Dan DiPaolo Studios

Back from Atlanta - America's Mart Gift Show

2012-01-17T16:22:00.000-08:00

We are back from our trip to Atlanta! Had a fabulous time! Great meetings, plans for new designs and met up with some of my wonderful friends! I am so excited about the future and the DiPaolo brand!

New for 2012 is my Halloween collection with Carson Home Accents! The quality, style and attention to detail is so impressive....I couldn't be happier! Stay tuned for more photos from my 2012 designs!

America's Mart Atlanta signing for 2012

2012-01-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

I will be signing pieces from my 2012 Rooster Collection with Certified International next week in Atlanta! I'd love to meet you!

Fresh Farm Raised Chickens

2011-12-29T11:20:00.001-08:00

Hello friends

Fresh, Farm-raised Chicken is now available at our Farm!

Our chicken is as fresh as it gets. Sizes range from 5 pounds to 7 pounds, flash-frozen and shrink-wrapped in heavy freezer bags, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Inspected, hand-raised with care right here on our farm.

Email ddipaolo@earthlink.net

to reserve your order and arrange for pickup. Chickens are $4.00 per/pound.

Our shop reopens in May, fresh eggs will be available then along with hanging baskets, herbs and gardening needs.

Happy New Year!!!!!

Dan and Jamey

Time to take a nap....

2011-11-30T07:23:00.000-08:00

Our Fried Green Tomatoes Farm shop and garden centre is officially closed for the season. Thanks again to everyone that dropped in. We'll re-open in the New Year!

The studio is busy preparing for NEW DiPaolo 2012 product lines! Stay tuned!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Dan and Jamey

Christmas Open House Photos

2011-11-22T07:33:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone; we wanted to share some great photos our dear friend Beth (Beth Ehlert Photography) took at our Annual Christmas Open House. We had a wonderful evening. It was so much fun! Thank you to everyone that arrived to join in our Christmas Cheer! We would also like to thank our wonderful friends that helped us prepare and assist us through out the evening, we couldn't have done it without you!!

The shop will remain open today and tomorrow, so drop by if you are looking for something for that special someone!

Annual Christmas Open House next week

2011-11-12T09:36:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

Wow, can you believe that we are 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving Day!? Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday... mostly because it centers around food and gratitude and we have SO much to grateful for!

It also kicks off the Holiday Season and our Annual Christmas Open House!

Friday November 18 from 5:00 till 9:00 for the beginning of our event. We will remain open on the 19th through the 23rd from 11:00 till 5:00 each day. Everything in the shop is 20% off!

On Friday the 18th, beginning at 5:00, the Barn will be decked with all of our new Holiday designs.

We will have hand-made Fresh mixed green wreaths, our signature Potpourri, Christmas cards, Dan's 2012 Calendars (great gift!), fabulous gifts and Holiday decor items for your home. We've been busy making wonderful new Hand-made designs for this event as well.

The Log House will be open on Friday evening only. Chef Seth David Roth will be in the Log House serving meals available for $15.00 per person. His Holiday menu is:

Hot brisket sandwiches layered with Cajun slaw on a brioche roll

Butternut squash soup finished with truffle oil

Jalapeno and cheddar corn muffins

Stop in and see Chef Seth, warm up by the fire, and enjoy music by Louis! Be sure to come early, Seth is always a big hit!

For more info, please email us at ddipaolo@earthlink.net

Christmas DiPaolo designs in stores now!

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Happy Halloween Everyone!!!

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I always enjoy designing for Halloween...it's such a great holiday to create unique and whimsical characters. The above creations are from my Fall Line with Blossom Bucket.....in stores now! Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween designs from Creative Co-op!

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Here's a sneak peek at some of my designs with Creative Co-op....in stores now!

Our Annual Fall Festival THIS WEEKEND!

2011-09-27T06:32:00.000-07:00

It's time for our Annual Fall Festival!

Please join us this weekend, October 1st and 2nd to celebrate the Seasons Harvest.

On Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 until 4:00 we welcome Bluegrass Musician Macyn Taylor. We are huge fans and hope you will be too!

Chef Seth David Roth will offer a simple Harvest Meal available for purchase from 1:00 until 5:00. Many of you know that Seth sells out so try to come early, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the music.

Our friend Shelly will join us again this year with her bounty of heirloom pumpkin displays and unique Fall decor. Shelly will help you choose the perfect display for your home. She will be here selling her items on Saturday and Sunday.

The shop is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 until 5:00. Our Mums look amazing this year. They are $7.00 each or 3 for $20.00. All of our Fall and Halloween decor in the Big Red Barn is 20% off this weekend.

Please park on the South side of the road or in the field across the road (thanks Pat!)

Email us for more info or directions: ddipaolo@earthlink.net

Thanks, hope to see you this weekend.

