LURE of the COUNTRY October 2017

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Vintage Shopping Options Gooselake Creations 712 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids www.facebook.com/gooselakecreations Nettiannes For sale dates, visit: www.facebook.com/nettiannes The Salvage Barn 2401 Scott Blvd., Iowa City www.salvagebarn.org 26 LUREOF THE COUNTRY
“I wanted a little bit of old, a little vintage, some antiques and some handmade things.” Smith looks for items her grandma had at auctions, flea markets and garage sales. People also know to call her when a relative dies or needs to move. “The best furniture is older furniture because it’s solid wood,” she said, noting that many people appreciate the quality and hate to throw it away. She is happy to salvage what she can and help it find a new home. Paint & Patina Jeff Gerlits of Gooselake Creations in Cedar Rapids began painting furniture in the 1980s, when he realized antiques were declining as shabby chic style gained popularity. “White was what people wanted, but that wasn’t me. I went with black, which appealed to different people,” he said. Gerlits specializes in distinctive, colorful painted furniture and just started accepting quality consignments. Rather than using pricey chalk paint, he swears by the > PAGE 26 More typical finds at Gooselake Creations include painted shabby chic and repurposed items. PAGE 27 In addition to the Gooselake Creations offerings, Jeff Gerlits looks forward to accepting consignments at his new location. You Dream It, We Build It Full Service Design / Build • DOE Net Zero Ultra High Performance Passive House Certified Green Builder • Aging In Place Specialist Oak Tree Homes is Iowa’s expert on healthy, energy efficient, and green building. We have provided an unparalleled building experience throughout Eastern Iowa since 2006 and our long list of satisfied clients speaks for itself! DESIGN | BUILD | REMODEL www.oaktreehomesiowa.com 563-732-5340 | Wilton, IA info@oaktreehomesiowa.com LUREOF THE COUNTRY 27
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS 4 Small Towns, Big Living
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Page 11 and 12: 4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City
Page 13 and 14: After moving eight times in 17 year
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Page 17 and 18: Family Favorites Of course, everyon
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Page 25: Charming painted chairs. Lovely emb
Page 29 and 30: Cleaning and Preserving Items “Ma
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Page 37 and 38: LIVE EDGE MIRROR A rough, “live
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