Hey there!
I’m anxiously anticipating Kevin’s arrival tonight (he’s been on short, Midwestern, “warm up” tour with his band for the past week), so while I (anxiously) wait for him, I thought I’d blog about our trip to the Country Living Fair in Stone Mountain, Georgia. It took place October 22, 23 and 24th this year.
One of our readers sent us her tickets when she found out she wasn’t going to be able to use them. (Thank you so much Misty!!)
It was seriously one of the coolest markets I have ever been to!
Winding, woodsy paths were dotted with booth after booth of beautiful, country style goods…
Handmade quilts were on display here, there, and everywhere…
You could even find gorgeous chandeliers, dangling from ropes, tied up between the tall trees…
Some of the booths were quite elaborate…
And others were covered by simple, white tents…
Some of the goods were crisp and contemporary…
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And others had more salvaged style…
Kevin loved this old locker basket unit…
And I thought this big ol’ wagon full of fabric pumpkins was super cute…
The stems were made from branches!
There was literally something fun to look at, at every single turn…
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We met several bloggers throughout the day too. It’s always a trip to hear someone call out, “Hey! You’re from that blog!” (My mind immediately shifts to, “oh dear- what did I do/say in my last video/blog post? Then I start to pray I/it wasn’t too weird. “).
And over by this beautiful, stone fireplace…
…we met Country Living magazine Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Gray Miller…
Kev and I enjoyed chatting with her about the South (she’s a Mississippi native), our tiny dogs (she has a Dachshund) and how great the Fair was.
Before we left, we headed over to the “Country Living Cafe”…
It was under a couple of big, white tents and they really made it quite a fun place to dine. A sound system played instrumental country-style music, the ground was covered with hay, and each table was topped with a brightly colored pumpkin or gourd…
The menu consisted of all Country Living recipes. Kevin got fried chicken, I got the pulled pork, and we shared three, incredible sides…
Potato salad, macaroni and cheese, AND baked beans.
We ordered way more food than we could actually eat- but it sure was fun to try some of everything!
We shot a little video of our day at the Fair too. One day, we’ll look back at it and remember exactly how it felt to be there- amongst the trees, and tents- filled to the brim with country style goodness.
Click here to watch it on YouTube.
PS- Dear 75-year-old Kevin: Thank you for going to the Fair with me way back in the day. Thank you for going to Ikea with me after we went to the Fair so we could get two dining room chairs and a pair of curtains for the bedroom. And thank you for collapsing with me on the black leather sofa at the front door of the store because our feet and backs hurts so bad from walking on concrete all day. I love you!
Even if you didn’t carry me to car like I asked you to.
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You guys are so cute – and that Country Living Fair looked pretty fabulous! If you’re ever going to be in Texas in early October or April, specifically the Round Top/Warrenton area…you HAVE TO experience Antique Weekend…you would be in heaven http://www.antiqueweekend.com Thanks so much for what you and Kevin do! I love reading your blog!
Wow..that looks like a fun fair to attend. I just love the look of the chandeliers hanging from the trees.
Oh, how I wish we had events like this where we live! You actually met Sarah Gray Miller?? How cool is that ??!!
It looks like you two had a fabulous time – thanks for sharing it with us!
wasn’t it the best!!!
we went on friday & i loved everything about it. i actually was able to meet up with a blogging friend. she & i had been bbffs (blogging best friend forever) but had never met in real life. but we did on that day! it was wonderful.
loved every booth. i went home so inspired from all the creativity. i love going to fairs, but this one rocked!
your pics are awesome. i haven’t done a post yet…but will soon.
have an awesome day tomorrow!
kellie
How cool that you all got to go to this! Looks like it was tons of fun — I adore that rolled paper wreath!
Oh that is awesome! I haven’t been to Stone Mountain since I was a kid. I wish I had found out about/been to the fair while I was living in Navarre, FL and could drive to it! Now I’m back in my home state of TX. I will be checking into the Antique Weekend now that I have the website, and it’s within driving distance of Houston. 😉
I love your blog and you two are the cutest things ever!
Steph
This was an AWESOME post! Everything you featured on here was just so cool and that hanging chandelier from the trees is such a killer idea! The spiders I can live without.
Okay. It’s 1:23am. I need to sleep now. Till next time!
Love your blog I am hooked on cottage style now thanks to you…lol Don’t you just love stone mountain Ga. I love the park so much, have not been since I was 22. Hubbys grandmother lives there, and his cousin owns stone mountain pecan factory. You would love all there tasty treats and super big pecans. And downtown stone mountian has the prettest old mill and the water still runs the mill. I have a pic will have to email it to you. Kevin would get some great photos there.
Looks like there was really great things there. Great pictures ! (as usual) Hey Kevin, lovin that Detroit t-shirt.Im from that area before I moved to Europe. Cant wait to see the new master bedroom and all your furture projects. 🙂
Love your note 75 year old Kevin! That is so sweet!! You two are just adorable!!
The Country Living Fair looks like fun! I am salivating over the ruffled chair covers and the book page wreaths and the locker basket thingy.
Have a good week!
🙂
~Polly
I wish I had known about this fair! I don’t live far from Stone Mt. Maybe next year! Thanks for the info, glad you had fun in my neck of the woods:)
Layla,
Thanks for ‘taking me along’ to the Country Living Fair. It looks like you had a wonderful time treasure hunting through all those booths. Judging from your photos and video, it didn’t appear to be crowded. Was it?
Your Friend,
Deborah
I had it on my calendar but didn’t make it to Stone Mtn! – DRAT! (had to help my daughter find a homecoming court dress, instead – nice alternative!) Looks like it was a great fair!
