Easter plate, girl carrying Easter bunny and colored eggs, Vodrey & Brothers, circa 1896-1920. (Photo: Barbara Johnson, Ph.D.)

8 Victorian Easter Collectibles You’ll Love

Collect these now! Here are 8 of our favorite antique collectibles to seek out this spring. Easter antiques … Continue reading →

Originally a modest Georgian house, Adare Manor was rebuilt in the 1850s by architect James Pain into one of Ireland's Neo-Gothic masterpieces. Today, it's a 5-star hotel. To learn more, visit adaremanor.com or pick up our upcoming fall issue. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Victorian B&Bs for an Irish St. Patrick’s Day

Dreaming of a St. Patrick’s Day spent amid the emerald hills of legend and lore? Here are three of our … Continue reading →

"Steamers" enjoying the annual Steampunk World's Fair in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2012; to learn more, visit www.steampunkworldsfair.com (Photo courtesy of The Steampunk World's Fair).

Neo-Victorian Design: Steampunk Fashion, Art and Decor

Steampunk design adds whimsy to Victorian decor. If you wonder what we mean by “Steampunk,” click here to learn … Continue reading →

There has been a house on this spot since the Jacobean era. But Witley Court as we know it today wasn't built until 1805, when the third Lord Foley hired architect John Nash to reconstruct the baroque building with grand porticoes. About 50 years later, Samuel Daukes was hired to "modernize" the house, complete with the Italianate look popular at the time. Left neglected throughout the Edwardian era, the estate suffered a terrible fire in 1937 that left it in ruins. Several of the house's paintings and the estate's church survived and are now protected by English Heritage. To learn more, visit english-heritage.org.uk.

Edwardian Style: Get Inspired!

Can’t get enough of Julian Fellowes’ “Downton Abbey”? In our recently-released spring issue, we promised a list of books and TV … Continue reading →

Antique Artificial Christmas Trees

Holiday decoration in the Banning Museum’s girls’ bedroom draws questions year after year. Rather than being the center of attention … Continue reading →