Searching for a Blog

Like most of you out there in bloggy-land, I often go from blog-to-blog, clicking on new blogs on others' blog rolls.  You know how we can all get so carried away that we don't even remember where we started!

Well.....I am longing to find one that I stumbled upon a few times and for some reason, did not "follow" or even make it a favorite.  I know not her name, but I do know her subject.  This lady (maybe even a husband/wife team) plants beautiful plants in the most unexpected containers.....hats, shoes, dishes, pianos (I know!), other musical instruments, etc.  I admired her creativity as I had done a few myself and was so inspired to see her incredible work as well.  She went so far beyond what I even imagined.

Does anyone out there know what blog I might be describing??? 

These are pictures of the booth I did a few years back.  It was a great hit at this particular show.  I always incorporate plants as I think they soften edges and bring peace to a room.  They made me feel like this little booth was "me." 

I was really pleased with the overall affect.
I feel it was unique compared to my neighbors.

One can't have a garden gate without a beautiful vine
to give it a hug!!  I put plants in the barrel too.
That architectural element in the back was the first
piece that I had ever painted and sold!

Here....an herb resides in a French glass canister.
This chest now lives in a cabin in the Carolina's.
The door to the right is an old screen door that I painted and
put a mirror behind.  It lives at my friend, Dotty's, house.



Pineapple mint planted in an old oil can.
I really like that one!
Charms hanging from faux apple blossom
branches from Cathy Penton Designs.

 I also had plants in vintage plant stands too.  For the back-drop of my booth, I copied pictures onto pages of old books (or left them plain), punched holes in the tops and bottoms of the pages (I had to use clear hole reinforcers as some of the papers were so fragile), tied them together with string, then hung them from the frame my husband made me from pipe.  I was very pleased with the result.  I really did not want to see my neighbors and wanted clear deliniation of my own space.  The air conditioning blew them around gently. I was surprised how many people asked about it....even had a couple of offers/inquiries to see if it was for sale.  It was not.  I gladly shared my "how-to" though.

Anyway....back to the blog search.  If you have any ideas as to whom I am referring....please let me know!!  Many thanks to you all.

P.S.  I have this verse typed on a little piece of paper at my desk here at work.  It especially good for me and where I am today:  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."  Provers 3:5-6 

Last Set from the Country Living Fair

I guess it is now quite apparent that I had a wonderful time last Saturday at the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia.  Here is the last set of pictures.....just random shots. 

They also had a little area where you could make your own basket.

I am always scouting new booth ideas. 
LOVE THIS!  Screens doors are so lightweight,
easy to tote about, and a great look!

I took this pic for my bloggy friend, Lili, of
Fearless Nesting.  Check out her driftwood trees and
beautiful pottery here.

Uh, yeah....these are roof vents turned light fixtures.
How clever is THAT???

Sweet display....had to capture it.

Another great booth idea.  This vendor used the screen doors
to make an arched entry way.  Also love the dropcloth drapes.
If you look closely or click on the pic, you'll see she strung them
with little drapery rings/clips.  Great idea!

Large yard flowers made from boat props!!

One of my favorite spots.  Can you imagine having a booth that gets
three days of this kind of traffic?  It never let up.  My picture did not
do this booth justice.  It's larger than it appears. 
I love the simplicity of the paperchain.  I'm going to "borrow" this
idea for a bridal shower I am working on for a girl at work. 
This booth is for "Findings."  I will provide her link in a later post
as I don't have it with me today.
She makes AWESOME jewelry also.
(Popping back in with Joanna Madden's link.)

Little fairy gardens.  I just wanted to buy the entire set up!

My camera battery died so this little picture was taken from
my husband's iPhone.  I can't enlarge it without it
getting blurry. Yes, that is Amy Barickman!!
I was excited to see someone I have seen on the
pages of Where Women Create.

Another iPhone picture.  This is Shari Replogle
of Plays with Paper.  She was so nice.
Her work is gorgeous.  We chatted for a bit.
I was so sorry I did not have my camera to take
more picturesof her and her booth.  One of my favorites...
for sure!! Her jewelry pieces are works of art! 
(And thankfully available online!!!)

Okay.....whew!!!  That is it for my CLFair pics.  On to other topics very soon.  Thanks for hanging in there with me.  Can you tell it was my first fair of this type?  Hopefully that helps to explain my overflowing excitement.  It was more than I had even hoped it would be.  I am very interested in all the jewelry I have seen and am aching to try my hand at something soon.  I have done a booth twice before, as I have mentioned.  It has been several years ago now.  I'm getting the itch.  I have to check my old stock, add to my stock, plan the booth's look, find the perfect venue.  Sounds like great fun to me!!

Here are a few quotes to keep me on that track....

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.  ~Les Brown

It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~George Eliot
(Thank goodness!!)

CL Living Fair - Earth Angels Toys

Round two from the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, this past weekend.  As we entered The Meadow, a large tent loomed to the left.  We could tell it was chocked full of goodies and people were swarming.  It was the Earth Angels tent.  Yippee!  I wish I had gotten a picture of every artist/vendor's booth and had gotten their cards.  The pictures below are captioned as I could identify them.  So sorry to the one's I can't identify, but you may know their work from Earth Angels.

This is Jennifer Lanne of Jennifer Lanne Originals.
She was the first artist/vendor I met.
I knew I was in the right place.  Isn't she adorable?!
I just love her style and her artwork.
My mother picked up two of her little paintings.
The next few pictures are more of her work.

There's my little sugar dumplin' again....bow still in,
but not for long...

Look at the piece on the left.  I saw on her website how she
and her husband forge the iron for some of her pieces.
I loved it!

This is a piece from Melody Elizabeth Purses & Bling.
I did not take enough pictures of her beautiful work.
One of my regrets is not getting a pair of her earrings.
My second regret is not going back the second day JUST to get
a pair of her earrings.  Luckily, I can get a pair online.

Debbie Thibault's American Collectibles
Really, these pictures just don't do them justice.

Someone's beautiful work!

Dara DiMagno's Wearable Art
Truly one of my favorite booths inside the tent.
How gorgeous....how creative....
I'm very thankful I can shop online for her beauties as well.
I also learned the history of the Frozen Charlotte's from
the woman working her booth.  I may have to do a "Who Knew?"
post on them.  Dara uses them very creatively in her pieces.
Please visit her website to see them.

More of Dara's beauties arranged by color.
There was a red tray and a black tray also.

Cheryl Kuhn's Small Stories Studios

This artist/vendor has no idea I took a picture of her bottom.
Actually, it is of her skirt.  Isn't it great?
Just as I was taking it, some other ladies came up to talk to
her about it.  She said she bought it at the CL Fair in Ohio.
Yes....that is chenille bedspread right there in the middle!
Too cute!!

I can see at least one more CL Living Fair post in my very near future.  I felt Earth Angels needed one dedicated just to them.  I hope you enjoyed the browse.....

~ Teaser ~

Just a quick post, mid-day, to say how much I LOVED the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia this past Saturday.  Beautiful setting.  Beautiful weather.  Beautiful and inspiring booths. 

Here are a couple of pictures to hold you over.  Chances are it will take a few posts to cover all that I wish to share.  Meanwhile....enjoy these few:

Kloe inside the General Store pavilion.

My little Sugar Dumplin' by the Pumpkin Tower.


Much more to follow!!!