Wednesday, April 30, 2008

CRANBERRY GLASS

Cranberry glass was extremely popular during the victorian era. Some of the finest glass was produced at this time.

Monday, April 28, 2008

TETE' A TETE'

In the finest of victorian homes you would see a piece of furniture known as a tete' a tete' and they were used for courting~~~~~~conversation only ! You certainly can see why.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

FAINTING COUCH



A Fainting Couch
Back in the days when corsets were tight and morals strict, many a well-appointed home contained a piece of furniture specifically designed to catch a waning damsel succombing to "the vapors."
Referred to as a "Fainting Couch," this piece of furniture sat ready to "catch" the fall-out from improper conversation, excessive Sherry, or lack of oxygen. No refined lady was without one of these in her parlour.
Beautiful and functional, it was impossible not to look regal resting in its care-either awake or unconscious.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

SCREENS

A wall where you need one, a view if you have none, or perhaps a shield to hide where your gaslight sconce scorched the wallpaper, many Victorian homes decorated with folding screens.
Often depicting scenes of elegance, or Eden-like pastorals, screens offered a window into another world.



Monday, April 21, 2008

A peek at the shop

Large selection of Lamps and decorator pillows
Pretty Art pieces and furniture


Come in soon!