Weekend Barn Sale

 

I picked the coldest day of the year to have my barn sale. and boy was it cold!

   But that did not keep my die hard customers from coming on out to see what was cooking this month.

                   

 

                         In order to get ready

         for my sale this month I

           needed a bit of extra

                         help            

                          so

  my grandson Eli came to my

    rescue. Thanks Eli, you

                      were

               a big help to

                Mom-mom!

 

   Needless to say…. this  box with

     handles on each side, great 

      storage, a fresh coat of paint,

       distressed and antiqued,

                       did not

                     last long.  

                   Gone once, Gone twice,

                      SOLD…… $69.00

 

              Below is a sampling of some of the items I had. I fell in love with the white vanity. One of those pieces I had a hard time selling. But….. if I kept everything there would not be a sale. Right???  Sigh….  gone once gone twice, SOLD! $125.00

But, the darling white chair is still in my barn and it is only 35.00. The fabric is kind of like a hard plastic. It really is sweet the way it is or imagine what it could look like with a slipcover on it.?  That may need to be my next project. If you want it as is…… email me and I will hold it for you.

 

                    Most of these items were sold except for the mirror with hooks. $45.00 and it be be hanging in your home. Let me know if you can’t live without it.

  The desk on the left sold for 149.99. The green  chair was only 55.00. Wow, what a steal! Oh, check out the black board for only 18.00. yep, sold!  the chest of drawers is still waiting for a good home……. only $95.00 The top of it has wallpaper on it. It is really cool!

The couple above bought these 2 wire baskets and the green side table. I quickly ran to my chicken coupe,gathered the eggs and sent them on there way. Fresh Brown eggs! YUM!!!!

 

Below is a cabinet for your flat screen TV. Drawers for whatever suits your fancy. This cabinet in in excellent condition. If you are looking for a TV cabinet, this may be just what you are looking for. And guess what? It is only $65.00

                                           

                                     Below is an end table. I  have two of these. They are in excellent shape. 75.00 each or both for 100.00!!!

       

 

 

Below is a round table. Look at the legs!! So sweet and the chippy green paint,…………. Shabby chic at its best!

                                     $65.00

 

 

I have 2 yellow chairs (below) these chairs are in excellent shape. No rips or tears on the fabric. 150.00 each or both chairs for $200.00. Now that is a buy!!

I really like this mirror. But once again I can’t keep everything I love. But it can be yours for $45.00

 

 

Nope, I did not sell the white shabby chic coffee table. A very sturdy sweet piece!! 

        $149.00

                     

       vanity chair 29.00

                     

Desk was 95.00 at the barn sale. Now on sale for $75.00.

 

    

This wrought iron table is unique in the fact that it has a hole in the middle. Looks really cool with a planter in it filled with greens or fresh flowers. Would look great on your patio. Or…. get a round glass for the top of it and bingo!!! you have a great coffee table.  Or, Tea for 2???

 

The blue bedroom chair sold for 45.00. It is a very comfy chair! The red stool, I new it would not last long. 18.00 and yep, sold!

The white table is still available as well as the 2 chairs. Chairs are 22.00 each and the table is only $45.00   GOOD BUY

(Above)

I can always count on this customer. She knows a great buy when she sees one.     Always good to see you!!! 

I have 5 of these black and white chairs

Yes, they are still available. I am selling them individually at 25.00 each or all 5 for 100.00.

 

 

  Got to run, So much to

         do

   and so little time

        until

  next month. Stay tuned

    for the dates

Blue tag sale!!!!! 30 % off all items with a blue tag

Barn Sale this Weekend at my Home

Friday and Saturday Jan 29 and 30



Hours: 10-5 both days

Directions. from route 41 and route 10, take route 10 south 1 block to Homeville Rd. Make a right on to Homeville Rd and go 3 miles to 3480 Homeville Rd. Driveway is on the left. Look for the Cottonwood House sign

If you have the winter blues, why not come on over. I have been working feverishly getting ready for my barn doors to open up this weekend, January 29 and 30. 10-5 both days.

The barn is bursting at the seams! Los of great Stuff!

Shabby chic and cottage decor furniture, tables, coffee tables, pictures, lamps, area rugs, etc.....

Since closing my doors at The Cottonwood House at 227 Cochran Street, I am now using my own barn to take care of this crazy addiction I created for myself. Bless my dear hubby for allowing me to take over a portion of his barn.

Imagine that!

