What's New at Cottage Chicks

February Vintage Market and Valentine's Ladies Night

2012-01-25T06:49:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-11-21T15:31:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-11-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

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!

2011-07-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

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!

Cottage Chicks is Moving Up The Street by Great Harvest Bread

2011-06-21T21:26:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to announce that we will be moving up the street by Great Harvest Bread. Our new address will be 17420 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka. Our last day in the cottage will be Saturday, 6/25. We hope to re-open by July 11. Stay tuned here for announcements as to when we will officially be open for business.

For the rest of this week we will be offering discounts and deals ~ we currently have 50 to 75 % off with new arrivals 20% off. Weather permitting we will be offering sidewalk deals at awesome prices, as well as a Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday. Stop by to grab some deals while you help us avoid packing it all!

We can't wait to re-open and show you our new space!

HUGE SALE at Cottage Chicks

2011-04-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

Cottage Chicks is going through a transition and will be moving out of our Deephaven Cottage. We have been looking for a new, higher trafficked location and will hopefully be able to announce something soon.

In the meantime we are having a HUGE STOREWIDE good old fashioned MOVING SALE! We don't want to pack ALL THIS STUFF! As you know there's a ton of great items in our shop and YOU may benefit from our transition!

Here are the upcoming deals for the week of May 16 - 21:
Storewide including vintage 40% off, New Arrivals 20% off, Webkinz 40% off. There are also many items in our bargain basement clearance areas for 60 and 75% off ~ including Holiday Decor. All discounts are off original prices. No orders will be placed on sold out items such as single shoes or monograms. All Sales Final.

If you have a full Special Shopper card we will offer you an additional $5 off your purchase for each full card. Spend enough to fill a new card and we'll give you another $5 off. Don't know if it's full? We have many customers with full cards. Stop in to find out (if it's kept here).

We also have a huge amount of back-stock that will be coming out as space allows and encourage you to stop back often. Also check back on our blog for the latest discounts and offers.

We appreciate your loyal patronage for the past 7 years (or since you found us) and will be continuing in one way or another for your gift-giving needs, as well as a little retail therapy.

MARCH MADNESS SALE

2011-03-07T06:42:00.000-08:00

Take 30% OFF Storewide at our March Madness Sale! We've got to have a major inventory reduction - take 30% OFF the majority of the store! New Arrivals and Artisan Consignments not included. Lindsay Phillips Winter Ballet Flats and Pumps are included, as well as April Cornell Linens, Alexa's Angels Jewelry, many hostess and occasion gift items, AND Vintage! Now is the time to stock up on gifts that will be coming up!

Shop Local This Valentine's Day ~ Locals Love You More!!

2011-01-28T11:20:00.000-08:00

Cottage Chicks is happy to be a partner with The 3/50 Project and encourage all our customers to support local small businesses' in our shopping district this Valentine's Day!

To enlighten you on some of the great gift items we have here, we will be hosting a Valentine's Ladies Night on Thursday, February 10 from 6 to 8 pm with a percentage of sales from the evening going to the "Passionately Pink for the Cure" Campaign of The Susan G Komen Foundation. We also will have some of our Valentine gift items available online with a percentage of the sales of those items also donated to the same cause.

From Tweens to Grandmas we have a gift for the Chick in your life! Jewelry in a variety of price ranges, Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats and Switchflops, Fashion scarves, wonderful Vintage Touch Handbags, April Cornell Linens and our vintage inspired home decor should keep you in good standing this Valentine's Day. Can't decide? A Cottage Chicks gift certificate always works too! And we wrap (for free!) so you are all ready for giving!!

We hope to see you!

Indoor Sidewalk Sale with 60 to 75% OFF going on NOW!

2011-01-21T06:39:00.000-08:00

Falling temps equal falling prices at Cottage Chicks!

Our Annual Winter Clearance Sale is going on now with MAJOR inventory reductions being taken. We have been busy marking down merchandise for an Indoor Sidewalk Sale with 60 to 75% off a huge selection of items. Additionally we are giving 30% OFF Winter handbags, April Cornell Fall and Holiday Linens, and select Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats. We have 50% off summer handbags too!

There's nothing like saving 75% to warm you up!!

Happy New Year Sale!

2011-01-03T09:25:00.000-08:00

Huge Storewide Clearance Sale going on NOW!

