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The hidden power of classic transferware – or, how transferware brings history to the table
(All text and images copyright Janet Green 2026, unless otherwise noted.) Have you ever looked closely at a piece of Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles dinnerware and become curious to learn more about Blarney, Cambridge, or Stafford Castle? If so, … Continue reading
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Happy 250th Birthday, Jane Austen!
I doubt if author Jane Austen ever imagined that her books would still be delighting readers, inspiring academics, and spawning re-tellings, 250 years after her birth, yet here we are! Jane was born December 16, 1775, in Steventon, England, and … Continue reading
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The forgotten legacy of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont
This post contains an affiliate link to the referenced book on Amazon.com. If you purchase the book through my link, it costs you nothing extra but I do receive a small commission. Thank you for your supporting purchase, should you … Continue reading
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Paint your vintage and antique furniture if you wish – and don’t let bullies tell you otherwise
If you’re ever up for a little online verbal abuse, join a decorating group on Facebook then post a picture of a piece of vintage or antique furniture and ask for people’s opinions on what color you should paint it. … Continue reading








