Cresche, (from old French) are the focal point of many Christmas displays. Whether they’re made of chalkware, silver or painted plaster, these holiday centerpieces are always a special part of traditional Christmas decorations.
Christmas is around the corner and we have a wonderful variety of items to stuff stockings or wrap and hide under the tree…
We’re having a special 15% off sale as part of Small Business Saturday. Join us Nov 26 at 10 am for refreshments, crowd-free browsing, gorgeous Holiday decor, one-of-a-kind gifts and festive seasonal inspiration!
Any season can be celebrated with a wreath, all it takes is a frame, some fill and a little creativity. You can use so many varieties of mediums for the basic form: wire, straw, styrofoam. If you know someone who has grapevines, the long vines can be fashioned into a circle when green and allowed to […]
Roses and Rust is a favorite shopping event twice a year. This Fall Market was no exception! I just had to bring back some of the beautiful items other vendors brought to the show. This winged-back chair, which came home with me, has transformed a corner at the Cottage. This romantic chair’s flaw adds charm […]
The season we all love is here again. The air is crisp, the autumn skies and leaves are ablaze with color, and we begin looking forward to our favorite Holidays. We may start planning get-togethers with friends and family, special meals and fun decorations… Always a holiday favorite, scented candles have as special way of making […]
Tickets for November 4th and 5th Roses and Rust Vintage Market are available at the Cottage now. Stop by and get your tickets, avoid the lines and online ticket sale fees!
Our annual French Flea Market Tour is the ultimate adventure, so say all who have participated so far! Amazing shopping, sumptuous dining, beautiful locations for sightseeing… One of the lovely items I found in Provence is this antique bobbin lace loom. These looms produced the delicate and exquisite lace well loved by the discriminating […]
Our trip was memorable, so much to see, so much history….and shopping? well it was amazing! Unfortunately as lovely and rare the things we saw were, most were too big to bring home, though we managed to bring some of the great stuff we found.
We had a wonderful time in Provence, on our annual Flea Market Tour. Here is a sample of what we saw, and what’s coming to the shop from our finds in France! The weather, the company and our itinerary, were all just perfect, this is the highlight of the year for us. We’d love to […]