The Old Painted Cottage Unique Goods and Curious Finds

-Welcome to Curious Finds, where you're sure to find all sorts of unique oddities and curious curiosities. You never know what you may discover here. Visit often to see what we find next!

-The Old Painted Cottage is proud to offer only the finest and softest linen available, from Pom Pom at Home. You will find a wide assortment of luxurious linen for every room in your home that embodies a lived in, elegant look that is still relaxed and casual. It's life's little luxury Pom Pom at Home Organic linen and cotton bed, crib, table and accessories

-Come step inside our luxuries and gifts boutique, where you will find a unique assortment of gift items and luxurious products to pamper yourself in elegance. Here it's all about all relishing in indulgence and beauty.

-Handmade Goods is all about celebrating creativity through carefully selected handmade items. I've surrounded myself with incredibly talented local artists that specialize in creating unique handmade goods, specially for us here at The Old Painted Cottage. Everything from handmade birthday cards, whimsical gift boxes and paper crowns to craft making supplies. Lots of creativity brewing here daily, so check back often to see what is new!

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Cottage of the Month February 2013

Happy February!

This month we're visiting Marian Parson's charming home...

Where is your home located, and how long have you lived there?

In a teeny town just north of Gettysburg, PA. We’ve lived here for a little over six years.

What is your favorite decorating style?

I am definitely smitten with all things French Country and American Farmhouse.

Where do you get your decorating influence from the most?

Of course I love getting inspiration from other blogs, Pinterest, decorating books and magazines, but I’m most inspired by things and pieces I find. I see something I love and my mind starts to race with where I can use it or how it can look with a little TLC.

In 5 words or less, your home is?

Unique, stylish and family friendly.

What is your favorite store or flea market to shop at?

The Old Lucketts Store in Leesburg, VA is my absolute favorite place to visit if I have some time and money to spend.

Share one of your favorite decorating tricks or ideas:

I love white slipcovers. They are cheap to make, can be washed and bleached if they are stained and they make almost any piece of furniture look great.

Your favorite paint color, name and brand:

My favorite paint for walls is Aura by Benjamin Moore and I love Glass Slipper, which is the pale blue used in my family room.

What are your favorite things to collect right now?

I have collected Ironstone for about 10 years and never get tired of it. I’m specifically looking for sugar jars at the moment. I also look for scales, alarm clocks and cool wire baskets.

What is your favorite room in your house, and why?

I think it’s the family room. It’s pretty, but still very functional for my family.

Your next project is:

I’m in the middle of working on our master bedroom and I have some freelance tutorials coming up that involve new kitchen counters, a custom range hood and marble backsplash.

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