I have traveled around the country checking out antique stores (even know where the good shops are in China and Italy!), but there is just no place like home. Iowa has the best antique stores any where. I discovered a "new" shop for me, Simply Iowa in Fairfax yesterday, actually been open a long long time, and why didn't I know that, I ask myself. I had a great time, the shop is one of those eclectic gems, every display a work of art in itself, and primitives so dear to my heart, I filled up the car. I got a photo of some of the breadboards and pantrywares that I found. I hope to start remembering to take my camera as I drive across the state and share all my favorite shops.