Primitive Awesomeness

H.J. Hall

Leslie and I hit the road before dawn yesterday to trek to Illinois and shop up a storm at the four wonderful antique shows held twice a year in Amish country. 

Our first stop was Homesteaders on the Prairie in Arthur.

Buggy Seat Antiques

Barb Goedeke

  Then it was on to Arcola and the Country Spirit Antique show.

Primitive Pursuits

 

After a great dinner at Don Sol Mexican grill in Mattoon and a good night's sleep, we headed back to Arthur for A Gathering on the Prairie.

Lisha Holt, Sharon Clymer, Shirley Wagner

Diane Gish

Then on to Tuscola to visit the expanded Rural Life show and the charming Winterberry store. 

Winterberry

What a fun weekend! More photos to follow, but wanted to give you a peek at the fabulous vendors who make the long trip so worthwhile!