A peek at some old pieces of electrical equipment, which were once vital components in providing for the comfort and needs of everyday life. We enjoy them now as beautiful, interesting reminders of that vintage technology.
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A crown, traditionally worn by a monarch, deity, or spiritual leader is said to represent power, legitimacy, victory, triumph, honor, glory, as well as immortality, righteousness, and resurrection. But to those who simply love it for its romance and loveliness, no further qualification is necessary…
Nothing sets a tone in decor like a well-chosen clock… Each style, size and era defined by the way timepieces looked and operated, starting with primitive sundials all the way down to quartz precision digital clocks. The function of keeping time has been expressed in endless varieties, each with its own charm and persona. The […]
Remember as a kid how you were fascinated by all those very important keys grown-ups carried? And how much fun it was when you were given some “play” keys of your own? There’s fun now as a grownup in finding new ways to play with old keys, skeleton keys or more modern ones. You can […]
It may seem a little late to be looking for veggie stakes, as most gardeners are already harvesting by now… But then again: how cute are these rusty stakes?! They’d look great in any garden, vegetables or not…
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We love a well-appointed garden, and what is more attractive than a garden featuring lots of beautiful little statues among the plants and flowers. Here are some of our special little garden babes…
These unique little music boxes are sure to delight young and old with their colorful artwork and delicately-wrought mechanisms. They’re operated by turning a tiny crankshaft which rotates a music drum to produce well-known sweet little tunes!
A cupola is typically a small dome on a drum on top of a larger dome, adorning a roof or ceiling, though there are as many variations of cupolas as there are roofs! Check out some of the great examples of these lovely pieces of salvage architectural pieces we have at the Cottage! […]
At the Cottage you can find all sorts of garden statues to fit any style, from classic to whimsical and everything in between…here are some of the little critters that inhabit our garden…
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We had a blast on our last French Flea Market tour! I brought some things home in my suitcase… I took pictures of some of the wonderful items we shipped, which we expect will arrive this month!