When we went to The Other Karla's son's wedding, Beth and I made a stop in Des Moines to visit some of our Birdsong Peeps and have a crafting sleepover at a rustic, charming, and cozy, Airbnb barn. Our Peep, Nora, generously made up kits of felted wool for us to create these fab trees.
Beth and I sorta crashed their party, they'd made plans to go up to the flea market and stay at this charmer, and we asked to be included. They graciously let us stay with them. This was our room.
It had a uniquely curved, metal ceiling.
Okay, I'm going to have to use "charming" again, because that is what the whole place was.
We missed the dinner they shared, but were there for the tasty, overnight oatmeal breakfast.
Our dinner was at an Iowan diner where we had the local special, loosemeats.
After a night of laughing and crafting, we headed out for the Junk Jubilee.
And it was so festive!!! I loved the holiday decor everywhere. I thought this would be an ideal spot to get a selfie to show the room and the cute display at the entrance, but as you can see, our heads block most of it.
I think I could use a selfie lesson.
Overall, I sincerely think this is one of the best fleas I've been to, pricewise. It was also set up with gorgeous displays, the dealers made major efforts to have enticing booths.
Plus we ran into Peeps everywhere! (don't ask me why I don't have photos of them, pure carelessness, I guess- too busy hugging and being happy to see old friends to remember my camera!)
Thank you Tami, Gail, and Nora for your hospitality, and thanks Beth, for hauling me along on your trip. It was a raucous roadtrip. At our age, we don't get enough of those.
It was a great weekend getaway! You & Beth are always Welcome to crash our party!
It was wonderful and you both made it extra special!
Wow- what a great weekend!
That really looks like fun.