Last Minute Gifts

I always plan NOT to do it - but, inevitably, always do. You know - - that waiting until the last minute for certain gifts. It is usually for that person who has everything, and I don't have a clue what to get. OR I have to "even out the numbers" between my kids . AND, even though my children are all grown now, I HAVE to fill stockings for them when they come home for Christmas. My husband says I'm crazy, but I'm sure I am not the only sentimental sap that does it. It's just so exciting to have them home for the holidays!

SO, what is wonderful this year is that I have the "cottage". It is a treasure trove of unusual gifts and great stocking stuffers (for those who still stuff the grown "kids" stockings). We have soaps, lotions, purse mirrors, jewelry, ornaments galore, purse hooks, stationary, etc, etc.



My favorite new item this year is Karoma. It is "aromatherapy" for your car. Well, actually, for YOU while you're in your car. It is the perfect gift for that person I talked about (you know, the one who has everything). It is a pretty locket that hangs from the rear view mirror or clips on the vent. It comes in four designs, each with a unique scent. The scent card slips into the back of the holder. With a pack of card refills, Karoma makes a nice gift.


I'm also putting "Poo-Pourri" in the girls' stockings and "Royal Flush" in the boys. I know they'll get a kick out of it, but I also know it works!

I DO have to admit that I can't find a thing for my husband. Guess I'll have to head over to the man's store - Lowes.

Please note that the cottage will be open Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 23rd. We will be closed December 24th until January 2nd. I hope we will see many of you before then, but if not, have a Merry Christmas. May God Bless each of you the way you have blessed Mandy and I this year.

Vintage Ball Wreath

Girly Stuff inspired me to make a ball wreath after she posted what she did here. I have loved these forever and always thought...no way...I can't do that. Well, IT WAS EASY!!! Of course the greatest expense is and will always be the balls. I dug through all of our cottage supplies and took every vintage ball I could find. Here is the result!!! I LOVE IT!! Of course I would love a vintage pink ball wreath....I may be on the search on ebay for a "whole lotta balls". I think I NEED one of these!!!


I hung it in the cottage kitchen on top of a mirror...pictures do not do it justice. I could not get a good picture straight on because of the mirror and flash etc...You will just HAVE to come and see it in person!!! LOVE IT!!

PS...It snowed last Friday in Huffman!!!! It was BIG, BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKES. Two years in a row in Southeast Texas...It doesn't get any better than that!!!

Mandy

Christmas at the Cottage

We had our Antiques on the Lawn Show and Christmas Open House this past weekend. Marci and I worked like crazy little elves to get the cottage ready. I wanted to share a few pics but beware....it's precious!!! :-)

You know...pictures just cannot show you how absolutely GORGEOUS!! the cottage is...if you are "remotely" in our area you really MUST stop by and truly experience the whole house!!!

Now for a few shots of the lawn displays....

And then, of course, our wonderful vendors that joined us...

My MIL volunteered, yes volunteered!!! to put together some Christmas wreaths for us. I gave her our color palette and several items from the cottage and just look at what she came up with!!!







And....we could not have made it through the morning without our Kathye...she is one of our favorite customers/on the spot helper....she is willing to jump in and wrap pretties in tissue, bag gorgeous items or stand on a ladder to retrieve a treasure...Thank You Kathye!!!

OMGosh!!!

Marci and I started today with the transformation of the cottage for the Antiques on the Lawn and Christmas Open House...OH MY!!! We knew it was going to be a tad overwhelming but I did not realize how much we actually have in the cottage. In order to move one piece of furniture you had to move a million items...oh well...we will continue and it will be GORGEOUS by Saturday morning at 9am!!! Details about the show below....

The Old Oak Cottage and Friends

Antiques on the Lawn Show

and

Christmas Open House

November 14 and 15

Saturday 9am-6pm

Sunday 12pm-5pm

We hope to see you there! Fabulous snacks to be served from the kitchen!!!

It's A Sign....

literally....Here are some new signs that will be out at our Antiques on the Lawn Show and Christmas Open House.

We also have this FAB. U. LOUS. bedroom set that I am only going to show you a tiny sneak peek of....I have been teasing you a lot with our sneak peeks huh???

We are getting excited about transforming the cottage for Christmas!! The cottage will be closed November 10-13 while we move, scoot, arrange and ooohhh and aaahhh over our Christmas Treasures.

We also have some really great vendors that will be setting up on our lawn. We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend. The show will be November 14 and 15. Saturday hours are 9am-6pm and Sunday hours are 12pm-5pm. We hope to see your smiling, Christmas shopping face here!!!!

Mandy and Marci

Sneak Peek #2

Antiques on the Lawn and Christmas Open House in 2 weeks!!! A little sneak peek at some necklace pendants that will be available at the show...Christmas anyone???? ooohhhh..Halloween is over...Thanksgiving is on it's way and YES Christmas is right around the corner!!!

Sneak Peek

Our Antiques on the Lawn Show is coming up November 14 and 15. Marci picked up a little dresser at the auction and decided after she got it back to the cottage that she REALLY hated it. She said..."It was such a good price I just bought it, but we can donate it to charity". She was scheduled for her trip to Vermont so I said...give me some time and let's see how it turns out. Well...here is a little peek at the result...I think it is cutie patootie and it will be out at our show in November.