Ciao, Adios, Au Revoir, Farewell....

As each year comes to an end I tend to reflect on what the previous months have taught me and look forward to what a new year will bring. This new year will definitely be a change for me. Through much prayer and consideration (and evenings of my sweet husband listening to my ramblings) I have decided to bid farewell to The Old Oak Cottage. The time that I have spent at the cottage have been a dream come true for me and it has proved to be the most exhilarating, exhausting fun and back breaking work that I have ever done. Time has become a precious commodity for me right now as I look forward to my oldest son graduating from high school and my youngest son with 2 years of high school left. As most of you bloggers/moms know...we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be everything to everyone....I do realize that I honestly cannot be everything to everyone but it became aware to me to take a step back and regroup...

Marci will continue with the cottage and has an expansion underway already....Watch for exciting things to be happening on the beautiful property that the cottage sits on. We had discussed earlier in the year of adding some new, beautiful, "different" items to the Cottage inventory so be on the lookout for cool things to come.

I will continue to blog and may even try to "facebook" myself to keep up with you guys!!! I thank each and every one of you for your sweet smile as you entered the cottage and your encouragement throughout the last 2 1/2 years!!!

Many blessings to you,

Mandy

12 Days of Christmas Specials

Starting December 9th, the cottage will feature a special "super sale" item each day until December 24th.

That is 12 Cottage business days of super specials! We will also be having a drawing for prizes each day - each customer will be a winner (as all our customers are). Plus, each $10 you spend will give you an additional chance to trade in your prize, and try again for that day's "Grand Prize".

If you are on our email list, check each morning for the announcement of that days' super sale item. OR check our facebook page each day, or call, or just stop by. The special of the day may be that perfect last minute gift for someone . . . or for yourself!

Stop in to visit, draw for a prize and have a cup of coffee.

The Cottage Chicks,

Marci & Mandy

"Small Business Saturday" Sale

The Christmas Season is upon us and to kick off the shopping frenzy we would like to invite you to our "Small Business Saturday" Sale this Saturday November 27. Come join us for some Christmas shopping fun. Take a look at our specials...

All Fall Decor 50 % Off

Caswell Massey Soaps and Lotions 50 % Off

Tyler Candles 25 % Off

All Bethany Lowe Decorations 25 % Off

Victorian Mirrors 20 % Off

All Christmas Ornaments 20 % Off

All Poo-Pourri and Karoma Car Aromatherapy 20 % Off

And

Our Christmas Stocking Stuffer Special:

All regular priced items that you can stuff into our Christmas Stocking will be 20 % Off!!!

How much fun is that???

We will be Closed Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday to enjoy some time with our families.

Hope to see you on Saturday!!!

The Cottage Chicks,

Mandy and Marci

Fun Festival and Glitter Houses

O, tis the season of busyness!!! Our community of Huffman has a Fall Fun Festival every year and this year we decided to have a small booth to show off a few of our pretties. As luck would have it....a cool front decided to come through the night before and Saturday morning we had leftover drizzle. It rained for about the first 3 hours which made set-up a little difficult to say the least. Then it became breezy and quite cool....It was a great day though...thanks for all the festival goers that stopped by to say hello and to oohhh and aahhh. The booth was small compared to our huge ole thing we have at the Round Top Antiques Week...but just perfect for a one day festival....

Back at the Cottage...I wanted to share our precious little Putz and Glitter Houses...these pictures are for you Debbie!!! The first picture is of our vintage putz houses...They are just precious and look so wonderful under our glass domes...or just set up as a little village like we have them here...

We also have some new little glitter houses that really make your holiday decorations sparkle!!!

Come on by the Cottage for your holiday decoration needs and/or wants!!! As always...coffee and cookies are waiting for you.

Oh Yeah...just for you...we will be open until 6pm on Thursday and Friday throughout the holiday season.

Turkey Day is right around the corner...I love dressing with cranberry sauce...what's your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table?

The Cottage Chicks,

Mandy and Marci

Christmas Open House

We had such a great time this weekend at our Christmas Open House and Antiques on the Lawn. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us. We still have some fabulous Fall and Christmas items to help make your home festive this season. Some of our favorites this year are our Glittered Nativities and Feather Trees.

This weekend on Saturday, November 13 we will be set up at The Huffman Fun Festival. Come on over and see our great items for Christmas gifts.

Can you believe the season is upon us??? ENJOY the season and always remember the reason we celebrate Christmas...The birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

God Bless You and Yours,

Mandy and Marci

The Cottage Chicks