December’s moon reminds us, that like a tree, we too are rooted in two worlds…

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Yuletide brings the renewing light of the Winter Solstice with a promise of a life to bloom a new come Spring…

Glorious Victorian Christmas
Department 56 Displays
Beaded Ornaments
Gingerbread Houses

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November’s moon may signal stillness and slumber, but within spirit grows and evolves…

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One thing that often confuses people about the Avalon cycle of stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana Paxson is the order in which the books were written, the order that is best to read them and how it all falls on a time line. While one might be inclined to read them in […]

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An Ancient Muse
by Loreena McKennitt
It’s been a decade since Loreena released a new recording and this highly anticipated set was well worth the wait. The Celtic/World artist has out done herself in transporting the listener by sound to ancient times and places.

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Wintersong
by Sarah McLachlan

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Celtic Woman
by Celtic Woman
What a stunning and moving performance! This concert […]

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Lady of Avalon (Avalon, Book 3)
by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The second sequel to The Mists of Avalon,this edition includes three shorter stories. The first picks up right where The Forest House (The Mists of Avalon: Prequel)left off with the founding of Avalon. It follows the tales of Caillean, the first Lady of Avalon, and Joseph […]

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As the garden season ends, look back at some of the great moments from this year’s garden…

Organics in the Garden
Spring Garden Photos

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October’s moon empowers us to uncover what keeps us from our goals and allows us to explore the realms that make us who we are…

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The Celtic festival of Samhain is one of the oldest and most important as the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest…

The History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Tables
Harvest Pear Centerpiece
Old-Fashioned Applebutter

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· 1886 Company
We are a mail ordercatalog House that specializes in antique inspired accessories and unique gifts with a past. Features decorative accessories and items for the library and tea time.
· Colorado West Emporium
Handcrafted wood clocks,Victorian shelves,Victorian frames, accent pieces. Unique collection of handsculpted angels only made […]

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· 10 of TEN Jewelry
Uniquely Designed Jewelry, with a touch of Classic Victorian.
· Anahysia’s Tyme Portal
What I do, is create costumes from either artwork, paintings, woodcuts drawings, even the customer’s own imagination and turn them into something a person can add to their wardrobe. Be it for Re-enactment, or just because. […]

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· Barnhart-Rodenbeck Vintage Reproductions
Reproducers of antique engravings that have been individually enhanced with color making each print unique. Engravings are sold matted, framed and ready to hang with custom made frames.
· Jed Enterprizes
Dummy Board figures,painted in trompe l’oeil style, enjoyed popularity since 17th century - 19th century. Particuarly
enjoyed […]

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· Animation Alley - Victorian Holiday Ornaments
Collectibles gallery and store featuring Victorian holiday ornaments, animation art, sports memorabilia and more.
· Hometraditions
Decor, gifts, and collectibles for home and holidays. Goose feather trees, Christopher Radko, hand painted art, Santas, Belsnickles, angels and snowmen, Christmas throws, secure online ordering, informative e-newsletter.
· OrnaMentz […]

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· Carriage House Gifts
Welcome to Carriage House Gifts, featuring nostalgic gifts such as Victorian greeting cards, Nostalgic Clocks and Ande Rooney porcelain signs.
· Fancy Ephemera Paper Dolls
Original self-published paper dolls, specializing in vintage fashion. Particular focus on Victorian and brides.
· Laura G. Dicus Presents
Hand-stamped, embossed and watercolored Victorian-style […]

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· A & E Home Video
Relieve those splendid days of being at 165 Eaton Place on Upstairs, Downstairs or Mrs. Bennet’s hysteria in Pride & Predjudice through video collections offered by A & E Television. Browse or search their site for the respective titles.
· Cates Video Productions
Purchase the video “Cape May Victorians […]