What was once a resting place for his tractors is now the home of all my fun treasures I scour for at auctions. I am a happy camper when I have a paint brush in hand and I get to transform a piece of furniture. I guess once a shabby chicer, always a shabby chicer

The table below is one of the pieces I just redid. With just a few minor repairs from my hubby, (below)

it is now a beauty. Love It!

Look what you missed

Wanted to show you just a few pictures of our Christmas Show and Barn sale that we had the beginning of Nov. Since this show I had another Barn sale last weekend with just my barn open. My barn is always open if I am home. Please call first. Thanks!

We have some really cool chalk boards. All sizes. great for any where in your home.

I am surprised this table and 5 chairs have not sold. So sweet with the striped Chairs. 5 chairs for $225.00 and the table is $225.00

This bufffet is so cool. I loved repainting it and the front drawers have a great design on it. So cool!

This is my mom taking a break with Jake. Mom is one of my biggest supporters of what I do. I can always count on her too help me out. Thanks Mom!! You are the BEST!!


This customer doesn't let any thing keep her from making a mighty fine purchase. If it doesn't fit, put down the top!

This Double bed is for sale for 495.00. It is a double bed and in excellent condition!

The Finish Line

Well as I sit here on this chilly November night....November..when did that happen...anyway, the kiddo's are tucked in for the night...the fireplace is keeping me toasty warm...and Whoo-Whoo Phillie's just scored....!!!!!!!!!! What could be better!!! Ok I would give up my warm spot tonight for my hubby's spot...he is at the game!!!!!!!!!



But anyway...we have been working like CRAZY here to get ready for the Open House...are we crazy some have asked...opening our home like this....yes...we may be a bit on the crazy side, we will let you know when this is all over, but it sure is fun...a New Adventure!!!



We may have been staying up too late painting, pricing, cleaning, watching the Phils, but it will be worth it for you all...the house and barn are being transformed right before our eyes...we hope you will be pleased...!!! Actually...I know you will be pleased!!!



We can't wait to see you all....THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!



*see previous post for OpenHouse details*

Ok I spoke too soon...the kiddo's are bouncing off the walls...but what can I say...they love them some Chase Utley!!!

posted by carmela

Open House

It's Coming...Just what you all have been waiting for:

Join Us!

Christmas Open House

"Cottonwood At Home"

Thur November 5 4-8

Fri November 6 4-8

Sat November 7 10-5

Sun November 8 1-5

We are soooo excited for this weekend... we are working like crazy people to make this a great weekend...we will have some wonderful Christmas items, really cute gift ideas, as well as furniture and accessories...Also, many of your favorite vendors will be here as well as some new faces..feel free to bring your trucks and vans...you'll need it!

For those of you who have been to our previous Open Houses at the Barn you will NOT be disappointed...in fact...you may like this atmosphere even more!

So please mark your calenders...as you can see we have given you plenty of days to choose from!

Now...where in the world are we located...well here goes...

3480 Homeville Rd

Cochranville PA 19330

From the Rt 41 and 10 go South on Rt 10...continue past Cochran Street and our old Blue Barn "sniff-sniff" make the next road right...Homeville Rd. follow 3 miles and we are on the left...! See that wasn't so hard!

Feel free to map quest us!

Very Important!!!

We will only accept cash or Check this weekend..NO CREDIT CARDS!!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions...

thecottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com

Looking forward to seeing many of you..we have missed you!!!

Farewell, Cottonwood

One week has past since the yellow doors at The Cottonwood House have closed for the last time. The past 6 years have been a dream come true and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have lived the dream.

Do I miss it? Absolutely! I miss your smiles as you walked through the door wondering what treasure was awaiting you.

I miss the smell of coffee as it's aroma filled the old barn.

I miss having that one on one conversation with many of you as we got into each others world.

I miss the little children who loved coming with there Mommy's and thinking that it was a really cool shop.

I miss feeling like I was playing house everyday by getting to rearrange furniture and decorate.

I miss having my hubby stop by just to say Hi and get a cup of coffee for the road.

I miss having Jacob and Eli (My grand kids) coming to work with me, sitting at the counter pretending they were Mom-mom's Secretary.

I miss working with my daughters, Carmela and Sondra, Thanks girls, I couldn't have done it without you!!

I miss working along side of Randall who so faithfully entered my inventory each week, Thanks Randall, That is one job I would pay some one to do any day.

I will miss decorating the old barn at Christmas time. Christmas music, twinkling lights, the smell of hot cider and especially midnight madness. How fun was that?

I will miss the parking lot sales and all the vendors who filled the parking lot with loads of great items.

I miss closing up at night, getting into my car and many times feeling exhausted from carrying furniture but yet a deep sense of gratitude and a sense of satisfaction that I loved what I was doing.

