vintage Archives - Cottage Life

The McDonald family in their shed kitchen

How a young family in Alberta turned a shed into an off-grid cabin for less than $30,000

These cottagers turned a vintage Airstream into stylish spillover sleeping space

This cottager restored a little cabin on the bay and filled it with her favourite things

Group of retro home wooden furniture on Tel Aviv flea market street . Finishing: staining and varnishing. Useful for background.

Cash or trash: What to do with these items

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bulky waste in the front yard

Cleaning out the cottage? Turn these items into cash instead of trash

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outside shot of A-frame cottage in the snow

Young couple upgrades ’80s A-frame on a budget

Top down look at completed marble maze project

Keep kids busy for hours with this DIY vintage wooden marble maze

plastic flip clock radios and old sound equipment on a shelf

A guide to knowing, loving, and displaying vintage decor

A trunk coffee table

8 vintage finds that will give your cottage a retro feel

Boxes of junk in a garage.

The most valuable junk in your cottage shed

Vintage, green rotary telephone sitting on a wooden table.

Share your antique collection with Cottage Life’s new TV show!

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Antique silver teapot and tea cups on a table with other antique silverware.

Is there cash in your cabin? Our new show wants to know!

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View of a vintage storefront in Ontario.

3 reasons to love cottage convenience stores

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Flat lay of craft materials and recycled paper, with scissors, thread and a tape measure.

Upcycling for eco-friendly cottage design

Repurposed wooden shelf containing different coloured jars of spices.

Nesting boxes for your gear