Tulip Time in Pella, Iowa

The last few days I’ve been writing about my mini vacation to Pella, Iowa.  This weekend is the big celebration of Pella Tulip Time.  We chose to visit the weekend before the crowds arrive, and we missed out on the parade, everyone dressed in historic costume and wooden shoes, but it was nice just to have the tulips to ourselves too, without so many people around!  Remember those posts I made in February, longing for spring and tulips?  Well, my longings are well satisfied now!

Spring…fresh, not yet too hot, the strong have pushed through the darkness, upward, breaking through, settling for nothing less than sun, air, and life.  We see the outer loveliness that encloses the hidden inner beauty and strength!

Inner beauty

Pella Historic Village

The tulips were gorgeous and we enjoyed touring the Pella historic area.

Wouldn’t you like to snuggle up with a good book in a  “bed in a closet” on a cold winter night?! I’m not so sure about that Dutch head gear though!

 

Visiting a Dutch kitchen for tea and pastries?   I’d be up for that!

 

Women’s work was definitely harder back then, but I do love the craftsmanship of things like this treadle sewing machine and weaving loom.  And the corn husk dolls at the quilting frame….adorable!

The mother framed by this Dutch lace on the window reminded me of my own mother and how she would have loved to be out and about at Pella Tulip Days!