is the vendor who sold them, in case you are interested.
We loved this vendor, with painted signs, many of them Biblical and inspirational. We really liked that top one, “If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans.” Amen to that one!
OK, found the vendor name! It’s Pine Designs, so just click that link for more info. Great place, wonderful scripture verses.
This verse has meant a lot to me over the last 2 years and several of you have quoted it to me in your comments, so I had to get this one ($10) and I have plans to do something fun with it. I have some old real beadboard that was ripped out of this house (from the flooring in my bathroom vanity area) and I have plans to do something with it.
A pretty horse made with old wood.
Cute ruffled children’s clothing.
A beautiful winter white Christmas scene.
Love this look! Can’t wait for Christmas too.
Beautiful Fall displays all around.
Some pretty vintage wood and tin shelves, these were $95 each.
We also stopped by Rustoleum’s booth and got a private blogger’s demo on their new product, Tile Transformations.
The Tile Transformations kit works like my Countertop Transformations kit and can be used over old tile. Neat product, we all were impressed with the outcome.
And that was my beautiful Fall day at the Country Living Fair. So glad I took the day off from unpacking and got outdoors for some sunshine and fresh air.
I love this time of year!
Ahhhh, beautiful Fall leaves!
It’s Halloween today, are you ready for it? I almost forgot to go and buy some candy, I have a feeling my new neighborhood has lots of kids who will be out trick or treating tonight!
It looks like you had such a wonderful day!!! Don’t you just love Fall days? The colors were beautiful….
Rhoda, thanks for sharing! I knew that would be a great event. When you get a minute, could you please share the name of the vendor who did the Biblical verse signs? What a great purchase for your home!
We went last year and had so much fun! I am so glad you had the time out to enjoy it and with a great group of bloggers!
Happy Halloween!
I see things we missed. We went the other direction and by 4 we were just worn out. Sorry we missed the Rustoleum demo.
The fair was beyond awesome…I can see why the fair goes on for 3 days as it is so huge that you cannot see everything in one day….Next year…more days!…So happy to see many wonderful blogger friends…Just wish we had more time to spend with each other….Maybe next year we can all get together and meet up for dinner after the Fair and visit and compare notes and share our great purchases!…
Rhoda, I too would be interested in the name of the person who did the Biblical quotes. Just this morning I have seen the verse you purchased in messages received in my inbox. It must be a sign! (pardon the pun!)
I look forward to the CLF each year! This year certainly didn’t disappoint! Great job describing and capturing images. I had my hand on one of those giant letters, but didn’t end up bringing it home. Loved it though!
Hi Rhoda!!
I’m so glad you went too, because we have the chance to see all the wonderful things you saw via your pictures. What a beautiful day and area Country Living chose!!
I’m so happy for you that you’re at the stage of unpacking and setting up your beautiful new home!!
ENJOY!!!!!!
Pam
xox
Rhoda! I can’t believe I didn’t see you! I felt like I was there for 10 minutes. Hope to see you in a week or two in Atlanta!!
I’m trying to run down the vendor of the signs and post it. I think I got a card from them, but Lord knows where it is!
Thanks so much for sharing your pictures of the CL Fair. I have wanted to go for the last couple of years, but just haven’t been able to make it. After seeing your pics, it will be on my TO DO list for 2013!
So happy you are in your house and get to enjoy all the HARD work you and your Daddy put into it. What a treasured time that will remain in your heart. Can’t wait to see more!
Rhoda thanks for sharing your trip to the fair. I missed it this year but plan on going next year for sure. Are you still selling the beadboard wallpaper? I need the link for it if you are.
HI, Connie, I’ll email you too, but my beadboard wallpaper link button is always over there in my sidebar to the right!
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Thanks so much for sharing your {always} beautiful pictures with us. I borrowed part of one of the pictures (giving you credit of course) for my blog. Hope you don’t mind. Can’t wait to see what you do with the sign and the beadboard!
Loved your pictures Rhoda! Maybe someday I’ll get to go, until then I’ll just live vicariously through you! HA!
I love the stencil work on the round table from Swank Interiors! Just gorgeous. The beautiful fall foliage pictures are wonderful too. I got a BFA in Interior Design in college, but never used it professionally and I don’t blog myself, so I have to live vicariously through all you Blogging Ladies. Thanks so much for your time and efforts to create these wonderful posts. When will you all be doing a Christmas decorating party? I’m dying to see what you will come up with Rhoda!
Hi, Cory, thank you so much! I can’t wait until Christmas & I’ll feel much better when I get all my boxes unpacked. My house looks like an explosion right now, but I’ll get it done before Thanksgiving and then the Christmas stuff will come out. Yes, there will be Christmas linky parties too, announcement coming soon!
Oh neat! You took pictures! I was afraid I would get yelled at if I did.. some of the vendors at the Yellow Daisy Festival got quite annoyed with people taking pictures (like they were going to copy their ideas…?) anyway, we went on Sunday and had a great time, but it sure was cold! Next year I’m taking Friday off and going on the first day. Every year we have gone on the last day and I think we miss some good stuff!
Looked like you had a great day.
Wow. That looks like so much fun. I would never want to leave And all that shopping . I want to go next time. hanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness! That looks so amazing! I was so disappointed I had to miss ours in Cincinnati.
What fun, Rhoda!! Sorry I missed it this year, but hopefully can jump in next year. Great pics!
xo Heidi