-Trish
My friend Phyllis and I were there on Saturday! It was fun looking at you enjoying the same things we loved at the fair. I had been to the one in Ohio a few years ago, but the new Southern version in Stone Mountain was so much better!!!
Oh, that looked like so much fun! I really love that pinecone chandelier. Glad you guys had fun!
~Melanie
O-M-Geee! This looks amazing! I so wanted to go to the Country Living Fair when it was in Colombus, OH. Super jealous! Thanks for sharing!
How does one get tickets to an event like that? It looks amazing and I’d love to go next year 🙂
Seriously, you guys are SO cute!
The CL Fair looks amazing! Thanks for sharing all those great pics and the video…you two are such a hoot!
Tammy 🙂
JUNK WILD
I was there too! Wish I could have met you! I got to meet Sue Whitney and I took some pictures and put them on my blog. I love what I got there! Check it out if you get time.
🙂 Amy
The fair looked gorgeous! And that was a very sweet note at the end 🙂
Well, shoot! I wish I could’ve run into you at the Fair, too. : -) I, too, love the old gym cubbies and blogged about some of my favorites here: http://mixonmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/date-day.html.
Mac and cheese…yumm!! I love southern cooking!!!
How fun! I grew up just outside of Stone Mountain. They always have fun fairs and festivals, but I’ve never been to this one. Too cute!
Kevin didn’t carry you??? Sheesh! 🙂 Looks like you had a fun day. Thanks for sharing the eye candy with us!
It looks like you two had so much at Stone Mountain! I love watching your videos you two are so cute. I really do think you need your own show on HGTV!!!
I just can’t help but think that Sarah Gray Miller was thinking to herself, “I just met Layla! I just met Layla!”
ps – That food is giving me palpitations. The good kind.
I have been admiring your blog for quite some time and I love your eco-minded design sense, although you don’t talk about it. It makes me happy to see you buy from flea markets or get things out of the trash and recreate them. I truly admire your creative and resourceful ways. And as a side note your husband looks just like my cousin…maybe I’ll send in a picture someday.
Thanks!
Hi layla, What a fun trip! I had planned to go but other things got in the way. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
xo, Sherry
Seems everything slips up on me lately and I missed it. So glad that you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing the Country Living Fair on your blog. I had tickets, but at the last minute couldn’t attend! It was fun to see it on your blog since I missed out this year. Thanks!
Love your blog so much! So charming and informative at the same time.
Hi Layla! I was at the Country Living Fair, too. So much fun! My husband even said “What if Layla’s here?” How funny. Wish I would have run in to you!
Look at my post on the fair…we took pictures of EXACTLY the same thing!!! Great minds, my friend….great minds!
http://www.melissadark.blogspot.com
Layla…I was there set up. I can’t believe I missed you guys. But you DIDN’T miss me. That FAB locker basket unit….MINE! Those vintage clock hands…MINE!
Soooo thanks for showing my goods on your site!
Thanks Tricia
The Red Door Antiques
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always enjoy ur videos. thanks for making them. 🙂
Thanks for the recap, Layla! I was hoping to make it to the fair for the first time this year, but it just didn’t work out. However, after seeing your pics and reading about your and Kevin’s experience there, it’s a priority for 2011. Glad you had such a great time!
Erin
That looked like a lot of fun!! I love your love note to Kevin at the end. You guys are still so stinkin’ adorable!
Looks like FUN! I know you tend to stay around the Alabama, Georgia area, but oh how I wish you’d come out Texas way!! 🙂 You look like so much fun to go “junkin” with!! I wanna go Junkin with Layla!! 🙂 Come on out to Texas anytime and we can hit up Canton First Monday Trade Days… http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/
A few of the vendors that we would oohh and ahhh over their beautiful treasures….
http://laurieannas.com/
http://www.cantontradedays.com/theporch/theporch.htm
I was at the fair too! It was awesome! I wish I could have gotten a few more things. I flew in from MD met my mom and sister at ATL then off to Chattanooga, so my bags were limited. I am going to order a wall hanging from the Tin Man..did you see him….he was near those neato pumpkins! I liked the booth with the clock parts and the flash cards…one of my favs! Your pics were awesome!
What a enjoyable day! Love Kevin’s Detroit shirt! It’s much more beautiful in this area than people realize.
So glad you enjoyed the fair! Thanks for the great pictures & video.
Oh I would SO LOVE to go the “Country Living Fair” someday!! That’s so right up my ally! And my family is from the south so I would be scarfing the food! LOL
Loved the pics and the video! Wonderful!
God bless
PS I’m married to a musician too. They are a strange breed! LOL But no regrets! Almost 27 years and still dancing to the music!
Okay just getting the hang of the new layout where the comments are at the TOP! (I think I left a comment on a wrong post the other day. Oops!) My favorite part of this post, besides all the darling photos, and your cute outfit… was the P.S. to 75-year old Kevin. That was an instant crack up.
Have a lovely day!
Sasha
What a great fair! Unfortunately we don’t have them like this over here (the Netherlands).
I think it great that you also use things from Ikea.
I’m super jealous. That looks like so much fun! My favorite fall festival in our neck of the woods is no longer…
Did you eat alone in the tent? Sad! Or were you just scrambling to get some food before it closed and everyone else had eaten? 😛
It was just us and Sarah Gray Miller and her hubby! It was at the very end of the very last day of the Fair- but the food was still DELISH!! 🙂
Layla
I’m officially jealous! I totally wanted to go =)
Wow! Wish I could have been there with you! What a fun day!!
i love the book paper stars. i need to find a way to make those.
This fair looked amazing! I loved all the photos. What fun.