Save 50% on all Christmas items (not including vintage items) and 20% Storewide, excluding consigned artisan items and cards. Many other clearance items will be marked down below 20% this week so stop in and check it out!

We appreciate all your support during 2010!

After Christmas Sale Starts NOW

2010-12-26T11:08:00.000-08:00

Our After Christmas Sale is going on NOW! Save 50% on all Christmas Decor and ornaments. Does not include vintage items. We also have 20% off Storewide. This week our hours will be normal through Thursday, then open 10 - 3 Friday and closed Saturday, New Year's Day.

A Few More of Our Favorite Things...

2010-12-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

Our staff has picked their favorite things to give and receive this holiday....

Donna loves our sparkly rhinestone jewelry from Toe-Brights and our silk clutches and handbags from Mad by Design. She is sure one will be the right gift for her daughter-in-law! We have so many choices of rhinestone chandelier earrings - some are over the top and some are simple and classic - there is sure to be one for you! Just stop in, get your bling and bag on, and head out to your holiday party!! We are offering 20% off All handbags and jewelry!!

Our Holiday Sale starts Monday, December 13 with 20% OFF Storewide! We have so many gift items for all the chicks on your list: hostess, teacher, Mom, sister, daughter, BFF!! Shop and save with us! On Thursday, December 16 we will have our Holiday Ladies Night from 5 to 9 pm and will be offering 25% OFF!! We want you to find great gifts and great times here at Cottage Chicks!

A Few of Our Favorite Things...

2010-12-02T06:23:00.000-08:00

Our staff has picked a few of their favorite things for giving and receiving this Holiday.

Bonnie loves the Lindsay Phillips' Liz Ballet Flats and the Coral Gables Handbag. She loves wearing the ballet flats - they are so comfy - and has a hard time choosing between all the snaps that can accessorize them. She brings them with her wherever she goes so when she takes off her boots she has something dry and comfy (and stylish!) to put on. The Isabella Pumps are awesome party or workshoes as well if you need a little heel. Both styles are a great gift for your fashionistas.

The Coral Gables bag is the perfect Holiday handbag - it can go from a chain-bag to an embellished clutch in no time. It comes in black, brown and silver and comes with 2 Snaps so you can bling it up. The handbag converts to 5 different styles so you will always feel like you have a new bag. Makes a great gift to give or receive!

Buy a pair of Lindsay Phillips shoes or a handbag and receive 20% off your snaps in-store.

Save the date for our next Ladies Night Out on Thursday, 12/16, 6 to 8 pm. As always we will have wine and appetizers to enjoy while you get your gift shopping and gift wrapping taken care of! Bring a friend - there will be discounts and door prizes too!

Shop Small Business Saturday with Cottage Chicks

2010-11-23T06:48:00.000-08:00

This Saturday, November 27, Cottage Chicks will be participating in Small Business Saturday, sponsored by American Express and The 3/50 Project. We encourage you to support your neighborhood businesses and retailers by choosing them over a large chain this coming Saturday. Not only do you receive excellent service and unique gift choices, you will be pumping money back into your local economy and not just the major corporations that fuel the stock market. Keep your quaint neighborhood business district strong by supporting them and keeping "For Lease" signs out of the windows!!

We will be offering 20% OFF Storewide on Friday and Saturday, with few exclusions! We are full of wonderful cozy pashmina's, jewelry, Holiday Decor, table linens, hostess and teacher gifts, as well as this year's hottest fashion accessory, Lindsay Phillips' shoes and handbags. As always, our items are gift bagged in our signature green gift bag and we can ship directly to your gift recipients if needed!

Join us for our Holiday Open House Thursday 11/18 through Saturday 11/20

2010-11-15T06:45:00.000-08:00

Cottage Chicks Holiday Open House is this weekend and we are thrilled that Mother Nature has helped get everyone in the Holiday State of Mind with the recent snow! Yes we are 41 days and counting until Christmas!

We are decked out with many choices for Holiday decorating and gifting, from gorgeous glass ornaments, holiday linens and monogram hostess gifts to Pashmina's and Bling!

Join us Thursday 11/18 through Saturday 11/20 to see all our Holiday gift ideas and get special discounts on Thursday evening at our Ladies Night Out, when we are open late until 8 pm. We will be serving wine and yummy appetizers from 5 to 8 pm and you can register to win a $50 gift certificate! We will have 20% off on Lindsay Phillips Shoes, all scarves, most jewelry, and door prizes also! It's always a fun night out relaxing with the girls ~ bring a friend!

