Dangit Pete, I just did this great informative blog but don't know where it went!!  Here goes again.  I will be in and out of shop today so for sure opening 4pm until sundown.  Raspberries need picking and I don't have time so you pick and name your price. Prices may be standard in week or so but for now just like to see them used up for more than bird treats!   Jeff planted about 1/2 acre of sunflowers and they are .25 each, cheaper by the dozen!   An idea of items I have besides what you see in pictures is as follows, old industrial office/school furniture, school maps, fans and globes.  2 sets of 4 folding chairs (wood set and black metal set), old linens burlap sacks, old windows, doors, bikes, beds, dressers, side tables, chairs, pictures, frames, chalkboards, mirrors and just so much more!   If you aren't sure where I am located, it's about 1 mile as the crow flies southeast of the Bent and Dent in Amish country.  Please always feel free to call for times and or directions anytime!!  563.203.0586
    Gotta run get this day going ....over and hour on this darn computer..Enjoy your day and try to stay cool and hydrated!  Oh yeah, I usually have fresh raspberry lemonade for your shopping pleasure :)

      Hey again! Really taking advantage of nice weather and the fact that my back is feeling 90% better. Busy, busy, busy uncovering years of collecting stored in several buildings here on the farm.  Looking like I will be open Thursday & Friday all day. I apologize ahead of time for I am still learning the best ways to blog and post pictures. Not the best on computer but here goes...

   The Blue Gate open today and tomorrow noon until 7pm at my home farm 6 miles northwest of Cresco.  Past the Granger turnoff then south on Unity Ave. , first and only place on right.

   I work very part time at Unique Boutique in Cresco, Iowa, usually Wednesdays and when Mindy needs to be away from shop for a short time.  If you find yourself out here in Amish country at odd hours chances are I am home therefor you are more than welcome to stop by and look around.  That is the big advantage of having shop at home, flexible hours for not so flexible folks!  I do not have signage yet so feel free to call if need be.  Thanks for viewing and hope to see you out here soon!  Linda

563.203.0586

Pick & Pay
Bring Your Own Vase    

Rustic Home & Garden

Just a few of my seasonal items displayed along with this cute little kitchen table.  Currently have several chest of drawers, side tables, chairs, beds, etc. ready for a new look.  I can custom paint any furniture to enhance your decor.  The Blue Gate will be open tomorrow, Monday June 11 from noon until 7:00 pm and the following Sunday and Monday, same hours.  Thanks for checking out my Blog and happy decorating!!  

Will be open Tuesday, June 12, noon-7pm

     Do what you love and love what you do.  After 32 years of yard sales, auctions, estate sales and yes, even dumpster diving; I have finally learned to do just that.  With the life long artistic ability of my mother in Taos and sister in Jersey I quickly acquired  skills and talents to create and or re-purpose unusual finds.

      My husband Jeff from SE Minnesota, son and myself landed in rural NE Iowa after Jeff's 24 years of military service.  We purchased a hobby farm only because the price was to good to pass up and settled in acquiring animals, crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers and more during the past 7 years.  Eight buildings house all of my fun vintage finds and one of which I now use as my showroom/workshop.  As well as my shop on the farm I currently have inventory at Generations of Harmony, an antique mall in Harmony, Minnesota and Unique Boutique in Cresco, Iowa.