Thursday, March 13, 2008

Hunting for treasure...

In light of not having inspiration book pages done for today, I thought I'd take you along on a little stroll through an antique shop just outside the twin cities. I had a window of time on this gorgeous, sunny day while the kids were both in school and headed out to Buffalo, Minnesota to the Buffalo Nickel. I was searching for something in particular for my class at Sweetpeas in a couple weeks. I normally don't go to antique shops since I'm such an estate sale fiend and find that the prices can be a bit higher. But I was running out of time before my class. I found what I was looking for, along with tons of fun spring inspiration. I thought you'd enjoy:)










26 comments:

Katie said...

What a delicious eye candy post!!

Lilli in Vancouver said...

Thanks Kari! That's quite the tour. Lots of inspiration :)

Sherri said...

wonderful goodies to see. Love the cubbies with cups and the larger one with bowls and all. Wish I lived near there. Great place.

Marloes said...

lovely picture's!!! Love the brooches!

Rose Garden Romantic said...

Looks like a fabulous antique shop and I LOVE the vintage buttons!!!
Michelle

Anonymous said...

How beautiful -- looks like everything's so artfully arranged. Would be fun to check it out.

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

Thanks for sharing your visit! i love looking at the American antique stores, they're so much fresher and brighter than their British counterparts that seem so stuffy!

It saddens me to think what British people throw away which could be passed on to a good home!

Victoria

Lindsay said...

What a lovely little shop! You always share such wonderful things on your blog! Thank you! :)

-Lindsay

Jessi Nagy said...

wow!!
kari wheres that store?
i'll have to hit it next time im up there!
oxoxoox,
jessi

Anonymous said...

Wow! that photo of all the buttons is stunning! Have a good weekend Kari!
xo natalea

Alison Gibbs said...

Kari what a fabulos place. So many pretties. Love all of those gorgeous buttons.
Alison

kristin said...

thanks for the tip! that's one shop i'll be sure to check out

Cindy said...

OH man...I think my heart has stopped. I want everyone of those pins on that board. LOL. Wow...how awesome.

c

Sheila Rumney said...

Too bad I live so far away!!! Thanks for the yummy eye candy!

Anonymous said...

What fabulous pictures. I could spend all day in a store like this. I love all the pretty treasures everywhere. Wow, so much to see... and buy-lol.

lori marie said...

mouth watering!!!

smiles
lori

Anonymous said...

Dear ArtsyMama,
I looooove your blog and I am so happy to know that you like our Blank Book project! And also CONGRATULATIONS on your book! Big hug!
Elsita :)

pchickki said...

What a wonderful shop. Looks very interesting. Very organized and proper.
Looks like fun to me!
Patti

carla said...

{Hi Kari, thanks for stopping by earlier on. As I said, you're very inspirational--and this eye candy is delightful!

Grosgrain said...

I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog.
I'm always looking for sites with new finds for my two
daughters and love all things smackridge (my made-up adjective for eye candy) I will be sure to stop by often.
'Kathleen
http://the-tum-tum-tree.blogspot.com/

Holly Loves Art said...

Drool drool drool! How you get all the good antique stores??? Thanks so much for sharing. You're going to have a great time on your visit here.... coming up soon! The weather will be great for you!!

Anonymous said...

I want to go to that place. That looks like total fun. I could just die in heaven at that place.

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness Kari! What beautiful treasures!!!! You are soooo talented sweet girl:)

Hugs,
Carol

Anonymous said...

Love thetour, my favorite is the buttons. What a happy picture that is!

Tara said...

OK, officially I could be lost for a whole afternoon here! :0)
Tara

Unknown said...

These pictures are stunning! Simply beautiful and I want to be among all the treasures!

Happy Easter, Lynne Laura