Iowa road trip
>> Wednesday, May 19, 2010
And, since she's knee-deep in a kitchen renovation right now, I thought it was my duty to share the story. Because it's not every day that two really awesome, fun and beautiful lady bloggers hit the roads of Iowa. Below: photo documentation.
(Thank goodness that Jen took this photo. My head looks much less imposing than the last time we got together.)
Our first stop was an hour down Route 61. The Nest is in Southeast Iowa, and about the most inspiring and fun shop ev-ah! It's only open one weekend a month, so make your plans now.
Then we grabbed some lunch and went to The Junk Asylum. Oh baby... that place is also fabulous. This was recommended to us by the fab Miss Effie. And, it didn't disappoint.
Jen showed total restraint. Kim didn't. (She's making me look bad.) I nearly walked out with a 1935 vintage blue refrigerator. But, it wouldn't fit in her car. ;)
What did fit was this fun Coca Cola crate. It was in great condition. Perfect for storing picnic gear that we don't often use. I'm thinking about getting more to put them around the top of the cabinets.
I also brought home this vintage kitchen scale and the blue mason jars. Do you love? I'm considering painting the scale red. What do you think?
I think that the Jen-Kim Road Show will have to have a reunion soon.
Tell me about your last road trip.
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Hope we have as much fun on our Sunday road trip. And I hope you find some treasures to bring home. And of course you should paint the scale. That goes without saying, doesn't it? LOL
fun stuff!
I am ALL over that burlap planter idea. Very very cool.
Glad you guys had a good time. I think I need to visit The Nest!
I would sooooo paint it red!
My last road trip involved a 4 year old and a 2 year old asking, "Are we there yet?" every five minutes. I thought they only do that in the movies! :s
Your trip looked like a lot more fun. ;) Love the Coke crate!!!
scale + red = delish!
1. I didn't know Iowa was such a tropical locale, I'm jealous of your tan!
2. I wanna go on a junkin road trip. with you. I'll wear burlap pants.
Looks like the two of you had a great time and you found some great stuff.
Loving this shop! So me!
Yay for the Kim Jen Roadshow! I had a great time and totally SHOULD NOT have shown so much restraint....I can think of about 83 things I SHOULD HAVE purchased now!! Next time. :-)
Love it! It's all so cute.
holy crow, I think we have the same scale! JEGs picked ours up at a yardsale last year for $1. I was going to paint it, but once I got it home, I loved the fact it was rusted and busted looking!
how fun!!
when we found out we were moving to guam with no chance for a real "road trip" for the next 3 years - we knew what we had to do. before we left florida, we road tripped to AL, TN, NC, SC, GA and back...in 1 week! Whirlwind trip, but it sure was great!! i miss going 80mph for miles and miles and miles :-/
I love the blue glass- didn't know it comes (or came)in that cool. Red would look cool but I kind like the vintage look.
Yay for Iowa!! And double yay for really awesome, fun and beautiful lady bloggers!
Ohhhh, hell yeah, I am ALL about your fab finds! Why don't they make Mason jars in that lovely blue anymore?
P.S. I'm making you take me along next time. If you don't, I will drive by your house repeatedly until you have no choice but to take me.
P.P.S. Oh wait, I already drive by your house repeatedly. Never mind.
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