Hi Bloggers!
A couple weeks ago my friends Gia, Ann-Marie and I hopped in the car and headed up north...(north of the river that is), to Parkville, MO to find a wonderful store called
Florilegium.
It was a wonderful autumn day and I am glad I can share it with you!
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Hey Gia! Wait for us! (Gia drives us out of her maze of a neighborhood) |
Come with us as we leave Overland Park, Kansas and drive north of the Missouri River, up to Parkville, Missouri and Florilegium.
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Beautiful Fall Colors |
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Gia's beautiful Overland Park neighborhood |
If you like sewing arts, weaving, knitting, beading, crocheting, mixed-media, embroidery, or just looking at pretty things, this place is a must-see! I can't express in words the way a crafter feels when going into a place like
Florilegium. It's magical! Everywhere you look you see something different and something you are certain you can work into one of your projects! I'll let you see what I mean...
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Parkville, Missouri, an old river town, is 35 miles north of Overland Park
near the Kansas City International Airport |
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Is that a dust mop? No it's a dog who is sleeping on the counter!
The Shop Girl welcomes us with a smile! |
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Gorgeous antiques and interesting doo-dads are everywhere!
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Button button, who's got the button? |
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A wall of gorgeous ribbon! |
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Hand embroidered ribbons behind a glass case are just stunning! |
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Close up of the button case |
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A hand-sewn crazy quilt close up! |
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Look at these gorgeous vintage buttons! I want them all! |
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I wish this room full of delicious yarns and fibers was in my home! |
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Hand-dyed silks and yarns |
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These colors are so incredibly vibrant! |
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My two silly gal pals Ann-Marie and Gia, smiling from ear to ear.
How can you be anything but giddy when you go to Florilegium?
Next time you need a lift, take a road trip with your pals to an inspirational destination!
It'll make you smile!
Happy Creating! ReNae |
4 comments:
I'm envious of your road trip. The fall colors look gorgeous and the shop looks very interesting. I think you three had a great time from the looks of it! I expect the store was the kind you could do major damage in so it is just a well I didn't know about it's existence until now! Thanks for sharing, ReNae.
Wow! I've never seen a place like this! So much to choose from!
I feel like jumping on a plane, that is such an amazing store.The colours are wonderful.
i am glad i don´t live near that store :)
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