Neat Old Cookbooks at Barntiques

This recipe pamphlet is form 1934.

It was given out by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

"Food and Marketing helps for the Homemaker"

I love had written recipes. This old cookbook binder is full of old recipes like this one for Black Walnut Cake. I just love that someone thought this recipe was so special to take the time to hand write it down. I grew up on Black Walnuts. They are native to Iowa and are a treasured commidity any homemaker who appreciates their special flavor.

Fun Funky Fifties Lamps

Great Lamps for Sale at Barntiques Antique Mall.... We have great treasures for all decorating styles. Stop by often to see what's new.

Fresh off the Farm Antiques at Barntiques

Great Selection of Crocks and New ones Come in Almost Daily!!!

First Days in School A Primer 1899

These are a few pages of new wonderful primer school book that I got today. It's copyrighted 1899.

I love this quote. We can only image what child may have had this book on his or her first day of school in the one room school house. If only the book could talk. Just think of who this book taught to read. What did they go on to become. We can only wonder......

Antiques on a Shopping Day in Elkader Iowa

Fellow antiquers Anita M, Chris J, Jean E and myself had a great day antiquing and shopping in Elkader, Iowa. We came home with a van full!!!

We visited my realtive's shop The Buttery.

Jodie is such an amazing decorater and her store is awesome!!

I'm Ready for Spring ...How about You?

This is an older picture of my son in his gardening apron.

He was always my right hand man in the garden.

Now he's a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I know he's changed a little since this was taken. He's now 6' 6"!!!!

Bring on Spring!!!!!!!

Great Ironstone Pitchers

Always something new and fun @ Barntiques Antique Mall.

I love this homemade sewing caddy bird. It's so neat that the plume and beak are the scissors.

What I love about antiques is the Who's ??

Who made this??

Who loved this????

Who trusted this with their special sewing scissors?????

Happy Valentine's Day From Barntiques Antique Mall

Remember exchanging Valentine during school? We would make boxes and decorate them. During recess we could put our valentines in every one's box. One year my Valentine's box was in the shape of a pig made out of an old beach bottle.

A Valentine for One I Love

Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to use all those romantic treasures that can be found at The Barntiques Antique Mall..... Vintage Valentines,Beautiful Glassware, China, and Linens.

Barntiques Interior Barn is Getting a Facelift

The interior of Barntiques Antique Mall is getting a makeover.

For years it has been storage and before that home to hay, cows, manure... farm stuff.

We're excited for the possibilities it has to offer.... Barn Dances, Flea Markets, Seminars, BBQ's, Halloween Parties, Youth group get togethers, etc.

The beams in this old barn are hand hewn walnut trees native to this farm.

We're not exactly sure of the barn's age, but we're guessing it was built around the turn of the century.

Royal Baking Powder... Absolutely Pure

Royal, a strictly pure, cream of tartar baking powder. The tests made by the government chemists show that Royal Baking Powder is of the highest efficiency and usefulness as a leavening agent: that is does not contain alum, ammonia, or lime and is absolutely pure. The official test by the various State Food commissions, Boards of health, and official analysts show no other baking powder so pure, strong, and healthful.. Quoted from a 1890's Royal Baking Powder brochure.

Great Vintage Kitchen Finds Galore @ Barntiques Antique Mall

1940's Child's School Books

This is a great little story from a 1940's children's school book.

I love this part... Bob and Nancy came. You know it's an old book, Nancy is not a very popular name now. Of course I'm hoping for a comeback like some other older names like Maggie, Grace and Elli. I love the old graphics, from these children's books. They are so sweet and inncocent. Snow is on it's way for the next three days. I'll just be happy like these kids and maybe I'll have Bob over and we can make a snowman.

Rose Stained Glass Window

Barntiques Antique Mall has a great selection of Stained Glass Windows.

This one is my favorite.

It has such great colors and would look wonderful in any decor.

Stop by and see our great Windows.

Blue Crocks and More Blue Crocks... In that Great Country Blue Color....

Our Customers tell us our prices are the Best!!!


Lots of fun Kitchen Stuff.....
Great to Decorate with or add to your collection.

Rules to Live By

Rules to Live By:

Never Give Up

Be Nice to OneAnother

Think Good Thoughts

Try to Do Better

Say Please and Thank You

Vintage Jewerly

We have 5 showcases with wonderful treasures. This showcase is filled with vintage jewerly and smalls.