Merry Christmas!

The happiest of holidays to all of you guys, the bestest customers in the world! Xo and thanks for your support and friendship all year long. Xo -- Sandy and Joe

Join us this weekend for our last event of 2015: GRAYSLAKE!

We'll have everything you need to celebrate in haute vintage style at this weekend's Grayslake (IL) Antique Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds -- gifts, decor, tableware -- plus lovely new furniture, vintage clothes, graphics and more. Make plans to join us Saturday, December 12, 10-5; Sunday, December 13, 9-3. Be sure to print this page for HALF-OFF general admission. This is the LAST TIME we can use the coupon, so don't miss out! Can't wait to see you. Visit us on Facebook later this week for a peek at what we are bringing. See you at the show. xo -- Sandy and Joe

Next Up: Hunt & Gather

Join us in Crown Point, Ind., for a holiday show like none other -- the Hunt and Gather Pop-Up Market! Fabulous booths full of vintage and handmade goodies for you and everyone on your shopping list, great food, adult beverages and awesome music. It's a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and a super-fun party all in one. Don't miss it. We'll be posting photos on Facebook next week. And bring an item of outerwear to donate. Share the love! xo and see you there. Sandy and Joe

Washington Street Holiday Market

Join us this weekend in Naperville, IL, for one of the most beautiful shows of the season, the Washington Street Holiday Market. We'll have everything you need in one stop -- furniture, gifts, decor, handmades and much more. Note the new location -- Naperville Central High School and new show hours, Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 9-4. Check our Facebook page for a peek at what we're bringing. See you there! xo -- Sandy and Joe

Join us for the Iowa Junk Jubilee, Jingles Edition

 Do the words "chippy, rusty, industrial or handmade" make your heart beat just a little faster? How about "eye candy, artisan, vintage"? Throw in one-stop-holiday shopping that is so much fun you can hardly stand it, and you have the Iowa Junk Jubilee, Jingles Edition! Join us in Des Moines, November 13-15. We'll be posting every day on Facebook as we work to get the treasures we've gathered for you ready. Can you say "ROAD TRIP"?! Can't wait. See you there. xo -- Sandy and Joe

Original Treasure Mart Fall Open House/Harvest Party

rhubarb reign is now partners with the Original Treasure Mart in Kokomo, Indiana! Join us Saturday, October 24, 10 am - 8 pm, for our Fall Open House/Harvest Party. Dealers are going all out -- lots of great vintage, special promotions, seasonal produce, Halloween decorations and costumes, Amish baked good, free hot cider and more! There's a TON of great places to shop in the area to boot, so make it a weekend road trip. The OTM is located at 1201 E Vaile Ave., Kokomo, IN; 765-459-3148. Like us on Facebook while you're at it! See you there! xo -- Sandy and Joe

NELLIE's BARN SALE!!

Joe and I couldn't be more excited about our first trip to NELLIE's BARN SALE, coming up October 9-10 in Roscoe, IL. Click the side-bar button to visit Ann Campos' page all about the show. Doesn't it sound great?! Live music, terrific food, lovely setting and AWESOME VINTAGE. Sounds like a party you don't want to miss! Shout out to our vintage pal, Kim Roschmann of Rougetique, for recommending us. Visit us on Facebook over the next two weeks for a peek at what we are bringing, including estate barn loot, hand-crafted and vintage furniture, super-fun sweaters and coats, seasonal handmades, graphics and more. Can't wait! See you there. xo

Come see us Saturday, September 26, in Lebanon, Ohio

Combine a lovely, historic downtown, an excellent farmer's market, a tasty food fair and a group of super-fun vintage and handmade vendors. What do you come up with? Lebanon, Ohio's, Feast and Fall-y! Join us this Saturday from 10-7 for a fair like no other. Held in conjunction with the town's annual Apple Fest, it's all the best autumn has to offer. Visit us on Facebook for a peek at what we are bringing and check out the show's page for a look at who else is going to be there. See you Saturday! Can't wait. xo -- Sandy and Joe

Join us Saturday for the Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market!

 Join us this Saturday, September 12, at the Midway Village Museum in Rockford, IL, for the Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market! Live music, great food, awesome historic setting AND THE BEST VINTAGE AROUND! Great stuff at great prices -- one of the best shows of the season. Don't miss it. Show hours 9-4. The museum is located at 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford. Come see us -- can't wait. xo

Editor's note -- we won't be at Grayslake, but you can scroll back to an earlier blog to print your coupon. The shows are only about 40 minutes apart -- you can do both!! Vintage roadtrip.

Our LAST ALLEGAN for 2015

Join us this Sunday for our LAST  Allegan of the 2015 season! We've got some great new furniture, plus lots of smalls and handmades to help you make the transition from summer to fall. Don't miss it! See you at the show. As always, we are in Outside Spaces 7 and 8, just beyond the Big Chicken at the front gate!! xo

Petoskey!

