About Us

The Pink Rose Cottage was born out of my love of all things vintage! I'm an avid collector of vintage linens — especially vintage printed tablecloths and handkerchiefs — along with ladies' powder compacts, vanity items, teacups, hand-painted china, unique silver tableware, and vintage jewelry. I often find that I've created an "accidental" collection. I'll purchase a piece only to realize I already have several more just like it at home. That happens more often than I care to admit!

I think I come by my collecting genetically. My grandmother was a collector of antique dolls and anything that caught her fancy — and a well-known antiques dealer in her time. I remember taking a trip with her to a very small town in central Pennsylvania, where two elderly sisters were selling old stock from their parents' store. It had been closed for many years, frozen in time, and only opened when they were in the mood. I remember the store with its big windows, gorgeous woodwork cabinets and shelves, and the feeling of stepping back in time. I can't remember what my grandmother bought, but I'm sure it was something wonderful — she had a keen eye.

Although my venture into selling came largely out of necessity (I needed to make room for new additions to my collections!), I suppose it's inherited too. My grandmother had a shop in a charming old blacksmith's building — wonderful, despite the icicles that formed on your nose in winter! I think she would have loved online shopping and selling as much as I do.

I carefully select every item in my store, and many pieces come from my own collections. Since I don't have the pleasure of meeting my customers in person, I do my best to describe each piece accurately and provide the best photos possible. If you ever need more information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

My husband and I love traveling to flea markets and antique shows. I'm so happy he enjoys the thrill of the hunt as much as I do — and by "enjoy" I mean tolerates pleasantly!

I hope you enjoy your visit to The Pink Rose Cottage!

 

 

~Holly