The Blessing Cottage

We have this great little apartment in our house. Apartment??? NO, I don't like how it sounds. Not very personal in my opinion. So I'm going to call it "THE BLESSING COTTAGE" So..... come along and help me do a makeover. It needs to be very special!!! I've been mulling ideas around in my head for weeks thinking how and what style I want to use.

Shabby Chic? Whimsical and cottage like? Maybe more of a Pottery style look? Well, the creative juices just were not flowing. Until.... I went to one of my favorite auction houses in Maryland and I laid my eyes on this fabulous chair. As soon as I saw it I knew that was it. It was my Inspiration Piece!!!

This chair is the most comfortable chair ever!! After I sank into it... I wanted to camp out for a long....while!! It was in great condition and for only $65.00.... well you know the rest of the story. I knew it was a keeper for sure!

And..... so my journey of decorating ' The Blessing Cottage" begins.......

This isn't just any old cottage but a quiet haven of rest... where someone may want to come and get away from the busyness of life. A place to get re energized and relax for a day, a week , maybe even a month.ahhh. sounds heavenly!

Cozy, Comfortable, yet Classy and Elegant.

All of the above! That's what I'm wanting this cottage to be.

Check out the bedroom. The previous dwellers decided they wanted a red room with a gray accent wall. It was very beautiful and tastefully done. But...... I would like to give this room a different feel. Red is suppose to make you feel hungry and energetic (Ever notice that a lot of restaurants have red decor? They want you to be hungry so you eat a lot)

This bedroom needs to feel warm and relaxing. It also needs to appeal to male and female. Not too feminine nor too manly.

There are no outside windows to the room so no direct sunshine flows into the room.

So here's what I've been thinking....

I could paint the walls an eggplant color. And then do black and white accessories. Maybe a distressed black dresser, a cozy chair. A Down comforter, luxurious pillows, etc.... it would feel calm and relaxing. I recently saw a room with these colors and I just can't get it out of my head. It was absolutely beautiful. It might not sound to cool but trust me, it was!!! I really dislike anything even remotely the color purple. go figure!!!

or........

Or I could do an all white and cream room. The walls would be cream and different shades of white and cream through out the room. Sounds peaceful and Serene! But maybe boring???

any ideas????

But....... for now I need to prime this wall ! Uggg! I do not like to paint!. You would think since I paint furniture I would like painting a wall. Well, I don't. but someones got to do it.






This cupboard has been sitting in the storage area of our basement for years storing unused cans of paint. I've decided to give it new life and a new purpose. It's going to go in the Blessing Cottage. I have big plans for it. But for now you will have to wait and see......

check out the kitchen. It's small but

functional

That's it for now. I'll be back!

Looking for vendors!

June 5th and 6th "Spring Extravaganza.

I am very excited about this sale because you see, I am inviting YOU to join me for this one.

If you are a seasoned vendor or.... love the thrill of the hunt but have no need for it yourself, or you have a creative mind and need a place to sell all your creative things, then this might be the place and setting for you to have your very own booth and sell your treasures!

Just send me an email at Thecottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com

and I will send you all the details.

If you just want to shop! you will want to save the date.

June 5TH and 6TH

Antiques, Vintage, Cottage decor, Shabby Chic.

and much more!

Located @

3480 Homeville Rd. Cochranville, Pa. 19330

The Cottonwood House Weekend Sale

April 9th and 10th Weekend Sale!!!
10-5 both days



Remember now, new location....
"DOWN ON THE FARM"

34 80 Homeville Rd, Cochranville, Pa, 19330.

Below are pictures of just a few items.

Much Much more awaits you in the barn. Come and see for yourself!

wwwmailto:wwwthecottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com SOLD!!!!

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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