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Summer Dept. 56 Displays

With moss and summer trees, a wintry village can be transformed into a lush and green summertime display. Dickens’ houses can be used, but we found that there are more pieces from New England Village that are more suited to summer and beach side displays.

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Dept. 56 Snowbunnies

Mar 29, 2006 Department 56 No Comments 1,513 views   

Snowbunnies add a festive touch to the kitchen shelves and windowsills in early spring. With pansies in the windowboxes outside as a backdrop, the Snowbunnies on the sills are especially festive.

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Restoration & Preservation Resources

Mar 23, 2006 Restoration and Preservation No Comments 418 views   

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, is an organization for historic preservation that is membership driven. The Trust has many properties and locations to visit as well as access to education, tours, etc.
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The foremost magazine for owners and restorers of old houses, Old-House Journal fits the bill. Their site also features excellent resources and sources [...]

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Victoriana Resources

Mar 20, 2006 Restoration and Preservation No Comments 395 views   

Revisit 165 Eaton Place and the happenings of the Bellamy’s and their servants with The Upstairs, Downstairs Guide. A complete a comprehensive site devoted to the all time favorite show with plenty of pictures and info about the show.
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If you’re interested in the appreciation and preservation of 19th Century heritage, The Victorian Society in America [...]

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