Category Archives: History/Informational

… But make it cottage! (Or: what makes it “cottage style”?)

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Janet

Rooted in rural life and shaped by generations of practical beauty, cottage style celebrates comfortable, livable chaos amidst collected, well-loved furnishings and timeworn objects that tell a story. It invites us, by virtue of its very roots, to slow down … Continue reading →

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The forgotten legacy of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Janet

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

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Janet

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 →

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Queen Elizabeth II – 67 years of service and counting

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Janet

I am fascinated by Queen Elizabeth II – in fact, I consider her to be the most remarkable woman in the world. Here is a person whose destiny was sealed when she was just 10 years old. At that time, … Continue reading →

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Collecting old lady cabinet plates

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Janet

Do you see what these are? These are beautiful hand-painted decorative cabinet plates which I swore I would never collect. Or at least, I swore for a long time that I was too young for them, because, you see, the only … Continue reading →

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