Mother's Day Ideas at The Cottage Garden

We are just filled with many great gift ideas for Mother's Day this weekend, at both the Cottages.......

At Cottage I we have these sweet mini violets nestled in vintage sugar bowls, creamers, teacups, metal baskets, etc. and oh yes they are real and will stay their sweet little shape......

The Journey of Grace angels make wonderful gifts too......

Our metal picture frames with the funky flower on top has already been a big hit.

Of course the Willow Tree angels are still a popular item for the Moms and moms to be......

This picture frame collage would look wonderful filled with many family photos.

These raw silk roses pinned on a hat or purse, jacket wow!!!!!

Every mom could use a new address book......

A really fun way to display family photos on a wire wall birdcage with mini clothespins....

And what Mom couldn't use a mini chandlier.....

More of our mini violets nestled in a metal garden shoe.

And just arrived at Cottage II these fun glitzy pens on a silver chain.

Another new arrival and going fast our vintage textiles purses made by Pure West in Texas. No two are ever alike......

And our jade bracelets where each one has a special meaning.

And of course what about our handmade Laura van frames. Mom could put a very cherished photo in this to enjoy for a long time.

More of Ashleys fabric coursages. Tres Chic.....

Don't forget Mother's Day is Sunday and time is running out. So come and see us and we can help you pick out that special gift for a special Mom......

Great Sidewalk Sale!

Well our sidewalk sale on Saturday was a great success. We had a brillant idea of filling a bag for $15.00 and man oh man did all the gals have a blast doing just that. It is amazing how much craming and shoving into a shopping bag a gal can do. Thanks to all that attended, I had very little left by the end of the day.

Even Linda from Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor next to Cottage #1 had to come check out all the oldies but goodies.

Shoppers looking for all those treasures.....

One gal said she hadn't had this much fun in a long time. Glad to have helped her.

Heather and I taking a little break at the end of the hectic day.
Thank you all for coming and helping me clear out alot of good old stuff......
Now theres plenty of room in the back house for all the Christmas product that will start arriving next month..... Yea!!!!!!

Oldies but Goodies

The Catlin Court and Downtown Glendale will be having a sidewalk sale this Saturday, May 1st, from 1oam to 4pm. We all will be having great sales in our yards and on the sidewalks. Great bargains galore so come join us the weather should be just right. SEE YOU THEN!!!!!

New from Ashley

Ashley has brought in a wonderful selection of her new jewelry. She just gets better and better each time we receive new things from her!!!!!!

She brought in some really beautiful fabric coursages. They are going quick though. Great job Ashley......

New Vingettes at #1

Of course we can never leave things the same for very long so when Easter was over it was time to create some new settings in the shop #1.

Nests and birds are the decorating craze, but we knew that. The decorating magazines have just reinforced the idea.

This garden dress form is just the coolest thing. We put little magnetic birds all over it. The background are these great urns we got from one of our favorite vendors....

We just got in this great garden bench that is nestled on the porch. A garden gnome is sitting under a birdbath.

Love this clouche with a bird under it. It is so Anthrogology. Which by the way is a great inspiration to me.

These little birds are a fav of ours!!!!!

More from our company in Michigan. Garden sticks with sayings....

This is a great piece. It is a herb drying rack for the wall. I put these little metal picture holders on it. It has a top and bottom shelf to decorated too...

Ah more birds!!!!!!

Happy decorating everyone.

Flea Market Day!

Last Sunday got up at the crack of dawn to hit the semi annual flea market in central Phoenix. Phoenix is not quite known for having lots of great flea markets so when one comes around us die hards have to go........

Pauline with a gal named Mac. She specializing in all Frenchy finds. As a matter of fact our great 1920's cloth manequin in the front window at #2 is from her.

Absolutely loved these bright blue wicker chairs. They are now at Cottage Garden #2 on the front porch for all to take a rest before they move on to do more shopping. Not only funky and cute but very comfy.........

There was all kinds of stuff everywhere you turned....

See those two great white urns. Yep they are at #2 right next to the blue wicker chairs. I potted red geraniums in them. Our porch looks so cool.....

There were lots and lots of people that attended. All of us flea market junkies...

Just love to dig thru all the itsy bitsy stuff that were in boxes here and there. Never know when you will find that one great treasure find.

We had such a ball and we are preparing ourselves for a bigger adventure. The Alameda Flea Market in northern California. Just wait and see what treasures we find there. Can't Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is Friday Night Lights!!!!!

Just a reminder that we are open till 9pm today so girls come on out and shop till you drop. We've gotten in a bunch of new clothes. Ashley our local artist brought in many new one of kind pieces of jewelry. #1 shop is brimming with new garden art. So come down and visit us and shop under the stars tonight.

Next 3rd Friday in May which is May 21st we are going to have a GIRLS NIGHT OUT ( and the guys can come too)...... We are going to have a live band so if you feel like dancing feel free. A fashion show with all the newest clothes. And plenty of munchies and drinks. More about that to follow in the blog and you will also be receiving email about it. SO LETS PARTY BEFORE THE HEAT HITS!!!!!!!!!!!!