An Antique Garden Cart is this week's "Tuesday Find" at The Lake House!

Spring has finally arrived after a long winter...and we're gearing up by searching out wonderful items for your garden!  During our "Tuesday Antique shopping" we found this wonderful Iron Garden or Flower Cart!   It still has the original green paint.  Use it inside your home, Atrim, Patio or in your garden to display flowers or potted plants.  Especially in a cottage, it would even make a wonderful console table behind a Sofa

!  Another fun "find" was this great vintage Twig Garden Chair!  It's quirky, naturally sculptural design make it the perfect accent piece!   This would compliment the decor in a cottage or lodge, and would be at home in any garden!

Antique Dovetailed Pine Trunk is this week's "Tuesday Find" at The Lake House!

We found this wonderful "treasure chest" shaped Antique Pine Trunk during our antique travels on Tuesday!  From the hand dovetailing to the hand inscribed initials, this trunk definately dates to the late 19th century.  The warm red - brown patina and great shaping gives this chest it's great character and appeal.  This would be the perfect accessory in a cottage or a cabin!

Vintage "Tole Painted Tray" was this week's Tuesday Find at The Lake House!

This beautiful Vintage Tole painted Tray is in great shape,  is an unusual size...12" x 24" and painted with a traditional "Cabbage Rose" motif in rich jewel tones.  The word "Tole" comes from the French term meaning lacquered or enamelled.  This was usually in reference to Metalware that was decorated by painting and often gilded.   At art schools of the time (1700's) taught this "one-stroke" techinque with commercial trades in mind, such as painting on Pottery, Furniture and decorative items.  This was an efficient, fast way to decorate items to get them to market.  Tole painting is celebrated now as a form of folk art by many and gained popularity in the 18th century in the US with German and Scandinavian immigrants settling in New England.   Tole painted objects (such as this tray) are sought by collectors as well as anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their cottage or cabin!

1930's period Solid Quarter Sawn Oak Entry Mirror: "Tuesday Antique Find" at The Lake House!

This week we found a 1930's period Solid Quarter Sawn Oak Entry Mirror with beautiful original Beveled Mirrors.  This special piece is 49" tall, 20" wide and in great condition.  It definitely has some "craftsman" influence in its design, yet would be a welcome addition to any Cabin, Lodge or Cottage! We'd like to wish everyone a safe & happy St. Patrick's Day !

"May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night and a smooth road all the way to your door"  ~  Irish Toast

Original 1900's Factory Cart - Great for Firewood Storage!

This Original factory or "Industrial" cart is this week's featured "Tuesday Find" that we found during  our Antique hunting!   This is the real thing...not a reproduction as many furniture companies are selling.   The Steel straping that created the sides is 1/2" thick, which is obviously why it has survived 100 years!  This would be a wonderful "Firewood Rack" for any lodge or cabin with a large Fireplace!  Stop by or call The Lake House in Cedar Glen to look at this unusual Find!

This week's "Tuesday Antique Find" Vintage Door Stop

This week we feature a fun & unusual Vintage Door Stop that we found!  This unique Door Stop is unlike anything we've seen before and is made of Cast Iron in the shape of a wonderful Fireplace  Scene!  It's complete with a Mantel, Hearth, Andirons & Logs!  A perfect Door stop for your Lodge,

Cabin or Cottage!  At 8" tall and 9 1/2" wide, it would work well as a single bookend on a shelf!