Monday, November 2, 2009

Lisa's New Goodies and Fun at the Flea Market



We've been waiting and waiting for Lisa's fun and funky jewelry to arrive. Here it is. She took old hotel keys and imposed a bird picture on them. Her typewriter key pendants have been a staple at the shop for awhile and more of those came too. They are actually from old typewriters.


Her Mother Madonna pendant is new for us too. They are so beautiful with French writing behind the picture.

Her bullet casing pendants yes from guns,have been a hit with us in the past. Well they are back and as "stinking cute" as ever. (A term Lisa likes to say alot). Who would have ever thought to use those.

Pauline and I got up at the crack of dawn on Sunday to attend a flea market in central Phoenix. Here is her haul piled in front of her house. Just too much fun !! Her prized find was a wood carved settee with wild pink stripped fabric. We immediately placed at the foot of her bed. And it fit perfect.

Making one of our many trips back to the car with all our goodies.


It was a beautiful morning for a flea market once the sun came up. When we got there at 6:30am it was still dark and the vendors were still setting up.

Pauline looked so great in this old cowboy hat but alas she passed it up. But that was OK because there were many other treasures waiting to be scooped up.

Here she is wheeling and dealing. I ended up with this wonderful triple mirror for a steal. You will see it at Cottage Garden II among all the jewelry.

Don't you just love these leopard shoes. We hit the motherload at this booth with a huge pile of vintage dresses, shoes, purses, and furs. Score !!!!!!!
Our manequins at the shop are now clothed with our new finds.

Another trip to the car with more treasures. And then home we went.
The Christmas fairies had so much fun on Sunday but now it is back to the task at hand of decorating and creating our Christmas wonderland at the shops. If you peek in the window you just might see us waving our wands and presto there's another vignette.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Happy Anniversary Country Maiden

Nestled next to Cottage Garden I is the Country Maiden. They are celebrating their 21st year in business. What an accomplishment. If you are in the area stop by and congratulate them on their anniversary. Way to go Cheryl !!!

Cheryl Kappes is the current owner of the Country Maiden. She is standing in front of her McCalls candles, one of her best selling items.

This doll was created for Cheryl by Greta of SewBeIt. On her pocket it says I Love Az.
Next post I will give you a sneak peek of what the Christmas fairies have been doing at the Cottage Garden to get ready for the Holidays.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Taryn's Birthday

October 24th was granddaughter Taryn's birthday. She was 3 years old. We had a big family get together to celebrate her day. She was one happy child. Oh to be young again !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

New things at the Cottage Garden

We now have a great selection of Kellie Rae Roberts prints. She is doing so well that it took several deliveries to get a good selection in. Get them before they are all gone again....................




This chandlier has been so popular that I just got in 2 more of these. The prisms on this chandlier are so crystal clear and the little shades are adorable. They can be cutomized to your color scheme by putting ribbon around the top of the shades.

This beautiful angel has just flown into #2.

We also received an order from our gal in San Francisco, Caramia. She makes all these funky rings, necklaces, and bracelets. They are designed to minic the old bakelite. Her new bracelets will be arriving soon. I can't wait to see how they turned out.


The raven necklace has been a very popular piece.


The heart necklaces are just too cool.

Our new gals from Dallas finally sent us some new necklaces of clay shaped in the forms of hearts, birds, crowns, and peace symbols.

We have waited for these since June. Yea they are here.
The Christmas elves namely Carol and Pauline are busily getting Christmas displayed at #1 shop. The transformation will be done soon. Stop by and see our progress. The trees are just about ready to be set up. I will be posting our progress soon. What a chore to do but oh so worth it. It will be enchanting !!!!!!!!!!!!!








Saturday, October 17, 2009

Front Porch Day

Just our luck it had to be more than 10 degrees above normal today but it still turned out to be a wonderful day. Getting ready for the day.

The first customers arriving at #1 shop. Welcome !!!!

Many shoppers milling around deciding what to purchase.

My son Eric and his wife Lee Anne with the girls, Emmi, Ainslee, and little Miss Mollee enjoying the afternoon under the gazebo at #2 shop.

Lori setting up for a trunk show of her wonderful jewelery on the front porch of #2 shop.

Lori with Ellen, who is one of Lori's biggest fan. She loves the funky style of the button jewelry.
Ian once again played his banjo and guitar on the porch to the delight of all the customers. There was some real stomping going on.

Thanks to all who came to the Front Porch Festival and supported all the small shops. We truly appreciate each and everyone of you. Next big event will be the Christmas open house November 13th from 6pm - ? We will also be having our Christmas Tea outside #2 shop on November 14th. If you would like to make reservations please call Carol 623-847-3232 or 623-847-5262. It will be at 1pm and cost is $12.50. Of course it would be fun to wear your favorite hat !!!!!!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Front Porch Festival

Saturday October 17th is Front Porch Festival. This is the 15th year that Catlin Court has been doing this. Ian will again be playing his guitar and banjo on our porch. Weather permitting!!! Of course it has been absolutely beautiful the last week or so and as luck would have it we are suppose to be above normal this weekend. It will still be a great day in Catlin Court and maybe the weather men will change the forecast and it will be a big cool down instead of a heat up.

Another thing happening this weekend is that the Cottage Garden II is 3 years old. Ahhhhhhh....................

Happy Fall everyone!


Hope to see you all on Saturday.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Front Door

Around the front door of my house. Fall plants and pumpkins have created an inviting vignette before you step into the house. I love all the yellows, oranges and purples that really depict the coming of the autum

This crazy pumpkin face was created with the kit from round top, for those of us that don't have the time to carve a pumpkin this sure was quick. I topped it out with a bow of raffia around the stem. The pumpkin is nestled in a pot of springei fern.