A Fair to Remember

This weekend the Country Living Fair came to town. I've been looking forward to checking it out ever since they announced it would be in Atlanta this year. It is always held in Ohio, so I was very glad they added a southern location finally!
Country Living Magazine is another favorite, especially the October through December issues. My November issue is still in its plastic mailer, and I am saving it for after Halloween.

The fair was held at Stone Mountain Park, which I must admit I've never had much of a desire to visit. In my mind it was always a big Confederate Memorial Carving and laser light show, nothing more. After leaving the fair, I decided to drive around and see what else goes on at the park. It turns out, a lot! It was very pretty, and I found a nice hiking trail around the lake that took about an hour. There are many trails, aside from the one that takes you up to the summit, and plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, camping, and golf.

View from the Cherokee Trail around the lake

Here are some photos from the fair itself. Although I was tempted more than once, I did not buy a single thing!

This huge pumpkin and gourd display would be

very impressive on someone's front lawn!


Hand-carved Noah's Ark- amazing!



Cute party witch hats, but clearly meant for a
smaller head than mine!


Sugar molds are a popular way to
bring candlelight into a room

Carved out of gourds



A quirky way to fill an empty wall




No more than one head per body, please

Beautiful handmade wool yarn

Yummy cinnamon-rosy Potpourri

One of many bird prints, a grouping of these
would be perfect!

What a terrific pair of chairs!

Collectible Canning Jars

Pilgrim figurines

Used originally for grain storage, these barrels
would make unique planters

Watering cans and buckets-
I can see them used as casual containers
for mixed wildflower bouquets




French market baskets

A beautiful old cupola

Repurposed lighting

Yarn spools

Dress form

Cozy outdoor fire

B-I-N-G-O

What would YOU do with clock parts?

Screen printed pillows

Vintage frogs, used in floral arranging

Napkin rings

Handmade coat