Country Living Fair

I have been a huge fan of Country Living Magazine for years. I know it sounds kind of old lady-ish, but it is nothing like the Americana decor and cowboy boots you're thinking. It is full of vintage and flea market finds and home tours that are just my style. 

Well lucky for me, Country Living hosts a craft and vintage fair in Columbus, Ohio! If I didn't like Columbus enough already, this sealed the deal. Mom, Kels, Michelle, and I spent a full day shopping the many, many booths and ran across way too many amazing finds. I think we should have taken a U-haul instead of Mom's Jeep. We will take that into consideration for next year, because I have a feeling this will become an annual tradition.

 

Columbus Concert Weekend

Waaay back in May, Jake and I traveled to Columbus, OH to see each of our favorite bands play a show together: House of Heroes and Five Iron Frenzy. I hadn't seen HOH in years, and this was my first time seeing FIF. Both were so fun! The crowd was a little older because of the bands, which was enjoyable as well. It was neat to see entire families with little kids in noise-canceling headphones enjoying the concert along with mom and dad.

We decided to make a weekend out of the concert and hit some of our favorite places in Columbus the next day. Breakfast at North Market (best waffles EVER), lunch at North Star, ice cream at Jeni's, and dinner at Basil. We did some shopping as well; our favorite by far was Tiger Tree. Can't wait to go back soon!

Columbus Weekend

Jake and I took a little road trip over to Columbus, OH to visit with my very good friend Blair for the weekend. We hit up quite a few vintage-inspired shops and the huge local market in town. She knows me well. :) We had a wonderful time catching up with Blair and seeing the sights of Columbus. Every time I go I like the city a little more. I'd love to take another weekend trip there again soon!

We visited Bodega and Basil on Friday (yum!).

 

We browsed quite a few vintage shops.

We ate our weight in ice cream at Jeni's. Two of my favorite flavors were lavender and salted caramel.

We went to North Market and took in the Fiery Foods Festival (that's Jake tasting the winner of Houston's hottest hot sauce! From his reaction I think the prize was warranted).

...and we did quite a bit of walking on a brisk but nice Saturday afternoon.

 

Weekend well spent!

Hipster Weekend in Columbus

I visited Miss Blair this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, where she's in Med School (I love bragging about that!). Knowing my very Hipster tendencies, she took me to North Market, full of local coffee shops and other goodies, all of which were fair trade, of course. :) I also highly recommend Northstar Café if you would like to continue your hipster tour of Columbus. I'm already planning a trip back, possibly as a stop on the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ah, Summer. So many plans for you this year...

Yummy Belgian Waffle and coffee

Every good market needs some veggies       

 

Miss Blair overlooking North Market