And, most of all I will miss each of you, my customers whom many have become my friends.

What will I do now? First of all, let me show you a few memories of the last week we were open.

THE YELLOW DOORS WERE THE FIRST THING THAT GREETED ME EVERY MORNING. IT MADE ME SMILE!

My hubby mowing the lawn for me. It was a sad day when we put up this sign.

This was the our last load the day we cleaned out.
Boo Ho0! I think a box of tissues were in order.

Sammy, my niece along with Sondra. Sammy bought the most beautiful hankerchiefs. She said she will use them to put in a card when sending one to a friend. Sammy is like her mom in the fact that she loves to send cards to friends to make them feel special. Aunt Vern loves you Sammy!


This is Doug and Jessie. Doug is our son and he just got married to his Sweet Heart this summer with an outside wedding at our house. Jessie found an easel to assist her in her love of painting.I just recently saw her first piece of work. She does amazing work. I think you'll be seeing more of her and her art! Love you guys!

This is my best friend. Her name is Vern as well and we have been friends since we were little girls. Vern owns Ashley's gift across the road from The Cottonwood House. If you have not yet visited her shop, you have a real treat awaiting you. We always looked out for each other while tending our shops.

Sondra and I doing what we do best. Moving furniture around. Sondra is small but boy is she strong!

Thanks Hon, Seems like I always had a Honey Do List for you when you walked through the yellow doors, but this was a big one. Cleaning out the store the last day. Thanks many times over. You were and are my biggest Fan! Love YA!!!

I loved all the vines growing around the outside of the barn. But this is my favorite. Fresh Ripe Grapes. Can't beat that.

Carmela vacuuming! YOU GO GIRL!

4 Year old Eli loved coming to Mom-Mom's shop and playing in the court yard with his brother Jake. His daddy worked on some of my furniture. Looks like Eli learned from the best.

We were actually faking a smile for the camera. It was our very last day. We looked at each other and both started crying. Thanks for the memories Sondra!!!

Grapevine Anyone?


It's Nap time for baby Max and he needed a bed. This adorable cradle was one of our last pieces to have been sold. So cute!

Carmela and Her Grandma (My Mom). I loved when my mom would come and help me out every now and again. She also made all the beautiful pillows. Thanks Mom!

Carmela, Max, Eli and Sondra. Taking a break from all the clean up.

Just another one of those Honey Do Lists

Full Load with no room to spare.

So empty!

Good By Cottonwood...snif, sniff

My friend and customer. Naomi is one of those people who always has an encouraging word for me. And oh, does she have a love for dishes or what. She has quite a collection.

I loved this hutch. It found a good home with these cute boys and there dad. Mom is still in shopping!

Nothing new for customers like these folks... driving several hours . They left with some fabulous finds.

Elaine...
You always made our day!

And NOW the rest of the story. This is our garage at our home. It is now full and over flowing with a few things we brought back from The Cottonwood House and things I've been painting and getting ready to sell at the Christmas Open House. That's right. We may have shut our doors at 227 Cochran Street but we are NOT stopping there. Nov 5,6,7 & 8 we will open our home to all our Cottonwood customers with Christmas gifts and decorations along with great shabby chic items and cottage decor. Stay tuned for more info and hours but, Save The Date For Now.

And Once again. Thanks for the Memories and for shopping with us!!!

"Leavin on a Jet Plane"

OK...so it's more like a Blue Jetta...but still

She's off on another adventure...

We don't really want her to go...

but HEY you can only "beg so much"

she's got a life to live and she will live it to the fullest!

I will miss ya dear sis....please come home soon...but in the meantime have a blast!!!

Makin' Memories...

Oh the tears....
I'm sitting in front of the computer, looking through the hundreds of pics we have of Cottonwood...finding it very hard to gain back my composure (come on sonj, control yourself...there are customers here)!

Over the last 4 years, LOTs of memories have been made. And If I can get through without balling my eyes out, I thought I'd take the time to share with you some of my favs...

