Back From Minnesota...

...and sending out a big "thank you" to everyone for your shopping suggestions.  My plans went awry a bit when CG was flattened by food poisoning after a dinner out with the extended family on Saturday.  Sunday afternoon while he was sleeping I headed over to Antiques Minnesota, (thanks to Garage Sale Gal - Deb).   

 It was just a few minutes from our hotel and everything in the mall was 20% off. Prices were very reasonable for the most part.  I'll try to show you more of my finds later in the week. I don't collect  ceramics but couldn't resist buying this Lefton Uncle Sam bank to add to my patriotic collection.

I also found a nice group of old keys which are available in my etsy shop.

After a quick stop back at the hotel, I headed to Hopkins, about twenty  minutes away. This was suggested by "anonymous", (thank you - whoever you are!).  There were four shops within a two block area of the old downtown.  It was 3:30 by the time I arrived there so I got into "speed shopping" mode and shopped three of the four stores by 5:00.  Great finds included a bird cage, a couple of wonderful architectural pieces, a hat mold and a silverplate tray, which was an award from a 1948 horse show.

 I'd love to return to Hopkins when I have a bit more time. The other places you suggested are also on my "to do" list, next time I return.  We had planned to stop in Hixon & Hudson Wisconsin on the way home today, but CG was still not feeling the greatest.  Getting home without dilly-dallying seemed like the right thing to do. 

I'm really jealous of you Minnesota peeps - 

junk rules up there!  

:)