Just In case you missed it!!!

This was our second Christmas Extravaganza "Down On The Farm" It is the only show I do

inside our house and the barn. My other shows are in the barn only. The question I get asked many times is,"Isn't this a lot of work?

To tell you the truth, it is a lot of work...... and EXHAUSTING I might add! But..... I really do enjoy it so much! Especially when I watch the excitement and the anticipation on my customers faces as they come come through the front door.

So in case you were not here..... take a peak and see what you missed!

It was an absolutely gorgeous balmy day as the 4:00 hour approached. We opened the doors at 4:00 sharp and soon the house was bustling with excited customers running from room to room taking it all in. Decisions had to be made quickly to "Buy it or not" if you thought you could go to the barn and think it over and then come back into the house and think it would still be there...... well let me tell you, there was a lot of disappointment when the item was no longer there!

4:00..... everything is in place and time to open











We sold several of these bird houses. They stand approx. 3 feet tall. We happen to still have this one. It can be yours for only $99.00


















This side table is still available and it has a twin. $49.00 each

This Wicker set was displayed in the barn. It was not sold during the show but.... several inquiry's have been made about it in the past several days. If interested let me know as soon as possible!! (it is in great condition and very sturdy)

Vintage Wrought Iron Bed Sorry...... SOLD!!!!









Not only do we have furniture but some really cool vintage coats as well!
$49.00

I still have several of these very unique and different mirrors for only $29.00. Unique in the fact that they have number on all 4 sides. Great for kids rooms or a family room.

Through out the show we were constantly moving furniture. Either loading it in trucks, or cramming it in cars or just moving it to another spot to fill a vacant hole.

Where are the men when we need them?????

More items in the barn

This table is still looking for a place to call home. It's
a drop leaf and perfect for seating a few more guests during the holidays

$199.00

metal dresser..... only $49.00

More items in the barn that were sold

These 2 little guys were just way to cute. So much for shopping when there were eggs to be gathered. They took the eggs home for breakfast the next morning.

This vanity was handcrafted by a local furniture maker. It is still here and it sits in my family room. I may just decide to keep it for myself. I absolutely love it. You might still be able to twist my arm and I might........... well, maybe sell it.

Even the bathroom was a shopping destination!

A bit of shabby chic going on here ????? Very cool!

This was one of my favorite pieces!!! Sorry......SOLD!

By the looks of things, 3 happy customers!!!

still available!!! creamy white dresser with a mirror $225.00

Should I or not......

Hand made purses. very very sweet!!!

AND JEWELRY TOO!!!

MORE ITEMS....... Still available

Creamy White Chest Of drawers

You will probably never see another desk quite like this one. Vintage LADIES HOME JOURNAL magazine pages cover the top of this desk. Better yet, it is all protected under glass!!!

Gone once, gone twice..... SOLD!!!!!

ANOTHER PEAK.......

Purses, jewelry, clothing etc........

All decked out for Christmas!!!!.

I wish I had a before and after picture of this sweet desk. All I can say is, What a transformation!

This was the 3rd day. Each night I would redo the rooms to fill in vacant spots and bring in new pieces. So if you were here one day and came back the next day, Most likely it had a different look. That was the fun part for me. I love to change furniture around. My hubby never knows where the sofa is going to be when he gets home from work!! Or where the bed is going to land up at. Oh well.....

Everything in our family room was for sale except for the Red Sofa. Just a side note. I'm looking to purchase 2 comfortable chairs to go in this room. Looking for a French Country Look. My creative juices are not flowing when it comes to decorating with a red sofa. Any Ideas??????

In order to get ready for this big event, everyone pitched in to help get ready. Even my grand babies knew mom-mom could use a bit of extra help.

Sparkling clean windows thanks to Max !! Thanks Buddy!

Pop-Pop doing some clean up and Jake keeping right up

I know I can always count on Eli to help with furniture repairs. Give him a screw driver and I know he'll get the job done for sure!!

This is pretty much my life several month before a show. Paint brush in hand for days on end!!

Even though my Mom was in a lot of pain on this particular day, she insisted on helping me. Several days after the show she had surgery. Thanks Mom!!!

So now I will put my paint brush to rest until after Christmas and enjoy some time off. Off to more inportant things at hand..... Christmas shopping, entertaining, baking cookies, having coffee with friends, spending time with family, baby sittng my grandkids, date night with hubby, etc.........

But come January,

I'll be back on the saddle getting ready for our

"SPRING EXTRAVAGANAZA"

Don't Miss It!!!

Save the date!!

SAVE THE DATE!

Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza

Oct 28,29,30Th

Thursday 4-8

Friday 2-8

Saturday 10-5

CHRISTMAS.....It's right around the corner

We're getting geared up for our "Christmas Extravaganza" and that means... buying, painting furniture, rearranging the house into a shop, pricing, etc, to make it .......

