Welcome to our Shop!

You will find this quaint shop nestled downtown in historical Atchison, Kansas. When walking into this 100 year old building you will see old world charm blended in with modern day living. Discover our boutique clothing and accessories. Find that perfect gift or home décor you have been searching for! Melissa and Karen invite you to their cottage and town. After a fun filled day of shopping finish you day off by taking a stroll on Atchison’s beautiful river front walk; drive by the many Victorian-era homes and landmarks, dine in unique privately owned restaurants and stay the night at a bed and breakfast.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Sights and Sounds 1st Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Contest Rules
1.    One Gingerbread House per participant/group.
2.    Group entries are allowed.
3.    Gingerbread House kits are allowed to be used ONLY by participants ages 10 and under.
4.    All Gingerbread Houses must be placed on a board base.
5.    Please include your name on the bottom of the base.
6.    No artificial interior materials, such as Styrofoam, are to be used to construct or decorate the house.
7.    All Gingerbread Houses must be 100% edible candy/embellishments/materials except the base board. Non-edible support structure material other than the baseboard may not be used.
8.    Non-edible decorations, like paint, ribbon, figurines, etc. may be used ONLY to decorate your base.
Judging
All Entries will be judged on the following criteria on Saturday December 1st during the Sights and Sounds celebration:
·       Overall appearance
·       Creativity
·       craftsmanship
Entry Categories
Individuals
<>age 10 and under     <>age 10 to 17    <>age 18 and Up
Groups
<>age 10 and under    <>age 10 to 17     <>age 18 and Up
General Contest Information
Registration deadline is November 26th, 2012.
Helpful tips - http://www.kingarthurflour.com/baking/documents/gingerbread.pdf
Call or come by for all the details.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Cottage of the Seasons Celebrates 5th Anniversary

So enjoy 2 days of 5 specials this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2012!!!
We want to thank our customers for their support with a special event and sale on Friday & Saturday November 23rd & 24th.  We will open at 7am and close at 7pm. 
We will have 5 specials these 2 days.
1.      Clothing – buy one item and get the second one ½ price (equal or lesser value)
2.      Ornaments – buy one get one free (equal or lesser value) Vera Bradley excluded
3.      Coats – 20% off
4.      Garden Décor – 40% off
5.      Christmas Décor – 35% off
*Bonus Buy- shop between 7am & 9am to receive another 15% off your whole total.  (other sales and consignment excluded).
Vera Bradley has specials buys each day also!
Shop Cottage of the Seasons for all your Holiday needs!
We have Vera Bradley, Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Seasonal Décor, Home & Garden Décor.
Cake and coffee will be served.