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Writing Personal Notes & Letters
$ 12.95

Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women You are invited into the rooms that have given witness to the creative genius of such noted artists as April Cornell, Victoria MacKenzieChilds, Wendy Addison, Kitty Bartholomew, Andrea Grossman, Debbee Thibault featured on p. 31, Jill Schwartz featured on p. 27, and many others whose products grace the pages of our catalog. Twenty women share insights on how they made their dreams come true in environments that launched their passions. 144p. hardcover. 8 1/2 x 10

Where Women Create
$ 24.95

Irish Poems From romantic ballads (“Tis the Last Rose of Summer”) to Gaelic bards, matters of the heart, eloquent laments (“Memory of My Father”) and observations of life from such greats as W.B.Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and other legendary writers. Ribbon marker. Hrdcvr. 240p. 4 x 6”. Irish Folktales Heartwarming hilarity and heart-wrenching sorrow are captured within 125 legends compiled through the centuries. Includes the Celtic Renaissance of beloved writer Yeats and spans lore from villages and forests from the Gaelic western coast to the cobblestoned streets of Dublin and Belfast. Truly a page turner. Sftcvr. 354p. 6 x 9”.

Irish Poems & Folktales
$ 13.50

Indulgent, decadent cookies presented in mouthwatering photos include: Pumpkin-Cranberry Cookies, Spiced Oatmeal Cookies, Mocha Cherry Drops, and Vanilla Shortbread. Hrdcvr. 176p. 9”.

Milk & Cookies Book
$ 24.95

Find the perfect words... dozens of samples to express sincere appreciation. 96pgs. 9 x 6 .

Writing Thank-You Notes
$ 8.95

To ensure your book’s safe return or enhance your reading gift to another, 55 authentically replicated designs are extracted from coveted old volumes. Many are married with brilliant quotes from the most beloved authors. Marbled paper, parchment, engravings, and intricate graphics endure for yet another generation in our book-threatened time. Handsome gift box. 55 bookplates, 6 designs.

Antiquarian Bookplates
$ 12.99

25 lovely laces for edgings, embellishments and more....boxed laminated cards guide knitters with easy instructions and lavish photographs with Trim pillowcases, skirt hems, cuffs and collars, accessories. 5 x 6”. 25 2-panel cards. 25 color photos.

Lace Knitting to Go
$ 16.95

Where Women Create: Book of Inspiration
$ 24.95

Q&A a Day Create a time capsule of the next 5 years of your life starting at any day. Insight for others and endorsement for yourself. 365 Questions - 5 Years - 1,825 Answers. 366 p. 6”. Hrdcvr. Jane-a-Day 365 witticisms by the bestloved author accompany a time-capsule of your own thoughts on life. Antique-style bound to endure generations with gilt edges and ribbon marker. 4 x 6”. 368 p.

5 Year Journals
$ 16.99

Three ring binder with tabbed dividers, 160 pages, folders, pockets, clear plastic sleeves, and room to grow. 11 x 12”. Home Keeper. For service contacts, receipts, inventory, repair history, auto, warranties, paint colors/decorating notes, utilities, service contracts, medical/vet, entertainment, notes and clippings, projects, and inspiration (make your dream happen!). Recipe Keeper. For magazine clippings, internet print-outs, borrowed recipes, conversions/substitutes, ... wipe clean! ...your favorite recipe source.

Household Keeper Binders
$ 27.50

The most beloved works are mandatory additions to a hopeless romantic’s library. Bound as the originals. Includes: Emma, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Sense & Sensibility, and Wuthering Heights. 5 x 8”/ea.

Victorian Classics Book Set
$ 99.95

Author Chris Kimball, (Cook’s Illustrated & PBS host: America’s Test Kitchen) hosted a Victorian Christmas dinner after moving to an 1859 Victorian home in Boston. The foodie’s dream dinner party is a splendid narrative based on a 12-course dinner that springs from the best-selling cookbook, Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Boston Cooking School Cookbook. This read is an enthralling armchair experience with fascinating cooking lore, history, hilarious anecdotes and bizarre findings. 6 x 9”. 272p. Hrdcvr. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook by Marion Cunningham. Hardcover. 896 p. 6.75 x 9.25.

Fannie's Last Supper
$ 25.99

Renowned owner of the legendary crafts & notions store, Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. This charming sourcebook offers 30 simple projects (bedding, table linens, totes, party garlands, more) with patterns, embroidery transfers easy instructions, and gorgeous photos. Hrdcvr. 160p. 8”.

