Embracing Cottage Style: December 2013

Sunday, December 29, 2013

A 5th Monday Party

It's Hard to believe another year has come and gone. New Years is fast approaching. What a perfect Monday for a party and a little update in what to look forward to in the New Year at the Etsy Cottage Style Blogspot.

First, just a little update on some additional linky parties for the ECS Blogspot. Everyone is already familiar with our monthly Monday parties.........................................................
1st week--Market Monday
A virtual flea market showcasing fine art, crafts, vintage and antique items,
supplies, and more
2nd week--Vintage Cottage Style
Showcasing vintage finds and decor
3rd week--Welcome to the Cottage Craft Room
Showcases studios and craft areas, tutorials, designs in
progress.
4th week--Cottage Style Entertaining
Showcases tablescapes and recipes
to break up the week I thought maybe we'd add a few Wednesday parties for 2014.................................

1st week- Cottage Stitchery is dedicated to those

who enjoy creating or collecting the fabric arts, needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, etc.

2nd week- Cottage Paper Craft is dedicated to those who enjoy creating or collecting Ephemera Art. Scrapbooking,

artist trading cards (atc), paper dolls, banners, etc.

After the first of the year I'll announce others, but I thought you could mark your calenders so you can plan to attend these 2014 parties.

Now, let's welcome the New Year with a festive get-together showing off how you celebrate.

Any special recipes? Do you set the table? Are you the one throwing the big blowout or having an intimate tete-tete for two? Do you create any crafts especially for the end of the year?

Just use Inlinkz here and join you post to the party!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Chrstmas ECS

Merry Christmas to All

and a Crafty New Year!

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Holiday Entertaining

We all love to entertain in our 'cottages', especially during the Holidays. Our cottage styles really shine when we combine favorite recipes or take-out with cherished dinnerware, beverageware, serving pieces, silverware, linens, placemats, and beloved collections to create Christmas fun and wonderful seasonal tablescapes in a comfy nook for one, on an intimate table for two, for a small get-together, or for a grand gathering. Themes are as boundless as our imaginations. Each table a cottage one-of-a-kind.
This week long Blog Party is open to everyone.

Please check out the Blog Party Rules Page and use Inlinkz below to join the party.Please remember this is a blog party, NO Selling Sites . Selling sites will be removed,

For more info about ECS go to www.etsycottagestyle.ning.com

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Holiday Cottage Craft Room

Okay all you crafty elves....what have you been working on?

This party is dedicated to those who love to create, the spaces they create in, and the sharing their inspiration. All posts are welcome sharing designs in all craft/sewing rooms, how-to's, tutorials, supply leads, everything craft related.....except selling sites...... those will be promptly removed.

This is a craft party;)

Selling sites are welcome every first Monday of the Month.

This weekly ECS Blog Party is open to everyone. Please check the Blog Party Rules page and use the Inlinkz below to join the party.

For more info about ECS go to www.etsycottagestyle.ning.com

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Holiday Cottage Vintage Style

It's the Holidays! Do you find yourself making more weekly runs to the thrift store and antique mall? Scouring flea markets and planning weekends around yard/garage sales or estate sales in the quest of vintage finds to complete your holiday decor, add to a Christmas collection or to use in your in your newest holiday craft project? Does your pulse race ....temp rise....find it hard to focus....loose all sense of direction upon arriving at your destination? No fear. You're experiencing 'vintageitus'. It's a perfectly normal effect of the vintage quest. A sure way of alleviating these symptoms is to join our weekly party and posting about your 'vintageous' item(s). This weekly ECS Blog Party is open to everyone. Please check the Blog Party Rules page and use the Inlinkz below to join the party. For more info about ECS go to etsycottagestyle.ning.com for more info This is the perfect vintage fix;)

NOTE..this is a blog sharing party....Please do not post links to selling sites or they will be removed. Thanks

Sunday, December 1, 2013

December Market

Market Monday is filled with One-Of-A-Kind designs......crafts.....

supplies.....antiques....and more. Open 24/7..... vendors add items daily....no rain/snow....heat/cold....no crowds or parking to contend with.....great snack and beverage bar.......ok so it's in your own kitchen, but hey where else can you see such fantastic finds right at your fingertips?! Let's start browsing.

If you are a vendor or would like to be part of the market please read below.........

Market Monday is open to all Vendors with a traditional Website, Selling Blog, Ebay or Etsy site We invite you to link in! The InLinkz is easy to use. Just use your selling site URL in the InLinkz at the bottom of the page

Remember, Market Monday is open to all sellers, whether you are a member of Etsy Cottage Style or not. If you would like to become a Member and join in swaps, chats, groups, etc. Check out the Home Page at http://www.etsycottagestyle.ning.com/ We'd love to see you there.