OHMY I've been away for awhile. At least it's now September and we are enjoying some much needed cooler days. Our a/c is happy to get the needed break and so is our checkbook. I don't know about you but electric bills of $400 are no fun. I could sure buy a lot of fabric for that. Our wood is ordered and getting delivered this weekend. I say bring on the COLD weather. I've been decorating too but before I show that I'll finish my post on Amish country.
There were some really neat shops to visit. This was one of them.
And this......
Loved these sunflowers. I'd love to have a bunch of these in my flower beds.
Oh if I only would have had room.
Is that not cute?? I know hunka could make me one of these pretty easily.
He has to make me one of these. Jeez if I only had extra room this would have come home with me. How easy to make though.
Love all the quilt blocks on building. Inside this one I think is where the quilt shop was?? Not sure on that. It was an awesome shop.
This quilt is unreal. Can you imagine making that? WOW
I took this photo for my friend Brenda. Miss Pumpkin lady!! Isn't it cute?
You didn't think I was finished with the buggy's did you?
I made hunka drive down the street turn around and go back so I could take a picture of this street sign.
Went inside this one. Not so much for me in there.
Not sure what was inside here. Just not enough time to see it all. But I love all the RED.
This whole area was a neat place. Shops, a restaurant which we were told we should eat at and we did. Family style food. Delish!!
Inside you can even eat inside a BUGGY!!! We didn't see that until we were already seated. When hunka saw it he said to me, uh ohhhh your gonna be disappointed. You could have eaten in a buggy!! WHAT????? Are you serious? Then someone else was seated in my buggy. :(
This was in the parking lot. Yes that sure is hunka's nose. Haaaaaaaa
Hunka asked me, what is that for??? Seriously??? How could he not know? You would think maybe the HORSEs head would give it away.
I rolled my window down to take this photo and the horse heard me talking and turned to look at me. Perfect!!!!!! I'm sure he wanted to run when he saw me with that camera!
As we were driving down the road we saw this sign for camping in a log cabin. I know, camping in a cabin??? But it's bare bones inside I guess. Aren't they cute little places??
I wish I would have gotten out and stood by this huge basket. So neat.
Next post will be some beautiful flora from Indiana. Just beautiful.
Wow Sharon! I love this place! I have relation that live in Angola which is nearby! We can shop and visit! It's been a while since I have been there, though! For some reason my relation come here instead.
On our way up we have to go through Berne, IN and it is just full of Amish and shops! It is a very traditional Swiss town! Thanks for sharing! It was like I was right there with you!
Posted by: Vickie | September 13, 2011 at 03:29 AM
I love the same shops in Shipshee. Did you stop at E & S Sales? South going out of town on the East side - this is a great bulk food store. Once a year I make a trip there for bulk spices and unique items my grocery store doesn't have. They have great sprinkles for cut out cookies! ~Ann
Posted by: Ann Frank | September 13, 2011 at 04:26 AM
Why was I drinking my coffee when reading this? I cracked up when I saw your Hunka's nose picture. Next time I will read the captions without my beverage. LOL
Posted by: Yvette | September 13, 2011 at 06:19 AM
Holy Cow Woman -- you saw way more of Shipshewana that I do and I go all the time. I guess it's 'cause I'm on auto pilot and only go to the same places that I like LOL. You are correct -- Lolly's Quilt Shop is in that Davis Mercantile building!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 13, 2011 at 06:32 AM
Well now you have a place to eat when you go back.... and I'll bet that you don't miss the opportunity to eat in the "Buggy".... next time!
Is Hunka a city boy??? Just wonderin!
I'm a country girl in a city girl's body... but even I know what the horses head is for! LoL... poor Hunka... he does get teased!
So nice of you to come back and show us some more of your pic's... it's like a mini vacation whenever you share like this! Thanks Heaps!
Posted by: Jean C. | September 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM
We have an Amish eatery in our area with the buggy to dine in. It was a must when the kids were little but honestly, I enjoyed it as much as they did.
Posted by: Della | September 13, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Thanks for the show and tell! We have a township of Amish about 20 miles or so from here with those buggies :o) They even shop at Fleet Farm!
Posted by: Colleen | September 13, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Wow! All that fabric! I would still be there!
Posted by: Jen | September 13, 2011 at 05:55 PM
I'm so jealous! What fun you had.
Posted by: Anne | September 13, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Looks like a great trip and shopping! And I love all the neat things made out of everyday items. Really enjoyed all the pics! ;-)
Ruth
Posted by: Luv2shop | September 14, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I love that the horse turned around to have its picture taken. That giant basket needs some quilts in it.
Posted by: Nancy | September 14, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Wow now that's a neat place to visit and stay all day. Love the funky garden junk, those sunflowers would look great in my garden, it would add some colour in the winter. Look at the fabrics, that would take a whole day to see every bolt.
Have a good day.
Posted by: wendy | September 16, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Wow, Sharon! Thanks to your post, I want to visit Shipshewana. I love that giant basket!!!!
Posted by: Sandi | September 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM
So glad you enjoyed Shipshe. I go once a month and you saw things I never notice. LOL! Lolly's is my all time favorite. They treated a group of us to a nice luncheon on 9/7. Chris is such a sweet gal & Mike her DH is learning the business too. We even got to meet Lolly. What fun.
I love coming to your Neck of the Woods. I have a DS in Springfield.
He showed me where all the LQS were. Even took me to Branson. What a guy.
Linda in IN
Posted by: Linda | September 18, 2011 at 05:23 PM