Tuesday Tidings-The Barn

My neighbor (and friend) 

was kind enough to escort me to a place 

I've been hearing about for years.

Mostly by her.

Mrs. J and I are so much alike

in the way we think and run our households.

She grew up on a farm

and I'm a farmer wannabe. 

We sometimes question 

if we are related in some way.

 The Barn is an antique shop 

out in the middle of nowhere.

I was grateful for the opportunity 

to spend some time with this sweet lady

and enjoy treasures of old.

It's well worth the 30 minutes trip to Lake Alfred.

Inside the first barn were rooms of English furniture

and accessories brought over by the owners.

We were told that they travel every six weeks

to restock their inventory.

There were quite a variety of furnishings available

as well as more whimsical pieces.

One back room housed an array

 of stained glass windows.

These are taken out of buildings to be repurposed 

here in some lucky buyer's home.

Here's an old wringer.

Love stuff like this...

The tag on this enamel pot

indicated that it was once used for storing bread.

If I had been there to buy,

this would have come home with me.

This display of vintage amber bottles caught my eye.

Outside, garden furnishings could be found.

So many possibilities...

The garden section had a great selection of plants,

garden art,

even hardware to hang your greenery.

It was a beautiful day

and I'm so glad that I got to spend it 

with such a special friend.

She's a keeper.

So's this place...