Monday, October 19, 2009

Is this heaven or is it Iowa.....

Happy Monday morning! Have to go to work but wanted to post one more day of our trip to Iowa. This was our afternoon at Barb's (Simply Iowa) shop in Fairfax. Just driving up to her shop is a treat but when you walk in it's amazing. We thought we were in antiquer's heaven. There's no explaining it -- you have to see it for yourself. It is packed full & Barb is so good with her displays. It certainly made me re-think the way I do my space at Leola's. It made me realize I could put twice as much "stuff" in as I do. Check this out....


















Here's Barb trying to hide behind a little piece of paper. She really is the best at what she does and it shows. While we were there, she had a constant stream of people and they were all from out-of-town.
Some of Judy's treasures.
We had such a good time in Barb's shop but left thinking we'd missed lots of good stuff. Guess we'll just have to go back. Thanks, Barb, for a fun afternoon.

8 comments:

pollyanns said...

She's a truly talented woman, isn't she? You should drive up for the show this weekend. I know it's going to be fantastic.

Simply Iowa said...

Oh my Gosh.... What a mess! I loved having you, but the shop, well, remember, it was right after 'sale'time, and ughhh. I looked as worn out as the store! I'm glad you visited with an open mind.... We would love to see you at the show, this weekend, if I can make it... I am truly running on fumes.
Thank You sooo much, for the kind words...
Barb C.

Simply Iowa said...

Hey Jan,
I've had no coffee yet, and left your comment, on my blog... oh the day is going to be a dandy.
Thanks Sweetie,
Barb C.

Simply Iowa said...

My Prayers are with you... The stress yesterday, brought me to tears...Or shall I say, the Grand Expectations...
Thanks for the wonderful support, and most of all, the prayers...
Barb C.

A Wild Thing said...

Isn't she just the sweetest...and her displays...sigh...my kinda junk!

Did you find any price tags...I have to always raz her 'bout that, but when you drive up to the shop, you just know you're gonna be in for a treat!

Gotta love Iowa!!!

S...

dulcy said...

Well.......I'm just trying to figure out when I'm going to go! Iowa seems to be the "it" place for it all.

dulcy

Simply Iowa said...

Hey Jan!
The Amana Trees are amazing...I put old scrub pine in the holes, just to get an idea...WOW...wait til I cut the soft needle pine, like they would have used...
I am only taking 2 to the show, and will have one left. {not counting the one I am keeping!} I will take a pic, when I get it displayed at the show...
And as far as the shop goes....YIKES!!!
Barb C.

Ragamuffin Gal said...

Love these photos Jan! Looks like a lovely trip!!!