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

-Welcome to Comforts of Home, where the living is easy and the look is comfortable and inviting. Here you can create your own comfortable cottage style by incorporating some of these unique elements into your home decor.

-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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Welcome to Tracey's charming French inpsired home in Illinois...

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

We live in a suburb of Chicago in Illinois. We have lived here for almost 8 years.

What is your favorite decorating style?

I love a very European look to my decorating, with mostly influences from French and Scandinavian styles. And I try and use vintage elements whenever possible.

Where do you get your decorating influence from the most?

Mainly from blogs and magazines. I love the Jeanne d' Arc Living magazine.

In 5 words or less, your home is?

Warm, inviting, peaceful, comfortable, and relaxed.

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

My absolute favorite flea market is Vanves in Paris, but for something a little closer to home, I try and make it to the Kane County Flea Market every month.

Share one of your favorite decorating tricks or ideas:

I love to use colored glass jars and bottles to help add a pop of color to a room and brighten things up. They are wonderful with or without flowers in them.

Your favorite paint color, name and brand:

Comet Dust by Valspar.

What are your favorite things to collect right now?

Antique French dishes, vintage French letters,maps, and books, and I always pick up more vintage ironstone when I find it for a good price!

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

I think it would be my daughter Caighton's room. My mom found the beautiful antique iron bed she has at a garage sale when Caighton was just a baby. I saved it for 3 years until I was able to use it and I still just love it. Plus, her room is small and cozy which adds to the charm. Her room is painted in the favorite paint color I mentioned above, Comet Dust.

Your next project is:

I am planning to switch my dining room and family room, at least temporarily, to freshen things up and give the 1st floor a whole new feel for Spring.

If you sell online or have a blog, please provide the url so that my viewers can check it out:

http://frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com

http://www.frenchlarkspur.com