A fun and exciting

"One of a kind"

Shopping experience just for you!!

This is the only sale I open my house along with the barn

and fill it with

gifts, Christmas decor, cottage and shabby chic furniture

and one of a kind treasures.

Several vendors will be joining me as well

Check out last years Christmas Extravaganza

Barn Sale

The Cottonwood House
"Down at the Farm"

Did I say Barn Sale?.......

Yep, It's time I get myself in gear after a fun filled, lazy summer!
It took awhile to get motivated..... but now that I started, I'm on a roll!

Take a Look ........
and check out just a couple of pieces I'm working on.......






2 Days Only!!!

Friday Aug 27Th & Sat. Aug 28Th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Once again the barn will be filled with shabby chic, antiques and cottage decor.

Suzy will be joining me as well with a truck load of her famous creations!!
shabby chic at it's finest.... furniture and more furniture all done up in whites, pastels and some really cool colors.

Directions

At route 41 and route 10, take route 10 south 1/2 mile and turn right onto Homeville Rd. (If you go past the Pizza Shop you have gone too far.) Take Homeville Rd. 3 miles to 3480 Homeville Rd and look for sign. Come down my long driveway and head for the barn.

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It's so simple. After you click the link above our page will pop up. Beside The Cottonwood House name you will click the "like" button to become our fan! (Loud Squeal!) Then, to invite others, go under the profile picture and click "Suggest to Friends". Let's make Cottonwood a household name!

The Cottonwood House
"Down at the farm"
Spring Extravaganza
June 5TH and 6TH
Saturday and Sunday

We are almost Ready!!!
Take a peak and see what we've been up to.....

If you would like to see more pictures of our projects please comment on our blog and leave us your email!

We can't wait to see you!




I have moved from the Cochranville location to my home: From route 41 and route 10, go south on route 10 about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Homeville Rd. (If you go past the Pizza Shop you have gone too far.) Take Homeville Rd. 3 miles to 3480 Homeville Rd and look for sign. come down my long driveway and look for the barn



Blog www.cottonwoodhouse.blogspot.com
Email: www.The Cottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com

If you need direction call 610-764-0350

Spring Extravaganza !!!

The Cottonwood House
"Down at the farm"
Spring Extravaganza
June 5TH and 6TH
Saturday and Sunday

We are almost Ready!!!
Take a peak and see what we've been up too.....





This table that Randall is working on has been transformed. You will not recognize it.


Oh my, Is this sweet or what??? A child's table and 4 chairs....




Wait until you see this all prettied up. So cute........





This picture says shabby chic all the way. If I could keep everything, the darling chairs would be a keeper for sure!! sigh..........


Sondra sure has the eye to see potential. You should have seen these before she got her hands on them.



Never enough hours in a day. When we get started we don't want to quit!!



Lovely Farm table!!



If you like primitive but not perfect, well I think you will like this cabinet



OK, girls, first load finished and on it's way to the Barn. Hang On......




I can't wait to show you what Ashley is creating. Adorable and must have journals. Be sure and find her. So very cute. Great gifts!!




Hey Dad, can ya help!!



Ashley and Sondra.
the Shabby Chic Chicks




It's late but not too late for a root beer float!!! Just what we needed to keep going another couple of hours.

Sorry freckles!!


So, come on out and enjoy the weekend with us. This is our biggest show yet and we have sooooo much STUFF!!!

See ya Soon!

Now, take a peak at the vendors who will be joining us.




Sweet Pea Boutique
You will not want to miss going into this booth. She will be bringing beautiful jewelry and better yet, it is priced right. It will be difficult to leave with just one piece!!. Chalk boards anyone? all kinds and sizes. It will be hard to choose! and Soooo much more!

Shivery's PlastiCrafts.
Textured acrylic hand painted gallery glass items. Very cool!
Stained glass look panels for windows, candle holders and so much more. Deb and her hubby create all these unique items.

Janet Seum spends much of her time selling her wares at burning Bridge Antiques in Columbia and also at The Milk House Antiques, formally known as The Rusty Gate. We are privileged to have her here for the weekend with furniture, 18Th and 19Th C. primitives, garden and vintage items

Lots of furniture painted and distressed by Suzy. She was at my Christmas show as well. Her hubby also makes unusual pieces with old shutters and what not. This is one talented couple. He creates and she paints! Love Love Love their pieces! You will too!!!

Would you like to make your home just a bit more beautiful? Why not add a floral arrangement? You talk about a Wow... You will be pleasantly surprised by Barbs unique and unusual creations. all created and designed by Barb Landis (Custom Permanent Floral Design & Home accessories) She designed several pieces for our Son's wedding last summer so I know what I'm talking about!!