Fall and Halloween Decor and Candles

2010-10-20T19:07:00.000-07:00

Come and check out our Fall and Halloween Decor and spice up your home with some of our yummy Fall candles! Starting to think about Holiday gifts? We are busy unpacking all kinds of wonderful glass ornaments, gifts and holiday decor. Check out these adorable Count Your Blessings Measuring Spoons that we just got in. There is also Snowmen spoons and Gingerbread Man. These all make great hostess gifts!

Chicks Do Pink ~ Do YOU?

2010-10-05T06:24:00.000-07:00

We are back in the swing of Ladies' Night Out with our Chicks Do Pink Ladies Night to benefit the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation!

Thursday, October 14 6 to 8 pm

Wear pink for a chance to win a gift certificate! Wine, appetizers, discounts and door prizes! Get Fall Makeup and Accessorizing tips. Save 20% on all pink items and our Pink Ribbon Jewelry Collection!

We will be donating a percentage of sales to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Come to have some fun with the girls and do some good too!

We are unpacking great Pashmina Scarves and Fall Jewelry! Check it out!!

2010-09-28T06:56:00.000-07:00

Silk Blend Pashmina Scarves for Fall ~ Comfy and Chic!

Check out these wonderfully soft and large Pashmina Scarf Wraps that we just got in! Just what you need on a chilly Fall day. They come in all the hottest colors for Fall and are waiting for you at Cottage Chicks!!

We also unpacked wonderful fall bracelets by Alexa's Angels that match the Rainbow beaded necklaces - hurry in - quantities are limited!

Storewide Sale Going on NOW! 25% OFF!!

2010-09-23T06:41:00.000-07:00

We are offering a Storewide Sale of 25% OFF Storewide and 30% OFF Monogram items which make perfect hostess gifts for the upcoming holidays. Save on all Jewelry, home decor and gift items. Even summer Switchflops are 25% off. It's a good time to stock up on hostess and Christmas gifts! In addition our garden clearance sale is now 40% OFF whatever is left - still lots of bird feeders and bird houses which make great Christmas gifts!

Lindsay Phillips Liz Ballet Flats for Back to School

2010-08-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

We are SO excited to have in stock the darling Liz Ballet Flat by Lindsay Phillips! They are an extremely comfy ballet flat with bling that you can change - the embellished snap on the toe can be removed and a different one added to match your outfit! The newest fashion basic ~ the ballet flat ~ comes in patent grey which is like a metallic and goes with everything, patent navy, silver gold metallic, and faux-snake. We are constantly re-ordering to keep your size in stock!

We have great fall Switchflop straps as well that will look great with your fall colors as you keep your tootsies exposed as long as possible!! Come check them out!

We are now offering 20% OFF any straps and snaps with the purchase of a pair of Lindsay Phillips shoes.

Stay tuned for the must-have fashion accessory of the fall - the metallic changeable purse by Lindsay Phillips ~ coming soon!!

Summer Clearance Sale and Sidewalk Sale Starts Thursday, July 15

2010-07-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

We have a HUGE Clearance Sale starting Thursday, July 15 and Sidewalk Sale Thursday, 7/15 through Saturday 7/17. 25% OFF Storewide, 30% OFF Garden and select summer collections, up to 75% OFF at our Sidewalk Sale. Come and check it out - this is your chance to save 25% on that item that has been calling to you!! Select collections and consignors not included. Sidewalk sale is weather permitting! Find us on facebook to see all the latest items and sales information!! See you then!!

Holiday Weekend Sale!! Thru Monday July 5

2010-06-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

Take 30% OFF all Garden Decor thru Monday, July 5 and 20% OFF all Red, White and Blue merchandise. Discounts end Monday.

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We've got great

items for your backyard parties this summer and great hostess gift ideas - from sailboat motif to lake house and garden ceramics and linens - with prices that are sure to please! We can get you all set for your summer hostess with cute items and free gift wrap!

Have a special graduating "chick" this year?? We are chock full of graduation cards and wonderful inspirational jewelry and customized bracelets and necklaces from our Add-A-Bead line. (sorry guys!) You can make a word bracelet or necklace for her school as a wonderful keepsake. We will wrap so you are all set for giving!

Switchflop Weather is HERE!

