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!!!

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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.

OH ME....OH MY...............

*SIGH*

Sittin' on the.....

dock...porch...wherever you may be!!!

Embrace the SUMMER!!!!!

SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer Blow-Out SALE

25% off

vs-01 tags and EE

*what that means is most of the store and Ele -Ela*

Hurry before it's gone!!!!

We're under Attack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's right....this oh so cute clematis vine is taking over our store...what is the problem you ask...

well...it is cute but it's coming in our door...ok that's not so bad....

just push it out of your way...no big deal....EXCEPT.......

it's coming through our wall...that's right, you are looking at a picture INSIDE the store with no holes or widows!!! How does that happen? The vine is coming through the wall...do we cut it? Leave it? Oh the problems we have!!!

When we're not together at CW, we're together on the water.

Picture this: boat, water, blue sky, smiles, watermelon, music, loud motors, green trees & relaxation.
What a WONDERFUL DAY!!!

But before heading out on the big blue (or green) glass...we first had to drive the boat under the bridge. Hummm?

Scouting out the situation...
Do you think we'll make it?

It was definitely cutting it short...but we slipped right on through with a few feet to spare.

Meet our captain...AKA Dad

Sonj, cute little Eli & Bekah

*Livin' the Life*

There she is...not only does she have a drive for decorating, she's also got a need for speed!!!

I think he's wondering when it's his turn...

I forgot to mention...this was our new toy.
Welcome to the family Mr. Jet, you're a definite keeper.

After an hour or so of persuading the little guys...they finally said "YES, I wanna go!"

By the end of the day...this is pretty much what we all looked like.

It was a perfect summer day, full of lots of memories!!!
Until next time...

Just Another Day...

Saturday, July 4...while everyone was out and about doin' the picnic thing, my mom and I were living life here at CW.

After doing the normal routine stuff...
turning on all 10,000 lights (slight exaggeration), setting up outside, making coffee, checking the business e-mail, sorting and organizing Ele Ela's, and sweeping off the dusty front porch...

it was time to sit down and wait for some creative juices to flow from our brains.
Yep, it was time to rearrange!!!
After coming up with a plan, I realized...

this was going to be a major project & it could potentially take ALL DAY.

So to give us some energy...we once again got our fix at the neighboring Turkey Hill & then dove right into it!
After lots of pushing, pulling & lifting...we were spent.

So hey, what could be better then a break?

A nap!!!

And a few minutes later we were up and at it again.

And a few hours later, we were done!
Take a look at the changes...

By the way...most times when my mom gets the urge to change the ENTIRE store... in my eyes, it seems like a lot of work and a little overwhelming.
But the truth is, I LOVE IT & I'm thankful I get to do it with HER!