Happy Saturday! It's time to fall down the  Come on in and join me for a little trip throughout the blogosphere... Hi friends! How is everyone? I think today we will try to find some places that you can just kick back and enjoy and hopefully some that will be worthy of a bookmark!  Have you ever seen a flying house? Well of course if you saw UP but check this one out! Flying House by Laurent Cheshere.  I don't know why...but this picture just made me smile and there are tons of others … [Read more...]
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Down the Rabbit Hole and free Tea Time Printable
Once again it is Saturday and that means here at  The Cottage Market it is time for our little adventure... of the blogosphere! I have been on a kind of a tea kick lately...experimenting with different blends and flavors...so that got me to thinking about another subject that I love and that is art...so I am about to take a free fall checking out tea in art...not the art of tea...I kind of wanted to see what fabulous teapot creations are out there that are not at most tea parties...let's … [Read more...]
What’s Cooking!!!
Morning! It's Sunday and I am sitting here at my computer with what is now my 3rd cup of coffee and getting more and more hungry by the moment...why? Because it is time for What's Cooking here at The Cottage Market! What is our culinary destination today? No rhyme or reason...just fun tasty food that I think would make your tummy happy!!! Oh here is an easy but tasty little treat! I bet you have a few zucchini on hand...they are sooooo plentiful during this season...so grab a few … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Clothespins DIY It’s A Cinch
Here's wishing you all a marvelous Monday!  Are you still tired from the weekend? Is the heat getting to you? Do you have that creative itch but just don't want to get involved in a big project because life is hectic with the kids home from school...the trips to the movies...the lake and all kinds of activities??? If you answered YES to any of this...I have something for you and so do my friends...yep...it's time for another episode of It's a Cinch brought to you by The Mission … [Read more...]
Anthropologie-Esque Inspired Hair Pins
Hi everyone! How are you today. Here it is Wednesday all ready and I have no idea how we got here so soon! Did you ever feel like life is just racing by! Well I do have a quick and easy little how to for you today that I hope you enjoy. A great way to use those little scraps of pretty fabrics around the house (you know you have them!) These little bobbies are perfect for the little girl in your life or for you! Hope you enjoy! You have seen them at Anthropologie and you can make … [Read more...]
Teacher and Mom Gift DIY Got a Pen?
Morning my friends. How are you today.  It seems as though the flu has hit my household...about 3:00 yesterday it struck from NO WHERE...so I am going to make this one a little short and sweet. I hope you all stay well! Here's a little simple project that anyone can do and is a perfect gift for Mom or for your favorite teacher...who doesn't need a pen...this one has a little Shabby Cottage feel but you can put your twist on it in OH SO MANY ways! What will you need? Some pretty … [Read more...]
thankful for my friends Thursday!
It's Thursday and here's to a Great Day for everyone! You know what today is at The Cottage Market! It's time to say thank you to all my friends that pass by here throughout the week...reading...commenting...emailing and in short just putting a smile on my face!  I am so grateful and know that I appreciate and care about each and everyone of you (yes...Junkin Joe feels the same way : )  So...if you are new and want to find out more about this special day here...click on the two little doggies … [Read more...]
Free Digital Chevron Stripe Ribbons for Spring and Pass It On…
Hi there one and all and a very good morning to you! Kindness is the word for the day! As you scroll down you will find out all about The Pass it on Project...brain child of one of my dear friends Karahfrom the space betweenSo I thought I would pass some kindness to your first... a little something that you can use for your blog...scrapping...crafting... Chevron Stripes seem to be EVERYWHERE so I thought you would like some in fresh Spring Colors!...there are two versions which adds more … [Read more...]
It’s a Cinch Anthropologie Type Tutorial Cottage Chic Style
Good Morning once again my friends! Â Here is Part Two of todays episode of Mission: Â Possible It's a Cinch brought to you by my bloggy friends: When I say we I mean my group of friends: Kelly from Eclectically Vintage Linda from it all started with paint Karah from the space between Kari from Thistlewood Farm and me! It's so crazy...I usually think in a more complicated manner than I should which makes projects a bit more difficult than they have to be...so I am getting the hang of this … [Read more...]
Jewelry Hanger DIY Tutorial…Saucer no Cup? No problem!
Hi there my friends, how are you today. I have a little project for you this Wednesday morning that I hope you enjoy.  You can imagine how many saucers I have with my husband Joe (aka...Junkin Joe) doing his Saturday thrifting. There are many times he comes home with orphan saucers. He brought home this one hand painted vintage Japanese saucer and I really wanted to use it some how...I stared at it for a awhile and for some reason my eyes focused on the little circle in the center and then I … [Read more...]
Simple Spring Necklace DIY
Morning to all! Hope everyone's week is going well! I personally can't believe that it is the middle of the week all ready! Well the Spring Time is coming soon so I thought I would do a little update on my last necklace tutorial back in November called "Washers are not just for plumbing" I got a lot of feedback on that one and everyone seemed to enjoy it very much...I was even honored to guest post on one of my favorite blogs The 36th Avenue with it...so I reworked it just a little … [Read more...]
Crate and Barrel Knock Off Daisy Napkin Rings
Hi there!  Told you I would be back again today!  Hope your day is going perfectly!  This morning I showed you how to create a pretty Cottage Chic Napkin Ring that you can personalize with your special touch and this afternoon I have an even easier project... It is a knock of Crate and Barrels  Daisy Napkin Ring! All you will need is Florist tape...wooden rings...glue and daisies.  I purchased the daisies in Michaels...they were part of a garland...I paid $4.99 and there were 14 daisies (use … [Read more...]