2010-05-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

The last string of warm weather has been so wonderful! My toes are finally happy again to be able to wear the hot new accessory that we are carrying ~ Switchflops! There are several styles of flip flops with removable/interchangeable straps so you can match your entire wardrobe! You can step out in style and you only need 1 base shoe for your summer!!

We also have gotten a shipment of wonderful summer pastel scarves that will add some pizzazz to your outfits, and rhinestone toe-rings are on their way!!

Come check out all our great new accessory items for Summer!

An Evening of Pampering ~ Ladies Night Thursday May 6

2010-04-29T06:19:00.001-07:00

In celebration of Mother's Day we are having

An Evening Of Pampering Ladies Night Out on Thursday, May 6. We will offer do-it-yourself pedicures and chair massages while you shop, sip and nibble!! As always we will have yummy appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while you check out all the wonderful new additions to the shop! Starts at 4:30 through 8 pm!

We have brought in THE hottest fashion accessory for summer ~ Switch Flops by Lindsay Phillips. These high-quality flip flops come in several styles and have changeable straps so you can coordinate 1 pair of shoes with your entire wardrobe!! Come for some fun promotions on our pampering night - get your feet ready for stepping out in style!! Free gift with shoe purchase while supplies last too!

Mom's will love all the great garden decor that we have been unpacking, and a fabulous new jewelry line. There are gift choices galore and starting May 6 we will be offering 20% off Jewelry and Garden Decor!

Two New Jewelry Designers Are Here!!

2010-03-12T16:03:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to once again be carrying Sarahspunda Jewelry ~ beaded jewelry designs from earrings to bracelets to the most fabulous semi-precious stone pendants!

Also new to our shop is EKate Designs ~ custom word charms and dangles and vintage paper ephemera charms, including Lake Minnetonka Map charms. Stop in to see the many selections and if we don't have the word or map you need we'll get it for you!!

Ladies Night Out Thursday, March 11

2010-03-09T07:03:00.001-08:00

Bring your friends for a Ladies Night Out this Thursday, March 11 from 6 to 8 pm. We will have yummy appetizers, wine and other beverages, 30% off Sale and door prizes!! Come to win a gift certificate!! It's time to freshen up our home and we've got great Spring decor to help with that, all at 30% off.

MARCH MADNESS SALE at Cottage Chicks

2010-03-04T06:16:00.000-08:00

We have 30% OFF STOREWIDE!! Come in for great deals on all our Spring and Easter Decor and gifts. Fall and winter handbags are 40 to 60% OFF!

Save Thursday, March 11 from 6 to 8 for our Ladies Night Out. Come for some fun time with the girls, wine, yummy appetizers, door prizes, discounts and SHOPPING!

The Easter Bunny has dropped off darling baskets and basket stuffers with us - you must check them out! Bring your kids 8 and under to our Easter Basket Buffet on April 2nd and 3rd ~ while you shop the basket stuffers we will keep them busy with a cute Easter craft and Jellybean guessing Jar!!

Spring is Arriving at Cottage Chicks

2010-02-19T06:19:00.000-08:00

We are busy unpacking wonderful Spring decor to freshen up your home from the grey days of winter. Currently we have 25% off all rugs and table linens - nothing like a new rug at the kitchen sink to freshen up your kitchen! And remember our prices are very reasonable - your dollar goes a long way at Cottage Chicks.

By shopping LOCAL you keep your neighborhood economy strong!

Valentine's Jewelry

2010-02-03T14:21:00.000-08:00

Sterling Silver

Love Charm
Necklace with
Red Leather

Rhodium Love

Circle Word

Necklace

Bauble LuLu Add-A-Bead Bracelets and Necklaces

Valentine's Gifts and Cards for Your Sweetie's and BFF's

2010-02-02T06:23:00.000-08:00

We have some great Valentine's Day cards and gifts for you to choose from. Also cute Valentine's Decor. There are darling charm necklaces and monogram lockets for the tween set, beautiful sterling Alexa's Angels necklaces, and lots of choices for Bauble LuLu Add-A-Bead bracelets and necklaces. Why not buy Mom a birthstone necklace w/rhinestone beads for every child's birthstone? Come and check us out - we will gift wrap in our signature green gift bag to save you time and money!

Fabulous Fondue Night ~ Thursday, January 28!

