Sunday, August 9, 2009

Road to What Cheer Iowa Flea Market


Jane, Sarah, and I were giddy as we drove out of Jane's driveway. Girls trip! Destination...What Cheer Iowa Flea Market. What's a junk adventure without a few side trips...


Jane tried to convince us she owned the town!


Ron and Susie, owners of Ms. Mac's Antiques, (Janesville MN) will be vendors at the Bonanza. We stopped in to say Hi! Check out some of their amazing junk below!


























Jane couldn't leave without making a purchase.


Sarah couldn't pass up the cool rake! We hit more shops in Waseca MN and Clear Lake Iowa as we headed south.


Brenda welcomed us to her charming shop, JB Knackers just outside of Ames, Iowa. It was late in the day and jewelry class was in session. Wish we could have joined in, I have always wanted to learn to solder.
















Brenda is also a Junk Bonanza vendor and is stocking up for the big event!

By the time we loaded our purchases into my truck and hit the road it was dark and beginning to rain. Exhausted, we landed at our hotel in Oskaloosa, Iowa close to midnight. Big day tomorrow! Sarah and Jane giggled and talked all night about junk...those girls! I do love girl junk trips!

Stay tuned. What Cheer Flea Market did not disappoint!
Peace,
Ki
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 9, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    I hope you enjoyed yourself at the What Cheer flea market! It was my favorite place to go as a little girl and unfortunately I wasn't able to make it this summer. :(

    I reeeally want to visit the shops you featured in this post.

    And I actually live in Oskaloosa! Small world, huh?

    Have a good week!

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  2. Amy@TheLemonCottageAugust 10, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Oh Ki... I live in Oskaloosa!!! I had no idea you were here! I would have taken you girls 'out on the town'.... okay, that might have taken about 7 minutes... but hey... you never know what kind of trouble we could have gotten into! :)

    ~Amy

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  3. misselaineousAugust 10, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    KI!!! What Cheer...gotta love the name! What fabulous stuff...but, lady, you owe me a new Ki-board...just shorted out mine drooling over the goodies..not fair on a Monday morning! Have a great week *elaine*

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  4. MargoAugust 10, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Ok, I soooo want that time clock. You don't happen to remember it's price. I could have them bring it to the bonanza for me. :)

    Next time you visit, I'll teach you to solder. You'll be hooked.

    Margo

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  5. Kari from Meadowview FarmAugust 10, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    What fun to enjoy the trip "by your side" through pictures. Thanks,
    Kari

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  6. JB KnackerAugust 10, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and featuring the shop on your blog. You bet we're excited about the Bonanza...just had a pow-wow about the "game plan" on our booth! Can't wait for September! Brenda

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  7. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I like that door (?) with old glass bottles on it, maybe a salt 'n' pepper shaker too? Enjoyed your photos :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    What cool stuff, can't wait to see what else you found! Sounds like a perfect girls' trip.

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  9. ElyseAugust 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    greetings, ki!

    now THAT is some good junk! and i love how well it is all displayed.

    looks like an awesome girls get together.

    have fun!!! and don't forget to take a cookie break every now and then.

    xo
    elyse

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  10. Linda SummerfieldAugust 11, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Am I the only person who feels physical pain seeing wonderful junk shops that are too far away?

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  11. AnitaAugust 14, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    I love the Janesville shop...and may have to take a short drive up there soon...asnd JB Knacker's was a great trip for me this Spring...I'm saving my dimes for Junk Bonanza..and my junk too!

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