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· A Period Romance
Victorian short stories and books plus Mauve House, my Victorian home and more.
· British periodicals at Minnesota
British Periodicals from The Early Nineteenth Century is an archive of Victorian periodicals from the University of Minnesota.
· Salt of the Earth Press
Alchemy actively records and catalogs information from old books, […]

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· Arts & Crafts Movement Resource Directory
Comprehensive resource listings, historic house information and some info on Victorian Architecture are available here.
· Beeber’s Place- A Victorian Home
A family oriented site offering information on the 19th Century as well as Victorian linkware graphics.
· Deanna’s Victorian Treasures
Summarizes the Victorian era and the reign […]

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· Antique Hardware & Home Catalog
Reproduction hardware, plumbing supplies, lighting fixtures and many other wonderful items.
· Bradbury & Bradbury
The premier supplier of reproduction wall coverings and papers.
· Capital Crestings
Ironworks company that makes roof crestings and widows’ walks for rooftops. Manufactured by Architectural Iron Company […]

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· Artisans of the Valley
Features antique restoration, hand-crafted period reproductions, custom woodworking, and various resources on woodworking and antiques.
· Cumberland Woodcraft Homepage
A premier supplier of victorian woodcraft products.
· Fregeau’s Woodworks
Handcrafted Victorian screen doors.
· Monarch
Featuring stock and custome radiator covers and enclosures. […]

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· Antique Hardware & Home Catalog
Reproduction hardware, plumbing supplies, lighting fixtures and many other wonderful items.
· Antique Light Fixtures
Antique gas and electric lighting .
· ANVIL Home Page
Featuring Victorian silk lampshades.
· King’s Chandelier Company
A premier seller of exquisite crystal chandeliers […]

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· Antique Hardware & Home Catalog
Reproduction hardware, plumbing supplies, lighting fixtures and many other wonderful items.
· Chadder & Co.
Antique and traditional bathroom specialists featuring restored and reproduction baths.
· Elmira Stove Works
Vintage reproduction Victorian ranges, stoves and refrigerators.
· Good Time Stove Company […]

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· Architectural Salvage
Architectural salvage buys sells and trades all types of old house parts from the smallest latch to whole house frames.
· Caravati’s
Architectural salvage and restoration supplies- Some of our items include: stained glass, mantels, columns, windows, cobblestones, doors and lighting fixtures.
· Historic Home Supply Corp. […]

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· Cape May, New Jersey
Stroll the Victorian community on the Internet.
· Eureka Springs, Arkansas Tourist Center
The Tourist Center site offers complete information on Historical lodging, shopping, and history of the town. Hundreds of pages are contained in this site for your enjoyment.
· Galveston Historical Foundation […]

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· Ardenwood Historic Farm
Beautiful restored Victorian house built in 3 phases (1845,1889,1915) located in Fremont California. Open to public for tours.
· Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Graciously appointed rooms and suites in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
· Carter House, Eureka, California
A hotel, Bed & Breakfast, and gourmet restaurant rolled into one.
· Grier Musser Museum […]

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· Dickens on the Strand
Victorian Arts/Crafts/Music and streets full of people in Victorian costume for one whole week-end. A tour of half a dozen Victorian homes decorated for Christmas in the East End Historic District also takes place on the same week-end.
· Gilded Age Vintage Tours
Shop for vintage clothing and […]

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· Artisans of the Valley
Features antique restoration, hand-crafted period reproductions, custom woodworking, and various resources on woodworking and antiques.
· All Round(tm) Easels and Folding Screens
Manufacturers of replicas of late 1800’s Victorian Easels and Folding Screens in Maple, Oak, Cherry and Walnut.
· Always Victorian Woodworking - Fretwork Clocks
We create […]

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· Antique Lighting Home Page
Antique lighting restorer’s page giving information about the history of lighting and architectural styles. Regularly updated listing with pictures of fixtures and lamps which can be purchased on-line.
· Bob Vila’s Homepage
The home restoration and renovation experts very own web site.
· Hometime Homepage
Home building and renovation expert […]

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