cold winter mornings running around the store trying to sweat (at least a little) in order to stay warm, turkey hill runs in the summer (break time!), getting trapped on the stairs with my mom carrying a cabinet 5X the size of us while laughing hysterically (not a good combination), eating tomatoes and grapes from the vines, late nights decorating, a surprise delivery from the "snack shack", random animal attacks (bats, cats, wasps, mice!!!), tea time, listening to great stories from random customers, family/friends visiting, watching a happy customer leave with a great deal!, Monday laughs with my sis, midnight madness, Monday morning chats with Mr. UPS man, daily muscle toning (that furniture is heavy!), auction runs...praying as much as possible for the LARGE piece of furniture to not fall out of the OPENED vehicle (crazy mama), hearing mom give a list of "honey do's" to dad whenever he stopped by, my little nephews (boy boy's) playing secretary - teaching them how to be entrepreneurs, thunderstorms in the barn, meeting a new face each day, Monday coffee visits from my dad, joke time with my brother, ladies nite out at Chili's (you know who you are), left over tea food, scouting out the new treasures from our vendors, windexing every big and little piece of glassware (pretty much took all day!), hiding with Carm :), tostoados, the over head light falling from the ceiling & almost taking me down with it, the feeling of owning a little part of Cochranville, coming in everyday feeling privileged and blessed to work with FAMILY, and the list goes on...

random shots throughout the years...

There you have it.
So many memories...
It's hard to look back and think that -- it's all over. But like we've been saying...when one door closes, another one opens. Different seasons come and go & God wants us to embrace EACH ONE. And although it's a hard one to let go, we'll always cherish the memories that we made and say..."it's been a great ride!".

Thank you all for making these last few years at Cottonwood wonderful!!!

Love, Sondra
(AKA, Cottonwood Daughter)

***one more thought***
If any of you ladies or gents have any memories of Cottonwood that you'd like to share...send us an e-mail/snail-mail/picture... pretty much anything. We would love hear your stories, things you bought and decorated with, or any thoughts you have or have had while coming into Cottonwood.

The countdown begins*

Well, well...the END is in sight...
One more week til the BIG closing DAY *sniff sniff

With most things marked down to 60% off...the store has been full of people taking one more last look around. We want to say THANK YOU to all of you who have taken the time to visit us
WOHAAAA, can we say...BUSY!!!!!

With that said, Cottonwood is definitely not lookin' the same lately. It's been a little difficult trying to decorate with what we have left, so if you stop by, please excuse our mess! It's also been hard trying to keep a smile on our faces...b/c in reality, everything is quite saddening. But hey, we are managing.

There are still several things left...

A bunch of this and a little bit of that...

But I doubt things will be here for very long....everything is just flying out the door!

I mean, LOOK...if we have to use straws to eat soup instead of spoons...then well, hum?

So stop in and visit. We would love to say our GOOD-BYES!

One more thing...
We brought all of our Christmas and Fall items from out of storage...
75% off all of it!!!!

(awww, doesn't she look cute!)

Still Here.....

We are running out the door on this HOT and BUSY day...but wanted to update you on a few cute items left...

We are still at up to 40% off...please don't wait...you will not find much if you do!!!

see how EMPTY it looks!!!!

cute hutch

So come and see us before it's All gone...!!!

Get It...or REGRET It!!!

Just one of the few "lines" we say around here...never more true than now... !!!
Ok ladies and gentlemen...this week the discount is....

up to 40% OFF
can you believe it...!

Now this may be as low as we go...so with that said, come and get it!!

And while a lot of really sweet items have been snatched up...don't worry we still have a lot of cool things...for example

*several table and chairs sets
*old barnwood hutches
*mirrors
*pictures
well, too much to mention (sorry no pics to show ya)

And...all clothing from Ele-Ela is now $1.00
that's a STEAL!!!

So come and see us and don't forget our last day is August 31 if NOT before!!!

Be sure your name is on our email list...you don't want to miss out on our future events!!!!
Leave us a line with your email and name at the end of this post in the "comment" section if you want to be added!!!

Life is like reading a book!

Once again today I am doing what I love to do. Yep, working at The Cottonwood House. Thanks to each of you for coming and helping me clear out the barn and taking advantage of the great sales. It's starting to feel empty. That's a good thing since I do need to sell everything by the end of the month. But... on the other hand I so want to fill it back up again because that is what I normally do. I am having to restrain myself. big time! I want to keep buying and keep playing house.

Let me Just share with you some of my feelings and emotions and even some of my new dreams. So, pull up a chair and lets pretend we are having coffee together. About the time I think I have my emotions under control, a customer comes in and says "I'm so sad you are going out of business". I reply, me too and I tear up Again!!! sometimes even in front of men customers! Now, that's a no-no. They probably think, get it together lady! What is wrong with you? oh well, sigh!!

I think that life is like reading a book. Some books in life are better reading than others. In fact some are so good that when you read the last chapter, its some what depressing and hard to lay down.. In my own life I feel like I've been reading a book. In fact it's the best book ever but I am almost finished and reading the last page. Done!