Home Sewn Book
$ 24.95

Inspired crafts implementing your own vintage findings. Projects include button charm bracelet, heirloom memory album, purses, pins and lavishly photographed items that invite your variation. Hrdcvr. 160p. 7”.

Treasured Notions
$ 24.95

How to decline an unwanted marriage proposal, how to choose a husband, what to do for leisure, how to select clothing, how to celebrate Christmas...Just a sampling of compiled sensible advice for a lady from the beloved authority with a mind of her own. The outspoken Jane was renowned for her honest, assertive opinions. This hilarious yet somewhat pertinent guide will benefit the modern woman as well. Hrdcvr. 224 p. 5 x 7”.

The Jane Austen Handbook
$ 16.95

To ensure the safe return of your readings, and to record those who have shared your literature, a practical kit includes 20 self-adhesive pockets, checkout cards, date stamp and inkpad, and pencil. 6 x 7”. Refill Kit. 15 self-adhesive pockets and checkout cards. 3 x 5”.

Personal Library Kit
$ 15.95

Aunt Barb’s Bread Book Includes history, advice, lore, and sumptuous recipes to include: popovers, apple brown bread, monkey bread, english muffins, and caramelized onion bialys. 8”. 72p. Sftcvr. Old Time Farmhouse Cooking Rural Recipes & Farm Lore Stories of nervy women, household hints, farm humor, wood stove cooking. Recipes include: Tomato cookies, meringue chews, cranberry pot roast, orange-rye bread. 8”. 72p. Sftcvr. Children at the Hearth 19th c. cooking, manner and games. Delightful! Little-known trivia and hilarious hearsay and superstitions accompanies rare recipes for delectable cookies, stews and breads. 8”. 72p. Sftcvr. Save on the set!

Set of Cookbooks
$ 16.95

Revel in the decorating legend’s most recent and best book yet! Rachel Ashwell maintains a respect for artifacts implemented into extravagant yet unpretentious comfort, an eye for the unexpected, romantic and perfectly imperfect. She set flea market style into motion initiating affordable charm. A tour of 12 homes includes her Malibu beach home and her Texas bed & breakfast, a Catskill retreat, London houseboat, apartment transformation, a family home in the English countryside...even Sharon Osbourne’s home in L.A. Countless fascinating photos and intriguing text. Hardcover. 192 p.

Shabby Chic Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces
$ 35.00

There was once a day when this was the lover’s reference for understanding the intention of a giver’s blooms. Each flower possessed a conveyance of emotion. This fascinating volume provides in-depth lore and insight amidst lavish illustrations. Hardcover. 128 p.

The Secret Language of Flowers
$ 14.95

Pen your thoughts within exquisite blank books worthy of Shakespeare. Ribbon marker. 160p. Lined. 8 x 5. VTC Exclusive!

Elizabethan Journals
$ 12.95

A must-read for aspiring writers, professionals, and lovers of words. Learn to compose and appreciate sentences that marry words in a breathtaking manner. The author entertains and analyzes the styles of Austen, Shakespeare and other greats. 176 pg. Hardcover. 5 x 8.

How to Write a Sentence
$ 19.99

36 Designs Inspired by Romantic Classics Slip into the skirt, chemise, or shawl of Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse. Regency fashion is adapted to today’s wardrobe. Each design is lavishly photographed. Accompanied by excerpts, intriguing trivia, authentic illustrations, quotes, photos and literary documentation. Step-by-step instructions. Camisoles, Corsets, Knickers, scarves, skirts, trimmed nighties, choker, hats, shrug & sweaters, domestics, accessories & handbag. Sftcvr. 160 p. 32 original projects inspired by Austen novels. ***This item will be en route to you mid-late February.***

Austentatious Crochet
$ 16.00

Walk in the worlds favorite authors silk slippers...a historically documented account of her whereabouts as they still exist today, and illustrations of what once was. The author provides evidence of Janes personal life and inspiration for her characters with findings from extensive research. This is a fascinating window into her life for her followers. Hrdcvr. 138p. 7¼ x 5¼.

Jane Austen in Bath Walking Tours of the Writer's City
$ 19.95

A variety of pendants dangle from silver tongues to mark your last read words.