Another vendor will be bringing Longaberger baskets. I am excited for you to see her display. It doesn't stop with baskets, She's got loads more!

Roxanne will be here with anything you might need for tea or tea parties. You will enjoy her selection. She also has vintage items, furniture, linens etc. P.S. Roxanne makes scones and has them frozen and all you do is take them home, bake them in your oven and BINGO!!
Invite a friend over for tea, serve a scone with a cup of hot tea and she'll think you've been cookin all morning.


Oh yea, come hungry. Lots of great food for you too enjoy as you shop. Que's BBQ will be here with hickory smoked sausage and or brisket sandwiches, chicken BBQ and by the way!...he makes the best baked beans ever!

Did I hear strawberries???
Vanilla Ice cream topped with Fresh Home Grown Strawberries! Yummy!!


Come and hang out awhile. Bring a blanket, and enjoy your food down by the creek.




I have moved from the Cochranville location to my home: From route 41 and route 10, go south on route 10 about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Homeville Rd. (If you go past the Pizza Shop you have gone too far.) Take Homeville Rd. 3 miles to 3480 Homeville Rd and look for sign. come down my long driveway and look for the barn



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Email: www.The Cottonwoodhouse@yahoo.com

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Spring Extravaganza

The Cottonwood House
"Down at the farm"

Spring Extravaganza
June 5TH and 6TH
Saturday and Sunday 9-4

I hope you saved the date
BECAUSE.....
We have been busy little bees the past several month getting ready for our Spring Extravaganza! Looking for those special finds and treasures just for you. Some we keep as is.... too sweet to tamper with. Other pieces we buy only because we see potential in it. So..... with paint
and brush in hand, we are up to the challenge of giving it new life and purpose.

We do what we do best and that is shabby chic anything we can get our hands on. We've got cottage decor
and accessories, antiques, lamps, rugs, dressers, desks, beds, chairs, side tables, coffee tables, Kids tables, and the list goes on.

You will not want to miss this weekend.
Other vendors will be joining me for this weekend.

Cash or Check only/ no Credit Cards Excepted

Just a sample of some of our vendors......

Sweet Pea Boutique
You will not want to miss going into this booth. She will be bringing beautiful jewelry and better yet, it is priced right. It will be difficult to leave with just one piece!!. Chalk boards anyone? all kinds and sizes. It will be hard to choose! and Soooo much more!

Shivery's PlastiCrafts.
Textured acrylic hand painted gallery glass items. Very cool!
Stained glass look panels for windows, candle holders and so much more. Deb and her hubby create all these unique items.

Janet Seum spends much of her time selling her wares at burning Bridge Antiques in Columbia and also at The Milk House Antiques, formally known as The Rusty Gate. We are privileged to have her here for the weekend with furniture, 18Th and 19Th C. primitives, garden and vintage items

Lots of furniture painted and distressed by Suzy. She was at my Christmas show as well. Her hubby also makes unusual pieces with old shutters and what not. This is one talented couple. He creates and she paints! Love Love Love their pieces! You will too!!!

Would you like to make your home just a bit more beautiful? Why not add a floral arrangement? You talk about a Wow... You will be pleasantly surprised by Barbs unique and unusual creations. all created and designed by Barb Landis (Custom Permanent Floral Design & Home accessories) She designed several pieces for our Son's wedding last summer so I know what I'm talking about!!

Another vendor will be bringing Longaberger baskets. I am excited for you to see her display. It doesn't stop with baskets, She's got loads more!

Roxanne will be here with anything you might need for tea or tea parties. You will enjoy her selection. She also has vintage items, furniture, linens etc. P.S. Roxanne makes scones and has them frozen and all you do is take them home, bake them in your oven and BINGO!!
Invite a friend over for tea, serve a scone with a cup of hot tea and she'll think you've been cookin all morning.


Oh yea, come hungry. Lots of great food for you too enjoy as you shop. Que's BBQ will be here with hickory smoked sausage and or brisket sandwiches, chicken BBQ and by the way!...he makes the best baked beans ever!

French fries......with ketchup of course

Did I hear strawberries???
Vanilla Ice cream topped with Fresh Home Grown Strawberries! Yummy!!


Come and hang out awhile. Bring a blanket, and enjoy your food down by the creek. (a great place for a family picnic)


Stay tuned.... coming next week, a sneak picture preview!

I have moved from the Cochranville location to my home: From route 41 and route 10, go south on route 10 about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Homeville Rd. (If you go past the Pizza Shop you have gone too far.) Take Homeville Rd. 3 miles to 3480 Homeville Rd and look for sign. come down my long driveway and look for the barn

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!!!!

SOLD!!!!!

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SOLD!!!!!