In this world of antiques and collectibles we do a lot of looking, buying and selling, exchanging, researching, and talking about it. But, what if we invited others to “experience” it?

Last month, I decided to open up the 1950’s guest cottage, located on our little ranch in Northwest Colorado, to anyone who would like to experience vintage living. I don’t have it completely decorated yet, so there are not so many photos of vintage interior but what I do have is some comfortable living space in a serene setting in a gorgeous part of Colorado that just maybe someone may want to experience.

Regarding the decor, I’m thinking more cottage style with mid-century retro mixed in. Using a few original kitchen collectibles left in the house from the 50’s - like this vintage Sunbeam mixer and Fire King juicer, I can make the cozy kitchen even more time period friendly.

Also the vintage Woodland stove adds quaint charm to this open kitchen.

Let me know any fun ideas you may have for this project and links to resources that I might be able to use. Also, you must check out a few of my online friends that can ‘cozy’ up any cottage anywhere with products, books and tons of ideas: Preserve Cottage, Kitsch-N-Stuff, Prim Rose Design, Back Home Again, Vintage Goodness, just to name a few. If you offer a blog or website that promotes cottage vintage decorating, feel free to register and leave us a link!

Want to know something sad? I actually threw away the original wagon wheel twin headboards when we moved here four years ago. At that time, I didn’t realize vintage meant valuable treasures. Go ahead, and let me have it with your comments on how I could be so ignorant! Or console me and cheer me up that surely I will find another set for free!