Cottagewood USA - Creatively Invited.org

SLIDE 1 – Cottagewood USA Store Logo

SLIDE 2 – Christmas Cottagewood USA Store Decal Art

SLIDE 3 – Christmas Cottagewood USA Store Decal Yardage

SLIDE 4 – Christmas Cottagewood USA Store Decal Pillow

SLIDE 5 – Show Display Featuring My Designs

SLIDE 6 – Lake Minnetonka Design Art (6″, 12″ & 18″ Panels Done)

SLIDE 7 – Lake Minnetonka Design Yardage

SLIDE 8 – Lake Minnetonka Design 18″ Pillow

SLIDE 9 – Lake Minnetonka Design Zippered Pouch (Flat View)

SLIDE 10 – Lake Minnetonka Design Zippered Pouch (Open View)

SLIDE 11 – Cottagewood USA Design Art (6″, 12″ & 18″ Panels Done)

SLIDE 12 – Cottagewood USA 18″ & Lake Minnetonka 12″ Design Yardage

SLIDE 13 – Cottagewood USA Design 18″ & Lake Minnetonka 12″ Design Pillows

SLIDE 14 – Cottagewood USA Design Reusable Bag (Front View)

SLIDE 15 – Cottagewood USA Design Reusable Bag (Back View)

Cottagewood USA Store

The Cottagewood Store was opened in 1895 by Ralph M. Chapman to serve as a grocer to the cottage and hotel guests summering along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. What has happened since 1895? Not much, other than 22 more owners, seven or eight remodels, the transition out front from a hitching post to a parking lot, three near-death experiences when the building was shuttered and put for sale, a thriving gas pump to a restored gas pump, 51 years of July 4 Parades, and most importantly, generations and generations of smiles. Smiles from the customers, and from the building itself. For the full history of this adorable, quaint, American treasure visit their website at CottagewoodUSA.com

MY ROLE HERE

Working remotely with Store Manager, Members of the Board and People of the Local Community I was asked to assist or create some custom designed artwork. These designs were then printed on fabric and made into items to be sold in the store. So far the items include pillows, reusable bags and zippered pouches, I’m sure other styles will come in the future. I worked closely with the President of the Board and his wife on the design, font, wording and colors. This has been a fun & creative opportunity and I look forward to be working with them on more items in the future. It’s exciting to know my talent has some how played a small part in the long history of this store.

The “Lake Minnetonka” and “Cottagewood USA” Designs were created in Adobe© Illustrator. For each design a 6″, 12″ and 18″ panel was created in 3 colors (18″ Navy Blue shown to left). Once available I will show pictures of the other color combinations and the Cottagewood USA Design fabric and pillow. They are currently in production.

Sold in the Store

Christmas Decor Store Decal Pillow
Lake Minnetonka Design Pillows
Cottagewood USA Design Pillows
More to Come

cottagewoodUSA.com