Dirt Road Adventures – Carolina Picker’s Festival

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The temperatures finally started to drop this week, just in time for our visit to the Carolina Picker’s Festival.

Brad and I took off early this year to get ahead of the crowd and see the best selections.

We arrived just after the gates opened and immediately began seeing treasures that we wanted to bring home.

But wait until you see the real prize of our adventure. And you will not believe what happened! It was meant to be.

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Carolina Picker’s Festival

This was our second trip to the Carolina Picker’s Festival held at The Denton Farm Park.

Last Spring, we went on the second day and didn’t know what to expect. To say we were a little overwhelmed would be putting it mildly.

Although we were slightly better prepared with comfortable walking shoes and cash on hand, it was still a confusing maze.

The show is a randomly laid cross between a yard sale and a campground. Many vendors had their RV campers pulled right up to their spaces and had grills that cranked up around lunchtime.

There was no rhyme or reason to the traffic flow and there was no map to guild you.

However, we had the best time and barely made it into the gate before carrying items back to the car. Note to self: bring a rolling shopping cart next time.

The selection of rustic and primitive collectibles was terrific. There were so many things that I would have loved to bring home, but Brad was with me. LOL

However, there were several things that even Brad agreed should make the trip home with us.

Thrifted Haul From Carolina Picker’s Festival

My first purchase at the Carolina Picker’s Festival was a great vintage gathering basket, which I immediately added to my porch for fall. You can see more of the porch decorated for fall on Tuesday!

Y’all know how much I love copper and milk glass so my radar was on high alert, and I managed to convince Brad that I needed these Copper Charger Plates and another milk glass vase.

The vase was a great deal, and you can never have too much milk glass, am I right? You can see more ideas on 15 Stunning Ways To Use Milk Glass in your home.

The charger plates are from Pottery Barn and weigh a ton. I can’t wait to set a fall tablescape with them.

The Hunt Is Over

I’ve been looking for the perfect vintage table for at least three years. I have used the table we have had since we were first married but never felt it was perfect for the farmhouse.

Each time we ventured out, I’ve been looking for the perfect farmhouse table, but functional antique tables are hard to find.

They are either too short, too small, too long, too expensive, or too rickety. Or, worst of all, “NOT FOR SALE.”

So, when we saw this solid walnut pegged table, we began measuring and examining it for flaws. Then, we noticed the price tag. The table was about double the amount of cash we had with us.

But before we could even begin to negotiate the price, the gentleman offered it to us for less than 1/2 of the cost—the exact amount of money we had in our pockets. What are the odds of that happening?

As you can see, it was immediately loaded into our truck, and we were doing a happy dance all the way home.

After doing some minor cleaning, I added a coat of Citrus Shield Wax, and the table was placed inside.

It was meant to be ours because it’s very sturdy and a perfect fit. The timeworn dents and scratches only enhance the beauty of the table. Its imperfections are what make it interesting and unique. It will be treasured in our home for years to come.

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Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

Would you like to grow your own pumpkins? Check out Stacy’s Beginner’s Guide To Growing Pumpkin Plants.

Have you ever heard of wood slice branches? Well, now I want to make some, so check out KariAnne’s clever idea.

I love this cute no-sew pumpkin pillow Chas created.

Kelly shared some great tips for a Cozy Bedroom on her tour.

I can’t wait to try Renae’s Cranberry Bread Recipe. It looks so delicious.

Y’all know how much I loved foraged fall decorating so you have to see Wendy’s Foraged Fall Wreath.

Looking for new book club recommendations, check out Kristin’s latest Fireside Book Club recommendations.

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Don’t miss these coming soon new posts and adventures.

• A Fall Magnolia Wreath Tutorial
• My latest Fall Porch Ideas and a Look Back at Previous Porch Inspiration
• Great Thrifted Flips for a Pottery Barn Look – Thrifting with the Gals Series
• How To Set A Halloween Table for Cheap
• And More!