We are headed back to beautiful Petoskey, Michigan, this weekend for Antiques at the Fairgrounds. Join us Saturday and Sunday for one of the best shows of the season. Dealers go all out -- so many wonderful finds! Preview pics tomorrow on Facebook -- come join us!! Can't wait. xo

Get in the SWIM -- join us for ALLEGAN Sunday

Join us this Sunday, July 26, for the Allegan (MI) Antique Market and our ENDLESS SUMMER show and sale. Everything needed to make the most of high summer, both inside and out. Show hours are 8 am to 4 pm, and as always, we are in Outside Spaces 7 and 8. See you there! xo -- Sandy and Joe

This Weekend -- GRAYSLAKE!

Join us this weekend, July 11-12, for the Grayslake Antique Market! We've got lots of fun stuff to share with you -- vintage and handmade furniture, tons of cool smalls and graphics -- and it's time for the annual show-within-a-show bonus, VINTAGE PAPER. Don't miss it! Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 9-3. Print this page for half-off general admission. Just show it at the door. And make some to share with friends. They are going to need something to do. Weatherman says it looks wet and muggy outside -- so plan to be inside, where it's cool, dry and VINTAGE! See you there. xo -- Sandy and Joe

Petoskey!

Just in time for the holiday! Meet us at the lake -- Antiques at the Fairgrounds is the only show we do with a view like this -- right on the bay. The dealers go all out in this awesome setting -- every booth will be filled with THE BEST!! We have some fun summer stuff -- vintage Fourth of July and garden, plus lovely new furniture and smalls. We've also got great clothes, graphics, handmades and more. Join us Saturday, July 4, 9-5, and Sunday, July 5, 10-4. Visit us later this week on Facebook for peek at what we are bringing. And BONUS -- the weather looks like it's going to be FABULOUS, something in short supply so far this summer. Can't wait! See you there. xo

ELKHORN! Join us this Sunday

Join us this weekend in Wisconsin for the Elkhorn Antique Market! Weather looks much better than last time, and we are headed back to the farm to select another group of primitive, galvanized, rusted-to-perfection goodness to share with you. Show hours: Sunday, June 28, 7-3. We are in outside space 1227. Check us out on Facebook later this week for a peek at what we are bringing. Can't wait to see you! xo -- Sandy and Joe

Grayslake!

Hi there! Due to a schedule conflict last weekend at the fairgrounds, Grayslake had to switch weekends. However, Joe and I are unable to be there this weekend -- we both have some family business to attend to. But here is your coupon just the same!! Go, shop, have fun. And Happy Father's Day to all the fine fellows out there. xo

Join us Saturday for Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market

Join us this Saturday, June 13, from 9 am to 5 pm, for the Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market! We will be one of 120 featured vendors whose booths are tucked among the lovely Victorian buildings on the grounds of the Midway Village  Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL 61107. We are going all-out vintage farmhouse and will have tons of original paint, containers, architectural pieces, garden and more. Plus lots of handmades and artwork. Can't wait to share it all with you. Honestly, the show was one of our total new favorites last year. You won't want to miss it. Pre-sale tickets were gone in record time! There will also be live music and food trucks. Check out the show's Facebook page for details and stay tuned to our page for a peek at what we are bringing. Can't wait! xo

Change

For a while now, Joe and I have sensed that things were changing. Our customers were looking for something different. So at the beginning of last year, we started looking more carefully at what we could do to meet those needs. More edited loads. More created stuff. We call our new direction "5563 Vintage." And we can't wait to share it with you! As part of this new direction, we are partnering with the Original Treasure Mart in Kokomo. We've taken a BIG space in the store and will be working with them on special events. We've also started doing some estate work. Wait 'til you see what we found!! We'll be bringing many farm-friendly, rustic finds to the Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market next weekend in Rockford. Can't wait for you to see! Join us next week on Facebook for a sneak peek. xo

Allegan!

Join us this Sunday, May 31, for the Allegan (MI) Antique Market, 8 am - 4 pm. As always, we are in outside space 8, just behind the big chicken! (If you've been there before, you'll know what I'm talking about; if not, you'll see it when you get there.) Allegan is a personal favorite for both of us, a great old-school market, full of wonderful finds. We have a van full of ladders, windows, doors, boxes, outdoor furniture and more, plus we picked up a new load of furniture yesterday. And we'll have smalls, artwork and handmades. Come join us! Check later this week on Facebook for a peek at what we are bringing. See you there. xo -- Sandy and Joe

ELKHORN!