2010-01-19T08:29:00.000-08:00

Come to our next Ladies Night Out - which will be our 2nd annual Fabulous Fondue Night! Thursday, January 28 from 6 to 8 pm. We will have yummy cheese and chocolate fondue, wine and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy while checking out our new Valentine decor, gifts and jewelry to give hints to your Valentine!! Discounts and door-prizes add to the fun!! Come and see our new Bauble Lulu stackable necklaces! Save the date!!

30% OFF CHRISTMAS Starts Monday 12/21

2009-12-21T09:39:00.001-08:00

30% OFF Christmas ornaments, decor and holiday themed gifts starts Monday, 12/21. We have plenty of ornaments, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and funny napkins for your party still in stock!!

Need something new for your holiday table - plenty of holiday April Cornell tablecloths, runners and placemats are still in stock and now 20% off! Great ideas for stocking stuffers, including monogrammed nail files, lotions, Christmas jewelry and candles. We are happy to individually gift bag your gift items so you are all set for giving!

20% OFF Christmas Sale and Last Minute Shopping Ladies Night

2009-12-14T12:24:00.000-08:00

There are 11 Shopping Days left and Cottage Chicks is helping you save time and money!!

We have 20% off all our Christmas Decor and Holiday gifts starting Monday, 12/14. We will also individually wrap all your gifts in our signature green gift bags so you save more money on expensive gift wrappings and time - when you leave Cottage Chicks you are ready for giving!

We just got in lots of funny Holiday napkins, more Christmas houses, and additional April Cornell linens!

We have many gift ideas under $15 and $20 and have great ideas for your hostesses, teachers, and office co-workers. LOTS of stocking stuffers for Chicks of all ages too! We have plenty of parking, no long lines at the check-out, and no-one will spritz you with some offensive perfume when you get off the elevator!!

This Thursday night, December 17, we will be having our Last Minute Shopping Ladies Night (men are welcome too so send the hubbies in w/your wish lists!). We will be open late till 8 pm and come sip wine, mingle and shop with your friends, and try some CHOCOLATE!! There will be deeper discounts from 5 t0 8 pm! See you this week!!

Holiday Open House and Ladies Night Thurs Dec 3 through Sat Dec 5

2009-11-24T22:03:00.000-08:00

Save the dates for our Holiday Open House starting Thursday, 12/3 through Saturday 12/5. Come and see all the wonderful holiday decor we have to get ideas on your holiday decorating, save 15% on all Christmas Decor, and 20% off Jewelry. You can register for a gift certificate ~ two $25 gift certificates will be awarded. Refreshments will be served.

We will also have a Ladies Night Out on Thursday, 12/3 from 5 to 8 pm. Wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and appetizers will be served while we have our "Tackiest Christmas Jewelry" Contest! Yes dig out that old necklace or earrings you are embarrassed to wear from the bottom of your jewelry box. We will pick a winner every half hour and YOU could win a gift certificate! A percentage of sales will be donated to the ICA foodshelf to help our neighbors in need this holiday season.

We are always happy to individually wrap your gifts in our signature green gift bags to save you time and money ~ you will be all set for gift giving. We look forward to seeing you!

Fall and Thanksgiving Decor NOW 40% OFF!

2009-11-01T09:13:00.000-08:00

Save 40% on all Thanksgiving and Fall Decor.

We have wonderful linens by April Cornell and Park Designs for your Thanksgiving table, spicy candles and diffusers - all at 25% off. Your dollar goes so much farther at Cottage Chicks and now it will go even farther! We have to make room for all the wonderful Holiday items!

We are also putting our handbags on 20% off sale- it's time to freshen that wardrobe for the holidays. Handbags also make a great Christmas gift. We just got in great sparkly jewelry by Le Glitz - a local jewelry designer - fabulous for your holiday party wear! Chandelier earrings, cocktail party rings, sparkly bracelets and necklaces!

Our Holiday Open House is December 3 through 5 with a Ladies Night Out on Thursday, December 3 from 5 to 8 pm. We have tons of ideas for darling hostess gifts, holiday decor and stocking stuffers. Remember we individually gift-bag your gift purchases to save you time and money.

We look forward to seeing you! Thanks for stopping and shopping local!

Halloween Sale!

2009-10-17T16:18:00.001-07:00

Halloween is fast approaching. It is a Saturday Night this year and we have cute accessories to scare up some fun for your evening! Fun candles, towels, serving pieces and cocktail napkins will liven up your party! Now at 20% off!!

