On our road trip through the Midwest we stopped at the Walnut Flea Market in Iowa and found great examples of creating something new from some of these great pieces which were once part of Victorian farm houses! We even bought a cool zinc-coated cupola (they call it a witch’s hat) to use for garden art. This is […]
This galvanized cupola came off of an old barn in Minnesota. It is 8 ft. tall! While picking in Iowa, we met Ken at the Walnut, Iowa Flea Market. He said he had 4 barns full of architectural salvage, so we drove North 2.5 hours to look… Here’s a peek into one of his barns, our […]
This was our first find, cool spindle railing from a Victorian home in Illinois. We are bringing home enough pieces to make 40+ ft. length. On our picking adventures we found this little gem! Yesterday’s best pick: a super cool antique storm cellar door from an old farm in Northern Missouri… Imagine if […]
This gate is a wonderful option for any well-appointed garden This beautiful tufted chair works in any decor style, a show-stopper!
We are delighted to have found some new wonderful pieces for you to take home. The French antique walnut night-stand with a marble top has incredible carvings. The antique Italian “putti” (cherub) is both gilded and silvered. The painted wall plaque in the background was used in a photo studio.
This beautiful arrangement is made of several architectural salvage pieces I had around. We have a wide variety of salvage items from vintage and antique structures just waiting for your imagination to create your own from the endless possibilities in home or garden decor.
With Memorial Day a few days away, find a suitable gift to honor your special veteran. 20% off selected items through Memorial Day weekend. Our next door neighbors are going to be open for special sales: vintage, antiques & all-around great junk!
We are catching “Spring fever.” That means redecorating at the Cottage! Some of our newest “finds” include an antique telescope from Paris. We love it see you over and over again. Thank you for making our business so much fun! Come in for a free coffee, tea or hot Cocoa!
February is the month to Celebrate Amour! Check out the Festival D’Amour events at the Cottage. First is Kathy Anderson’s Memory Box Workshop on Saturday Feb. 2. Sign up for a 2 hr. fun filled creative class. The cost is $40 which includes the starter kit of the box, paper and cool gismos to add to the shelves. Bring […]
Shopping is the most fun part of the business for me. I am so excited to bring what we found on our last week’s trip to Oregon into the Cottage. Here are a few pics to show off. Of course, French things are the most prized “finds.”