Join us this Sunday, May 17, for the Elkhorn Antique Market's season opener! Walworth County (WI) Fairgrounds, 7 am to 3 pm, www.nlpromotionsllc.com for more information. Visit us on Facebook later this week for a peek at what we are bringing. And hint - come prepared to get a little wet!! xo

Grayslake Has Got It All --

Moms, Garden, Vintage and More! Join us this weekend, May 9 from 10-5; May 10 from 9-3. We have a TON of outdoor furniture, smalls, handmades and art. Plus lots of clothes, totes, scarves and jewelry. Print this page for HALF-OFF general admission and plan now to join us! Check us out later this week for a peek at what we are bringing. See you there! Can't wait. xo

MAY DAY! Join us for Kane County May 2-3

Join us this weekend, May 2-3, for the Kane County (IL) Flea Market. In honor of May Day, we're all things garden and flower! Plus lots of wonderful Mother's Day gifts, including clothes, scarves, jewelry. And as always, great furniture, smalls, art and handmades. You'll find us in the Old Main/Kitchen/Helen Robinson building. Show hours: Noon-5 Saturday, 7-4 Sunday. Word on the street is that the Kane Facebook page is getting a big update -- be sure to stop by and LIKE them for all the latest market news. And check our page later in the week for a peek at what we are bringing. See you there! xo -- Sandy and Joe

SAVE THE DATE! Iowa Junk Jubilee...

...April 24, 25, 26!! The Ultimate Vintage Experience. Such a fun show. Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. Visit their website, www.junkjubilee.com for details and come see us on Facebook between now and then for a peek at what we are bringing. See you there! xo

Join us THIS WEEKEND for GRAYSLAKE!

Join us this weekend -- April 11-12 -- for the Grayslake Antique Market at the Lake County (IL) Fairgrounds. We have LOTS of great stuff for home and garden, plus it's the annual vintage clothing show -- bonus! Check us out later this week on Facebook for a peek at what we are bringing and be sure to print this page and use it at the door for HALF-OFF general admission. See you there! xo

P.S. Due to the recent holiday, Kane County will also be held this weekend. It's our policy to go with our regularly scheduled event when this happens. But lucky you -- you don't have to choose. Shop them both! You can NEVER have too much vintage. xo

HAPPY EASTER!

HAPPY EASTER! Happy Passover! Happy SPRING! We are off this weekend, spending the holiday with family. BUT -- we look forward to seeing you next weekend at GRAYSLAKE. Stay tuned for details....xo

Kane County will also be held the same weekend, due to the holiday. It's our policy to stick with our regularly scheduled event whenever this happens, but since they are both two-day shows, you can have the best of both worlds -- GO TO EACH SHOW! Twice the shopping fun. 

Vintage Indie in Indy -- This Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, March 28, for the Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 10 am to 5 pm. We LOVE this show and know you will, too. Check later this week on our Facebook page for a peek at what we are bringing and plan now to join us! xo -- Sandy and Joe

GRAYSLAKE this weekend!

Join us THIS WEEKEND for the Grayslake (IL) Antique Market -- Saturday, March 7, 10-5; Sunday*, March 8, 9-3! And print this page for HALF-OFF general admission! We're full-up with vintage finds that will have you thinking SPRING. Visit us later this week on Facebook for a peek. See you at the show. Can't wait! xo -- Sandy and Joe   *P.S. Daylight Savings Time STARTS SUNDAY -- set your clocks ahead one hour!

KANE COUNTY!

Just like the ground hog's shadow and robin song, the return of the Kane County (IL) Flea Market is a sure sign of spring! And this year, it's coming early -- Saturday, February 28, Noon to 5; Sunday, March 1, 7-4. Join us in the Old Main/Kitchen/Helen Robinson building. While we can't promise warm weather, we can promise LOTS of great vintage treasure. Visit us on Facebook next week for a sneak peek and plan now to join us!! xo -- Sandy and Joe

Grayslake (IL) Antique Market -- February 7-8

We are busy this week getting ready for the Grayslake (IL) Antique Market, Saturday, February 7, 10-5, and Sunday, February 8, 9-3. Print this page for HALF-OFF general admission and bring all your vintage shopping buddies -- there's going to be LOTS of great stuff!! Check us out on Facebook later this week for a peek at what we are bringing. See you there. xo

This Sunday -- Vintage Indie in Indy!

Join us this Sunday, January 25, for the INDIE ARTS and VINTAGE MARKETPLACE -- our first time at this venue. We've heard so many great things about the show -- fabulous product and lots of energy! Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN, 46032. Visit us later this week on Facebook for a peek at what we are bringing to the show. Can't wait. See you there. xo -- Sandy and Joe

SoBo Style -- So Long, Farewell!

Last week, Joe and I said a fond farewell to SoBo Style, Katie Palmer and her staff. After 14 successful years, Katie decided it was time for new adventures. When the news reached her loyal customers, the store was virtually sold out in just 2 days. That's how much she's going to be missed. We still remember the first time we met her. She was our first customer when we we did the Springfield Antique Show for the first time. I can still remember her turning to her dad and saying, "I'm gonna buy a lot here!" And she was true to her word. That day and in the 14 years that followed. Katie, we send all good wishes your way. And many thanks. xo -- Sandy and Joe

Grayslake! January 10-11

Join us this Saturday and Sunday -- January 10-11-- for the Grayslake (IL) Antique Market! NEW SHOW HOURS -- Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 9-3. Print this page for HALF-OFF general admission and visit us later this week on Facebook for a peek at what we are bringing. Can't wait to see you there! xo