Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Great Day in the Country

It sure was a Great Day in the Country!  Saturday was our town's annual craft fair. The weather could not have been better. It was a cool 50 degrees to start out and warmed up to the mid 70's.  There was not a cloud in the sky. 
Kara and I got an early start. We were inside the fair before the 9:00 start so we could get in line at our favorite booth - Tuckers.  The owner always seems to have something great with rusty old wheels. They sell out quick. This year we were lucky enough to score this adorable barrel above. I plan to use it by the front door and put a Charlie Brown Christmas tree inside.  Like her?  They also had these great wagons. I grabbed a few for my friends who were still parking.
Here are a few more Christmas goodies from this great booth.  I love this altered skate and suitcase below.
These signs are really cute too. Made from old cabinet doors.  Some still had the latches.  Hard to take pics with so many people trying to grab the merchandise!

Just like in blogland, there were tons of fabric pumpkins to choose from at the fair.  Here are a few that I found interesting and thought might inspire you.




How about this gorgeous three dimensional stained glass with vintage glassware built in?  Amazing and just gorgeous out there in the sun. 

We always have to stop and visit the local honey vendor.  Kids love the honey sticks. This booth is a favorite at our farmer's market too.

Found some good Christmas gifts at this next booth. Too crowded for pictures but managed a few!


I hope you enjoyed coming along.  This weekend is Renningers.  I need to replenish some supplies. I always find great bottles, books and jewelry pieces at this antique fair.  I'll be sure to take you along again.  Christmas craft coming next.  Get ready to alter some bottle brush trees and bottles!

35 comments:

  1. Great Day in the Country is my favorite local show!!! I wish so much I could have been in two places at the same time. The Fancy Flea was amazing but if I were you I would have chosen Day in the Country. Great pictures! I hope to go to Renningers! Do you have a booth?

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  2. Oh my goodness! I think I would have had a great day!!!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the upcoming altered projects!

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  3. what fun and to spend the day with your sweet daughter! i especially love t that Christmas barrel! it's going to look awesome outside your door this xmas!

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  4. Oh Vicki, what fun!!! LOVE that little barrel on wheels!!!!!!!!! I would do the same thing with it:)Glad you had so much fun. I really enjoyed your photos.
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  5. Great day indeed. Looks like lots of fun and LOTS of talent. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. That does look like a great event...lots of wonderful ideas, too! We went to the Ocali days and that was fun! There's something every weekend...I LOVE it! ♥♥♥

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  7. What a great find!
    Can't wait to see your Charlie tree.
    enJOY your treasures
    Kimberly

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  8. Thanks you for taking me window shopping with you. Glad I left my purse at home, or I would be eating beans for a month. Wonderful event!

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  9. Love that cute barrel...looking forward to seeing it with the tree. I can see why people line up for her booth...very neat stuff!!! Is Renningers a good show to buy merchandise to resale? I so need to find a closer show to attend...how about furniture....do they have much?

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Your new barrel on wheels is adorable. And I love that suitcase. Lots of great inspiration!

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  11. Oh ALL of it Looks Delightful....The barrel is just LOVELY and those Honey Sticks... WE LOVE our Honey Sticks around here also... Thanks for sharing your GREAT shopping day with us...

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  12. Vicki,
    what fun, especially haveing your daughter along! They had some great things there, loved the cabinet door signs and your little barrel, perfect! I'm so jealous that you get to go to Rennigers, that would be such a dream trip! I know you will come home with some great stuff! Can't wait to see!
    Rebecca

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  13. Wow...thanks for showing us all the neat things at the fair. I've always wanted to go to Renningers, so I can't wait to see your pics!!!

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  14. This looks like so much fun! The barrel you found is SO cute and will look wonderful with a little tree in it! Love all those fabric pumpkins...the best I've seen so far! And the stained glass windows were gorgeous, I like the one with the heart pans in it!

    Thanks so much for having us along!

    XO,
    Jane

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  15. What a wonderful fair and such a perfect day! I love that red barrel and those spoon necklaces!

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  16. What a beautiful blog !! We have cousins in Oviedo FL! What a small world oxxo:)

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  17. Looks like a Christmas wonderland! I'm sure you had fun :)

    xoxo
    Myric
    http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/

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  18. Thanks for the lovely tour, so many goodies to look at. Such inspiration here. Vicky I wanted to thank you so much for your prayers for my little Abbie, it means so much to me. She's up and walking but getting around a little slow, but at least she's walking.
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  19. Love the barrel on wheels! Thanks for taking us along.

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  20. So wonderful your daughter came along, with you.
    And Vicki I love the old red barrel, it will be so cute with a tree inside.
    Thankyou for the wonderful photoes, it is so great for all us- not close, to have a look like this, here .
    Hugs from Dorthe

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  21. I blogged about Great DAy too. I thought you might have a booth and kept looking for you. I bought one of the cute wooden stockings out of the first booth you mentioned and my daughter got one of the wooden Christmas boxes. The ladies at Ragtag Rubies (Cupcakes and Keepsakes) are friends of mine.

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  22. What a wonderful fair! So many lovely things to bring home!

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  23. I'd have been broke just after the first booth - awesome goodies! I ADORE that little barrel - and that suitcase....and those signs! Very unique lettering....Did you pick up a wagon for me? Seems I still haven't found a parking space. ;o) Looks like a wonderful show....And have fun this weekend too....Definitely more shopping opportunities in your parts - and that surprises me - I've never thought of Florida as a haven for antique/prim lovers...You're beginning to make me change my mind! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin (Kara looks so sweet!)

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  24. Wow, that looks as good as Fancy flea. What great ideas and inspiration. I have never seen the stained glass with vintage bowls before! And the little wagon is so cute! Good luck at Renningers!

    Carol

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  25. Awesome photos and it seems like a great event. I'd have been at that booth in line too. How cool is his stuff? Question - What are the brown items tied together with the baseball etc on them?
    tammy

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  26. OH I LOVE that barrel...this looks like a wonderful day!

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  27. Thanks for letting my tag along. I love everything you stopped and found. Great fun dear...

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  28. What a great craft fair. I especially love the little red Santa wagon. How precious is that! Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  29. Hi Vicki,
    Oh I love all your pics! And I just decorated a silver spoon yesterday that I'll post for Pink Saturday and I saw these darling ones here! I have company next week...Just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family...You are an inspiration!
    XO
    Cindy

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  30. What an amazing fair that must have been! I so love the stained glass with the vintage glassware built in. And farmers markets are one of my favorite places on earth! I can't wait to see what else you share.
    xo, Anita

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  31. Oh, what a nice fair! Will have to venture out that way next year!!

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  32. What a fantastic fair! Im in love with the pumpkins and the rusty goodness is oozing! Cant wait for the holidays! :D

    Hugs,

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  33. I love it all, what fun! Oh, I hope I can go to just ONE thing like this during the holidays...I can just taste one of those sweet honey sticks. Love all the photos!

    ~Scarlett

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  34. LOVE the cupboard door signs. They (you?)did a great job making them look old.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  35. Wow!!!! what a wonderful blog . I found you through my daughter Cindy's blog " Cottage Remnants".I love the great ideas you show from the fair. I'm just getting started in blog land and will be checking you out for inspiration. Thanks

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