One of my favorite 'off season' hobbies -if there is such a thing- is searching for perfect treasures either for our home or the farm. Adam and I are both on the same page of design (for the most part, I think), so it is always nice to look for pieces for the future home.
When I was younger, I used to go to antique stores and flea markets with my grandmas and that's when I realized, that I liked the look of combining vintage with modern- my own, unique style.
Several weeks ago, I was in Le Mars (my hometown) attending my friend's baby shower. Her family is very involved with the auctioneering business and actually is more like a second family to me. As you can imagine, they see it all- all sorts of great things.
While there, I went to one of their auctions and came back with some great pieces for our home. I bought some vintage 1914 original photos of racehorses in addition to some antique snowshoes with the poles. My plans for these are to go in the bar room once we build...to complement the lodge look and feel.
Today, I decided to take a break from the hustle and bustle of early Spring. I went to Kathy's Barn in Tama and it was amazing. What a great little shop, filled with what I was looking for- display pieces for the Farmer's Markets. I found some great wooden pop crates and a chair for the farm.
Below is an oil painting that I found on another expedition. I think it's a scene from France, where I was during college. There are herds of sheep and I like the looks of the guilded frame.
All in all, I'm a very picky and choosy person. I usually have a pretty good idea of what I'm looking for and sometimes I go into stores with my blinders on. I can drive myself crazy sometimes, but I guess that is the thrill of the perfect find!
