Cavallini Gift Papers

Sister's Garden and Bloom in Kalona, Iowa carries these wonderful Cavallini gift papers.  I picked up this skeletal system chart there a few weeks ago and with the frame from Michael's I now have a great piece of wall art for under $20!!!  (And the gorgeous antique sconce is from Sister's too!)

Antiquing in Iowa

I tagged along to Iowa on my husband's business trip last weekend.  I've been to Sister's Garden and Bloom in Kalona before and loved it.  Just a really laid back environment, great staff, and a rustic, chipped, imperfect bunch of fabulous stuff.

Follow your nose upstairs to A Wild Thing - Sharon Wilson's wonderful hand poured soaps.

I had the pleasure of meeting Brandon Woline and seeing his awesome designs up close and personal.  I went home with a few fun things in a post coming soon.

I loved this dresser with antler pulls.

What a great idea to hang plates - wonky wire.  Love it.

My Des Moines Stash

Here's a bit of my stash from our shopping trip to Des Moines.  I've already used the baby doll arm in a mosaic and am gearing up for the leg!

Des Moines, Iowa and ANTIQUES!!!

Today was a BLAST.  Took a day trip to Des Moines, Iowa with Melanie, Michelle and Roberta.  We were able to hit some wonderful spots and met amazing shop owners.  We'll be baaaaaaaack!!  Thanks to the wonderful shop owners at West End Architectural Salvage, Found Things, and Silo!!