It is not lost on me how cool it is that I get to wake up each workday and decide what I want to do. Some of that is dictated by deadlines and commitments to clients, but since 2008, I’ve been able to jump into working on my house, refinishing a piece of furniture, doing a photoshoot, writing a blog post, or painting at the easel. In addition to getting to do creative work as a profession, I have been invited to do some pretty amazing things over the years. I’ve been to New York City twice for guest appearances on TV shows; I’ve been a mainstage speaker at the Toronto Home Show and other home & blog conferences, and I’ve been able to teach creative workshops in Italy.
And a few weeks ago, I received another exciting invite – to be a part of a speaking panel at the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. I’ve always wanted to go to the fair, and now I have a good reason to actually make that dream happen!
Mom and I will be driving up to New York, which should be beautiful this time of year, to attend the fair. I love a good mother/daughter road trip!
The panel I’m joining is RETURN TO CRAFT: The Joy of Analog Pastimes, which perfectly dovetails with my book Move Slow & Make Things. The panel will be on the main stage Friday, October 2, at 11:00, and will last approximately 45 minutes. I’ll be available for a book signing after the panel in the Horticulture Barn.
Despite having a business that is based online, I am passionate about analog pastimes, hobbies, arts, and professions. I mean, what am I going to write about, photograph, and share if I’m not doing things, making things? I’m excited to answer questions and explore this topic further with the other members of the panel – Amy and Sarah Blessing, founders of Loop Canvas; Mariana Barran, founder of Hibiscus Linens; and Kristina Schnepf, director of Green Door Folk School. I haven’t met any of the other participants before, but I’ve enjoyed digging into their businesses and Instagram feeds.
I’m also excited to meet some vendors I’ve known or followed online for years who will be selling at the fair. It should be an amazing weekend (hopefully we have beautiful early fall weather) for doing some browsing and shopping for antiques. Of course, I’ll take lots of pictures and share about the event here and on social media.
If you’re in the area and able to make it, please stop by to say hello!
16 Responses
Congratulations! This is your skill set and just right with your new book!
I am so envious of the mom and daughter road trip idea. Have fun, girls; enjoy Reinbeck. Great GG from me; she will be there. She is in orange; you recognise her immidiately.
We used to attend The Country Living Fair in Ohio until they stopped having it here. I miss it. It is a fantastic show! Congratulations!
Yes! My mother and I never missed the Columbus show. I miss it a lot.
I was a vendor at the CL fair in Columbus. It was an exciting event!ww
Me too. Loved it so much and never missed it – and it was the PERFECT venue area!!
I have been to the show when it was in Georgia and it was fantastic. So much talent in one place. We got to meet some great vendors and speakers. I know you and your Mom will have a wonderful time. The question is….will you be able to come home without a trunkful?
So jealous!!!! I’ve traveled from VA to Nashville and Stone Mt, GA for Country Living fairs. I have no desire to drive to NY.
I’m sure you and your mother will have a beautiful trip.
Can’t wait to see all of the goodies you bring back.
We in the west are drooling at the thought. Have a great time and another wonderful mother daughter trip. Cannot wait for your blog posts of the event.
Congratulations! You will be wonderful at this!
So excited for you! Can barely wait to hear/read all about your experience – and the treasures you find! Nothing like the East for finding treasures!
How exciting and what a nice mother/daughter adventure for the fall! 🍁🍂Congratulations! Did you ever imagine, back when you started your blog, how far it and your talent and perseverance would take you? 😊 I love following along!
We have early bird tickets- so we will definitely stop by and say hello! So exciting!!!
How exciting! We had the Country Living Fair here in Columbus for a while and I absolutely LOVED it. It was at Historic Ohio Village – and was the perfect setting. Now sure why they stopped but sure is sad for us who loved it. Congrats- you will enjoy very much.
Have a wonderful time! I love Country Living Magazine (I have WAY too many back issues I can’t let go of!), and I’m loving your new book 😍. You have a wonderful message to share, and I’m glad you get to spread that good word through events like this. With that nor’easter coming up the east coast I was curious about your weather for the weekend, but it looks like it’s all good! 😁
I’m so jeal- I mean, happy for you! That’s one of my wishlist goals to do some day, but we’re so far away that it’s not an option this year. Have so much fun and report back so we can live vicariously through you!!