For months we searched and researched for unique shops on the
roads less travelled west of HWY QE2. We printed the directions, phone numbers
and maps; all in preparation for our yearly trek to Vintage with Flair http://vintagewithflair.blogspot.ca/ sale in
Priddis, Alberta June 21st and 22nd. Packing rain gear, closed toe
shoes, mosquito spray and slacks with pockets…we were ready! Hotel booked in
Cochrane.
A winter with lots of snow, a rainy spring extended into June; and the few
days leading up to Friday with more storms, heavy rainfall warnings and the
inevitable had to happen. Severe weather with rivers and creeks overflowing
their banks in Bow Valley, Calgary and south. Priddis is west and south of Calgary.
We were travelling from the north.
It was a ‘come hell or high water’ we can do it attitude. The
high water came and we decided against risking going to hell to get there!
Plan B: shop local! Going south to Bentley and back again we
found plenty to satisfy our vintage cravings. Past Connections Emporium in Bentley, Backstreet Gifts & Antiques in Westerose and Sisters Roadside Treasures.
Being the troopers that we are, we even went out again on
Saturday, this time east and south of Edmonton. Visited Kountry Knits & Sewing Centre, Treasures Past & Present and 2nd Hand Treasure Hunt in Fort Saskatchewan.
A few spoils of the day(s):
Camrose yielded a few good things as well! At Imagine Vintage Wear. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imagine-Vintage-Wear/212027708942619
Thanks to my travelling friends!
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