Have your costume planned?? Come join us for our Halloween Ladies Night Out on Tuesday October 27 from 6 to 8 pm ~ wear a costume and receive 20% off your purchase! Costume contest for the door prizes!! Halloween is not just for the little goblins this year!!

In addition we have all the colors and scents of autumn to warm up your home, as well as Fall handbags, great pashmina scarves, and fabulous Hollywood Glam jewelry and belt buckles to glitz up your wardrobe for the upcoming party season!

Come check us out and thanks for stopping and shopping local!

2009-09-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our Ladies Night Out, Tuesday September 29, 6 - 8 pm

We have scheduled our first Ladies Night Out of the Fall shopping season for Tuesday, September 29 from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your friends for a fun evening - you've been running around getting the kids ready for school - take some time for yourself and the girls.

We will be serving wine and yummy appetizers from SPASSO to nibble on while you check out all the new Fall home decor, accents, and accessories.

We have handbags, pashminas and jewelry to your fall wardrobe, as well as all the colors and

scents of autumn to warm up your home.

You've got to see the new Hollywood Glam jewelry we just got in from LA - gorgeous vintage inspired rhinestone belt buckles, chandelier earrings and glittery necklaces!

Don't miss our darling Halloween decor too!

As always, there will be discounts and door prizes!! We can't wait to see you!!

Make Way for Fall

2009-09-01T06:57:00.000-07:00

The crisp morning air lately has inspired us to make way for Fall Home Decor - the shop is loaded with everything you will need to warm up your home decor with the colors of fall. Fall throws, table linens, home decor, handbags, jewelry and accessories are getting unpacked for you!

Our Garden Clearance Sale continues with 30% off outdoor garden items - there are several cute items left that will perk up your fall garden. Summer handbags are marked down 50%, and many other bargains are still to be had with 20% off discounts scattered around the store.

We have a new shipment of Webkinz in - some really fun animals!

Come check out our cute Halloween items too! Halloween is a Saturday night this fall - a great opportunity to scare up some fun for the grown ups!!

After Labor Day, we will now be open Mondays from 11 to 3 (or a little longer!). Stay tuned for the first Ladies Night Out in September too!

Thank you for your continued business - we could not have survived this past difficult year without your support!! Remember to Stop and Shop Local!! Check out how to strengthen your local business community with the 3/50 project!!

2009-07-13T06:15:00.001-07:00

Our Garden Clearance Sale has begun - come in to save 25% on ALL OUTDOOR Garden items (anything you would put outdoors). Garden items make great gifts too! We also have 30% off our Spring and Summer handbags, and 20% off many lines throughout the store, such as April Cornell Spring linens, Park Designs Village Bakeware, Eden's Angels, and Time and Again Jar Candles.

On Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18 we will have a Sidewalk Sale - MANY clearance items at 50% or greater off! Come check out the bargains!!

We need to make room for new Fall merchandise so come check out our lowest prices ever and SAVE!!

4th of July STAYCATION SALE

2009-07-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

If you are staying in town for the 4th of July Holiday like me, then let's celebrate together!! We are having a STAYCATION SALE starting Thursday, July 2 through 2 pm Saturday, July 4. We will be offering 20% OFF all outdoor Garden Decor if you mention this blog, and you may take 25% OFF ONE outdoor Garden Decor item. You MUST mention this post as it is an unadvertised, private sale! We will only be open from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, July 4.

The shop is loaded with all kinds of garden decor, new spring linens, and wonderful entertaining and hostess gifts! Come and check us out - we look forward to seeing you!!

Happy Fourth of July!!

Deephaven Mother's Day Shop-Hop

2009-04-27T21:17:00.000-07:00

It's almost Mother's Day and that means it's almost time for the Deephaven and West Minnetonka Mother's Day Shop-Hop. It starts Thursday, May 7 and goes through Saturday, May 9. This is such a fun way to enjoy a day of shopping with your Mom, sisters, daughters or girlfriends. This year we have many new merchants participating, offering lots of new places to visit! The participants are: Cottage Chicks, Beeline Boutique, Polly Berg, Donamae Sweet Studio, Scott Anthony Salon, Spasso, Great Harvest, In 2Place, and The Sitting Room.

