Fashion Forward Fridays

Inspire Me Wednesdays...

 Garden inspirations....

We're delighted by Spring's arrival. From garden parties to blooming flowers, Spring

has finally arrived to brighten those once gloomy days. Go ahead and try something new this year!

Plant your own pots of easy to pick herbs like thyme and parsley, or even

take the time to host your own backyard garden get together.

Whatever it is, just simply step outside your back door 

to find the beauty and inspiration in the season of Spring.

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Monday Must Have

  We're springing in totes.

Spring is here and so are our woven blossom totes!

Get the perfect Spring accessory for just $38. 

 

....Also for a limited time we are selling Zorbella Florals! These plants are simple to take care of and will add some green and fresh air to your home or work environment! 

Sunday Funday DIY

Recycling Maps

After doing an exciting travel themed photo shoot with vintage suitcases, fun travel accessories, and old maps we realized our map obsession began to grow! Looking at a map can bring back many memories like a semester abroad exploring Europe or your summer break you spent with friends happy and sunkissed.  Its not just the memories that makes maps great, its the geometric-like shapes, ongoing lines, and  familiar colors that make them unique as well as perfect for creative projects!

Take a look at these links for projects and ideas to recycle your old maps and atlases, as well as links to buy hand-made map creations!

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Fashion Forward Fridays...

Destination Darling.

Young and free, she knows no boundaries in this endless world.  

Her next stop? Possibly Tuscany. 

A stroll through the vineyard under the beaming Tuscan sun,

(thank goodness for that fedora)

or maybe a walk through the Florentine city. A place that's filled with such rich history 

and not to mention, exquisite food.

  Whatever she decides to do, she is always ready.

With her camera in tow, she documents

all of life's travels, ready to take on the world one country at a time.

Fedora hat, $32

Coral Wanko Wank Scarf, $30

Pick me a rose dress, $49

Little charmer navy blue dress, $49

Garden belle green dress, $58

photos by Charlotte Whitney

model-Michelle Radovan

Inspire me Wednesdays- Vintage luggage

Vintage Luggage Turned Decor 

Leave your baggage behind. Unless of course your baggage happens to be adorable vintage suit cases. Today we are inspired by the travels of the past and the luggage that were once used to

lug around all of life's necessities.

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Monday Must Have...

New Spring Arrivals 

 

With the first day of Spring starting March 20th we brought in lots of new pretty pastel colors, and fun dresses! New arrivals coming every week!

Sunday Funday Sweets!

Cake Batter Rice Krispy Treats!

We found this very delicious childhood recipe for Rice Krispy Treats, with a very tasty twist...cake batter flavor!  After trying these you won't be able to go back to eating regular Rice Krispy Treats again.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 (10 oz.) bag of mini-marshmallows
• 2/3 cup yellow cake mix or Funfetti cake mix (the dry cake mix, not prepared into a batter!)
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 (1.75 oz.) container of sprinkles

Method:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir until they begin to melt, adding in (dry) cake mix one spoonful at a time so its combined. Stir in cereal so it is completely coated with marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles and mix. Press into a baking dish (any size will do) and top with remaining sprinkles. Let sit for about 30 minutes before cutting. Spraying a knife with nonstick spray helps to cut them.

Then cut them up and enjoy!  Using colorful pastel sprinkles makes it a great treat for Easter! Also try using different cookie cutters for cute shaped krispy treats! 

Recipe found at JustMakeStuff

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Take a look at some of these fabulous green goodies to help celebrate St. Patty's day!

1. Table Centerpiece

2. Chocolate Mint Thumbprints
3. Green Fruit Salad
4. Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
5. Guinness brownie Bites

6. Mint Colored Drinks
7. Beautiful Ireland

Don't forget to come into Cottage by the Sea for our big St. Patty's Day Sale... 15% off EVERYTHING! Including these beautiful handcrafted clover necklaces!

Fashion Forward Fridays...

Fashion Trend Friday: sheer polka dot prints

Polka dot prints have a tendency re-emerge into our wardrobe as both a staple and a reoccurring trend. 
 It's a print that can be as simple and sweet as our love drops top below, 
or one that draws attention from a block away.
One thing's for sure, it is a print that never fails to leave a woman feeling young and playful.
At Cottage by the Sea, we've picked our newest love drops top as our polka dot printed favorite. With its airy sheerness and flowy sleeves, our love drops top adds the perfect touch of feminine charm. 

To create a look that's simple and sweet but still in trend with Spring's pop of colors, simply layer 
a colored camisole underneath. A minty green or coral colored cami would be best. If you prefer a darker colored cami, then simply add on a fun pair of colored shoes!

 

Inspire Me Wednesdays... Tribal Threads

Tribal threads

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Monday Must Have Dream Weavers!

Enchanted by dream catchers? Well we certainly are!  

Captivated by its dream like appeal and its symbolic meaning, our creative team

quickly got to work on designing one of a kind hanging displays for our spring windows. 

Combined with its delicate weaving and falling tiers of lace, our window displays were featured to

give both a feminine and alluring appeal.

 Not only have we adorned our store windows with them,  

but we've now featured our dream catcher inspired jewelry collection.

Our newest collection of dream catcher jewelry is inspired from creative jewelry designer
 and Cottage by the Sea owner, Jen S. With her creative eye, Jen hand wraps real leather around the hoops of the necklaces and incorporates unique features such as feathers, shells, and real natural stones. Her use of sterling silver and 14k gold-filled chain also provides a sense of durability in all the jewelry pieces that she creates.

Shells, charms, and semi-precious stones add a unique look to each necklace!

BLOSSOMING DREAM NECKLACE, $92

LONG SIMPLE DREAM CATCHER, $79

Visit us at Cottage by the Sea, Ward Warehouse to check out other dream catcher jewelry collections and displays! 

Featured: Indigo Asymmetrical Dreamweaver earring, $30

www.cottagehawaii.com 

photos by: Charlotte Whitney