Don't forget that you can find us at the Burlington Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 3:00 till 7:00.

Dan and Jamey

Mark your calendar for our Annual Christmas Sale. Friday evening, November 18, from 5:00 till 9:00 kicks off the season.

Country Living Fair - Ohio

2011-09-16T06:59:00.001-07:00

Our Fried Green Tomatoes booth is all set up at The Country Living Fair and we are ready for a fun filled weekend! I hope you will drop by to see us! Friday to Sunday, Sept 16 - 18 in Columbus, Ohio!

Visit us at The Country Living Fair this weekend

2011-09-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

Look for our Fried Green Tomatoes booth this weekend in Columbus, Ohio at The Country Living Fair!! We have several NEW items for sale, including our PUMPKIN SCARECROWS!!
Come early, they sell fast!! Hope to see you there!!

Girlfriend's Collection

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Here's a peak at The Girlfriend's Collection with Kay Dee Designs using the same artwork from the calendars.

Visit us at the Country Living Fair

2011-08-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

Make sure you stop by our Fried Green Tomatoes booth at The Country Living Fair. September 16-18 in Columbus Ohio. We'll have a wide variety of DiPaolo designs including wood and tin sculptures and much much more!! Hope to see you there! It's a show you'll never forget!

4th Annual Summer Barn Party

2011-08-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

Join us on Friday August 26th from 5:00pm till 9:00pm for live music and shopping at our Fried Green Tomatoes Farm!

My friend Neil will start playing with his band at 6:00.

Seth David Roth will prepare a meal that you can purchase and enjoy while you listen to music.

Ela Orchards will offer fresh local apples from their farm on HWY D.

Decatur Dairy will offer fresh, hand-crafted local cheese.

As always, we will have fresh Honey from Apple Road Honey from Waterford.

Our farm is loaded with fresh tomatoes and other fresh produce!

Ms. Dolly will have amazing fresh breads from her bakery Wild Four Bakery.

Our friend Beth Ehlert will have gift wrap printed with her amazing photography.

Everything in the shop including perennials is 20% off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The FGT SHOP is open EVERY Friday and Saturday from 11:00 till 5:00 and by appointment.

For info or directions, please email ddipaolo@earthlink.net

Burlington Farmer's Market

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Look for our Fried Green Tomatoes sign at The Burlington Farmer's Market every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm!! Drop in to see our beautiful flowers, veggies, herbs and more!!! All from our farm!

Kelly Clark Designs Needlepoint

2011-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

I'm thrilled to announce my NEW Needlepoint for 2011/2012 with Kelly Clark Designs. The collection includes Everyday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Farmer's Market and Log Home

2011-07-21T18:37:00.001-07:00

Here it is....our NEW Fried Green Tomatoes Truck! We purchased is last year and fixed it up! Now we can travel to the Farmer's Market and Hand-made shows in style!! Just look at our beautiful herbs and flowers for sale! Don't forget we are at The Burlington Farmer's Market every Thursday. Drop by and see the truck for yourself!

I took this photo in my Log Home studio during a photo shoot for a magazine! The sun was bursting through the window and it just made me smile!

Another great shot taken on the front porch of the Log Home. It's one of our favorite places to just relax and enjoy some quiet time!

New Needlepoint Collection for 2011

2011-07-07T05:07:00.001-07:00

Kelly Clark Designs has launched a Halloween/Fall and Christmas collection with my artwork.
I've attached a few pieces from the Fall line. For more information check out www.kellyclarkneedlepoint.com

Salsa night pictures!

2011-06-29T17:59:00.001-07:00

Last week's Salsa night event was a big success! We had such a fun evening! Thank you to everyone who attended and a big thanks to our friends for helping us through out the evening!
Francine, Jilly, Janette, Seth and many more! We look forward to seeing everyone again real soon!
Don't forget to stop by the shop Sat and Sun from 12 to 5 for wonderful gift ideas and garden items!

Salsa Night this Saturday!!!

2011-06-22T10:07:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends! This Saturday is Salsa Night! Stop by for a refreshing Margarita and great prices on Herbs and Hanging Baskets.

Fresh Herbs are available 4 for $10.00 ($3.00 each)

Hanging Baskets are $10.00 Get them while they last, they're going fast!

Everything in the shop is 10% off!!!!

Available Herbs: Basil Cilantro Stevia Thyme Parsley Bay Leaf Rosemary Sage AND MORE.....

Chef Seth Roth will be serving wonderful creations from fresh local food (available to purchase)

Stop by, we're open Saturday 11:00 - 9:00 (margaritas and food available 5:00 - 9:00) and Sunday from 11:00 - 5:00. We're also open EVERY Saturday and Sunday 11 - 5.

For questions or directions email us at ddipaolo@earthlink.net

Burlington Farmer's Market

2011-06-15T07:07:00.001-07:00

Take a trip to the Burlington Farmer's Market tomorrow for some fresh herbs and heirloom tomatoes from our Farm. We'll be there every THURSDAY through the summer!
Hope to see you! Dan

Fried Green Tomatoes Shop

2011-06-06T07:06:00.000-07:00

Here is Sue and her daughter Megan from Apple Road Honey. We are now selling Sue's local and scrumptous honey in the SHOP!
One of our regulars in the SHOP is Mary and her sisters! Mary had to try on our Planting Boots, not just for plants but also for one stylish look! LOL!

(The Shop is open Sat and Sun 11 to 5)

The gardens are bursting with color!

2011-06-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo I had to share from our gardens at the back of the Farm House. Each year they

just appear more and more beautiful! We hope you can stop by the Shop on the weekends to see our gardens along with all the fabulous NEW products we have on display!

Burlington Farmer's Market

2011-05-26T11:03:00.000-07:00

The Farmer's Market season has begun. We will be at The Burlington Farmer's Market TODAY

and every Thursday until Fall! Look for our Fried Green Tomatoes sign and come see all the wonderful products from our farm!

Spring Plant Sale this weekend!

2011-05-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

It's our annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend. All of our Hanging Baskets and Fancy Annuals are 20% off.

Bedding annuals and vegetable plants are $1.50 for a four pack! Our heirloom tomatoes are also ready and can't be beat for taste!!

We will be open Sat 11am to 9pm with Chef Seth David Roth selling beautiful Spring soups and salads from 5pm to 9pm...you must come by for a taste! (Sunday 12 to 5)

Please stop by..... questions or directions email us at ddipaolo@earthlink.net

The Log House Studio

2011-05-17T07:29:00.000-07:00

After a year of hard work and collaborated effort, the Log House is finished and the studio is up and running!

It was about a year ago that the Logs arrived from a Log House that originally stood in Wabash Indiana in 1840. Bill Shwantz laid the concrete slab first then Craig and Tad Van Valin began placing the logs on top. The logs were numbered when they were dismantled in Wabash so it was like putting a puzzle together (or Lincoln Logs!).

The rafters for the roof and porch were reclaimed from a Wisconsin barn and covered with cedar shingles. Tad and Craig are amazing craftsmen, this project never would have happened without their expertise.

Jamey and I finished the interior. Jamey's carpentry is amazing! I assisted with the interior chinking and painting. Bill built a brick chimney and we installed a wood stove to heat us through the winter.

Many thanks to everyone who helped this dream Studio come true. I still can't believe it happened and I smile every time I see it. :))

Dan DiPaolo

Fried Green Tomatoes Open House

2011-05-17T07:27:00.000-07:00

Grand Opening this weekend!!!

2011-05-11T07:01:00.000-07:00

Fried Green Tomatoes Farm opens this weekend!!

Join us on Saturday and Sunday May 14 and 15 to kick off another year!

Enjoy Live music by Louis Nielson playing the Autoharp from 1:00 until 4:00.

The Barn shop is open from 11:00 till 5:00 every weekend beginning on the 14th.

Bedding Plants, Herbs, Fresh Eggs, Hanging Baskets, Heirloom Tomatoes and Vegetable Plants!

The shop is open with lots of new Garden accessories and art...

We look forward to seeing everyone after a long cold winter...

ddipaolo@earthlink.net

Mark your Calendars!! Here it is...our Fried Green Tomatoes 2011 Summer/Fall schedule!

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You can find several of my PRINTS here!

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Dan DiPaolo prints...click here!

Are you ready for Spring?

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Shop here!

Legacy Publishing Group

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Click here to view my stationary collection with Legacy.

Chef rugs at Kohls

2011-02-16T07:05:00.000-08:00

Look for my Chef rugs from Mohawk at Kohl's.
Click here!

Log Home Update

2011-02-03T10:13:00.001-08:00

Well...the interior of the Log Home (Studio) still has a lot to go. We are working on the upstairs window trim, the downstairs doors and floors. Next we will decide about the wall for the stairs and then paint all the interior wood and then do the chinking inside. It's got another month at least....but we are so excited! I have all the interior furniture picked out and ready to decorate!!

Leanin' Tree Greeting Cards

2011-02-03T10:04:00.001-08:00

Click here for a variety of my 2011 greeting cards with Leanin' Tree

Atlanta Gift Mart 2011

2011-01-19T16:08:00.001-08:00

I am so pleased with my NEW DiPaolo line at Primitives by Kathy. The showroom in Atlanta was beautiful! Each piece is wonderfully produced with rough pine and tin accents, carefully painted to match each of my designs!

The collection includes characters and pieces for each season!

Certified International had a wonderful window display of my NEW Family Table collection. I had a fabulous time on Saturday signing pieces from this collection. Thank you to everyone that journeyed up to the 17th floor to meet me! I had so much fun!
Here's a quick snap shot from my resin Halloween collection at Blossom Bucket for 2011! I was thrilled with the quality and detail! Fun!
Thank you to all the wonderful people that arrived at my signing in the New Legacy Showroom.
I enjoyed meeting such devoted followers of the chef and farmer's market collections!

Chef with Legacy Publishing

Farmer's Market - Legacy Publishing

Sunset Vista Designs continues to expand the DiPaolo tin garden collection with several NEW pieces for 2011, including Farmer's Market!

Farmer Jamey in a 4 foot tin display! This piece is perfect for our farm! LOL

We had a very busy and eventful time at the Gift Mart. Full of meetings to prepare for 2012 product line designs as well as preparations for the shop Fried Green Tomatoes. We also found several pieces to add to the Log Home studio! 2011 has started with a "bang" and I'm thrilled with all the opportunities for the DiPaolo brand! Stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!!

New line with Creative Co-op

2011-01-10T16:16:00.001-08:00

I'm very excited about a line of NEW home decor items with the wonderful company Creative Co-op. If you are at the Atlanta Show please drop in the showroom, building 2, 1003

Blossom Bucket signing in Atlanta

2011-01-10T16:12:00.000-08:00

Join me and my good friend Robin Davis at the Blossom Bucket showroom on Friday Jan 14th at 6pm for our fabulous signing together! Building 2, 619a

Signing with Certified International

2011-01-10T16:05:00.001-08:00

Come to my signing for Certified International at the Atlanta Gift Mart on Friday Jan 14th at 2pm. Building 2, 1700. My NEW Family Table line is now on display! Would love to meet you!

New 2011 collection with Lean'in Tree

2011-01-10T16:00:00.000-08:00

My NEW collection with Lean'in Tree is being unveiled at the Atlanta Gift Mart this week. The collection consists of 22 greeting card designs with glitter embellishment! If you are at the show stop by the showroom, buidling 2, 619a.

2011 Market Fresh stationary collection with Legacy

2011-01-05T17:22:00.001-08:00

If you are traveling to the Atlanta Gift Mart next week, I'll be doing a signing in the NEW Legacy

showroom on Sat Jan 15th at 2pm! Building 2, 1331A

Would love to meet you!

Farm Animals collection with Kay Dee

2011-01-05T17:19:00.000-08:00

My NEW Farm Animals collection for 2011 at Kay Dee Designs.

Primitives by Kathy

2011-01-03T15:42:00.000-08:00

I am so pleased to announce my NEW 2011 product line with Primitives by Kathy. Made of wood and rustic tin features. If you are traveling to the Atlanta Gift Show next week, be sure to

drop in the showroom 737 Building 2. Or shop online here!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

2010-12-24T07:53:00.000-08:00

We'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!!

Dan & Jamey

In Stores Now!

2010-12-20T08:19:00.001-08:00

Here are a few photos from my Christmas collection with Evergreen Enterprises. I have received some wonderful emails from customers that purchased several pieces! Thank you to everyone for the positive response! I loved painting and designing each piece!

Happy Holidays! Dan

Just Believe Collections in stores now!

2010-12-13T06:56:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pieces from my "Just Believe" kitchen textiles and stationary lines.

Our Feast!!

2010-11-29T14:07:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share a couple photos from our Thanksgiving Feast. We had such a fabulous day with our friends and family! I loved preparing the turkey and some wonderful side dishes that everyone loved!

Now on to Christmas which is only 25 days away!

Happy Holidays!

Christmas Ornaments

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Check out all the wonderful products my good friend Paula Joerling is now

selling on her blog!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Dan

Christmas Openhouse

2010-11-09T10:25:00.001-08:00

Join us from Nov 19th to 21st for our Christmas Open house.

It's our last event of the year featuring special baked treats, our handmade Christmas pieces made of tin and wood, mixed fresh greenery of wreaths & garland, our own blend of handmade Christmas potpourri and many of my Licensed products from the DiPaolo line.

We are also thrilled to have Seth David Roth, former corporate chef to Oprah Winfrey cooking up something delicious for this special event!

Hope to see you there!

Our Artist Gathering 2010!

2010-11-09T09:32:00.000-08:00

This past weekend was a weekend I will never ever forget. The opportunity to be in the same place at the same time with all of my creative friends was overwhelming. I still can't believe it happened and I keep smiling as I recall conversations and silly moments and hugs.

Thank you to John Sloan and his wife Maryann, Ellen and Bill Stouffer, Shelly Reeves Smith, Sueellen Ross, Nita Showers, Eric Fausnacht, Rena Askey, Amy Faldet, Sherri Buck Baldwin, Yvonne Moroni, Ned and Melanie Young, Paula Joerling, Seth Roth, Darcey Roth, David Simmons , and Robin Davis! For taking time away from your work and your families to meet here.

Thank you to Cathleen and Carlos from Legacy Publishing and Philp, Raymond and Angela from Sunset Vista Designs for travelling here to meet with all of us!

A gathering of creative friends!
a yummy salad!

A sit down together we won't forget!!

The sunset over the farm that evening! Beautiful!

Our guests enjoyed meeting all of our animals on the farm.

Paula Joerling has some followers after feeding the goats some pumpkin and squash. They loved her!!

Our dog Ruthie on the porch of the log cabin.

One of our heirloom turkeys was nestled on a dozen eggs.

Robin Davis took this beautiful shot of the eggs.

Robin and Paula attempting to ride the 2 seater bike!! They were entertaining! LOL

Soon to be my new home for the studio! I can't wait!

I look forward to many more artist gatherings with my talented friends!

Thanks again Dan and Jamey

Artist Licensing Event

2010-11-01T17:42:00.000-07:00

I'm looking forward to November 5th and 6th when 28 talented artists and friends arrive for our Licensing event!

John Sloan and his wife Maryann, Ellen and Bill Stouffer, Shelly Reeves Smith, Sueellen Ross, Nita Showers, Eric Fausnacht, Rena Askey, Amy Faldet, Sherri Buck Baldwin, Yvonne Moroni, Ned and Melanie Young, Robin Davis, Paula Joerling, Jamey Berger and myself will meet at a local cafe for dinner on Friday night. On Saturday, we welcome the Team from Legacy Publishing, Cathleen and Carlos Llanso as well as the team from Sunset Vista Designs, Philip Wong, Raymond Chan and Angela Reinhardt. We will present portfolios, learn about social media from Robin Davis and have a fabulous day!

This is the first time our entire group will meet in one place at one time! I don't know how we can possibly squeeze any more talent into one room!
Our group formed when I resigned as Creative Director of LANG several years ago. We support each other in licensing, networking and friendship. I can't imagine doing it alone... these are extraordinary, amazing, talented friends!

I can't wait!!! I promise to post lots of pictures from the event!

Trixie's Treats begins this Friday night!

2010-10-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!

Our Annual Halloween Party, Trixie's Treats, begins this Friday night!

Join us this Friday 6:00 till 9:00 in the barn.
Neil Gebel "no Cigars" will start playing at 6:00. Cindy's award winning Pumpkin muffins and cookies will be available for purchase. All Halloween and Fall items in the Barn are 25% off including our signature hand-made Folk Art designs. More vendors will be around selling their goods as well!

We are open Saturday and Sunday also, 11:00 till 5:00 (for those of you traveling from Chicago)

There are Pumpkins, gourds and mums galore... Mums are 3 for $20.00 (2 gallon pots). Home grown Potpourri is 25% off.

Libation and yummy treats will be served.

Mark your calendar for our HUGE Christmas Open House; Friday - Sunday November 19 - 21.
(Friday night 5:00 till 9:00, Sat and Sun 11:00 - 5:00)

Don't forget to visit the Burlington Farmer's MArket on Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00.

Hope to see you soon!

A Beautiful Weekend!

2010-10-10T09:55:00.000-07:00

We are enjoying such a beautiful weekend on the farm. The shop has been really busy! Everyone is purchasing our wonderful Mums and Pumpkins! We're open today until 5pm, so take a little drive out to the country!

As you can see, our log home is making progress! I can't wait to set up my studio in there!!

We are also making preparations for a large artist gathering in Novemeber! I will fill you in soon!

Dan

Fried Green Tomatoes Farm

2010-10-07T08:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!

We have amazing Mums in bloom as well as pumpkins, unusual squash and gourds on sale this weekend!

Don't forget Friday October 15 from 6:00 till 9:00 is Trixies Halloween! Live music and Treats!

We're open every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 till 5:00.

Hope to see you soon!

Country Living Fair Picture request!

2010-10-02T06:53:00.000-07:00

Well we had an amazing time at The Country Living Fair last weekend! Thank you to all the wonderful customers that dropped in the booth! We enjoyed meeting you all!
I would love to post the pictures that many of you took at the show. So please email me your photos of all the fun we were having in our booth!
Jamey and I were so busy that we just didn't have the time to snap more pictures!
Thanks again, and we'll see you next year!!
Dan

Country Living Fair this weekend!

2010-09-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

We are having the time of our lives here at the Country Living Fair! We have met so many wonderful people! This fair is full of incredible antiques, unique handmade goods, yummy food and more! Come join in the fun! Hope to see you soon!

At the Country Living Fair!

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It starts today! The Country Living Fair! Come visit my booth on the main street. Look for my Fried Green Tomatoes sign!
Hope to see you soon!

Fall Harvest Festival this weekend!

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Hello friends!!

We have a great weekend planned at the farm for our Fall Harvest Festival!
We will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 till 5:00

Stop in and meet the HILLBILLY from Norwalk Ohio! Yep, he's tall and ornery and has a truck load of great antiques.

Our mums look amazing (large 2 gallon pots), $8.50 each or 3 for $22.00. We also have funky gourds, broom corn and pumpkins!

We made great new Halloween figures from wood and reclaimed tin. You can place your order this weekend. We also have our homemade Harvest Blend potpourri.

Pick up a few of Squires hand-made caramel apples, they're the best we ever tasted!

Make it a fun day and visit these other fine events:

Day in the Country in Rochester on Saturday and don't forget to stop in and see Tracy at Finders Keepers and visit our friends from Decatur Cheese for hand-crafted cheese
Kathie Sellhousen has her annual yard sale; 925 North Brownslake Drive (HWY W)
Sandy Swantz has her annual Barn sale; 4603 108th Street, Franksville WI 53126
Ela Orchards is open for apples and cider; 1/4 mile west of Rochester on Highway D 262 534 2545

We will be exhibiting at the Country Living Fair sponsored by Country Living Magazing in Ohio Village, Columbus Ohio September 24, 25, 26 8:30 till 5:00

We hope to see you soon

Dan and Jamey

Country Living Fair

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We'll be at the Country Living Fair Sept 24-26 2010. Several NEW handmade

designs to show you!

Look for "Fried Green Tomatoes by Dan DiPaolo" on the main street of the show!

We hope to see you there!

The Barn Party Pictures!

2010-08-31T13:38:00.001-07:00

Our annual Barn Party was a huge success! Thank you to all my wonderful friends for setting up fabulous booths full of yummy treats and treasures! We also want to thank all the people that took a lovely drive out to the country to join in the festivities! It was such a beautiful day full of fun! The barn shop was hopping with activity and we sold a lot of my NEW DiPaolo designs!

Join us for our next Fried Green Tomatoes event Sept 18 & 19 during the Fall Harvest Festival!

Thanks again, Dan and Jamey

Barn Party this Friday!!

2010-08-24T04:52:00.000-07:00

Friday August 27th is our Annual Summer Barn Party

Music, refreshments, local produce and more!

Friday night from 5:00 till 9:00 (The shop is also open Saturday and Sunday 11:00 till 5:00)

This event will host several local vendors:

The Fabulous Chef Seth David Roth will prepare wonderful food
Wine tasting hosted by Avanti Brothers Wine Company
Darcy and David have a great finds and wonderful antiques
Local Cheese producer Decatur Cheese will offer delectable hand-made cheeses
Simon's Gardens very fresh, local produce
Our very favorite LIVE music by Neil Gebel! (with guest Black-eyed-Susan on tambourine!)
Ela Orchards will have locally grown fresh apples and cider

The shop in the barn is open with great perennials. Everything in the barn is 10% off. Halloween is 20% off! BRING A FRIEND.......

The new calendars and greeting cards have arrived... they go fast so be sure to pick up yours.

Don't forget to visit the Historic Downtown Burlington Farmer's Market every Thursday from 3:00 till 7:00!

Hope to see you there!

Barn Party!

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We are busy preparing for our Annual Summer Barn Party! Friday August 27th, 5pm to 9pm! Hope to see you there!

Farmer's Market & Barn Shop

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Stop by The Burlington Farmer's Market this Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00.
The Market is bursting with fresh produce from local farmers, delicious treats, the best bread, meat and cheese! We will have great perennials this week...
It's the BEST place to shop, meet friends and stay healthy!

The Barn will be open this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 till 5:00.
Perennials, great planters, yard art and handmade birdhouses.
We HAVE OUR NEW HALLOWEEN collection at 20% off this weekend only!

Hope to see you soon!

Sunset Vista Tin Product

2010-07-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here are pictures from my NEW tin line with Sunset Vista Designs. I love the quality of their products. They add wonderful embellishments using glitter. Some items have moveable pieces, like the snowman waving. Chef designs are coming soon! I can't wait!

Atlanta Pictures!

2010-07-23T11:01:00.001-07:00

Christmas product with Evergreen Enterprises!
Some of my very talented friends at the Artist Gathering held by
Paula Joerling and Tom Haney.

Back from Atlanta!

2010-07-22T17:50:00.001-07:00

It's good to be home! We returned from the Atlanta Gift Mart with great ideas and inspiration!

I took several photos from my NEW collections for 2010. Pictured above is my Farmer's Market, Chef and Rooster collections with Certified International.

After my meetings, we spent some time walking the show and purchasing new fabulous products for the shop!

I'll post more pictures from the show over the next week, stay tuned!

Atlanta Gift Mart

2010-07-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

The Market Bee......buzz buzz!

I have NEW designs ready for the show! Just finishing some last details. Can't wait to see my friends and enjoy an artist gathering at Paula Joering and Tom Haney's gorgeous loft downtown Atlanta. Looking forward to viewing Fall/Xmas DiPaolo designs!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Dan

Atlanta

2010-07-12T17:20:00.001-07:00

Preparing to head to Atlanta for the July Gift Mart. Looking forward to seeing some of my NEW fall/xmas pieces and meet up with my friends! I'll post pictures when I return.

:) Dan

Friday, June 25th Perennial Party

2010-06-21T06:50:00.000-07:00

Join us this Friday from 6pm - 9pm for our annual Perennial Party!

The gardens are overflowing with color and the shop is bursting with NEW products!

Hope to see you there!

My NEW Studio!!

2010-06-21T06:46:00.001-07:00

I am thrilled to share a few photos of our log home construction on the farm. The NEW home for my studio and I can't wait!! It's a dream come true for me!

Fried Green Tomatoes Special Events Schedule

2010-05-27T07:13:00.000-07:00

As per your request, we have produced our Summer to Fall Special Events schedule for The Fried Green Tomatoes shop.

Hope to see you soon!

Dan

Market Square Grass Roots Show at Oaks PA

2010-05-20T15:40:00.001-07:00

Visit our Fried Green Tomatoes display at the

Market Square Grass Roots Show
June 11, 12, & 13
Friday 3pm - 6pm Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

http://www.marketsquareshows.com/

Artist Spotlight in Gifts & Decorative Accessories Magazine

2010-05-15T12:07:00.001-07:00

I'm thrilled to be featured in this month's Gifts & Dec Magazine!

http://www.giftsanddec.com/toc-archive/2010/20100501.html

Shop opens this weekend and The Farmers Market begins!

2010-05-04T09:44:00.000-07:00

This weekend we are opening our SHOP on the farm. Please drop in on May 8 & 9 from 11-5.

Rowntree Rd., Burlington, WI

We have perennials, vintage planters, coffee and my DiPaolo collections for 2010 along with many other great home decor products!

On Thursday, May 6th we'll be at The Burlington Farmer's Market selling more of our great products and perennials from 3 to 7pm. We plan on being at the Market on the 1st Thursday of each month.

http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M692

See you soon!

New Family Table Collection

2010-04-28T13:41:00.000-07:00

Everything starts at the family table. It's a place where we all gather, a place where we feel comfort and share stories with our family. I am very excited about my NEW Family Table collection with Certified International (http://www.certifiedinternational.com) An everyday dinnerware collection available Fall 2010.

The "Home is in the Kitchen" comfort mat is now available in Bed Bath and Beyond locations.

Inspired by the Farm!

2010-04-28T12:53:00.000-07:00

The farm continues to inspire my work. The arrival of baby chicks, goats and now turkeys all make our property come alive! The gardens are really starting to explode with growth and color as we prepare for the Farmer's Market season to begin.

In addition the Log Home construction has begun. I promise to post pictures soon!

Happy Spring Everyone!

2010-04-01T15:51:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all a Happy Spring and Happy Easter!

We are enjoying the warm weather today. Preparing the gardens and working around the farm.

We have 5 new baby goats and the chickens are laying eggs like crazy...I think they are getting ready for the Easter bunny's arrival! LOL

Artist Gathering

2010-03-13T13:30:00.001-08:00

Thank you to my wonderful friends for coming to the farm this week. In this photo: Sherri Buck Baldwin, Paula Joerling, Ellen & Bill Stouffer, Jamey Berger, myself and Robin Davis. John and MaryAnne Slobodnik were also at the gathering.

Thank you to Susan January and Michael Rhoda from Lean'in Tree and artist Nita Showers for coming to the farm and meeting many of my artist friends. We had such a great time together!

New Licensed Product 2010/2011

2010-03-13T13:08:00.001-08:00

Look for all of my 2011 Calendar titles at Andrew's McMeel Publishing

http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/list/?page=1&category=Art_Calendar

My stationary and greeting card lines at Legacy Publishing.

http://www.shoplegacy.com/

Greeting cards with Lean'in tree.

http://www.leanintree.com/

Christmas 2010 giftware with Evergreen Enterprises.

http://www.myevergreen.com/EG08/default.html

Tabletop with Certified International

http://www.certifiedinternational.com/default.asp

Kitchen linens and textiles with Kay Dee Lines

http://www.kaydeedesigns.com/

Painted Moon figures with Blossom Bucket

http://www.blossombucket.com/retail_index.aspx

Prints with AD Lines

http://ad-lines.com/index.cfm

....and more exciting news to announce soon!

