Country Living Fair - 2008

Country Living Magazine has done it again! They set the stage for a perfect weekend of treasure hunting! Located in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio Village, Country Living Magazine held there 3rd annual Country Living Fair this weekend. For only a $12 dollar per day, you could venture for hours seeking new and old finds or old finds that have been re-purposed.

Some of my favorite artisians were: Jean Johnson Hand Woven Baskets, The Vintage Barn, The Farm Chicks, McMaster and Storm, Lola B's Boutique, Urban Farmhouse, and Earth Angels.

From pins made froms flour sacks and zippers to vintage stationary - there was something for everyone! It is my recommendation that anyone that loves decorating, collecting and the hancrafted arts must visit next year!

Check out the slideshow to the right for some snapshots of the weekend!

Living Retro: Drive-In Movies!

Who would have thought that Drive-In movie theaters from the past are making a come back? Did you know that some of the most current up-to-date movies are currently playing? And it is dirt cheap (well, compared to the regular $10.00 for a soda and a popcorn theaters). It running only about $6.00 per adult and the concession stands are quite cheap (did I mention unhealthy yet oh so good?!?!). It is really fun -it is like a family-friendly tailgate party.


There are two drive-in theaters around Pittsburgh I have been to this summer: The Twin Hi-Way Drive-In and the Dependable Drive-In Theater. Just to point out a couple possible important issues, Twin Hi-Way only has one screen and some unknown name of slushy called FRUSHEEZ and Dependable has four screens and actual the actual ICEE drink. I love that ICEE drink, don't you? Oh, and Dependable is the home of the Dollar Dog for those out there that eat those (after watching "How it is Made" - hot dogs are not part of my menu choices any longer).

Here are some tips for taking an adventure to the Drive-In Movie theater near you!

1. Get there early! If you have an SUV you will be requested to park towards the back of the drive-in; if you have a regular car you will get primo parking!
2. Pack blankets and pillows; believe it or not it does get chilly even in the middle of summer!
3. Take chairs and playing cards so you have something to do prior to the movie start.
4. Bring the kid's PJ's so when you get home at 1:00am or later (yes, that late) you do not have to change them!
5. And if you like wine, you can sneak it in as long as you put it in cups (yes, I know this is so tacky for some of you!)

Some theaters are open all year long! Have fun! Be Retro! It can even be romantic! Just think of Grease!

Here are the links to Twin Hi-Way and Dependable:

http://www.dependabledrivein.com

http://www.twinhiwaydrivein.com

Cute Idea.

Mom Connectivity Card

A friend of mine told me about these new mom connectivity cards. So, I of course went into photoshop and created my very own.

A Digital Scrapbook Page!

The Droolers Club

This is a digital scrapbook page using my new Photoshop Elements 6.0 software. I loved the way it turned out!

Credits: Photoshop Elements 6.0, Font: Report 1942, Arrows: Heather Ann Designs, Papers: Becky Smith Designs, Kids: manufactered by some good looking ladies!