Thursday, August 30, 2012

 These fabulous pillows and stools are handmade by our friend and designer Susan Kott.

The Barn Shop is open every Sat and Sun
from 11am to 5pm until November 21st.



Hi everyone...here are a few pictures from our Barn Party. Sending a big "Thank you" to everyone! It was such a BLAST!
The sunflowers are in full bloom and I love that many hubby's arrived to purchase bouquets for their wives! The food and music was superb! Plus the shop was hopping with activity!
It was such a gorgeous night.....I love being surrounded by all my wonderful friends and meeting so many new ones!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012


It's Time for our 5th Annual Summer barn Party!!!!

Please join us on Friday August 24th from 5:00 till 9:00 for an evening of food, music and shopping.

This event is always tons of fun!
KR Bluegrass will play from 6:00 till 8:00 on the porch of the Log House. (Bring a chair or grab a bail of straw and relax on the lawn:)

Food will be available to purchase provided by The Gathering Place. Dinners are $11.00
  Turkey Provolone Cheese wrap with Homemade Cranberry Mayonnaise or vegetarian Southwest Black Bean and Colby Wrap served with Homemade Broccoli and Cauliflower salad
  with a mini Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcake :0) !
                    
 Our shop is open with great new items. All wall decor is 25% off.  
Our Sunflower Field is in full bloom, we have bunches of Sunflowers for $5.00.
We have Fresh Eggs and Fresh Whole Chickens too!~

The event is free and reservations are NOT required. Let us know if you have a large group so we can plan ahead.
Parking is on OUR side of the road, please pull off to the side as far as possible.

We hope to see you!!

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Fried Green Tomatoes Farm Shop & Entertainment


Hello Friends!~

Please join us this Saturday, June 23rd for a relaxing evening on the Farm.

This should be a fun night with KR Bluegrass playing on the Log House Porch!!
The music and the Wine and Cheese tasting start at 6:00pm until 8:00pm

The Barn Store is open Saturday 11:00 till 9:00 and Sunday 11:00 till 5:00

Stop in to sample new goodies in the Pantry, like spiced chili deviled eggs and take home a jar of chili mayonnaise and a dozen fresh eggs!
We have fresh herbs, infused herb olive oils, sauces, dips and dressings. 

Perennials are blooming and are 10% off. If you didn't plant your tomatoes yet, we have nice large heirloom varieties.

Please park on our side of the road only and as far off as you can.

Hope to see you!!!

Dan and Jame

email us for directions

Monday, June 11, 2012

Live music on June 23rd at the farm!


Saturday, June23rd
KR Bluegrass band will be playing on the Log House Porch and Jim and Marcia will host a Wine and Cheese tasting. The shop is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 till 5:00, Music and Tasting are from 6:00 till 8:00!

Dan DiPaolo calendars for 2013 are in... grab them while you can!

Also, great perennials on sale and the Pantry is stocked with farm fresh goodies!!!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012





Well our grand opening of the Fried Green Tomatoes Shop was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that  helped us out! I also want to send a big Thank you to all my friends and new customers that arrived! It was so much fun! The photos above were taken by my Photographer friend Carol O'Donnel, which includes the NEW furniture line we are carrying plus fabulous pictures from the Log Home, Chicken barn and beautiful Apple Road honey from my friend Sue.
The shop is open every weekend from 11am to 5pm, please stop in to see all our new product lines, including the Pantry full of fresh Farm goods, like eggs, dressings, coffee and more!!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair


We are here! At the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair!
Stop by at our Fried Green Tomatoes booth!
We have a large variety of beautiful products and greenery for your home and garden!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair

Look for my Fried Green Tomatoes Farm booth at

The Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair

April 20, 21, 22 2012

Friday - Sunday, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Preview Evening: Thursday, April 19

More than 100 American and European exhibitors offer an array of distinctive garden antiques, exquisite furnishings, unique ornaments, and botanical art.

1000 LAKE COOK ROAD GLENCOE IL 60022

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Back from Atlanta - America's Mart Gift Show

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!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

America's Mart Atlanta signing for 2012

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

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Fresh Farm Raised Chickens

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Time to take a nap....

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

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Christmas Open House Photos








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!