Rustic Candle Chandelier

I saw a version of this rustic chandelier on Pinterest and wanted to make a candle version to hang outside for an upcoming party.  So off to my hoard of scrap wood to see what I could come up with.

Country Living Fair Nashville

This weekend, I attended the Country Living Fair in Nashville.  I'm SO glad Country Living decided to hold a fair in my area.   It was held at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon and it was the perfect site.

I met up with this lovely group of ladies that we call The Nashville Influencers.  It's an awesome group and has provided so many opportunities for me.  I have to give a shout out to the ladies in the photo with me:  Nancy McNulty of Forest Home Media, Kristie Barnett of The Decorologist, Meryll Rose of Talk of the Town, Angela Roberts of Spinach Tiger, Dana Tucker of Forest Home Media and Bella Tucker, Beth Bryan of Unskinny Boppy, Geinger Hill of Forest Home Media, Rosemary Palmer of Not Just Paper and Paint, Deneen Glidwell of Dreaming in Color, Elizabeth Scruggs of Superior Construction and Design, and Denise Simons of Life Style with Denise Simons.  Some have blogs and I'd love for you to check them out!

Ready to see lots of photos from the fair?!  Here goes!

This table was amazing.  It's over 12 feet long!

Loved this cow painting.

Distressed navy blue dresser...must have!

Lots of great wire baskets.  I have these exact baskets for my bicycle ;)

Look at the size of that clock!  Wouldn't that make a great statement piece?

This bear rug reminded me of an episode of I Love Lucy 

when she sneaked into Richard Widmark's house.  #bestshowever

These are miner's baskets like the one I have for storing ribbons HERE.

That was probably not fun to have to sit on all day at school!

This was Mike Wolfe's booth from American Pickers.

I thought this was the cutest thing at the fair. 

Then, I saw Lola!  She was the cutest thing at the fair!  

This vintage Airstream belongs to Cari Cucksey of HGTV's Cash & Cari. 

Kitchen kitsch from Cari's booth!

I know this post was heavy on the photos.  Thanks for sticking with me to the end!  If you get a chance to attend one of Country Living's Fairs, GO!  You'll be glad you did.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!  

Angie

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RAIN ON A TIN ROOF    THE STYLE SISTERS    JENNIFER RIZZO    HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS    COMMON GROUND    HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY    FRIDAYS UNFOLDED   FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS    TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW    SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE    STONEGABLE

UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING    A DELIGHTSOME LIFE      DIY SHOWOFF      ART IS BEAUTY
CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP   IT'S OVERFLOWING   THREE MANGO SEEDS    ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS    PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY    THOUGHTS FROM ALICE   HYMNS AND VERSES

MISS MUSTARD SEED   CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Inexpensive Outdoor Furniture

I know the holidays are approaching so who's thinking about outdoor furniture, right?  Well, maybe you should be if you like getting a good deal.  I'm not really talking about the end of season discounts.  I'm talking about cheaper than that.  Really!

Did you know that people are looking to get rid of their "old" outdoor furniture this time of year?  Yep.  I found this Martha Stewart Living set for free a few years ago.

Little rust and a few rips from sun damage but nothing a little spray paint and new fabric couldn't fix!

See what I mean!  

So, why am I telling you all this?  Well, because Hometalk.com asked me to curate an outdoor furniture board for their website and you won't believe all the great ideas I found and now is the time to grab some deals.  Check them out!

So many great ideas for outdoor furniture that won't hurt your budget.  AND, if you're on the lookout for some great pieces now, you can simply put them away to work on at your leisure.  You may even have some pieces already around your house (like the microwave cart turned outdoor bar cart!)  So, by spring, you'll be pulling out some swanky new (to you) outdoor furniture.  

While you're checking out the outdoor projects, be sure to look around the Hometalk.com website.  It's loaded with great ideas on almost everything for home and garden.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!

Angie

Randomness

The weather was so nice this past weekend that I grabbed the camera one afternoon and just took some random shots.  I love living in the country...even though I complain sometimes about the drive in and out of town.  The complaint is short-lived once I'm home and remember why it is we live here.

Our fire pit area with makeshift benches of pallets and 2x4s and the old one my daughter made from logs and a pine board

The wood pile and old tub with our roasting sticks.

The old tree stump that once grew on the other side of the pond, died, fell, and floated to this side.  I love the way it's weathered.  

Getting close to sunset.

An old, orange cylinder...love the color and graphics.

My frog statue, just hanging out behind the shed until he can sit by the pond again next spring.

Shutters with star cut-outs, jelly jar porch lights, and a corrugated metal flag on the shed.

And, last but not least, with the last of the sunlight, milkweed blooms, ready to fly.

I hope you enjoyed the randomness of this post.  I appreciate your stopping by and God bless!

Angie

I'm linking here:
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Pumpkins and a Vintage Tonka Truck

This past weekend, my husband and I visited some antique stores in a small, nearby town.   I picked up a few things including this vintage Tonka truck.  My hubby had one like it when he was little.  I would love to have one that was all metal but those are out of my price range.

I thought the yellow would look cute with the pumpkins out front.  So I loaded up the back with a pile of pumpkins.

This sits on the front sidewalk near my old bushel basket of geraniums. 

The temperatures dropped this weekend and there was a threat of frost...whaaaat?  I'm not ready for that.  I'm hoping my geraniums have a little bit longer to bloom.  They're one of my favorites.

My figs aren't ripe yet either, so please let there be a few more weeks of warm temperatures.  Blue skies and 70s...yep, that'd be perfect :)

After decorating a little more out front, I got in the mood to tweak the living room as well.

Aren't those the best fake leaves?  I wish I could remember where I got them.  It was probably the thrift store, which means I can't go back and get more :(  Oh well, at least these were a bargain.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!

Angie

I'm linking here:
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT