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My Country Living Fair Road Trip Adventure 2013!

September 16, 2013 by Cassie 50 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I don’t know about you, but I had the most amazing weekend!  Thursday morning, my mom, Sarah (my amazing best friend and business partner), and I headed out to Columbus, OH on a road trip adventure to meet two of my other best friends who happen to be identical twins, Ali and Lisa, to partake in the Country Living Fair.  (Ali and I met through blogging a few years back and in person for the first time two years ago.  Sometimes you don’t know who you will meet on the internet, and I was lucky enough to meet a true kindred spirit and soul mate in her.  And the bonus is that I get two, because her twin sister is super special as well).  Anyhow, I wanted to share all of the weekend adventure and shenanigans with you!

Just about to pull out of the driveway…. (from left, Mom, Sarah, me)

We stopped in West Virginia to fill up on gas, and these mannequin heads cracked me up.  That is not just a drawn on beard… it’s like actual stubble!!!  I died!

Thursday evening when we arrived we hit a Mexican restaurant near the hotel (so we could walk!).  Pitcher of margaritas?  Yes, please!  Cheers!

Ali hand painted us each coordinating tote bags with a chic tribal motif.  Here we are modeling them (after a few margaritas each). Top row: Lisa, me, Sarah; Bottom row: Ali, Mom.

Sarah and I ready to find some treasures!

Loved the eclectic pillows, upholstered pieces, and fabric art in this space.

And this pottery was gorgeous! I might just might be receiving the fox crock for Christmas from my parents…

This space was from a woman actually only an hour from where I live!  And it was one of our favorite spots!

I was so excited to be in Cari’s space from “Cash and Cari”!

Cari was one of the NICEST vendors there- so friendly and working hard in her booth!  She didn’t mind at all when nerdy me asked for a picture with her. 🙂  Here are Sarah and I with Cari.

Ali spotted this amazing nautical paint by number for $35!  It is going in my dining room!!!  It’s actually a gift from my parents, but My mom told me I could have it early.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Gray Miller  the editor of Country Living Magazine.   Her home is featured in the current issue and is AMAZING.  I might move in.  She told me I could.

Sarah and I did the photo booth there, and we used a couple of finds as props.  Sarah bought this framed slate chalkboard, and I bought the vintage flag for Sawyer’s room.

I loved these fun pennant/collegiate pillows.

And how cool is this lamp shade?

Love “Love”.

Happy retro camper pillows…

Biggest pile of pumpkins and gourds I have ever seen…

Me and Ali in front of a print of last month’s cover.

And me and Sarah in the same place.

Friday evening we hit Cheesecake Factory for dinner and relaxed at the hotel.  We were all exhausted after an amazing day of shopping!

On day two (Saturday), we decided to head to the fair later in the morning.  We wanted to check out the local scene and hit “Ohio Thrift Store” in a couple of locations.  We were so glad we did because we each found some treasures (pictures later in this post).

After the thrift shops we headed back to the fair for a bit.  We visited many of the same vendors and found one area we had missed where Sisters on the Fly were located.  I found this cool vintage child’s pool table top which I plan to make into a memo board.

Before leaving the second day, we bothered a kind lady to take a group shot for us.

After leaving the fair we headed to Clintonville for some more shopping.  We meandered into this shop, Pieces from the Past, and he owners were so friendly, funny, and helpful, that we had to get a picture.  Lisa and Sarah found a couple of vintage pull down maps for a steal there, too!

Upon leaving Clintonville, we made our way to the German Village.  Sarah and I posed for a goofy photo.

We enjoyed a great dinner in the German village and then headed back to the hotel to relax.
Yesterday morning, we enjoyed breakfast and coffee, and our final hours with Lisa and Ali.  We all packed up, checked out, and headed to the airport to drop them off.  Boooooo!!!

Lucky for me, I get to fly to CA next month for my brother’s wedding and see these two ladies again!
And hoping for a fun trip together next year, too…. Brimfield, perhaps?

I thought I’d share some of my other finds from the weekend with you.  I purchased these little recycled ceiling tin plaques from Bobby Boyd Designs.  I just wanted them to each have a little souvenir and these were perfect!

At Ohio Thrift I got this little oil can for my rings.

I saw this skunk but at $4 I thought it was too much.  Remember last year I said I wanted to make the skunk the new hip animal?  Well my mom decided I needed it, so she bought this little guy for me.   Thanks, mom!

I purchased this AMAZING vintage navajo saddle blanket from Vintage Textile Mafia.  You will have to stick around through the holidays to see what I do with it. 😉

I purchased some beautiful white peacock feathers from my almost local vendor!

My mom told us each to choose a tea towel as her gift to us.  Ali and I both chose the same design but in a different color (she got red).  I love that because my towel will always make me think of this trip and of Ali using hers on the other side of the country.

