Notes from A Cottage Industry

41 Taylor table scapes...

  

   The tablescapes we did up for the Open House at 41Taylor were to give our guests the opportunity to picture themselves having an event here, in the charming little cottage. Here are a few shots that will give you the feel...from engagement parties, or rehearsal dinners, to baby showers, to corporate meetings, or Bunko parties, we've got it covered....(any and all details will be handled!)

   ...and of course we offer plenty of comfortable seating, as you can see, one of the Open House guests made himself quite comfortable...(Oops! That's not a guest. That's my grandson! And, in case you're wondering....Miss Isabelle wasn't able to attend the party due to a prior engagement!) We are now in the fast and furious process of turning the front dining room and parlor into a vintage boutique to open this Wednesday! (Talk about busy....)Oh yes, there will be lots of goodies and treasures, and vintage furnishings to inspire.

Nearly ready for our big debut....

  

 .....and so, here's another sneak peek at one of the partially set up vignettes. Remember, we're hosting two Open House parties instead of just one, and we hope everyone can make it! One in the evening, one in the daytime. There will be lots of yummy treats.(Mmm, did someone ask for cupcakes?) We'll be sharing some table-scapes for party theme ideas, and there will be a sampling of our products for the Tumbleweed Cotillion booth as well. If you live in the area, please, do join us!

41 Taylor
41 East Taylor Street
Reno, NV 89503

Friday, July 10, 2009
4:00-7:00 pm

Or, if you prefer...

Saturday, July 11, 2009
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Of course I'll be sharing pictures of everything later, but for now, it's back to work!

Get ready to put on your party hats, people.

    ...because it's very nearly party time! (Of course you're invited to our Grand Opening Open House! Mark your calendars!) We've decided to host two parties instead of just one. One in the evening, one in the daytime. There will be lots of yummy treats. We'll be sharing some table vignettes for party theme ideas, and there will be a sampling of our products for the Tumbleweed Cotillion booth as well. Oh, please, do join us!

41 Taylor
41 East Taylor Street
Reno, NV 89503

Friday, July 10, 2009
4:00-7:00 pm

Or, if you prefer...

Saturday, July 11, 2009
10:00 am-2:00 pm

I made this sweet little party hat last night. Vintage book pages (our signature) and a tiny map of Paris, along with the fabulous glittered letter "T" (for Taylor...or Tracey!) It's so cute that I've decided to make them to sell- perfect for birthdays, anniversaries..or any kind of celebration, don'tcha think?

Oh! And speaking of party hats.....My sweet, dear friend Deb over at Hummadeedledee is having the most fabulous giveaway! We met years ago on line through the old Victoria magazine's message boards, and then in person several times (in fact, she and her sweet Bob were in last summer's Tumbleweed Cotillion here in the biggest little city!)

We are truly kindred spirits. For any of you who somehow don't know Miss Deb, she's the grand dame of display, the queen of creativity, the entrepanour's Obi Wan Kennedy, if you will....and she's an inspiration to me in every way. Deb is celebrating her three year Bloggiversay, and she's giving away not one, but three of her wonderful handcrafted pure-vintage-and-oh-so-incredible crowns!Hop on over to Deb's blog and enter!!