look whose had a facelift

no I haven't had a face lift but Coutts Cottage has. Lilly Cottage and Friends now takes up 2 of the 4 rooms and both verandahs and the new colour really highlights our shabby pretties. Despite the rain, we opened the doors to those brave enough to come out and had quite a reasonable trading day. i just love rainy days but this weather is seriously outrageous! the rain seems to have been non stop for at least 2 weeks with the past 3 days seeing record falls. i kept the girls home today (and our gorgeous neighbour) as the thought of heading out in that swirling rain was unimaginable. hope it has eased by Wednesday because i have to go to work, no ifs or buts!

anyhow i thought i better post some shots of the new look Coutts Cottage and some pretties to tantalise you.

here she is in all her cream glory, she is not quite finished yet mind you, i am not sure what the trim will be but anything will be an improvement on THAT apricot. the painters still have a way to go but you can see that apricot just disappearing... we usually have some items hanging but of course all of our nails and screws have been removed. looks a tad bare but still pretty. the windy rainy weather was a bit worrisome, we ended up putting this vase on the ground as we were worried the wind would blow it over. come inside and I'll show you a few pretties. cupcake anyone? some pretties for you to swoon over. my little flea market/bohemian style shelf looks super cute, just love my little owls...

especially this one Linda painted this pretty gal, just lovely don't you think?

there you have it, our little cottage coming together nicely. it certainly doesn't feel like work that's for sure.

hope you have a wonderful week, i will be trying to stay dry...quack quack!

xxrosey

when i grow up...

last weekend (seems like forever ago)i had the pleasure of helping out at lilly cottage and after you see the photos you will know what i want to be when i grow up :) this one is for the lavender lovers.

gorgeous hand made bags, there was a third bag here but it was sold before i got the chance to take a picture...it now lives in Sydney!

pretty birds that like to brighten up any area, they are made to hang and i gifted one of these to my sister when she visited from London. it must be quite exciting to know that your hand made product are all over this globe.

and look at this gorgeous stitchery isn't it just amazing!?! there are a few of these sweet hangings in the shop as well. now lets go through the front doors... lots of sweet accessories to make your kitchen pretty...don't you think you might be more likely to bake if you had a heart shaped mixing bowl? :)

more china cabinet fillers, i would be happy with anything in this display... there's even more contemporary pretties for your home... this children's plate set comes in a sweet case and was very reasonably priced, perfect for a that little princess in your life.

it really isn't like working at all. Linda's mum Jan let me be chief wrapper of all sales and i also fluffed and chatted the day away.

this little cottage is made up of two rooms and a front 'veranda' where all of this pretty stock is on display. the inner room is also filled with pretty things...

Linda stocks some of the most gorgeous 'bling' and she also makes some amazing denim and lace cuffs that really jazz up any outfit. and just in case you don't think there is anything for the boys.... here is a corner of BLUE delights just to entice you. this shop really is special and i know that i can always find something for everyone here.

i don't expect to be paid for these wonderful one off days of 'work' but as usual Jan gifted me with something i had my eye on, it is a lovely oil painting of a posy of violets and it reminds me of my grandmother Jane.

here it is on my bedroom wall, the photos don't really do this painting justice but you get the idea.

these two photos are taken outside to give you a better idea of what it looks like.

it makes my soul feel nourished when i look at it.. thank you Jan and Linda.

if you live locally this shop can be found out at old petrie town and is really a special place to visit. lilly cottage is open from Wednesday to Sunday (along with some other specialty shops) but the best day to go is Sunday when the rest of the market is open.

remember to click on the link to get a better look at the shop and click on any of the pictures to enlarge them so you can drool even more :)

so i guess it is pretty clear that when i grow up i want to work in lilly cottage or even better work alongside lilly cottage with the dream shop i have in my mind...come on lotto!!

have a great weekend...i bet you know where i am taking the kids tomorrow :)

mmwwaahh goldsworthy