All nine merchants are helping local women in need this Mother's Day by donating a percentage of sales from the Shop-Hop to The Sojourner Project - the local battered women's shelter. We encourage you to help us help them, as your purchases will increase our donations. The Sitting Room has even re-designed a bedroom for the shelter!

Cottage Chicks is loaded with gifts for Mother's Day and Garden Decor - and we will be offering 15% off storewide during the Shop-Hop, and The Sitting Room will be having their Furniture Clearance Sale. Most other merchants will offer specials and discounts as well!

You can find garden decor, furniture, clothing, jewelry, gifts, bed, bath and body, beauty services, yummy baked goods, candies, restaurants and more! Check out the delicious caramel popcorn at Donamae's Sweet Studio - it is fabulous!!

Hope to see you!!

2009-04-12T11:13:00.001-07:00

Cottage Chicks has joined the 3/50 project - founded by Cinda Baxter of Minneapolis. The group consists of brick and mortar retailers who are dedicated to keeping small retail alive and thriving in this economic downturn.

The basics of the 3/50 project are that consumers should choose 3 independent retailers in their local community that they do not want to see fail. The premise is that if you commit to spending $50 amongst the 3 retailers per month (not in each retailer either) you will help them thrive and survive. You also will be giving back to your local community through jobs, employment taxes, etc.

Stop in at Cottage Chicks for a flyer on all the details of this important project to keep our Lake Minnetonka community strong!

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We are thrilled to be celebrating our 5th Anniversary on April 1! To celebrate we will be having an Anniversary Sale starting March 31. There will be 20% off all Easter Decor, as well as a random drawing for discounts up to 20% off on everything else - see how much you can take off your entire purchase!! Kids can guess the number of jellybeans in our jellybean guessing jar to win 2 Easter Webkinz too!

In honor of our anniversary we want to give back to the community, so for the entire month of April we will donate a percentage of sales to the ICA Foodshelf with our Gifts With A Purpose Campaign. This is a great way to help out your community - when you need a gift for a friend or even just yourself you will be helping your neighbors by shopping at Cottage Chicks!

You can help the community and leave with a smile!

We have alot of new items that are coming in everyday so stop by and take a look. Remember your dollars go farther here so stop and shop local! We appreciate your business!

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Exclusively at Cottage Chicks

Lake Minnetonka Signs $28 each

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Easter Decor and Gifts have arrived!

Spring Preview Ladies Night Out

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Save the date for the next Ladies Night Out. We had a great fondue night at the last one!! The next evening event is Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 pm. We will have all the newest Easter and Spring items on special discount for the evening!! Help us launch our Gifts with a Purpose campaign for the month of April as a way to celebrate the beginning of our 6th year in business ~ we will be donating a percentage of sales for the month of April to the ICA foodshelf. To kick off the campaign - we will donate 5% of sales from the Ladies Night Out to help others in our community during this difficult time. Plus something yummy and wine and non-alcoholic beverages too! We always have a great time and hope to see you! Stay tuned for more details!

Are we ready for Spring or what??

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If you've driven by the cottage lately you've noticed my wishful thinking, as I have bright yellow forsythia in the outside urns, along with the spruce tops leftover from the holidays. Doesn't that first hint of Spring just make you feel a smile throughout - like you know there's hope coming, warm temperatures, sun and flowers, and the fresh smell of rain. Well this has been a long and cold Minnesota winter and I can't stand it anymore

so out came the forsythia and I hope it brightens your day as it does mine!

If you come inside - you'll find my enthusiasm for warmer days is not limited to outside. The shop is full of hints of Spring - with beautiful green and blue kitchen linens, lavender silks and potted ferns, and the most darling Easter items ever!! Come in and browse - it should put a smile on your face!

I have been busy shopping this winter for wonderful gifts for your friends and loved ones that won't break your budget. The freshest Nouvelle candle scents are in and I have small candle tins for less than $7 that make just the cutest little gift. Also new this past month are Add-a-Bead bracelets - they look the same as the premier brand - but the shiny rhodium beads are $5 each and the gorgeous glass lampwork beads in all colors are $4 each! These make a great Mother's Day gift as well!

I know the dollars are tight - they are for me too. I am thrilled to be starting my 5th year in business - but please remember to support us little gals as we don't have deep pockets to survive for too long without enough sales. My goal for this year is to provide you with wonderful gifts for the right price so your dollars will go farther! I appreciate every one of you!!

I have started this blog as an easy way to update my website for new arrivals - so check in often!!