Tag Archives: LaGrange County

All around town in the Amish businesses, I’ve been seeing signs that read: “Closed May 17 for Ascension Day.” I finally asked Chris, one Amish businessman, what the significance of the holiday is and how the Amish observe it. Chris … Read More »

Yesterday I hung out for a little while with the Shipshewana Flea Market manager Michael Christner. He introduced me to several flea market vendors and allowed me to take a few photos. His patience really impressed me, as he is … Read More »

To celebrate the LaGrange County Barn Quilt Tour, we are devoting two blogs a month on information regarding a specific mural you will see dotting the Amish backroads in Northern Indiana. Even though we have numbered the blogs, the order … Read More »

I consider myself a Flea Market Foodie. What qualifies me as such? I know not only where to eat, but HOW to eat. “How to eat” refers more than just placing nourishment on tongue, closing mouth, and masticating. “How to … Read More »

To celebrate the LaGrange County Barn Quilt Tour, we are devoting two blogs a month on information regarding a specific mural you will see dotting the Amish backroads in Northern Indiana. Even though we have numbered the blogs, the order … Read More »

This weekend is HUGE in Shipshewana. We have huge concerts, huge festivities, huge shows, huge meals… HUGE. Check out this video of a race you’ll see at the Saturday morning parade, and then keep reading! Click on this link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMd06liZrWA … Read More »

Just down the road—less than a mile, perhaps—from the downtown Shipshewana Mayfest is another festival for May. On Saturday, May 5, 8am-4pm, The Land & Lakes Outdoor Garden Show is being held on the Antique Gallery grounds. This show commemorates … Read More »

How many times were you told as a child to “Walk! Don’t run!” This time, we want you to RUN! or walk…whichever you prefer. As part of the Mayfest Celebration this coming weekend where the theme is “The Colors of … Read More »

The small town of Shipshewana celebrates in a big way when spring is ushered in to town, and this weekend, we’re throwing our annual Mayfest celebration! The theme is “The Colors of Spring,” and you will find many beautiful colors … Read More »

I’ve read many magazine articles where decorators with perfect imagination acuity can sniff out bargains and decorate a room to look worth a million bucks. I’m certainly nowhere near that ability, but with my husband’s keen eye, we have managed … Read More »