Willows in Dubuque, Iowa

Last month

we went antiquing at

 the Junk Jubilee

at the Iowa state fairgrounds 
in Des Moines.

Several of my favorite vendors
were there to include....

Willows 

from Dubuque. 


Oh my heavens....
they had a phenomenal
collection of things.
Should have taken
photos of their booth.

Here is a picture of their

sweet shop. 
If you are ever in their area...

make sure you stop by there and visit

Michelle and her mother, Mariann ---
two of the nicest ladies you'll ever meet. 









They have the greatest things.
I could buy their entire inventory. 


It's almost like they are
my personal shoppers

for treasure-finding 
every single thing 
that I would want to buy for my home.
And they have done it
without my "list". 

Here are some photos 
of their shop right now. 
Wish I could get there.












Luckily they travel a lot
and appear at local shows here in Illinois
where I can find them without
the long drive.

Here are a couple things 
I bought from them,

to include my most treasured purchase 
from the entire weekend!

These are little silver-plated English riding boots with heavy porcelain liners.
They are called "whiskey measures " made in England. They are 3.5" high. 

Look at all the little details!

Seriously,

please visit Willows

on Facebook and check

their summer 2012 schedule.

With a little luck 

they may have a show near you

so you can shop 

with these lovely ladies too.

Almost forgot! They sold me this engraved julep cup too. 

And this little group of British marmalade pots.
 

Thanks Michelle and Mariann.
Hope to shop with you both again soon.




Willows
Dubuque, Iowa