IN Fashion Friday: Indiana Tomatoes and Aunt Kate's Consignment

         Fresh, ripe Indiana tomatoes are one of summer's sweetest treats, and since I'm not a good gardener (despite being raised on a farm), I'm always on the lookout for roadside farm stands and farmer's markets that have a good selection.  Southern Indiana has some of the best, and Harriman's in Spencer is definitely worth a visit.  YUM!  Last summer, I bought more than 60 pounds of tomatoes at Harriman's on my way to Bedford for a weekend with my in-laws.  We ate some of them sliced and sprinkled with more salt than we need, and we used the rest to can homemade salsa.   

•          That same weekend, my mother-in-law also introduced me to Aunt Kate's Consignment in Bedford, where I was surprised to find these like-new
• ripe tomato red
• suede loafers by Franco Sarto for $3.50!  Score!  I'm in love with the off-white leather whipstitching, and they turned out to be the same unique hue as a pair of pants, bag and watch that I've owned for years but had always paired with navy shoes.  This shop is a hidden gem, and stopping there is a little treasure hunt I look forward to whenever the opportunity presents itself.  The clothes and shoes are upstairs, while the main floor has furniture, home decor, and assorted oddities.  While not a destination in and of itself, if you happen to live in Monroe or Lawrence County or find yourself visiting friends or relatives who do, consider hunting a bit of treasure at Aunt Kate's.  

• Aunt Kate's Consignment

• (812) 277-1815

2811 Washington Ave, Bedford, IN 47421

Do you shop at consignment stores?  What's your best fashion consignment find?  Fashion is what you buy; Style is what you do with it!