Monday, May 30, 2011

I LOVE  meeting other creative women who have turned their passion into a profit. I met a sweet lady named Kim at the shop last weekend when she brought in some of her handmade earrings.  She scours antique stores and thrift shops for vintage jewelry and transforms it into fun and pretty earrings!


 

Your can find these little treasures here!  She'll be adding more to the site this week. Thanks for supporting your local artisans and shops~it means the world to us:)

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Better late than never :)

Just a few pics tonight, it's way past my bedtime :{}

I can think of a million ways to use this display shelf~it's so cute~and pink!




Gorgeous shelf Hannah brought in...




Debbie's new room at the Cottage looks great!


Pretty ruffled totes

Lovely jewelry

We hope you have a wonderful and FUN Memorial Day weekend!  Come see us this Friday and Saturday from 10-4!!!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

New displays and great new stuff...

After the craziness of last week and trying to get ready for the Sunday Vintage Market while dealing with the crazy weather, this week I took some time to do one of my favorite things, work on displays.  The shop has been reorganized, refluffed and lots of new merchandise added!  Here's a few pics I took today...


Are you as ready for the beach as I am?

Lovely and sweet new jewelry arrived...



"Bathing Beauties" canvas totes~


These sweet nests are so lifelike!

Finally got the burlap ribbon that I ordered months ago! This stuff is great for gift wrapping or crafts...

I loved putting together this display of all my favorite lavender products~LOVE me some lavender!!!

Lovely frenchy vanity and stool~$125


Vintage children's items...

This old chair spring would look great just hanging on a wall {in my opinion :) }

Pretty tea towels with french perfume labels

Jeannie brought a load of fabulous, chippy vintage garden stuff to the Cottage...

This huge, GORGEOUS oil painting is only $95...



Hmmm, lots of ideas for these burlap peanut bags swirling around in my head ;)

Lots of other new stuff at the Cottage this week and Debbie is coming tonight to redo her room and fill her NEW room up front! Can't wait to see what she brings!
We hope you've had a lovely week and hope to see YOU this weekend!


Monday, May 16, 2011

Just chillin'...

I'm at home today, chillin' with Olivia and just trying to catch up on things. We had chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast and now it's cartoon time :). I could get used to this!  Thanks to everyone who came out for our Sunday Vintage Market yesterday!  It was a lot  bit disorganized due to the uncertainty about the weather, but we had a great turnout and lots of fun~hope you found some treasures! Now I'm off to get caught up on bill, housework, ect.......Have a wonderful Monday!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Sunday Vintage Market~Today!!!

Here's a sneaky peaky at our cute little garden shed full of wonderful treasures just for today!  Debbie and Todd are bringing down a load from Oxford as well, and Lois and Hannah will be bringing in some great stuff!  Come see us TODAY from 2-6 for great shopping and free hotdogs and chips while they last! {Extra parking in the field if necessary}                                



Friday, May 13, 2011

Finally!

Ok, so we're up and working again~check the Facebook link for our new pictures this week. {And please hit that Like button!!} We will be having our Sunday Vintage Market this week regardless of rain so try to come out and see us from 2-6.  We have filled our little garden shed with new treasures just for Sunday and will have hotdogs, baked goods, homemade strawberry jam and lots of great "junk" just for you!  New soy candle scents in this week include: English Garden, White Tea and Lemongrass,  and Lilac {almost sold out already}.  These candles are FABULOUS!
Hope to YOU this weekend~

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Happy Mother's Day! {Strawberry French Toast}

Whip this up for mom and she'll love you forever!  Recipe found  here: frenchcupboard.blogspot.com


Fraise {Strawberry} French Toast

8oz Ricotta Cheese

8 oz Cream Cheese

1 Jar strawberry ice cream topping

2 Tbsp powdered sugar

1 Loaf sour dough bread, sliced thick

3 Eggs

½ cup milk

1 tsp cinnamon sugar mixture

½ stick butter

Fresh strawberries for topping



Directions:

Combine ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Add ¼ cup ice cream topping. Add 2 Tbsp powdered sugar. Set aside. Mix together in a small bowl, the cinnamon/sugar, milk, and eggs. Set aside. Spread each slice of bread with about 3-4 Tbsp of the strawberry cheese mixture. Press two slices together to form a sandwich. Dip the sandwich into the milk and egg mixture. Heat half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Carefully, add the French toast. Cook until lightly brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to plate and let cool slightly. Top the French toast with more more strawberry ice cream topping, fresh strawberries, and powdered sugar.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Soy candles have arrived!

Handmade locally~Harmony Farm Soy Candles~Available in Lavender, Cotton Blossom, Ocean Breeze and Lily~of~the~Valley.   Clean burning~Delightfully fragrant and perfect for Mother's Day!