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Tag: Country Living Fair


summer tablescaping

4
June

summer tablescape

It is crazy how few photos I’ve taken recently.  I must have set a personal record for the fewest number of photos taken in the last few months.  So uncharacteristic of me!

I really noticed it when I got home from the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck this past weekend.  I had a wonderful day with fabulous friends.  Normally I come home with tons of photos to put up for you to see.  Not this year!  In fact, I took only a few photos the entire day!  I guess hanging out with the fabulous friends got in the way!

lobster tablesetting

When I looked through the few photos I had, they were all related to table settings.  I always say everything runs in themes with me and it certainly is true.  My takeaway from the fair this year is to ‘summerize’ my tablescapes!

I love all the cool arrangements created by Cutlery Couture.  They put flatware in little burlap pouches with pretty coordinated designs and ribbons…aren’t they super!  The green herbs are my favorite motif!

tablesettings at Country Living

burlap holders for cutlery

I am also inspired to think about adding some embellishments to existing napkins.  Look at these black and white napkins with an embroidered bee…it inspires me to do something similar.  I would like to do some with ladybugs!

bee tablesetting

I hope the few photos I am sharing from the Country Living Fair this year are inspiring you to come up with some cute summer tablescapes like it did for me!

summer napkin

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

P.S.  I won’t forget to share ‘after’ photos of the dresser in an upcoming post!

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country living fair atlanta 2018

9
November

hydrangeas for days

If you follow this blog, you know I am a big fan of the Country Living Magazine Fairs.

country living sign

The fair takes place in four different U.S. locations each year.  Rhinebeck, New York is the closest location to my home and I have been to that fair every year since it started.  It is a fabulous venue – with great food, real bathrooms, and plenty of green!  The Dutchess County Fairground is just lovely!

neutral tablesetting

You may remember my friend Wendy and I embarked on a road trip last year so we could experience a second fair location. (I shared plenty of the trip on the blog.)  We drove out to Columbus, Ohio.  It was a great trip.  I think we caught the travel bug after that trip because we thought it would be great to check out a third Country Living Fair location this year!

fall planters

So, I asked everyone in my family to gift me some travel points for my birthday this past year, and we made a trip happen!  Where did Wendy and I decide to travel to for our third Country Living Fair destination?  Atlanta, Georgia.

bed of hydrangeas

Do they not have hydrangeas in the South? I thought it was funny that several booths were selling hydrangeas…they grow like weeds in Connecticut!

I had not ever been to Atlanta (or Georgia, for that matter).  The venue was Stone Mountain.  It was a cool location, with paths through forests, that was contained inside a huge park.

white pumpkin pots

The only thing that wasn’t so cool was the weather!  Thinking Georgia was all hot sunshine, it was a little disappointing to have two days of rain.  We didn’t let the rain slow us down though!

pomegrante table settings

We were happy to have light rain the second day after experiencing torrential rain the first day!

at CLF

 

vw with hygandreas

We discovered that the beauty of the Atlanta venue was the open space.  The crafters and artisans were able spread out and display their wares in fabulous ways…there was even enough room to fit a Volkswagen in a display space!

nest tablesetting

I hope you enjoy sharing some of my favorite fall images from the Country Living Fair in Atlanta on today’s Friday field trip!  Next week I will share some of the holiday inspiration I found at the fair. I also have some other fun Atlanta stops to share! :)

gather here

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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country living rhinebeck 2018

8
June

wagon with flowers

My very favorite fair is the Country Living Fair.  I love it.  And, I have to say that Rhinebeck, NY – which happens to be the closest location of the fair to where I live – is also my favorite location.  The Dutchess Country Fairgrounds provide a fabulous event location.  The grounds are lush and green and, in addition to all the fabulous vendors, seminars, and demonstrations, the fairgrounds provides great food, free parking, and well-maintained restrooms.

buttons

Country Living jewels

still life

I thought you might like to see a glimpse of this year’s fair offerings, so I am sharing some photos today on Friday field trip.  My favorite booth was the one put together by South Porch Antiques.  They not only provided a great selection of antiques, but (as always) they also did so in a stunningly visual way.

wall of bird houses

Country Living Collage

windows

Enjoy the photos!

frames etc

flowers in a bucket

angel vines

P.S.  Something really fabulous happened to me in Rhinebeck at the fair and it made me so happy I chose not to skip the fair this year!  I met one of my idols!  Not only did I meet her, but we shared a hug and I got a chance to talk a little paint with her!  You may have guessed by the word ‘paint’ that the person who I met was Annie Sloan!  What a thrill!   (Thanks to my sweet friend for capturing it on film! xo)

fair entrance

Have a wonderful weekend!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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more 2017 country living fair

3
October

fall at country living fair

As promised, today I am sharing a few more glimpses of the 2017 Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio! (Part 2 from September 26th!)

placesetting at country living fairEnjoy!

succulents at country living fair

neutral vignette country living fair

xmas stockings at country living

white pumpkin still life

treasures at country living fair

plant pockets country living fair

quilting supplies at country living fair

quilt close up

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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2017 country living fair columbus

26
September

pillows at Country Living

If you read this blog regularly, you know I am a big fan of The Country Living Fair. I have been attending the fair in Rhinebeck, NY, only a short distance from Connecticut, annually.

pumpkin pillow country living

The Dutchess Country Fairgrounds are picturesque and provide a beautiful venue for the fair.

pillow decor country living

Put on by Country Living Magazine, the fair is a big show and sale of antiques, vintage, handcrafted goods, art, furniture, home decor, handcrafted clothing, jewelry and more. It also includes scheduled seminars and artisan demonstrations.

neutrals country living fair

Each year, The Country Living Fair provides a fabulous weekend of shopping and inspiration.

black and white country living fair

I started thinking last year, why limit this fun time to a weekend? With three other Country Living Fair locations at different times of the year, why not visit one of the others? Atlanta, Columbus, or Nashville were my choices.

vignette country living fair

After some consideration, Columbus won as a second destination choice when I discovered Ballard Designs, Frontgate, and Grandin Road all have outlet stores near Columbus!

bird house country living fair

white chenille pumpkin

So, many months ago, a good friend and I put together plans to brave the 10 hour car trip to Ohio!

style at Country Living Fair

The photos here are from the 2017 Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio! I will share some additional photos from the fair next Tuesday. I hope you enjoy them and are inspired to attend one of the Country Living Fairs yourself!

bracelets at country living ohio

It is so fun to visit a new locale! Which location do you think I will visit next? ;) Nashville? Atlanta?

country living fair columbus

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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pumpkin tower in columbus

22
September

closeup pumpkin tower

Even though the temperatures here in Connecticut this weekend will feel more like summer, it is now officially fall!

pumpkins and squash

Because it seems so appropriate, for today’s Friday field trip, I am sharing some photos of the pumpkin ‘tower’ at this year’s Country Living Fair in Columbus.

pumpkin tower in ohio

Don’t worry…that’s not it on the fair…I will be sharing some fun finds from the Country Living Fair next week!

pumpkins at country living fair

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your first weekend of fall!  I have already bought plenty of white pumpkins and I am working on some neutral velvet and cashmere handmade pumpkins!

close up pumpkins

I hope you are inspired to put out some fall décor!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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