Delicious

Next door to The Boxwood Cottage is a cozy and incredibly delicious Tex-Mex haven called Berto's. It is a must eat when in Beaufort. The decor is cozy on these chilly Lowcountry winter days and nights - and they have a patio ready for balmier days! Of course my favorite thing would be...the queso dip...

Special Event - Men's (Day &) Night this Friday, December 21st

Friday, December 21st we will be hosting Men's (Day &) Night at The Boxwood Cottage! 

Free Gift Wrapping & Light Refreshments (read: Christmas Cookies)

We have wonderful gifts including never-fail Gemstone Jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces) and exclusive Handmade Velvet Scarves from artist Rosamond Field (they are stunning!) as well as many gorgeous household accoutrements and unique pieces. 

Located at 7 Market in Habersham, Beaufort, SC. We will be open Friday from Noon until 7 PM for our fun event! 

Merry Christmas!

Rings by in-house artist Heidi Brueggeman

Vintage Christmas Colors

 No matter how many colors they make of glass Christmas balls, no one can nail the exact color and patina (my favorite word when appreciating vintage) of true Christmas balls that have survived the decades.  Think about the harrowing experiences of near breakage these balls have endured!  Some here at The Boxwood Cottage were not so lucky; sadly we broke a few.  Fortunately we are lucky to still have so many!  I am a bit afraid to ship them, but you are welcome to come by and take some home for just a few dollars apiece.  Merry Merry!

 

 



In The News! The Island News!

Thank you to Buck and the staff over at The Island News in Beaufort, South Carolina for running a wonderful article about our Grand Opening!  Click here for the online version!

The Boxwood Cottage GRAND OPENING Friday & Saturday!

We are having our Grand Opening party this weekend - tomorrow and Saturday - from Noon until 6:00 PM!  Please come by and enjoy refreshments, specials, and all of our wonderful pieces (if I do say so myself). 

As always if you are interested in anything you see online we are happy to ship!

 

Gorgeous West German fish platter, $25

Excellent Blue & White ginger jars with decorative handles and ox detail on the lid, $40/pair

Beautiful vintage chinoiserie ginger jar lamp, this piece is exceptional and large, $75



Reclaimed Barnwood



One of our missions at The Boxwood Cottage is to make truly unique pieces available to our clientele in the Lowcountry and beyond.  For generations my family has been in the business of buy-sell-create: Antique Dealers, Pickers, Store Owners, Buyers, Event Planners, and Designers.  I suppose it is in my blood to do what I do - share finds with others who can appreciate the composition and provenance of a table, vintage pillow, antique silver, or, like below, a slab of barnwood from the Ohio River Valley.  

Use your imagination, but this piece would be a gorgeous bar, unusual kitchen island accent, dining room table, or even rustic desk.  It is stable and needs some attention in the form of a sander and probably needs to be sealed by a woodworking professional.  It has gorgeous small worm holes, worn paint (see left side the lighter areas), and patina that you cannot pay for except with time. 

The piece is approx 7 1/2" long and about 3' at its widest point.  If you are interested please contact us and I can email more detailed photos of the piece.  

Ohio River Valley Barnwood, $200 (not including shipping...)

A barnwood idea!  Gorgeous and refined table made of reclaimed barnwood from Diane Gibbs.
Wood with this kind of age and history immediately adds character to a home and truly grounds a space.

Beautiful barnwood and beams add oodles of interest to this otherwise typical (if not gorgeous) kitchen island.
Photo source unknown.

A Bit About Habersham

Magic. One word really is all you need to describe Habersham.  It's the main reason I chose this place to open our little spot.  The best way to see it all is to experience it in person, but if that is not an option here are a few snaps to help you imagine how it feels...

 

The Village - so cute

A row of townhomes.  I am sure there is an offical name for these but I don't know what it is...

Gorgeous villa-style homes (the center one is for sale).



Featured Folk Artist Ruthie Pierce of Ohio

I am obsessed with the work of Ohio folk artist, Ruthie Pierce.  I have been collecting her pieces for a few years since she premiered in our Ohio event, The Village Peddler Festival.  If you don't find yourself in Northeastern Ohio on the second weekend after Labor Day, we do have a few selected items from Ruthie's work available at The Boxwood Cottage. 

Handmade Pears - reinterpretations of old pincushion designs - by Ruthie Pierce of Ohio.  Ruthie dyes the fabrics, collects vintage fabric and ribbon as well as vintage keys, buttons, thread, and candlesticks.  Incredibly she uses old styles of stitching to create the beaded texture on the pears.  Incredible work.  Also, the pears have real sticks as their stems! Love!
Pinkish pear with charms, $105. Yellow pear with strawberry accent, $120.

Purple Chicken with Turquoise accents by Ruthie Pierce, $150.  Another wonderful example of her talent and whimsy.  These will be hard to part with - but I am sure they will find wonderful homes with new collectors of Ruthie's folk art. 

We are happy to take phone orders (the old fashioned way!) and ship anywhere.  If you're interested in any of the pieces please contact us at 843-644-1864 or heidibrueggeman@gmail.com. 

The Boxwood Cottage Now Open!

We are happy to announce we are officially OPEN in our location at Habersham Village in Beaufort, South Carolina.  As a bonus, tonight is First Friday at Habersham featuring farmer's market vendors, s'mores by the market center Christmas Tree, and Santa!

The Boxwood Cottage located in Habersham Village at #7 Market (next door to Silo)

Jewelry designs by Heidi Brueggeman - semi-precious gemstone rings

Gorgeous silverplate punch cups and tray

He could be our mascot! We love our vintage elephant garden stool.