Wow has it been a long time since I have written a blog post.  We were busy all year trying to bring you the best gifts and indulgences  that you would enjoy.  It has made me think often what are we doing here?  Are we just buying items that you will buy? Or is there an intrinsic purpose behind the items we purchase for you to consider?  I started in retail through my love of all things vintage- and hoped to find items others would want and collect.  It is often hard to let go of these vintage treasures although we can't keep every fabulous find.  As my inventory grew so did my space and costs- and therefore the need to find more inventory.  I delved into purchasing newly made vintage style items because I love the look so much I couldn't stop myself.  The more vintage style I found that was newly made, the more I purchased and put out in delightful displays hoping you would also cherish them.  Our success ensued and so our space was outgrown and here we are in a very big store trying to continue to find treasures that you or yours would cherish.

The  rub here is larger space means higher costs - and larger inventory to fill it.  The dilemma: again do we bring in what you will buy or do we bring in what we love and hope you will cherish?  I admit we have done a bit of both.  I search out the perfect jewelry, scarves and accessories that you would love to wear or give, home and garden decor that you will select for your cherished home.   Sometimes this means we cannot simply buy vintage inspired items- sometimes we can.  If we can achieve both of these in one product it is a success!

This year we opened our repurposed home decor boutique in our back storage area and we are trying to bring you vintage decor worth cherishing.  I took a vacation this week for the first time in a year and was able to antique and relax, thinking about are we making our customers happy through our selections.  Returning refreshed and inspired,  I am excited that this Fall and Holiday we have chosen many vintage inspired items for you to fall in love with.  I believe that to live in the present we must celebrate the past. We hope to create a shopping experience for you that brings you back to happy, simple times, and results in gifts you are happy to give and those who receive will cherish.

Easter Basket Buffet this Friday and Saturday

Bring the little ones to make an Easter craft and guess from our Jellybean guessing Jar from 10 am to 4 pm Friday April 6 and Saturday April 7.

While we entertain the kids you can shop our Easter basket buffet - or anything else!

Spring is around the corner!

We've got some great Spring scarves in today for $12.99!  They are just the right soft pastels to make you remember green grass and blooms!  Stop in today to pick one up to perk up your mood!  Although we can't complain this winter we've been teased with Spring so much I'm getting ansy!!

With February on it's way out so is our Vintage Market - make sure to stop in this next week to snap up one of our great vintage items while they are still here.  Many items are going to be picked up by their dealers in the first full week of March!  Still plenty of tables, benches, linens and vintage treasures!

We have such a great selection of Lindsay Phillips Switchflops for your escape to warmth.  The sandals make a great shoe for travel with their switchable snaps - you only need one pair of shoes to match all your outfits!  They are on 25% off sale through Saturday, February 25 so hurry in!!

February Vintage Market and Valentine's Ladies Night

We are excited to announce that during the month of February we will be highlighting our wonderful vintage finds at our first Annual February Vintage Market!  We have several dealers bringing their vintage wares in and our front area of the shop will be all things vintage!  From furniture pieces to vintage decor, vintage kitchen to linens you can be sure to find just what you are looking for, or something you're not! 

We have some wonderful rustic and refinished small furniture from our friend Nancy, a dealer at Northwoods Boutique, at Occasional Sale Prices!  Come and check it out!

We also have been unpacking wonderful Valentine's Day decor, beautiful jewelry and accessories that make a great gift for all the chicks in your life!  Join us on Thursday, February 9 for our Valentine's Ladies Night out - come and get a gift hint for your Valentine!  As always, we will have yummy treats, discounts and door prizes!

Deck your halls with Cottage Chicks!

Cottage Chicks is your local one-stop shopping for holiday decor and gifts!  We encourage you to shop local this holiday and what better way to start than on Saturday, 11/26 for Small Business Saturday! 

We have so many holiday items including stockings, linens, tree skirts, ornaments, hostess gifts and entertaining items ~ even Christmas snaps for your Lindsay Phillips shoes!!  Stop in to see!

Holiday Happenings at Cottage Chicks!

Get ready for 12 Days of Gift Bliss!




We’ve partnered with SnapFinds to bring you 12 daily offers to make your gift buying simple – coming to your email inbox starting November 23!

These offers are available for purchase ONLINE only and the items will ship to our store for you to stop in and pick up! There are some great deals from some of our most popular vendors including Lindsay Phillips and Alexa's Angels!



Be sure to check back on our Facebook page, too, and share these great offers with friends and family!"

Now Open at our New Space ~ Come and See Us!

Whew!  We made it!  We are open at our bright, cheery and open new space by Great Harvest Bread, just up the street from our old cottage location.  Find us at 17420 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, just before the 101 intersection when traveling west.

Come in and see our expanded lines, including Lindsay Phillips Switchflops.  We have more space to display more fun stuff!

We just got in some fabulous new garden stakes and benches - check out our page on facebook to see new items as they come in!