What a summer!

Sorry it's been so long since I posted but this has been quite a year.  We had almost no rain  and very hot weather for most of the summer.  I had a Master
Gardener's tour here in June.  The night they came it was 100 degrees at 6pm.  But we made a full tour and then retreated to the air-conditioned house for a meeting and lunch.  It has been so dry that our wells are not able to keep up with the use and my husband is now hauling in extra water .  He rigged up a pipeline from our pond so that I could keep my plants alive.  We have lost a couple of trees already.  The shop has also been keeping me busy and have done a show and an open house here.  Now we are headed for Clarinda IA for a show this weekend.  Then have another show in Pella in Nov. and then the big show called A Prairie Christmas the weekend following Thanksgiving.  It is a  large show and is filled with country primitive wares.  I love doing it so the work of getting it organized is worth it.  Well better get back to work and will try to post again soon.

Spring is finally here

After a ery unusual winter here in Iowa it seems that spring has finally really arrived.  It was a very busy time and I am sorry that I haen't posted more often.  There were several family things happening and time just got away from me.  Now the shop and gardens are taking up much of my time.  Have been working on lots of very different items for the shop.  Am posting some pics of the shop and some of the newest stuff.  Did a garden show in Atlantic IA and it was very interesting.  Hopefully will be posting new pics more often.  Have a wonderful day.

What a Week!

Well we're ready for the fun to start!  My wonderful husband and crew of helpers just spent two days getting ready for the annual Prairie Christmas show in Kimballton Iowa.  Due to the roof falling in at our former location the location changed this year.  The Immanuel Lutheran Church was kind enough for give us a new home for the show.  It is a wonderful location and was so much fun to set up  as it  has great nooks and crannies for the different  items  featured at the show.  They were so kind and helpful to all of us.  The show has been a part of the Julefest celebration for over 30 years.  It will be open Friday , Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26.  Am looking forward to the  festivities.  The following Friday and Saturday will be an open house at Rosey's Cellar shop with refreshments and a pre-Christmas sale.  Will try to post pictures of both next time. Have a wonderful turkey day tomorrow.

What's New!

Finally it looks like fall is on the way and after the high heat and humidity I am looking forward to the cooler weather.  The garden has suffered from the weather but the recent rain has helped some.  The shop is now filled with lots of new items for fall and some really unusual furniture pieces.  Our country fair is this weekend and then my show schedule starts up.  Am looking forward to both and seeing my friends that I haven't  seen for quite a while.  Am posting some new pictures of the house and shop to let you see what I have been doing all summer .  Hope you enjoy them.

Hi all
We finally got the new room finished and it is already full(and has been rearranged twice to add more goodies.  I have had a lot of fun working with a totally different style than usual.  I hope everyone enjoys seeing what's new and am also adding a picture or two of my gardens as they are looking especially good right now.  Lots of things have been added to the other rooms recently so they are overflowing with great things also.  Hopefully yu can come and see the shop soon.

It's Coming!

It's finally started.  I am so excited.  We finally got started on the new room at the shop yesterday.  Not sure how long it will take to get it ready but have been stockpiling things and will be ready to decorate as soon as it is ready.  The rest of the shop is in total disarray because of having to make room to get the materials in and out of it, but will deal with that whenever I can.  Am considering having a porch sale a little later this summer to clear out a few things.  Will post more on this later.  Come see us soon.