Please come on out and join us at the Village Antique Mall on Saturday from noon to 4 for a fun filled day filled with lots of surprises and goodies for everyone. There will be a wonderful selection of refreshments and beverages to knosh on and plenty of  really nice door prizes being given away throughout the day. You just might be one of the lucky ones!

There will also be a meet and greet with a lot of the friendly vendors there- including myself- who would love to chat with you about their antiques. You can get some great bargains and see some of the new merchandise brought in specially for the day.

Come on out to the beautiful and picturesque town of Mount Dora for the day and have some fun. We’ll be looking forward to meeting you. It’ll be an awesome day for everyone!

It’s been a real treat being at the Village and I’ve had a great time filling my spaces with all kinds of interesting and beautiful antique and collectible items for your home. There’s an ever changing array of new inventory which keeps it fresh. There are also many lovely pieces available that would make wonderful, special, and unique gifts for your friends and loved ones.

Along with periodically updated photos of the wide range of items that I have available at the for purchase at the Hourglass Cottage, this site will be featuring great articles about decorating in the shabby and cottage style. Using vintage and antique chandeliers and lamps, linens, furniture, and accessories, you’ll see just how fun and easy it is to reproduce some of the gorgeous rooms and vignettes we drool over in magazines such as Victoria, Romantic Country, and Country Living.

Don’t forget to sign up now for the Hourglass Newsletter that will be out in the spring. I’ll keep you up to date about new merchandise, trends, fun events scheduled in Mt.Dora, and creative, interesting decorating tips to try out in your own home. You can easily create a living space that you, your friends, and family will be able to unwind, relax, and make lasting memories in.

Janice

Rachel Ashwell and Janice

What a memorable time my friends and I had meeting the reigning queen of shabby chic, Miss Rachel Ashwell.

Check out her book, Shabby Chic Interiors, My Rooms, Treasures and Trinkets.

The catered event was held at the fabulous showroom of Robb & Stuckey Furniture in Altamonte Springs last Oct. 7. It also included a benefit raffle and silent auction for the Foundation for Foster Children, Orlando Ballet, and Shepherd’s Hope.

Miss Ashwell did an incredible job decorating and staging the front window showcase rooms shabby style as only she alone could do. I would have loved to have been able to magically transport these adorable gems one by one to my little cottage in Orlando. A girl can dream can’t she?

Janice & friends meet Rachel Ashwell

I happily brought along Miss Rachel’s latest book, Shabby Chic Interiors, on this very special evening which she graciously signed for me and other lucky guests with their books.

The best thing about her latest literary accomplishment is that it gives you insight to her latest vision of shabby in a very personal way. She invites you into her very own living and work spaces and shares her unmistakable style with us all. Her beautiful book truly is a feast for the eyes and an inspirational boost to our desire to create an atmosphere in our homes where we can relax, unwind, and thrive with friends and family.

Shabby and cottage decorating are my absolute favorite styles. I have a really good time searching out vintage pieces and antiques I feel personifies that lovely time worn look that is so charming.

I’d love you stop by my Hourglass Cottage booths at the Village Antique Mall in Mt.Dora Florida so that you too can have the opportunity to enjoy some of these unique items for your own home.

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Mahogany Side Chair

Mahogany Victorian Side Chair

Look at this great side chair, perfect to grab for a quick additional seat for guests.

Traditional with a modern twist, it’s a sweet example of a mahogany, carved frame Victorian chair.

The gently rounded back is tufted and the upholstery is done in a perfect faux leopard fabric and black gimp trim, all set on top of some very pretty cabriole legs.

When you stop by to view this chair, be sure to check out our other antique mahogany furniture pieces.

Walnut Eastlake Armchair

Walnut Eastlake Side Chair

Yet another fabulous side chair, the walnut Eastlake chair with padded arms has great appeal.

Newly upholstered with a nice, soft, off-green brocade, this is another chair with an updated fabric that is so easy to decorate with. The legs are beautifully turned with small brass castor feet.

Tiger Oak Rocking Chair

Tiger Oak Rocker

What a perfect rocker to relax in at the end of a hurried day.

With it’s simple yet elegant lines, this tiger oak rocker beckons you to slow down for a minute and take a load off your feet.

Check out the brass nail head trim. Nice touch!

Hourglass Cottage Antiques is constantly adding to our selection of unique and beautiful chairs. Be sure to stop in to visit. Sign up for our newsletter, and you’ll receive a 10% coupon on your next in store purchase!

Milk Glass Table Lamps

I fell in love with the pair of these adorable little hobnail milk glass lamps the second I laid eyes on them. They don’t get any cuter than this!

Just look at the “crown” above the heavily skirted shades.  Both shades of each of the milk glass table lamps still retain their perfect organza bows.

When you stop by to visit us, be sure to check them out. I’ve got them upstairs in  in the “boudouir” room at Hourglass Cottage Antiques.

Gives it the perfect touch. Circa 1950′s.