The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour

 
Hello again from the driftless !
We had a wonderful Sunday! The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour is a self-guided driving tour and includes more than 50 artisans who demonstrate, describe and sell their art directly to guests inside their private art studios . Coffee,  engaging conversation and a beautiful day!....Nothing better!
We met 5 artists:

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This hat is at the top of my wishlist :)

You may visit Gene and Sandy, but please call .
Nordlys Studio 2148 Horn Hollow Road Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 419-4927 Send email

Marquette, nestled in the bluffs of the Mississippi River in northeast Iowa.What a cute town ! Antique shops, a winery and the Lady Luck River Boat Casino(busy little place)

Woodworking by Paul Bauhs

See Paul's awesome work on FB Paul Bauhs Woodworking

What awesome art ....Very happy to have made this trip to Iowa, Thank you all !



Driftless Cafe

Hello all ,
   Summer is usually the time we get out and enjoy some local places and events (Fall starts our winter preparations)...So recently, we found a hip little offbeat place called the Driftless Cafe. Great atmosphere and revolving specials (using locally grown food)located  in Viroqua . Live Music on many nights...And the best pizza in Driftless Wisconsin ! I really enjoyed this place !

The Driftless Cafe is located at 118 W Court St, Viroqua, WI 54665

Closed on Monday  

Art On The Green

Hello all,
 Had a really great time at an art event in La Crosse ,WI on UW campus this weekend....Here are a few photos from Art On The Green....All items are handmade by driftless area artisans...Enjoy

The next big art event will be the     Driftless Area Art Festival
Celebrating the Visual, Performing, and Culinary Arts of the Driftless Area
2013 Event Saturday, September 14 10:00-5:00 Sunday, September 15 10:00-4:00 Beauford T. Anderson Park, Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

My Nerdy Day Trip To The Dry Grocer ( but , I love it !)

    Hello again from the driftless!
 
 We went on a day trip to a little town called Coon Valley, and stopped by a dry grocer, which offers a wide array of pastas, sauces, cereals, chips, sweets and everything in between. They carry many bulk products for cooking and baking, that are all natural and organic. I just love Valley Market and stop in anytime we are in Coon Valley.

 

Candy,nuts,meats, cheese, mixes, any kind of flour, spices, rice and grains

One of the very best things about this market is the spice section.This photo doesn't show half of what they have to offer. 

Thanks for tripping along with me! Valley Market is located at 701 Central Avenue,Coon Valley ,WI

Buying Local From Our Farmers Market

 Hello all,
We like to shop our local farmers market and help stimulate the local economy (always a good thing) Also, when we purchase food from out of the country, it's difficult to know the quality of the water, the types of pesticides or other things which can impact the healthfulness of the food..So here are some photos of my latest trip to the farmer market. My purchase was less than $25 (What a haul !!)