Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Down the Rabbit Hole - A Visit to Simply Iowa

I left early on Saturday for Cedar Rapids so that I could make a stop at Barb's place, (Simply Iowa).  Barb's shop, known as "The Rabbit Hole" did not disappoint.  Barb has a heart that is bigger than the vast acres of Iowa cornfields.  She feels the history of each old piece that comes to her, and finds a place for each one.  The cozy shop is packed tightly from floor to ceiling, with little trails leading from section to section.
There are honest old survivors at every turn. I was awed by the soulful collections, and in looking at the photos now I'm noticing things that I don't even recall seeing!  Enjoy the tour, and don't forget to click on the pics to enlarge them!  
A big thanks to Barb for taking the time to visit with me on a busy day.  (Barb's dear friend Peg is struggling with some health issues right now and many are praying for Peg. Watch Barb's blog for updates.)

6 comments:

  1. I love shopping there! Haven't been for a few months now, but I can't wait to visit again!
    tot

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  2. Oh Jan...
    You brought tears to my eyes...this morning...
    I so enjoyed our visit...tho... a brief one... I'm thankful you took the time, heading to the show, to stop by...{I know how my mind races... when I get close to a show....and set up...oh dear...} I never got it together... maybe... it just isn't meant to be...'together'...as friend, Ed says... "It Is...What It Is..." Peg, said that, when I shared my concerns...about getting it done...
    Thanks, for accepting it...as it 'is'... The 'Soulful' Folks...always... get it...
    I loved the images of the show, and your Gnarly Treasures... I hope it was a Great Show, for you!
    Thank You...for your Prayers, for Peg...Thank You...Thank You...
    Love to You...
    Barb C.

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  3. I love reading Barb's blog. I feel like I know her though we've never met. Someday we will. Until then I'll just have to settle for visits by others. Thanks for sharing. Prayers for Peg.

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  4. The crazy quilt caught my eye. You get mentioned and linked up in my blog tonite.

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  5. Be still my whiskers!!! What a way with words you have and the pictures of this fabulous place.....oh dear, my whiskers are quivering!!!! On my list of places to go.....

    Purrs!

    Romeo and "her"

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  6. Good shop name :-} this is the kind of place you want to dig through for a long time!

    Lorraine

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