Anyone who knows me knows that I like to visit quaint, cozy and unique gift shops. I just love the adventure of not knowing what treasures I will find. Years ago there were quite a few different shops from Syracuse to Utica but in recent years they have been slowly fading away. So when I come across a new gift shop I want to share my find with everyone. One such find is "Cottage Designs" located at 25 Syracuse Street in Baldwinsville, New York. The owner of the shop is just brilliant because she has combined the two things women all around the world love which is dining and shopping. When you step inside the doors you will find "Olives Eatery" located on the first floor within the "Cottage Designs" shop. Entering "Olives" gives you the feeling as if you have just entered a lovely French bistro sidewalk cafe. Ladies if you love decor color and details this place is for you. "Olives Eatery" offers diverse menu choices of panini sandwiches served either hot or cold , soup (which changes daily) , salads and more. The cafe's flavor style can be best described as a fusion of both italian & french cuisine. When you are finished with your lunch be sure to save room for dessert. We recommend the chocolate mousse cake direct from Biscotti's Cafe. This cake is out of this world and to describe it in one word .... Yum! When you are finished dining be sure to check out "Cottage Designs" beautiful selection of jewelry , purses ,scarfs (which make wonderful table runners) and home decor scattered throughout the first floor. But wait , do not forget to venture upstairs to the second floor for even more shopping. The shops (or rooms) on the 2nd floor have items such as clothing by a shop called " The Little Black Dress Boutique" to home decor items by a shop located at the end of the hallway called "Dolce" just to name a few. In my opinion this combination of a cafe & shop is a great place to meet up with friends, shop and of course have fun. I have been informed by the staff that the cafe can be rented out for showers(both baby and bridal), private gatherings and corporate luncheons. For more information on renting please contact "Cottage Designs " at 315- 638-1955. I tried my best to capture "Cottage Designs" in the photos above and I just could not. So you will just have to come and visit the shop for yourself. Hours of operation for the Eatery are Tuesday - Saturday 11- 3:30 pm. Hours of operation for shop are Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm.
For me this shop scores a perfect10!
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