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Iheartmoustaches
Published on July 12, 2009 in Spotlight |
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This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the sweet and charming Connecticut home of Susan Borgen.
Susan runs The T-Cozy, an inspiring blog focused on home decor, running a small business and vintage treasures. She also runs a successful Etsy shop, tparty, where she sells cottage chic vintage and handmade treasures such as aprons, tea trays, table linens and button bouquets.
Susan's home features a lovely mix of handmade and vintage furniture and accessories that give her house near the coast a comforting cottage feel. Susan is an avid thrifter and flea market shopper, which is reflected in her home's decor. Each room is lovingly decorated with antiques and vintage treasures that stir up memories from the past. She says she hopes to bring you back to that "time spent at your grandmother's house, or discovering the peace and serenity that brewing a hot cup of tea shared with a dear friend can offer."
Visit Susan on flickr to view more photos of her charming home. Check out the Etsy Finds below for creative decorating ideas to add a bit of that rustic cottage charm to the place you call home.
Setting the Table for Tea
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From WillowCreekSparrow, $13. |
By ReclaimTheThrone, $350. |
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Set of 4 screenprinted cotton napkins By MBTC, $32. |
Teacup and saucer pair with bird By vesselsandwares, $54. |
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By kraplap, $30. |
By elementclaystudio, $98. |
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Vintage Needlepoint Rose Doily From myrtleandlloyd, $6. |
Vintage Floral Metal Tole Tray From sweetmemorymakingmom, $18.99. |
Living Room Furniture & Accessories
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Beautiful Wicker Bucket Chairs (pair) By 1000chairs, $1300. |
Tea Stained Ruffle Crown Pillow Case By SaSeaBoutique, $15. |
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From jcrabbit, $105. |
Primitive Shabby Cottage Bench By baconsquarefarm, $60. |
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By dedeetsyshop, $32. |
From vintagerenaissance, $100. |
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From adventurevintage, $47. |
Hepplewhite Shaker Style Hall Table By blackberryfurniture, $195. |
Organizing a Home Studio
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Vintage Blue Glass Ball Jar Set From inwiththeold, $22. |
From everyeskimo, $22. |
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Library drawer with china mosaic From cherylmdiliegro, $35. |
Nantucket Basket Reproductions By beachgrasscottage, $49.99. |
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From calloohcallay, $19. |
Small Dovetailed Drawer - Storage From fishlegs, $15. |
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From PeachesStuff, $18. |
Vintage Bird String or Yarn Holder From whispermystery, $15. |
Essential Cottage Accents
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By Bearcabinminiatures, $100. |
By SimpleJoysPaperie, $50. |
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From jaditekate, $30. |
From ladiesandgentlemen, $40. |
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By watercolorstudio, $100. |
Vintage Blue Glass Hurricane Lantern From BoHoMarket, $16. |
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Santa Cruz Oregano Wreath, 12 inch. By NHWoodscreations, $24. |
By bluepearls, $28. |
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Needlepoint Kitchen Clock Cabinet From VintageEye, $45. |
By libertypost, $20. |
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Stained glass garland or bunting By PamelaAngus, $79. |
From littlebyrdvintage, $11. |
Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this flickr pool.
Check out other Get the Look - Home Decor Editions.
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KOALACaddie
What a lovely home - charming and eclectic. I love the French rose linen pillow from dedeetsyshop. Thank you.
thebestvintage
SewnNatural
jbeaudet
I love cottage style too! I especially love coastal cottage. Anything with shells and I'm there! The teapot lamp is very cute. Thanks for the great article.
beachhouseblues
jenniferladd
Beautiful! I'd love a house with ALL of these great finds!!
VintageEye
wonderful cottage style with that perfect relaxed, beachy,
eclectic feel...love it!
vaeda
ModishVintage
lovely picks! I especially love the jadite bowls but they're sold :(
evihan
ArtDecoDame
ParadiseBodyShop
Greenbriar
workingforpeanuts
All lovely cozy choices. The button bouquets really caught my eye. Thanks for a day brightener!
FlanneryCrane
ME2Designs
Beautiful cottage style home & Etsy finds! Suddenly feeling really nostalgic, because my Mom had the ice cream set (in white) and I so loved those chairs with the heart design.
aimeesarmoire
Love the article and all the picks... off to find more cool things for my home & the shop :)
asundrynotion
allthingswhite
I had so much fun browsing through her amazing pictures on flickr !!! As always, I want to move in but I will have to settle for stealing a few ideas.
Mima55
SunshineandRavioli
Just lovely! Could see every one of these picks in my dream house...
spacejam
modflo
fantasybeader
kidacollective
paramountvintage
it's so fascinating to see into the homes and work spaces of etsy sellers. you can really get a great insight into their inspirations and artisitic influences!
thanks for the wonderful article!
MelroseFields
modernfigurative
Wow, what a great collection! I love the needlepoint, the shaker side table..so many more things..
Namoo
Radness
VintageBookStore
foofoogal
love a spot of tea. Guess I will have to add teacups and saucers to my page. Nice.
nomadcraftsetc
I love the tea lamp! It is super fun! Great job and great picks!
ModernMetalJewelry
girltuesdayjewelry
lottiedadesigns
Lovely! Speaking about tea....Check out Paige Smith's Vintage China Tea saucer ring holders too! I bought one for a bridal shower gift using the bride's late grandmother's dish. She loved it! Very sentimental and beautiful! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
aBreathofFrenchair
MySassyLassy
Oh the colors are so lovely! It gave me a warm feeling on a lazy Sunday. Check out this little tin for your organizing needs: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
notmoira
Gorgeous house and great finds! Wish I had snatched up the pitcher before someone else did!