You know, I could decide to never pick up another book because this one was so good and there may never be another book as good as the one I just read. OR.... I could say, That was a good book!!! and I can't wait to see what the next book I pick up is all about. I think the Lord is teaching me something here and that is, until we close one chapter in our lives we won't ever experience the next chapter. The next book may be even better then the previous one. I am really getting excited to see the what the future holds. I am starting to get a bit of a preview. Could be pretty exciting actually!

So maybe in your life you have finished a good book as well and not quite ready to lay it down. But maybe God has another good book that is not even off the press yet but ready to be released any day now. Pick it up my friend and enjoy the next journey as I am going to do in my life

Blessings to each of you, Vern

Flying out the DOOR!!!!!!!!

Well things are really flying out the door...who knew!!!

This week we have up to 30% off all items

and

Ele-Ela is 50% off

Come fast before it's all gone!!!!

Season's of Change

"To everything there is a season and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven."

Ecclesiasties 3:1

Oh me...oh my, our hearts are filled with sadness and sorrow *sniff-sniff*. This is a post we did not want to write. But unfortunately the day has come.

We have decided to close the doors at this location for The Cottonwood House *wiping the tears from our eyes* Yes, you read correctly... we agonized over our decision but due to many, many different circumstances it is something we feel we must do.

"Dreams are Free...so Free your DREAMS!!!"

~Astrid Alauda

For the last 5 years we have poured our heart and soul and physical bodies (that furniture is HEAVY you know) into first "Bittersweet Antiques" and then what you now know as "The Cottonwood House."
It has been our dear mom's dream to create a beautiful, peaceful and inspirational environment for each and every customer that has come in. And in our oh so humble opinion she has gone above and beyond that dream!!!! Cottonwood fulfilled a life-long passion she had but even though this season is over we know that whatever she will do in the future she will SUCCEED MIGHTILY!!! You go Mama!!

"Wait on the Lord be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart...wait I say, on the Lord."

Psalm 27:14

Now if you know our mom you may be wondering what she will do next! Well, as this verse implies we are in a bit of a waiting period BUT we have some ideas brewing (really good one's) . Although we will no longer be selling from our location here at the barn you have not seen the last of us...so stay tuned to this blog for events and and future plans.

ALSO if you are not on our mailing list please leave us a comment with your name and email in the comment section so we can add you to our list!!

"Live for today but hold your head open to tomorrow, anticipate the future and it's changes with JOY. There is a seed of God's love in every event, every unpleasant situation in which you may find yourself. "

~Barbara Johnson

Now for the GOOD NEWS...

We are letting everything go at up to 25% off...EVERYTHING!!!

If you had your eye on anything NOW is the time to snatch it up and don't forget Ele Ela...good deals I tell ya...good deals!!!

Come on guys...this is your "Shop-ortunity"

oh...did we mention EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!
(come see us now through the end of summer)



We could not have been more blessed by you all...our dear customers and friends...we have met many, many wonderful people and have enjoyed hearing your stories. Thanks for your loyalty and faithfulness to us here at Cottonwood!!! You are the absolute BEST!!!

Our hope is that you will continue to follow us. Please feel free to leave us a comment or send an email to us...we would love to hear from you!!!
thecottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com

We will leave you with one final thought..

"Old times never come back and I suppose it's just as well. What come's back is a new morning everyday in the year and that's better yet!!"

~George H Woodberry

With Smiles...

The Cottonwood Sister's

A letter from ME *Vern:

Hi to all my blogger friends. I am indeed sad and sorry today because I I need to let you all know that I am closing my shop. "The Cottonwood house." I was not expecting this to happen but the past year we have seen a decline in sales. This is not easy for me to do but necessary. I have loved meeting so many of you at the shop and I will miss you. I will also miss what I love to do the most and that is playing house everyday at my shop. I will miss being able to decorate, rearrange furniture, looking for something new to bring in that would bring a smile to a customers face. I will miss going to an auction and leaving there with a truck load of treasures. Working at the Cottonwood House was a dream that I am so glad I was not only able to dream about but to actually have been a part of. But, Even though I am leaving the big blue barn doesn't mean I am throwing in the towel for good. Besides, once a shabby chic chix. always a shabby chic chix!!! I do have a few idea up my sleeve. So stay tuned.
Now, in order to liquidate a barn full of furniture, accessories, shutters, doors and lots of great used clothing, we are having a great big sale. For starters most everything is at least 25% off unless already marked down. But hurry, I have a feeling things will fly out of here. Everything MUST GO.!!! We will be out by Aug 31th if not before.
Ok, SIGH!! I think I will go to bed and hope I had a bad dream.