My Cottage Vintage Home Store

Any of you recognize this place?  This is my shop, Cottage Vintage Home.  We are located in Vancouver, Wa. just on the other side of the Reserve from downtown.

Why locate somewhere other than the downtown area, you ask?  Well, look at this building.  How cute is this.  Granted the color scheme is not "shabby chic" but what the heck.  The street appeal is great, the parking lot, huge and I love the way it looks inside.

When I decided to open Cottage Vintage Home, the downtown area didn't have any spaces that would be "cute" enough for my shop.  I didn't want a strip mall scenario nor did I want to be just filling another space among offices, etc.  I wanted to have something different.  Thus, this house.

Located in the Hudson's Bay neighborhood, this house has been many different types of business' over the past 10 years but never a retail store.  So if you have ever driven thru this neighborhood and have been curious about what's going on inside, please stop on in and have a browse around the shop.
Our address is 2819 East Evergreen Blvd. and we would love to see you.  Hours are 11 to 5 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Friday and Saturday, 10 to 5. 

I will be taking part in 1 vintage show per month so the store will be closed 1 weekend per month unless otherwise posted.  Please check back on my blog or Facebook to see which weekend that will be but even if you the shop isn't open you can find me at the show selling my treasures.  You can always call me, too, at (360) 721-9980.

Hope to see you all soon at the Cottage Vintage Home store.

Uber Chic is coming to Cottage Vintage Home

And you know what THAT means.........container sale!!!!!  Yes, Christian and Dustin have committed to doing two shows at my store, Cottage Vintage Home, in 2013. 

One sale will take place in May and the other one in September.  I wan to put on a small vintage flea market along with the sale in September so if anyone is interested let me know.

But the most exciting part of all this is that those of us who LOVE Uber Chic will not have to feel left out since they do alot of their sales in California.  Right here in little old Vancouver we will be able to buy French treasures until we can't buy anymore.

So please check back often and I will update you on the actual dates and times.  The sales are Fridays and Saturdays so make plans now.  If you have any questions please send me a email

Old Hardware Store Counter

For those of you who were lucky enough to see this beauty in person.....you got a treat.  If you didn't see it in my shop and you didn't see it at this summer's Barn House sale then you REALLY missed out.  It was a vintage hardware store counter that was the most wonderful piece I have had.  The patina was exceptional, the cubby holes were actually a size that you could use and the color, oh the color.  A beautiful green.  My point to all of this is that even a piece like this can be used for many different things around your home.  Don't be afraid of size.  This one was purchased and the gentleman is now using it as a storage unit in his garage.  When you are out looking for goodies and you run across a piece that is soooo special that you can't pass it up, just look at the piece with different eyes.  Open your mind to different uses other than its intended one.  If you love it, you'll make it work.  Happy hunting.....

Holiday Hours At Cottage Vintage Home

Starting tomorrow, November 15, the hours at the shop will be 11 to 5 Tuesday thru Saturday.
This will continue up until Christmas Eve, December 24.

Please be sure to call me at (360) 721-9980 if you would like to shop on a Sunday or Monday when I am closed.  If I am in town I will be more than happy to open the store for your shopping convenience.

Now that the hours are settled, let me tell you about our open house and guest dealer day.  Well, Alex from Attic Antics came to setup her European wares for the day and, boy, was it fabulous.  She sold lots of her items and my shop had a super day, as well.  People were everywhere.  Shopping and having a wonderful time.  First time and returning customers were all mingling together enjoying the holiday atmosphere of my shop.    A great day was had by all.

If you have not yet visited my shop, please make a date to come soon.  Merchandise chages everyday almost with additions of new and vintage items being added.  We would love to see you.

Open House November 10th

Now most of you know that I have a shop called COTTAGE and it is located at 2819 East Evergreen Blvd. in Vancouver, Washington.

Once you see it, it is very apparent why I chose the name.  Cute little place with lots of flowers and greenery.  Small and inviting, my shop is a true reflection of why I love vintage and anything French.  There is lots to see, some eclectic, some traditional but all of it is fun and reasonably priced.

Now for the good stuff.  This Saturday, November 10th we will be not only be having an Open House but Alex from Attic Antics will be here selling her treasures from Europe.  France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, etc. she's got alot of stuff and she will have it here for you to buy.

So please make a date to be here with us this coming Saturday for a day filled with treasures and treats ( sweets and things, of course).  I would like to meet you and welcome you to my shop and hopefully you will find it a great shopping experience and you'll want to come back again and again.

See you Saturday.........................:)

L & W Estate Sales......Shout Out

My friends at L & W Estate Sales are the best.  Not only do they treat their customers right but they go out of their way to conduct their business with integrity and professionally.

Lynne and William have done many estate sales that I have had the good fortune to go to.  Not only have they been the best of all the estate sales I have attended but they are organized, easy to shop and so fun.

I do want to share with all my blog readers, a huge sale coming up later this month that L & W Estate Sales is conducting.  It will be held in Lake Oswego with tons and tons of stuff for sale.  There is a large farm and a house on the lake that will be choked full og merchandise.  This one should not be missed.

So keep watching my blog and my Facebook page for the address and more information on this spectacular sale.

Cottage Vintage Home is having a special event

Attic Antics will be in the shop on November 10th from 10 to 5.  There will be a gift for the first 20 customers and Alex promises to bring lots of wonderful tresures from Europe.

Treats will be available for your tasting pleasure and we hope that you and all your friends can join us for this day of shopping and fun.

And remember..............shop local.