Treasure Tripping to

This week's Treasure Trek took Kat and Mary up IA#169 to Adel and Perry.
First stop: Next 2 New on 215 S. 6th Street in Adel where we found a clean, neat
shop run by Shannen Bargman. Decorated with old whiskey barrels and farm
primitives, the inviting store has spoon jewelry, handmade soap, windows, signs,
vintage wind chimes, and racks of high quality "next to new" clothing. A special
feature is the Bohemian booth where Maggie Rooney (who arrived aboard her
turquoise Schwinn bicycle) presents a novel collection of special occasion clothes
for rent. Check out nexttonewadel.webs.com or call 515-993-1935 for more info.
Second stop: Stitches in Time at 1201 2nd Street in Perry. We were fortunate to
find gregarious former owner and now substitute shopkeeper, Gordon Klatt,
manning the store which is owned by George and Cathy Kurtinitis. Still chuckling
over Gordon's colorful stories, we perused the extensive collection of pictures,
coins, quilts, jewelry, books, linens, lamps, furniture, and an unusual Illinois Show
Case Works cane holder tagged at $2,500. Phone is 515-465-3294; FB page is
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stitches-In-Time
Third stop: Hotel Pattee (so gorgeously restored!) for a Perry Mac lunch served in
a cast iron skillet.
Final stop: Mary Rose on 1215 Warford in the renovated telephone company
building. Owner Mary Rose Nichols has filled her shop with a mixture of art,
antiques, and gifts. Custom stained glass, furniture, jewelry, dishes, pottery, soaps,
gift items, and linens caught our eye as well as early 1900s calendars and
postcards framed by Alan Lentz in quarter sawed oak. You can reach Mary Rose
at 515-465-3294 or visit her website at www.maryrosecollection.com.
Happy Treasure Tripping!