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!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Annual Christmas Open House next week

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!

Click on image to enlarge

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Happy Halloween Everyone!!!


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!

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

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Our Annual Fall Festival THIS WEEKEND!


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.