" Happy New Year" 2014

Vintage may be derived from the Past, but it is very today....There are moments that come to us in glimpses. A first memory of planting Petunias with your Parents..... Making acorn dishes with your big Sister. Seeing the Ocean for the first time at 22.( Yes the first time I left Minnesota I was 22)...... It can be something so simple as your Mother telling you to always have a tube of RED lipstick on hand, for those  days your not feeling so pretty.... These memories of your past create your Vintage Soul. It's why you covet a peely cupboard that you once found in and old barn. Or a fancy Victorian table that reminds you of your grandmothers house. These are the things that comfort us...they work better then something packaged brand new!! So as the New Year begins, I hope you all look to the future, but remember also where you came from.It lives and breathes in all of us.  Happy New Year, Hugs Chrisy

How to look Chic without going broke. I'm talking about Casual Chic. Living by the Beach it's all about comfort. Vintage cami slip with rolled up jeans &  denim jacket and flip flops, can be the norm here...But you can also hop on this Springs new designer looks... It's back to the 90's grunge look---Seasons key shapes, longer pencil skirts, light as air slip dresses, with urban accessories-such as sneakers and iridescent outer ware   Goth meets Victoriana in the seasons textured ruffles , adorning everything from shorts to statement jewelry. Put on a denim jacket, throw on a large gypsy cross-over bohemian bag, and your street ready.....Come find your self ..We are already thinking Spring.....

This is my Grand-daughter Sarah, who was out visiting me. ...and was kind enough to be my model... Thanks Sarah for all your help this week in the Shop:O)

New Showcase full of treasures...Every girl deserves a Tiara...

Antique iron Full size bed just arrived

Love this darling boat display

White Shabby Chic Hutch $ 399.00 This has a copper liner in the top drawer for ice.. How Cool is that!!

Beautiful table candelabra that lights up...

Come in for a visit, We are decorating like crazy this week and new product is arriving daily... Hugs Chrisy

" May Your Day's Be Merry & Bright"

Wishing all of you out there in Blogland  " Peace & Joy" and a Big Thank You, for your friendship and support this past year. Here is looking to the future and hoping 2014 will be full of bedazzling creativity to one an all....This year we are traveling so did most of my decorating outside....Below are some pics for you....

Love how the lights glow in this little green house..

This snowman I've put out for many years, Of coarse I had to add the little sailboat ornament this year ...

Oh, and I have lot's of Kramer memorabilia about. I still miss him sooo much....

Love this simple vignette.....

The Holidays is the perfect time to celebrate the objects and traditions of our collective past...and just appreciating Life each day......to me, that is what is important..... Hugs ChrisyXO

" Secret 48 Hour Sale " Dec 21st and 22nd at " Chrisy's Cottage" & Posies

PSSSTTT...Posies is having a SALE for facebook and our e-mail customers only...Print this out or save to your phone and just show to the girls at.......... " Posies" in the Village.... It's our secret 48 hour SALE ...for 20% off STORE WIDE!!!!  YES, Everything in Shop....." Chrisy's Cottage " too.....:O) Hope you can Make it...

" Elegant Christmas" at " Posies" in the Village

The Girls at Posies would like to invite you to " Elegant Christmas " in the Village...Sun the 8th...We will be toasting the holiday shopping season with a Big Party and with a Sale going on to Boot!!!! 20% off EVERYTHING in " Chrisy's Cottage" All day Sun. only  and from 4:00 til 8:00 all the Shops and Posies in the village, will be open late with goodies and cocktails to keep up your shopping energy....We are packed to the doors with gift ideas for you.....All Christmas items will me 30% off....and look for signs through out the store , as many items will only be marked down for the Event.....

 All Hats and everything else in " Chrisy's will be 20% off.....

Love this " Dreamy Jacket"

So come to " Chrisy's" Cozy winter wonderland and find that special something.... I've just restocked for this Special Event and am so excited about all my fabulous finds..."May your Days be Merry and Bright..." Hugs Chrisy

" New product at Chrisy's Cottage" getting ready for " Black Friday"

Hello Everyone, Thanks all of you for making the Remnants of the Past show a HUGE success....Tami and I had our Best show ever... What a wonderful turn out...After a day off, I now have the shop packed getting ready for.... Yes,......Black Friday..... It will be here before you know it.. and "Chrisy's Cottage is ready. Here is a Peek of what's new!!!!!

New Ponco's

Picked this fabulous Buffet at the Show....You must come in to see it!!

Lot's of new purses

New leg warmers and belts

Kept one of these for me...very dreamy wonderful....Chiffon boarder

Knit headbands only $8.99

These amazing aqua tops are sooo cozy wonderful...

Red 100% cotton hoody only $21.00

Lot's of great Holiday giving ideas....Get something special for yourself or that Special someone.....Hope to see you soon... Hugs Chrisy:O)

" Packing for "Remnants of the Past" show" Chrisy's Cottage will be there...with Affairs of the Heart

I'm so in Love with this creation...

Ok, Girls get ready, This is just a few samples of Altered Couture I've been working on for the show....starting to pack. So excited... Can't wait to decorate our " Posies" Booth...We will also have " Chateau Chic" paint available, We have been busy painting lot's of furniture for you to drool over...My one of a kind necklaces were a hit at the last show, So have many new pieces I've been working on..4 days and counting... Still have reduced tickets available at the Shop....

Hope to see you soon...... Hugs Chrisy & Tami ( Affairs of the Heart)