Since childhood I have enjoyed making "stuff"! And, for about 20 years I was blessed to teach a variety of arts 'n crafts workshops to both children & adults, and do a little crafting of my own, on the side. Two years ago I decided to start an online business, selling some retail items, some vintage items, handmade soaps, and, my handcrafted items. My online venture began here with my little etsy shop, and eventually I set-up a regular website for all my products, and then, I added another etsy shop just for my soaps, (more on that later!). It's all been tremendously rewarding, and I've made some wonderful friends along the way.

All the workshops I taught gave me the opportunity to learn about & work with, a variety of arts 'n crafts genres. As a result, I don't have a specific style or one kind of product, as I enjoy making all sorts of handcrafted items, and, you will see that variety in my shop, along with some vintage items.

The name of my shop represents my love of roses & I have many of them growing around my country home, a fondness for cottages and in tribute for two, beloved relatives, my Aunt Rosemarie & Great-Grandmother Rosa.

My favorite handcrafting is to create something that is both beautiful & useful, and I'm always working on something new, in fact, I'm usually working on several projects at once & I will continue to add new listings. I welcome special requests & commission work, and throughout the years, I have created one-of-a-kind decorative handcrafted items for housewarmings, weddings, party favors, birthday & holiday gifts.

I mentioned in addition to handcrafting, I also make soap, so I invite you to please visit my other etsy shop where you will find a nice selection of handmade soaps for men, women, and children. Please visit www.etsy.com/shop/RoseCottageSoaps

This is a convo friendly site, so please message me with any questions. I thank you for visiting Country Rose Cottage ~ please stop by again. Blessings, Andrea