Iowa Barntiques: March 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Sock Monky & Sewing Treasures

This sock Monkey sits high above our Sewing Display..

This fun wood plague us came in "A Crazy Quilter Lives Here".

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

New Arrivals ... Fifties Dresses

Just in this afternoon, this dealer brought in a great collection of girls 50's era cotton school dresses. How adorable!!!

Love this red one!!

Cute details on every dress.

Beautiful Headvases

This is one of the largest head vases that I have ever seen. Our customers tell us that we have the best selection of quality head vases, thanks to our outstanding dealers.

Cuties... These are also head vases

Doesn't she look like "Lucy" !!

Stop by and see this great showcase of lots and lots of Head vases!!!

The Rustic Side of Barntiques

This old barn board sign greets you with our name as you enter through our original barn door entrance to Barntiques Antique Mall.

Great Rustic old pulley

This sign is overhead as you enter

This is the original door for the barn with the "Antiques" sign on it.

Super Rusty Coca Cola sign... a thrill to any "Picker"!!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Why We Love Antiques

We love antiques because they are quality and remind us of a simpler time at least those of some of my reasons.

Sometimes it's a heart thing. I can't explain it but pieces almost speak to me. When I'm on the hunt things just seem to jump out at me.

Over the years there has been so many heart felt stories of people finding that special "thing" at Barntiques Antique Mall. The college student finding the glass cereal dish like the one he always ate ice cream out of at his grandmother's house, or the man who found the Christmas candle light that his parents had in the 40's that was the signal Christmas was near. The treasures may not be expensive, it's not about the money it's about the memories.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Barntiques "Trailer Park Party Pics"

A few more pics of the Vintage Trailer Park. These pictures were from a few years ago when we hosted a trailer party for the Barntiques Antique Mall Dealers.

I love collecting Camping Memorabilia!!

Oops, I left my undergarments on the line. Ha Ha

I'm a Happy Camper in my Vintage Trailer Park.

"Lucy" my Comanche 1960's trailer . She is one of my favorites.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Nancy's Vintage Trailer Park Party

We hosted a Vintage Trailer Park party for the Barntiques Antique Mall Dealers several years ago. These were a few pictures I snapped before the party started. This trailer is my 1959 Shasta Airflyte trailer.

It was a Great Trip down "Memory Lane".

This is another Shasta Trailer called a compact.

This trailer is a 1958 Yellowstone. Its decorated in Mickey Decor.

This is one of our favorite Dealers, Jean E. She's always so much fun. Everyone dressed up for the party. Jean is sitting in "Lucy" a vintage trailer Comanche from 1960!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Looking Forward to Summer at Barntiques Antique Mall

Finally the snow is gone and today the highs are to be in the 60's!! These are so pictures from past summers in front of Barntiques.

I Love Antiques, Crocks, Old Barrels, Chalkboards, Red Geraniums, Blue Enamelware and of course anything with and American Flag!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Case Steam Engine

These pictures were taken in 2005 on my parents farm. The Case Steam engine has been in our family for almost 100 years. Barntiques Antique Mall was started to help celebrate my Iowa Farm Heritage. It still is in working order and my Father loves to "steam" it up for the neighbors. He has had it in many parades and steam shows across Iowa.