Posted by camille – August 12, 2008 4:12 PM

I LOVE cottage style! For anyone unfamiliar, cottage style is relaxed, easy and tastefully shabby. Antique furniture, accessories with a history and high-end fabrics are the trademarks of cottage style. I just found some great cottage crafts you can make to add a bit of this easy-going style to your home:

Recycling never looked so good! These Baluster Candleholders are a snap to put together. Check out local salvage shops, antique stores or Craigslist and eBay to find the balusters.

This vintage-inspired Wedgwood-Style Embellished Frame would add timeless appeal to a cottage-style bedroom, office or den.

HGTV users have uploaded some gorgeous cottage-style crafts at Share My Craft, like these 2 lovelies: Gorgeous Mosaic Mirror and Mosaic Teapot Lamp, created by lavendarhillstudio.

Craigslist and eBay are greate sources for antiques and collectibles. Before splashing the cash, check out this Decorator's Guide to Shopping Craigslist.

For more ideas on adding cottage style to your digs, visit HGTV.com for tons of cottage style makeover ideas. Also on our site, check out the cottage-style ideas uploaded by other HGTV fans, like this clever recycled headboard turned into a garden fence, uploaded by Cottagebythecreek.