Cottaging inspires cottage industries. From dock builders to cottage security systems to mouse traps, nowhere is this more evident than at the recent Fall Cottage Life Show.

Take for example, Catsue (Cathy Susanne) McBroom, president of Chantry Island Design, who used the show to launch her new line of “Cabana Wear” that hearkens back to the classic and comfy cabana clothing of the late 1950s and 1960s.

It is her retro women’s terry cloth lined bathrobes that first catch my eye. They are beautiful, fun and create a sense of nostalgia.

The line is inspired by McBroom’s early childhood, where she spent her summers on the shores of Lake Huron’s Southhampton beach, across from Chantry Island lighthouse. She recounts:

“Southampton is a “big water” beach, more like an ocean beach with sandbars stretching out into the surf. The wind can come up quite quickly, so it gets chilly there. I remember my Dad had one of those cabana shirts. It was terry cloth lined and buttoned up the front in a classic stripe pattern on the outside.”

Her playful fabrics are hand selected by McBroom from suppliers are across North America, and constructed here in Canada. At the moment, Chandry Island Design are available only by mail order through the company’s online catalogue at www.chantryislanddesign.com. CottageDaily.com will be giving away one girl’s size 4-5 Romper - shown in today’s photo.

To enter, email (julie@cottagedaily.com) a photo of your favourite cottage moment along with your name and where the photo was taken. We will be posting the photos on CottageDaily.com.

Also congratulations go to Mike and Brenda Homuk, who won the chair cushions we were giving away at the show.

Cheers,

Julie

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