Point Loma Garden Walk

We could not have ordered a more perfect day with sunshine and the beautiful ocean to soothe us. The gardens were so lovely and we saw so many friends. I was especially happy to have my niece Vanessa here to be with me and together with many well wishers for my precious Jerry.  He is just fine and getting a break from all my creative endeavors...it is so very good to have had so much support and concern..thank you all.

The Cottage in the Garden

You know your life is good when you have such beauty in your life--perfect weather and loving friends.The Cottage was over-flowing with blissful wares and an abundance of romantic furnishings and the garden filled with chatter and sweet energy.Vignettes designed and displayed as only these artists can do, a beautifulblend of old, vintage and creative works literally blooming in my yard. I love them all and our fabulous clients that visited and shopped. I am excited now to be preparing for the Point Loma Garden Walk April 23rd. and then off to the Vintage Market Place at the 'Oaks" June 3rd and 4th.  Also you can come visit me here at the Cottage every 3rd week-end.Thursday through Saturday, I will be bringing  in more plants and garden things...we can sit in the courtyard and watch the doves...till then,Shirleanne

Chateau de Fleurs Studio and Vintage Marketplace

I had such a great time at Chateau de Fleurs. Thank you to all my friends and customers for supporting me. Here are few photos of my booth. Next stop "The Cottage in the Garden" this coming April 1st and 2nd in MY GARDEN! I am so excited to have a great group of artists and vendors. You don't want to miss it. Well, time for me to get back to work, so much to do so little time.

Shirleanne

A day in Rainbow

I spent the day with my dear friend Rita Reade and bless her heart she took the day and put me under her wing and showed me a little bit more about business cards, signs, postcards and set the dates for "The Cottage in the Garden's" Vintage Sale's Affaire. This is what we designed today:

Here are some photos from our last show. Enjoy and please come see us at our exciting upcoming Vintage Sales Affaire!

Welcome to my blog!

Well, I'm very excited about the thought of having my own blog. It's finally happened. Bear with me while I learn how to navigate and share with you some of my favorite things. I'm Shirley Castellanos of Shirleanne's Cottage in the Garden. I'll be sharing my cottage furnishings that my husband, Jerry works on, creating just the right patina on the vintage pieces that I love. I have my own clothing line with pantaloons, hobo handbags and jackets - all made with vintage matelasse, chenille and linen.

The photo to the left was taken at The Attic in Coronado where I purchased this wonderful black and white tote.

Best Friends' Holiday Home Tour last year in Point Loma.