The Country Living Fair is underway in Lebanon, Tennessee, and as you can see.... everyone is here!! Even Country Living Magazine editor-in-chief Rachel Hardage Barrett and our friend, Mike Wolfe.

This is a great, big beautiful show where the pages of the CL magazine come to life -- you'll see lots of antiques, vintage, up-cycled crafts, art, handcrafted jewelry and more! With more than 200 vendors, it's a must-go event, especially if you're within driving distance.

The show continues through this weekend, opening Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Check out some of my snapshots and picks so far (be sure to follow me on Instagram for more!):

My favorite pick so far!! This early lace cupboard is from a mercantile store. It's super rare -- and still has some old lace inside!

This Eskimo refrigerator is such a great size. Perfect for a side table too!

Lots of up-cycling ideas here!

These fairs are great inspiration sources, too. 

Yep, that's a duck barn.

These two took their newly picked duck barn to Bardstown, Kentucky!

Told ya everyone was here.....

For more fair info, go here. If you weren't planning on it before, I bet y'all wanna come now! If you do, look us up -- we're in Building A, Booth 20. Now, get to gettin' and happy pickin'!

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A few weeks back, we had the amazing opportunity to exhibit at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio. It turned out to be an experience of a lifetime; Country Living really knows how to throw a party! We were so thrilled that so many of our Facebook followers came to meet us. For all of you who came—THANK YOU! On Friday and Sunday, I hosted a shopping tour of the show and I surprised the group by introducing them to one of my pickers, who just happened to be an exhibitor at the show. The group really loved that I shared tips on how to buy from pickers, and you can get those tips too, here.

While at the show, I had a chance to meet a few of the editors of Country Living (a staple publication for any designer if you ask me!). And guess what—it turns out the editor in chief Rachel Hardage Barrett is also from my hometown, Dyersburg, Tenn.! What are the chances?! I have a good friend that once said, "Dyersburg is the center of the universe," and clearly that continues to prove true.

The good news for you is... Are you ready for this?! Country Living is coming to the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Show coming up Oct. 17 & 18! Management is still deciding on which editors are coming, but as soon as we hear, you'll be the first to know. Since Rachel is a Tennessee girl, I'm sure she'll be there. They were all excited about shopping the show (you may find yourself shopping right alongside them) which means they won't be hanging out at the booth the entire time. As soon as we get the schedule of a meet and greet at the booth, we'll pass that along as well.

The Country Living booth will be located on the front porch of the mansion where you can meet and talk with Jeanne Stella of Stella Show Management, the promoter for the Country Living Fair. She will be there all weekend with information on the Country Living Fair in Atlanta (Stone Mountain) coming up the following weekend, Oct. 24 & 25, and to answer questions about the recently announced Country Living Fair in Lebanon, Tenn., (the site of Country Living Fair, Nashville) in April 2015!

Country Living Fair Giveaways too!!!

There will be Country Living Fair ticket giveaways for both shows, and everyone who purchases an Atlanta ticket will be entered to win TWO nights at a hotel near Stone Mountain Park near the site of the fair.

We recently updated the website with more exciting news, so pop on over and read all about the new happenings that you don't want to miss, here! Especially the early buying event!!

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Only one week away until we meet up with fellow vendors and eager shoppers at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio.

I hope you'll join me on a Shopping Tour of the Show where, together, we'll spot cool finds for creating farmhouse and Country Living style in your home.

Here are my five tips for creating the look. What tips would you like to share? I would love to know your take for creating this style.

1. The proverbial farm table—whether it's period or repurposed from vintage salvage, this furniture piece is a staple in farmhouse & Country Living style decor.

2. Conversation pieces—non-traditional vintage finds as objects and art such as industrial fan covers, mirrored doors, architectural fragments, old barn or cabin doors, musical instrument fragments, lighting repurposed from farm implements are all just a few of the many interesting pieces to create a farmhouse & Country Living look.

3. Apothecary drawers, large or tiny, are a stylish look and perfect for storage—from jewelry and crafts to kitchen supplies, these pieces, once used in pharmacies, country stores and even workshops, are highly prized in design today.

4. White ironstone—beauty + practical for everyday use!

5. Vintage maps and letters—a huge impact for not much cash!

See you at the Country Living Fair!!

xx

Each season, thousands clamor for the Country Living Fairs hosted across the nation—after all, it’s the ultimate hunting grounds for vintage and new finds!

The next Country Living Fair will be held in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 12-14, with more than 150 vendors showing off scads of antique scores, plus an array of jewelry, art and made-in-America goods. I’m so excited to announce that City Farmhouse will be a vendor too! We are looking forward to meeting many of you there!

AND, in addition to being an exhibitor - I will be a guest at the Fair! On Friday, September 12 at 3.p.m. and again on Sunday, September 14, at 11 a.m., I will act as your personal shopping tour guide as we weave through all the amazing booths filled with beautiful home furnishings, accessories, and unique curiosities. It’s your chance to learn first-hand how to create Country Living Style in your own home. We’ll meet up at the Pumpkin Tower on the Village Green where you can register for $100.00 in shopping bucks, a one year subscription to Country Living Magazine, and a cool City Farmhouse tee.

The Country Living Fair will take place on Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets for early buying—8:30 a.m. entry on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday — are $40 per person.  Regular admission is $13 per person in advance, and $16 the day of. Weekend passes are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets include entrance to the show as well as the how to’s and presentations. 

Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or in advance by calling 1-866-500-FAIR.