The premier flea market event returns for its Spring show next month, with all the familiar vendors and new and varied offerings. We’ve been bringing the best of vintage, re-purposed, “junk treasures” and everything in between all together in one fabulous venue for local shoppers, and it gets better every time! We do two shows […]
It’s been a great year for us, filled with wonderful adventures: two really great Roses and Rust Flea Markets and some really fun shopping in Europe and South Africa. Here are some of the highlights; Roses and Rust had a happy change this year, we found that we needed more room, so we expanded our […]
Can you believe how time is flying by… it’s only ten days until Christmas! The shop is decked in colorful holiday decor, and spice scented candles make the store smell so warm and cozy. This is one of my favorite times of year. People seem friendlier and more pleasant during the holidays, all smiles and good […]
We all love getting and giving gifts, specially this time of year. There’s the hunt for that perfect gift, the pleasant task (for the most part) of wrapping and adorning the gift packages, and the pleasure of watching our gifts being opened and enjoyed. The tradition of giving gifts to each other at Christmas […]
Lace, the word is derived from Old French “las” in turn from Latin “lacere.” Its origins are wrapped in mystery, for nearly every European country claims to be the first to develop the craft. There are many kinds of lace, and just as many kinds of thread, linen, silk, cotton, synthetic, even spun silver and […]
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 […]
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!
Autumn is upon us, the promise of hot spiced cider, bonfires, and upcoming holidays. The evening air is crisp and chilly, leaves are beginning to turn… it’s just the time to begin preparing for Fall festivities, and we’ve got a wide variety of items to help you set the tone!