Happy St.Patrick's Day

2010-03-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

March is here and that means spring is on it's way! The farm will start to come alive with new flowers and vegetables from the garden. I can't wait! Planning will begin for the Farmer's Market and the opening of our Barn shop on the weekends.

The studio is very busy. I'm having a ton of fun designing new artwork and pieces for our handmade line.

Tomorrow, Jamey and I will welcome several of our wonderful artist friends to the farm. I know

we're going to have a blast!

Spring Flower with inch worm

2010-03-07T10:30:00.001-08:00

More pieces from the DiPaolo Spring Handmade Line coming soon!

Chicks from the DiPaolo Handmade Line

2010-02-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

I'm really enjoying working on my handmade designs again. If I'm not painting and designing in the studio, I'm working on new pieces for the handmade line. Here is a collection of wood and tin chicks...just in time for Easter. They are 5" tall and retail for $23.00

We will be featuring more pieces from our handmade designs soon...stay tuned!

I picked this just for you!

2010-02-24T08:41:00.000-08:00

Painted Moon angels with Blossom Bucket www.blossombucket.com

perfect for Easter and Mother's Day gifts!

I can't wait for spring to arrive!

Market Square Wholesale Show this weekend!

2010-02-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

We will be at the Gallery of American Craftsmen, Market Square wholesale show, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 6 - 7, at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.

Hope to see you there!

Kay Dee Designs

2010-02-02T17:04:00.000-08:00

One of my NEW 2010 collections with Kay Dee Designs.

http://www.kaydeedesigns.com/

Atlanta Gift Mart 2010

2010-01-15T09:26:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone; here are a few pictures I took in Atlanta. I was thrilled to see my new 2010 collections from Blossom Bucket, Legacy Publishing, Evergreen Enterprises, Andrews McMeel and Certified International. I feel totally inspired after leaving the show and I'm busy painting and working on the farm!

Take care, Dan

Atlanta Gift Mart Signings!

2010-01-06T15:55:00.000-08:00

If you are coming to Atlanta, I'd love to meet you! I'll be doing signings on the following days;

Friday, Jan 8th 2pm Certified International. Saturday Jan 9th 2pm Legacy Publishing and

6pm Blossom Bucket signing.

Hope to see you there!

Dan

Market Square's, The Market Place Feb 6, 8 2010

2010-01-05T16:13:00.000-08:00

http://www.marketsquareshows.com/index.html

Come visit our Fried Green Tomatoes booth at the Market Place Show in February. We have several new handmade designs to show you!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T17:08:00.000-08:00

Here's to a happy and healthy 2010! Good food and good friends, make a good life!

Dan

Christmas Memories

2009-12-17T09:03:00.000-08:00

http://bucketville.com/2009/12/christmas-memories-dan-dipaolo/

Here's a little interview I did with Blossom Bucket http://www.blossombucket.com/
all about Christmas memories!

Happy Holidays, Dan

Market Square signing Jan 3rd!

2009-12-16T16:54:00.000-08:00

Blossom Bucket signing in Atlanta

2009-12-06T06:08:00.000-08:00

I'll be signing pieces from my 2010 collection with Blossom Bucket at the January, America's Mart gift show. For those retailers visiting the show, come by Saturday Jan. 9th at 6pm.

See you there! Dan

Christmas Open house in the Barn

2009-11-22T08:37:00.000-08:00

Here are some wonderful photos from the Open House, taken by my very talented friend Kim www.kimyouraphotography.com

Thank you to everyone who came out to see the shop. We had a fabulous time!

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

Dan and Jamey

Christmas Open House this weekend!

2009-11-17T06:42:00.001-08:00

Don't forget to visit the farm this weekend for our annual Christmas open house!

We'd love to see you!

(Invitation attached below)

Dan

Christmas Wishes

2009-11-13T06:29:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful time at the signing in Dixboro! Thank you to all the fans that came out to see me! I really enjoyed meeting everyone!

A big thank you to the fabulous staff of the Dixboro store!

Dan

www.blossombucket.com

Signing in Dixboro

2009-11-10T05:18:00.000-08:00

I'll be at the Dixboro General Store tomorrow. Signing pieces from my Blossom Bucket collection www.blossombucket.com from 11:00 till 6:00. Hope to see you there!

http://www.dixboro.com/about.htm
Dixboro General Store
5206 Plymouth
Ann Arbor, MI 734-663-5558

Annual Christmas Open House at the Farm

2009-11-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween Everyone!

2009-10-30T13:08:00.000-07:00