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Friday, November 16, 2012

Country Living Fair Atlanta ~ 2012

Country Living Fair arrived at Stone Mountain Park again the last weekend of October and we headed off for a girls day. Anyone else go? Because if you did you’d know it was a freezing cold, drizzly day. It was so cold I had to pull my quilted jackets and gloves out of storage. Last year at Country Living Fair I remember being hot, pretty warm at the least. The first really cold day of the season and of course it hit on Fair day, where we would have to be outside for several hours. Oh well, we went, found some fun things, and Jane had a great time! Here is what we saw while there!
 
 
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Country Living has their own brand of chalk paint now. Anyone try this yet?
 
 
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I love creamware! This is a nice little collection.
 
 
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Jane found some fun vintage toys!
 
 
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This made Jane a little homesick. Vintage England post card.
 
 
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Super cute booth. Love the vintage tricycle. Very British!
 
 
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We found a huge collection of vintage flash cards. I bought some fun ones for the holidays. Next project is turning them into ornaments for a new themed tree. Stay tuned for more on this project! Can’t wait to start!
 
 
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These were so fun! Vintage travel trailers from various eras. This group of ladies travels around together to show of their cool trailers.
 
 
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Pumpkins galore!
 
 
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After a few hours we were almost frozen so we packed it in and headed off to find hot soup for lunch. It was still a fun day and I’m looking forward to decorating for the holidays even more now!
 
Who else went to Country Living Fair this year? Find any treasures? I’d love to hear about it!
 
Have a bright day!
Chelsea aka Bright Girl

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Garden fresh autumnal tablescape

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We had company visit a few weeks ago and we went into overdrive to get the place spruced up. Decorating for the weekend put us into holiday preparatory mode and the tablescape is so lovely it would be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Had to share!
We found some delicious treats at Douceur de France in Marietta for dinner. Their Parisian Pastries are so pretty and very delicious.
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Love the scarecrow on le pain.
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Adorable chocolat.
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Getting the table ready with our Noritake Pursuit china. These colors work with every occasion but are particularly pretty in the autumn.
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Foliage from the garden fills an antique wooden tool caddy. Battery operated wax covered candles add light and mood to the dinner table.
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Sometimes the simpler it is the better it looks.
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Made this console into a coffee and dessert bar.
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Snagged this domed pedestal on sale that morning for $10! Filled with Parisian macarons, c’est parfait!
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Part of the fun that weekend was our friends brought their dog, Buddy, who looks so much like Bennet were confused the entire time and kept calling them by each others names.
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Buddy loved Bennet’s toys!
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Those are two top dogs for sure. So handsome! We love red heads around here;)
What are you planning for your holiday tablescape? Any special recipes you’re planning to make? Must get my lists started! Cookie baking week is commencing now!
Have a bright day!
Chelsea aka Bright Girl

Monday, November 12, 2012

Goldenrama 2012

A few weeks ago I heard about Goldenrama, a fundraiser doggie festival for Adopt a Golden Atlanta. I thought it would be fun and Bennet loves going for drives and spending time out with us so we decided to head over! Bennet had a blast!
 
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Looking very handsome after being groomed and properly accessorized.
 
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Bennet’s scarves. I’ve been looking for more to add to his wardrobe.
 
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Bennet is so excited! “Mommy where are we going!!?!??!”
 
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Catching a breeze
 
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Meeting some fellow goldens
 
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Obstacle course. He did jump over that and had fun in the tunnels too!
 
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Two lovely goldens
 
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What a ham!
 
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Bennet entered a musical sit contest!
 
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It was getting really hot out so we got Bennet a banana doggie pop. He loved it!
 
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Winners of the costume contest! So cute!
 
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That is one pooped pooch! Ready for some rest. Hopefully we can have another outing soon:)
Anyone have suggestions on fun dog friendly places and parks please let me know!

Have a bright day!
Chelsea aka Bright Girl