There’s something about those special bits and pieces of old furniture or architectural salvage from buildings no longer in use that simply begs to be reborn, to live again to add beauty and interest to our surroundings. It’s the recapturing of art and style (perhaps nearly lost in this modern era) that beckons when we […]
Roses and Rust is celebrating 7 years since it started out as an idea Bonnie and I had explored after looking into the various vintage markets we were acquainted with up and down the Pacific Northwest, and other parts of the country. She came in to my shop and we started planning in earnest, thinking […]
Halloween is almost here, and we’ve got all the ghosts, witches and goblins you could want to dress up your house or yard for trick-or-treaters. Pumpkins and bats, spiders and witch hats, you’ll find what you need at the Cottage to put together a really creepy scene!
Remember putting a seashell up to your ear to hear the sound of the surf? Collection tiny shells, starfish and sand dollars on the beach, breathing in the salty air… what a magical place, the seashore! We love the colors and various shapes and structures of these lovely sea treasures!
The Cottage has all sorts of fun posters, pictures and signs to round out your decor theme, suitable for indoor or outside uses. Here’s a sample of what’s available.
Lights, camera, action! We’ve all seen the old movie sets with their behemoth lighting fixtures and bulky cameras filling tins with celluloid film. Pre-digital era, photos were taken with large boxy cameras, printed and enjoyed on heavy card stock, movies were projected on noisy equipment. Before cameras on our phones, and myriad projection methods, these […]
If it’s antique or vintage glass bottles and canning jars, domestic or imported, we have what you’re looking for. In every color, shape and size, you’ll find it at the Cottage.
Summer’s heat waves are over, and cool weather is on it’s way, this is the perfect time for those last outdoor picnics and barbecues… And what’s more fun than sitting around a table outside sharing a great meal, relaxing with friends and/or family? Here’s a peek at some of the great outdoor table sets we […]
We love pink, that delicate and romantic shade of color that makes everything it graces that much lovelier. Pink; in many ways, it’s the universal color of love… it’s sweet, nice, playful, cute, feminine, and tender. It’s the iconic color of bubble gum, flowers, babies, little girls, cotton candy. Everything’s prettier in pink!
Goblins, ghouls, monsters and more are all out, about and waiting to make your Halloween decor shine! Here’s a little of what’s at the Cottage to help set a spooky mood in your corner of the pumpkin patch!