'VERT' a new occasional market...

It's been so long since I blogged that I almost forgot how to sign on to my blog. Yup, it has been since February that I last blogged.

It took something fun for me to get back to blogging. What you are wondering? A new occasional market called 'VERT' that I want to share with you.

This is what I bought at 'VERT'' today. Can't wait to find the perfect place in my home for her.

Want to know more about 'VERT' and see what all they have on hand, check out my Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com.

Thanks for stopping by... Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle

Southern Hospitality Part II and a giveaway…

If you missed yesterday’s post you may want to start there first. Today’s photos were taken during a visit to Consigning Interiors in Pelham, Alabama thanks to Rhoda of Southern Hospitality. I wanted all the items in these photos. There is one other item that I wanted badly and didn’t buy…but you will have to keep checking back to see what it was.

I am really regretting not buying the 4 coastal pieces below.

Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway!

Prize: Beach House Inspired Watercolors print of you choice and willing to ship anywhere.
Rules: You don’t need to have a blog to enter…just make sure you leave your email address. Enter as often as you wish. Anyone in the world can enter.
Ways to enter: You can do one or more of the following.
1) Visit Sara Tetley’s Beach House Inspired Watercolors and come back and share your favorite print.
2) If you follow my blog you will be automatically entered.
3) Sign up to follow my blog.
4) Visit my Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com titled Affordable watercolor art and frames, where I featured Sara’s watercolors and leave a comment.
5) Post the Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway graphic (by copying the graphic or the HTML code below) on your blog either on the sidebar or in a post and let me know you have it on your blog. If you do a post and put it on the sidebar that will be worth two entries.
Giveaway ends August 30th.

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Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Southern Hospitality Part I and a giveaway…

Southern Hospitality is alive and well. I contacted Rhoda of Southern Hospitality and asked her for suggestions as to where to go shopping while I was in Pelham, Alabama. Rhoda referred me to Consigning Interiors. By far the best merchandised consignment store I have ever been in. Today I am sharing pictures of the exterior. I was smitten the minute I pulled up. Stop back tomorrow and see the interior. If you aren’t a Southern Hospitality follower make time to visit Rhoda, you will be glad you did.

 

Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway!

Prize: Beach House Inspired Watercolors print of you choice and willing to ship anywhere.

Rules: You don’t need to have a blog to enter…just make sure you leave your email address. Enter as often as you wish. Anyone in the world can enter.

Ways to enter: You can do one or more of the following.

1) Visit Sara Tetley’s Beach House Inspired Watercolors and come back and share your favorite print.
2) If you follow my blog you will be automatically entered.
3) Sign up to follow my blog.
4) Visit my Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com titled Affordable watercolor art and frames, where I featured Sara’s watercolors and leave a comment.
5) Post the Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway graphic (by copying the graphic or the HTML code below) on your blog either on the sidebar or in a post and let me know you have it on your blog. If you do a post and put it on the sidebar that will be worth two entries.

Giveaway ends August 30th.

<p><a href="http://cottagelifestyle.blogspot.com/%22><img title="Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="237" alt="Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway" src="$Cottage Lifestyle Giveaway[11].jpg" width="244" border="0" /></a></p>

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Occasional Sale – part II…

Yesterday’s post featured the first stop on our Occasional Sale tour in Osseo. Today’s post highlights our visit to Antique Alley (see address and sale info at the bottom of the post). We were greeted with a warm and genuine welcome...which made me happy. Nothing drives me more crazy than to visit a shop where no one acknowledges your presence.

I couldn't resist taking a picture of the wash tubs. See how I used the wash tubs I rescued from the neighbor's dumpster.

The cabinet below reminds me of the one we had in my childhood log cabin…I remember rolling out many baking goodies on the enamel top.

Given that I lived in San Francisco and have walked the Golden Gate bridge, I had to take a photo of the picture below.

The lines of the dresser below are spectacular.

My girl Lollie’s dog treats would look delicious in the jar below.

This postcard was sent April 2, 1909….love the sailboats.

Thank you Linda for letting me take pictures in your shop.

Antique Alley

218 Central Avenue, Osseo; 763-420-3220

April 9-12; May 14-17; June 11-14; July 9-12

Occasional Sale – part 1…

My friend Kate and I  went to a two occasional sales in Osseo, MN. The first sale we hit was at Nic Nac Paddywac’s (see address and sale info at the bottom of the post). Not only were the items charming…but the prices were very fair.
The blue stand above would be great as a side table if you took out the bowl and place a piece of glass on it.

The tapestry fireplace screen would be fabulous in a cabin.

I loved the design and color of the frames below.
The piece below was $129 and sold while were there and the person who bought it also purchased the candelabras.
I don’t have any china but thought these dishes were beautiful and took this picture for those of you that enjoy china.

It would be fun to plant herbs in these wall planters.
If you really want to sell items you need to always include the dimensions and suggestion as to what the item could be used for. The piece below was probably used to store sheet music, but the tag suggested using it for scrapbooking paper...good suggestion.

The piece below could be used as a dresser, buffet or to store scrapbooking or quilting supplies.

Nic Nac Paddywac’s info:
616 Central Ave, Osseo, MN; 763-360-4669
Upcoming sales (see website for dates: http://www.nicnacpaddywac.com/)
April 9-12; May 14-17; June 11-14; July 9-12

LeAnntiques...

Visited one of my favorite antique shops today. LeAnntiques is located in Hopkins, MN (Twin Cities) and is open once a month for 11 days. I love this shop because of the owners LeAnn and Frank and because they always have charming items...and quite a few of those charmers have made their way to my home. I find LeAnn and Frank to be extremely friendly and welcoming. There are many times that I go to an antique or quilt shop and don't even get acknowledged. I know this type of behavior is somewhat standard in department and big box stores, but I don't ever expect it with small businesses. Thank you LeAnn and Frank for making my shopping experience so enjoyable.

If you are in the area make sure to stop by. Check out LeAnntiques for their address, phone number and upcoming dates.

Below are some pics I took while at LeAnntiques. You will have to wait until tomorrow to see what I bought.

What do you think the item below was designed to be used as?

Hanging a football uniform.

And what do you think the item below is?

It is a chocolate mold...if you lay it the open position on a dresser it would make a great earring holder.

And what do you think the item below was used for?

Yes, making bread.

I love the look of hinging doors together to make a divider.

What would you do with the little tires?

Some day I want to make a hooked rug.

Saw this chair and it reminded me of my chair. See my previous post

http://cottagelifestyle.blogspot.com/2009/01/things-that-make-me-smile-3.html

Love ladders and love red...this would be great for storing books or plants.

I envision this gate being used in a bathroom to hold towels.

The red coffee bin could contain my recycling or compost in the house until I take it out.

Wouldn't this be a great chandlier for the porch?

This small 'dresser' could be used as a dresser or buffet, for storing quilting or sewing or scrapbooking projects, games, photos, etc. The possibilities are endless.

Love this shopping cart...wouldn't it make a fun laundry basket?

I am into plate racks...I had them built into my kitchen. The blue box is so me.