cottageelements Blog Posts
- My Own Vintage Home Market...or Something Like That!So I'm doing it! I'm biting the bullet during this busy time of year and having a sale in my home. I've thought about it like forever and decided no better time than now! And since I really do love decorating for Christmas, this IS the perfect time,...
- A Winter Wonderland MantelWell we've survived the holidays and some of you may have already put those holiday decorations away. But not me. Winter in Minnesota still has some months to go, so rather than put all mine away, I'll just use them in "winter" displays.My front room...
- Christmas Decorations Even in the Water Closet!If you know me, most of my home is decorated to the 9's for Christmas. Even my main floor bath has been holly-fied. Okay, maybe that's not a word, but anyway. I get so wrapped up in the Christmas spirit, not one room is without Christmas-filled with...
- All my trees are up and decorated, shopping is done and I've finally gotten all the presents wrapped and under the tree. Let the celebrating commence! And this year I decided to have my presents have a more natural feel. I had this vintage twine, whi...
- Unique One of a Kind, Holiday CenterpieceSometimes when you buy things, you find out that they just seem to go together...naturally. That's the case with with these pieces. I found they had a way of fitting together just perfectly.It started with this Pyrex piece. Not exactly sure what it w...
- All Dressed Up and Ready to Celebrate!If you come to my home, you'll be greeted by my vintage mannequin. I think she's probably from the 50's, though I'm not quite sure. But as the seasons change, so does her wardrobe. With Christmas on the horizons, I dressed her up in a festive way. No...
- Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...
on Dec 8, 2014
Lucky me I have a very creative cousin, Vickie. She's been making art with vintage buttons for awhile now and I was the fortunate recipient of this jem. I just couldn't help but share it with my fellow Junkers...what do you think? Do you love it as m... - Garden Fencing ChandelierTo see the pictures in a larger format, just click on them.First, this is not a new or original project. I saw it first in the Decorating JUNKMARKET Style book. But I had the fencing and the insulators, so thought it was certainly about t...
- From Farm to Table!
on Aug 6, 2014
And no, we're not taking about food here. But this piece started out with the inspiration of just the glass. I picked it up for a steal from a local retail outlet and obviously I needed a base for it. When I was out and about j... - Industrial Cart Put Together with Love!To see the pictures in a larger format, just click on them.I have not been on this blog for well over a year! I thought I'd do a post and see if there's anyone out there anymore. I still show followers, but in this tech age, one never kno...
- "Pamper Yourself" Trunk Show Pics!If you were able to make it out to the Pamper Yourself Trunk Show at Otten Bros. Greenhouse in Long Lake, Minnesota, thank you! It was a fabulous turnout. Every year it gets better and better. And with such a great bunch of vendors,...
- "Pamper Yourself" Trunk Show Pics!If you were able to make it out to the Pamper Yourself Trunk Show at Otten Bros. Greenhouse in Long Lake, Minnesota, thank you! It was a fabulous turnout. Every year it gets better and better. And with such a great bunch of vendors,...
- Bedroom Bar for that Morning Java Jolt!After recently seeing a coffee bar in one of my friends bedrooms, and then seeing a recent post by fellow JUNKMARKET Contributor Jasmin Marisett on the JMS site where she was showcasing a coffee bar, I decided it would be a great idea to add one...
- Bedroom Bar for that Morning Java Jolt!After recently seeing a coffee bar in one of my friends bedrooms, and then seeing a recent post by fellow JUNKMARKET Contributor Jasmin Marisett on the JMS site where she was showcasing a coffee bar, I decided it would be a great idea to add one...
- Isn't it Time for a Little Pampering?Come spend Ground Hog’s Day with us at the 3rd Annual JUNKMARKET Style “Pamper Yourself” Trunk Show sponsored by JMS and Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping. This show is back by serious popular demand…just for you! We st...
- Isn't it Time for a Little Pampering?
on Jan 30, 2013
Come spend Ground Hog’s Day with us at the 3rd Annual JUNKMARKET Style “Pamper Yourself” Trunk Show sponsored by JMS and Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping. This show is back by serious popular demand…just for you! We st... - Taco Soup Served up Ala-Junk Style!Welcome to 2013! I've decided to try to put a new spin on my blog and when I find a great recipe I like, feature it! And of course it has to be served up ala-junk style! This was a recipe I first saw on facebook. Unfortunatel...
- Taco Soup Served up Ala-Junk Style!Welcome to 2013! I've decided to try to put a new spin on my blog and when I find a great recipe I like, feature it! And of course it has to be served up ala-junk style! This was a recipe I first saw on facebook. Unfortunatel...
- Christmas Cookies Served Up Ala-Junk Style!
on Dec 22, 2012
And I have a cookie recipe that was created by Minnesota's own Marjorie Johnson, the famous Marjorie Johnson that has been seen on The Tonight Show and The Today Show. I'm proud to say she's a local gal from Minnesota. She's won countless... - Christmas Cookies Served Up Ala-Junk Style!
on Dec 22, 2012
And I have a cookie recipe that was created by Minnesota's own Marjorie Johnson, the famous Marjorie Johnson that has been seen on The Tonight Show and The Today Show. I'm proud to say she's a local gal from Minnesota. She's won countless...
