When you hear the word “antique” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Old? Stylish? One-of-a-kind? If so, these are all accurate ways to think of an antique. But what makes each one so special? The story behind them! Each item has their own unique background; from how it was created, to being passed […]
Do you know what you’ll be doing May 29 – June 4, 2019? Well, let me make a suggestion: a game-changing, larger-than-life opportunity is just around the corner and we want you to be part of it! A legendary “vintage experience” of Provence, our annual French Flea Market tour is a special tour created from […]
We are so delighted to be unpacking and displaying all the wonderful things we shipped from France! The enameled red French kitchen set came from Luberon, in Provence. I also have 6 more pots and pans with the same checkered pattern. This zinc window surround is one of my favorite finds during our tour. It […]
We’ve been on our annual French Flea Market Tour soaking in the beauty and finding delightful new goodies for the store… here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to: One of many favorite buys… wonderful early 19th century chateau gates! […]
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 […]
Antique crosses, especially those fashioned as crucifixes, are common throughout Europe, most notably in Roman Catholic countries. Whether they are made of stone, wood or metal they have a varied history, as well as special names wherever they are found. Named for their purpose, placement or their specific function, each has a history, rich and […]
There’s nothing quite as satisfying to me as finding beautiful rare items to bring back and share with you. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping just for the sheer joy of it! But it’s so much more fun when I find some extraordinary piece and then someone else sees it in the shop and […]
When visiting the Cottage you may notice some unusual creatures hanging ’round about. They come in all sizes, shapes and types, and have made their home here, but deep down each and every one of them is hoping to find a forever home with someone who will appreciate them as much as we do… For […]
We’ve had the privilege of traveling both abroad and around the country “antique picking.” We’ve been up and down the Pacific Northwest, and back and forth across the Midwest and the South. We were recently up in Oregon, visiting family for Thanksgiving. While we were there we, of course, went out to do a little […]
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 […]