LisaFerinDesigns
PonderandStitch
I love this article and all the items! Thanks for posting. :)
happydayvintage
vivikas
Intres
VixVintage
I love the crown pillow, may have to get one, very pretty collection, thanks.
Love2BInspired
I love these features. It really helps expose sellers that you haven't seen before. Who doesn't love vintage?
RetroHouse
kirevi8
wishartglass
Oooo, I want those wicker chairs! Thanks for including my Cobalt Lantern in the Related Items!
TheCottageCheese
Susan has a such great blog and shop! Her home is beautiful, I particularly love her front garden. Great picks: love the mod wicker chair pair, the bird yarn holder, the barn watercolor, and so many more!
hoganfe
odiliafu
RespectYourMother
awwwwww. these are all so precious. can't wait until i "grow up" (by the way im turning 27 tuesday...when does this growing up finally set in?) and can afford a cute cottage with a garden. in the meantime i can day dream and just wear one of these adorable tea pot and tea cup pendants by yours truly ;)
embot9000
ohmystarsink
IcingOnTheCupcake
alexkeller
i love a good cup of tea and a wonderful teacup makes it that much better
baconsquarefarm
Enjoyed all the finds christine, perused all the photo's of susan's home, love the vintage oak hoosier and the master bedroom with it red decor, the room under construction will be incredible so spacious. Thank you for including our grass green bench.
BrazanDesign
rollerscait
This is amazing! I hope to have decor like this is my comfy house someday :-D
-Caitlin
Lonely Art Vintage Goods
twolefthands
talis
calloohcallay
Wonderful article, and I loved her Flickr photos. Thanks for including my rose tin!
Mymothersgarden
Ooh, I just love that Shabby Chic Pitcher by From WillowCreekSparrow! Great finds for a tea party or home.
lovelygifts
BPyarns
beautiful home, thanks for sharing. lovely finds ~ especially like the Vintage Singer Sewing Machine ~
dedeetsyshop
Thanks so much for including my french rose pillow! How exciting!! :)
norakaren
angelene
lovely story and some great finds here! thanks for the article :)
aggieray
As usual, a beautiful collection of household items and shops! Thank you!
SecondHandNews
Gorgeous Selections. Love the Vintage and Shabby Chic combination.
sealmaiden
pamwares
MinceCo
sooo many good things, the shaker table, stained glass bunting..paper wreath..clever people
pinksequin
SimpleJoysPaperie
Thank you so much for including my Vintage Ivory Paper Wreath!
Great article!
bluepearls
I love the mix of all the items! They are all so pretty! I appreciate being part of it! THANKS!!!!
kaycegirl
What a great selection - I love the home decor! And the items listed are just beautiful!!!!!!
richmade
PipocaHandmade
Your home truly looks peaceful and serene...lovely!
Wonderful selection of items...especially the shabby chic pitcher.
capitalcitycrafts
mybirch
Great article and finds! I love those 3 jade shell bowls! So stunning!
blucurlcouture
tinyspace
TipsyTimeMachine
Beautiful, I especially love the pink bunny hook. My neice would love it.
FashionTouch
sandali
I LOVE Etsy's Home Edition -- it's always fun to read & there is always AWESOME featured items -- happy days ;)
chinacutter
PawPawsWorkshop
nanouke
Morado
fabulousfinds
tldgrainwear
steinschmuckdesign
drawflowers
EarthenTreasures
loved the finds and checking out the shops, thanks for bringing them to us!
LeelaBijou
tortillagirl
Wow! Amazing finds. Everything is beautiful but that ice cream set, wicker chairs and bunting...love, love, love.
BizzieLizzie
Wow - unbelievable - I agree - that ice cream set is TDF! Would love it to grace my side porch! That tea set lamp has been a favorite of mine for a while! Great choices Etsy!
WillowCreekSparrow
What amazing eye for antiques and vintage treasures, inspiring, lovely and a feel that we all want in our homes today. Outstanding combinations of cottage decor!!!
oldworldprimitives
Lots of great picks in this post! I especially love SimpleJoysPaperie's paper wreath.
PamelaAngus
oh my - her home is beautiful!! thank you so much for including my glass bunting in this article - a real honour!
Tina669
SpacejamOrigami
monkeyandsquirrel
such a beautiful space... i wouldn't mind curling up in there :)
this space however, seems to be getting awfully spammy :(
itsanicole
WHAT BEAUTIFUL IDEAS FOR A SWEET AND COZY COTTAGE! I COULD JUST IMAGINE SOME BEAUTFUL PIECES OF DRIFTWOOD IN NETTING UP ON A WALL ALONG WITH SOME EQUISITE OCEAN FINDS!! SO CHARMING
ImSoVintage
shizendesigns
niTeBecOmEsdAy
oh, i love these articles. so much inspiration! thank you thank you.
Designare
Great house. Love vintage mixed with contemporary. The local antique mall here has great finds for vintage, not popular in my area so easier to find. Love all the finds on Etsy, I have gotten several already that were great buys.
bunnyboutique
TheSparklingCocktail
tparty
Christine,
Thanks, once again, for featuring my home! And such lovely comments, too.
Warm regards,
Susan
SundraSandrusi
fantastic style ! ! ! charming items ! ! !
What eye ! ! ! for antiques and vintage.
my favorite collections !!!!
AllieAnalogue
Lovely home, neighbor!
Not that it's quite appropriate for a tea party, but I have this tea-related fashion in my shop, an upcycled cap: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
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