At Ohio Thrift, I bought these amazing aqua vintage glasses… a set of 6!  They are going to look amazing on my shelving! (When I add the shelving….)

And lastly, from my local friend, I bought these brass numbers.  Chris and I will soon be doing a photo shoot to celebrate 10 years of marriage and I plan to put these on a photo mat.

It truly was an amazing weekend full of great find, fun and friendship!  I am so glad I was able to experience the Country Living Fair with 4 of the most important ladies in my life.

I also want to send a little shout out to my husband, Chris.  His birthday just happened to fall on this weekend, Saturday, to be exact.  Even though it was his birthday, he let me go live my dream and he stayed behind with the kids, coaching their soccer games on his birthday.  I am one lucky and loved woman.  Love you, Chris!  Oh, and I did buy him a little gift, too…. (I didn’t get a picture of it, but it is a “Praise the Lard” shirt from Stash Style)… it’s so very him!


Now it’s back to reality and I have a barn sale to get ready for this weekend!  Have a great day!
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  1. Kirby Carespodi says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:18 am

    So jealous! Next year!

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Wow Cassie looks like you had so much fun. jealous!! love the photos and those crockery plates etc are beautiful. Lucky you . and yes Chris is a champ – happy birthday to him

    Fiona x

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  3. Julia Konya says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:51 am

    You are killing me with so much awesomeness. Looks like the best time ever.
    The animal pottery gave me goosebumps. I want!!!
    Love the little skunk and your painting so much too and you know I want that dish towel.
    I’m glad you had such an amazing time.

    Reply
  4. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Wow, awesome trip!!

    Reply
  5. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:36 am

    This looks like an amazing trip! Brimfield is about 45 minutes from where I live and, get this, I have never been. Shameful. If you go next year you must let me crash your party!!

    Reply
  6. Our Pinteresting Family says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Looks like such a fun time! You found so many great treasures too. 🙂 Lucky girl! I love that your mom bought you a present and let you have it early. I love when my mom does that. Sometimes I feel like I get my Christmas gifts in May…lol.

    Reply
  7. Suesan Kennard says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Sorry I missed seeing you at the fair. I was there visiting with some bloggers on Saturday who met up with Sarah Grey Miller and Cari. Glad you had a great time. It was a fun fair with some awesome vendors. I bought a little hand-made whisk broom for my kitchen.

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  8. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    What a blast!!! Great friends and great finds 🙂

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  9. Angela Santaniello says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I don’t even know where to begin….jealousy, joy, excitement? That looks like the best trip ever! Thanks for sharing the experience & pics!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  10. Between Blue and Yellow says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    How fun!! Was it really that cool for long sleeves? You got some great stuff, we have the CL fair coming here in Oct. I want to go, but not sure I can drag my 7 month pregnant self around all day.

    Reply
  11. Sabrina says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    It is Cari from Cash & Cari! She seems like a sweetie! I’ve always wanted to go to the Ohio Country Living Fair. I don’t think it’s too far of a drive from MN?! 🙂 You scored a lot of beautiful treasures. My favorite is the boat picture and the skunk!
    Skunk is the new owl.

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Sounds like a perfect weekend!

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  13. Cathy Wall says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    How fun for you!!! Looks like an outstanding week-end with your “girler friends” with everything more than under control on the home front. Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  14. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    It was fun to follow along on your shenanigans via Instagram – looks like you had an amazing trip!!!

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  15. Shavonda says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    That looked like the best trip ever!!! You scored so many amazing pieces and I’m super jealous you got to meet Cari! I love her. Thank you for sharing it all with us!

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  16. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Cassie you had the time of your life! What fun and great, great finds! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  17. The Painted Drawer says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    So much fun! Glad you all had such a great weekend! Props to your husband, too 🙂

    Reply
  18. pam {simple details} says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Well that recap left me wishing for a weekend with girlfriends and shopping – TOO FUN!! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Twice Nice says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful trip! I started laughing when I got to your new vintage glasses. I have their twins, but mine were new back when everyone bought them for us as wedding gifts!

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  20. Sandy says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing your items from Columbus. Friday was our “one day road trip” to the CL fair. First time, and I was overwhelmed! Luckily, my husband navigated us throughout the fair following and marking the map we were presented. Only purchase was a pillow. Did you see the women pulling their decorative shopping carts? That was a first for me. I’m hoping a friend or two will join me next year.

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  21. The Bold Abode says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Oh, my lard! Hahaha…

    What an awesome trip you guys must have had!!! I didn’t know that Ali had a twin sister.. crazy!

    I honestly have never heard about the CLF. It looks totally amazeballs!

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  22. [email protected] says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I want to go to the CL fair with your mom next year. 🙂

    Love your finds. Especially the blanket and painting!

    And I love Ali’s striped shirt. A lot.

    Reply
  23. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Looks like you had such a fun weekend, with some really great finds. I love how you meet so many people in real life that you first met on the internet!

    Reply
  24. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    What a dreamy trip! I love all of your treasures and am glad you had so much fun!

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  25. Vintage Prairie Style says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    loved all the pics, i kinda felt like i was a long for the ride – if only! looks like an amazing time and some awesome finds. i’m still jealous!!!!
    keya

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  26. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I am officially jealous. And I lovvvvvve that Russian nesting doll tea towel. Glad you had a great time!

    Reply
  27. [email protected] says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    So so fun! What an awesome trip! I am living vicariously through you 🙂 xo Kristin

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  28. Miss Charming says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    It sounds like a fantastic trip, Cassie! How awesome to go to Country Living Fair with some of your besties.

    Reply
  29. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Looks like you guys had a blast…so glad you enjoyed yourselves! 🙂

    Reply
  30. [email protected] says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    You’re so Lucky! Looks like so much fun. It must have been a little surreal to meet Cari and Sarah Grey Miller. Glad you had a good time.

    Reply
  31. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    BEST BEST BEST ever!!! So much fun! Thank you for being such a great trip buddy and roomie 😉 & I am pretty much obsessed with ALL of your treasures! Miss you and cannot wait to see u in Oct! xo

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  32. Dear Emmeline says

    September 16, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    looks like an amazing time!! so many awesome finds!

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  33. Eclectically Vintage says

    September 16, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Glad you had fun – I had a blast at the NY one a few months ago. Can you believe I used to live in Columbus – but I just wasn’t up for the 8 hour drive this time!

    Great finds – and your mom rocks – I think I counted 3 things she bought for you!

    Kelly

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  34. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    September 16, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Such fun!! Can’t wait to hit the CL Fair here in October… def something to look forward to!
    xo Heidi

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  35. Carrie @ lovely etc. says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Wow, looks like so much fun! Glad you had a great time.

    Reply
  36. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    It looks like you had the best time. Love that you got to meed Cari. And that oil can for your rings: brilliant.

    Reply
  37. Restyled Vintage says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    What a fun weekend! I love all the treasures you got too…wish we had big antique fairs like that here…

    My husband went away this past weekend and I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because I have never ever been away anywhere for a girls weekend, without the kids 🙁 I want to and nothing is stopping me…but something holds me back – mother guilt I think! I need to get brave and just do it!

    xx Karen

    ps. I love your hair longer, it really suits you 🙂

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  38. Renee says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Looks like such an awesome weekend…I’ve always wanted to go to that Country Living fair…some day.
    LOve the little tin designs. And that lampshade…how cool!!! I also like the pool table top…great idea!

    Reply
  39. Erin and Laura House Envy says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:27 am

    How fun!! That looks like a trip right up my alley! Great finds and so cute you got so many pics with the vendors:) Thanks for sharing! I’m jealous now:)

    Laura
    House Envy

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  40. Allison says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Wow…your weekend looks like it was so much fun! There is nothing like a girls weekend…I am way overdue for one. Love all of your treasures especially those cute tea towels. So fun your Mom was able to join you, too.

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  41. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:21 am

    What a great recap with even better pictures! You look so darn happy! I would be too…great friends at a fair with vendors?! Fabulous!

    Reply
  42. Emily May says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Wow! I had no idea about this event! I liked at LEAST one thing in every photo you posted! Is it in Ohio every year? It’s so close to me!

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  43. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    you ladies look like you had tons of fun! & great finds; love the painting for your dining room (nice gift) 🙂
    liked your pictures very much 🙂

    Reply
  44. René says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    It looked like such a fun trip! Loved seeing it on instagram. Your hair looks great, by the way ;).

    Reply
  45. Mrs. DeVore says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    What a fun trip and so many great finds!

    Reply
  46. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    That’s IT. I’m going next year. So many pretty things I cannot even wrap my head around it. And you MET Sarah? I love her (and always read her editor’s note a few times because I think she’s so cool).

    Reply
  47. Katie says

    September 18, 2013 at 12:30 am

    You guys are hilarious! Looks like you had a blast! Love all the fun finds!!

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  48. Amber Wills says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:44 am

    So much fun! You are on for Brimfield next year. It’s a bucket list thing for Nick and I.

    Reply
  49. Gail Wilson says

    September 19, 2013 at 1:47 am

    what a great post Cassie. I loved reading about your big adventure! So envious….how fun to do this with friends AND your mom.
    So much fun, and such fabulous memories you made.
    ohhh how I wish I could have gone.
    gail

    Reply

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