Keepsake Bookmarks
$14.95 $ 7.99

Exquisitely bound volumes are reprinted authentically from the antique printings. Hardcover. Stories from Hans Christian Andersen: 328 pg. Grimms Fairy Tales: 336 pg. The Sleeping Beauty: 208 pg. English Fairy Tales 408 pg.

Beloved Fairy Tale Classics
$ 40.00

Open this chunky volume and enter upon wonderment and warm fuzzies. Over 100 color Victorian illustrations accompany anecdotes, excerpts and countless old-fashioned notions. Carols, stories, poems and recipes. 326 pg. Hrdcvr. 6.5.

The Little Big Book of Christmas
$ 24.95

Boasting copyrights in the late 1800s, the captivating originals have been rendered to paper for yet another generation to love. 16 pg. Sftvcr. Set of 4.

Antique Reprints: Children's Holiday Book Set
$ 29.95

Bring the power of good faith into your life, love and play. Includes three sealed pages for Emergency Use Only needs for reversing negative auras. Herbal lore, old farming and medicinal rituals, sacred plants, recipes for creams, scented charms, dances, massage... a positive approach to believing in goodness. 144p. Hrdcvr.

The Book of Spells
$ 16.99

We attract wonderful things to happen by living in expectation of them. An appealing cloth-bound gift book with ribbon marker is a hope inspiring how-to for viewing your life with insight. Signs from nature and faith are the reward for seeking goodness. Tea leaves, candles and apple seeds may be as communicative as their creator. 128p. Hrdcvr.

The Fortune Telling Book
$ 14.99

Our owners favorite book! Thumb through comfortint pages of cozy, rustic and romantic lodges. Noted photographer, Ralph Kylloe captures woodsy havens. Stone fireplaces flicker beside featherbeds, panoramic views from screened porches and kitchens that were inspired by home cooking are a blend of elegance and nature. Hrdcvr. 144p.

Cabin in the Woods
$ 30.00

By Hilary & Alex Heminway. 9. Hrdcvr. 144p. The best testimonial is a sincere review: Ive owned this cookbook for over 20 years and I love it. Great recipes to use casually or formally. My copy is a mess from use.

Picnics
$ 19.95

Four women share late-night conversations while sipping blackberry tea spiked with Grand Marnier. Children, men, jobs, weight, clothes, food, travel, gossip, politics, medicine, healing, spirituality, adventure... essays, stories, and poetry, celebrating mid-life in all its silliness, sorrow and glory. Sftcvr. 162p. 6 x 9.

The Blackberry Tea Club: Women in Their Glory Years
$ 12.95

Short stories, anecdotes, inspirational quotes, and comic one-liners include the authors reflections on the sacred tradition of women inspiring to overcome the seemingly impossible, pursue dreams and rise to great heights finding spiritual and creative fulfillment. Friendship, love, sex, motherhood and happiness. 8. Sftcvr. 276p.

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Other Women
$ 16.95

...Inspired by the brief period of classical democracy, fashion was flowing and diaphanous. For the first twenty years of the 19th c. women could discard corsets and wear less restrictive, more simplistic muslin gowns emphasizing the bust in an empire silhouette. Rivaling Paris, this intriguing text delves into tales of the romantic period of bonnets, muslin and lace fixation. 64 pages. 8. Sftcvr.

Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
$ 12.95

Original watercolors from her novels accompany a splendid array of quotes regarding courtship, romance and love. 64 pages. 6. Hrdcvr.

Jane Austen Companion to Love
$ 9.99

Imaginative illustrations derived from her books circa 1800 marry with quips and wisdom about real life, human nature and advice from a beloved author. 64 pages. 6 Hrdcvr.

Jane Austen Companion to Life
$ 9.99

Each photograph is a tease... one will yearn to live in the rooms that are lavishly photographed in that style that marries elegance and shabby nonchalance. The noted designer shares hundreds of ideas that are easily translated within your own home. Hrdcvr. 160 pages. 250 color photos. 10.

French Inspired Home Book
$ 29.95

A melange of chic and amusing tidbits regarding curious artifacts. Whimsical text explores the bizzare; fashion/beauty, food, garden lore, travel, art... intriguing facts about historical figures, ridiculous customs, and speculations. A cant-put-it-down book! 336 pages. Hrdcvr. 8.

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite
$ 27.95

By Rachel Ashwell Her newest publication reveals the legendary designers ongoing love of the prettiness of imperfection. She escorts you through her own home via text and lavish photos. Then we travel to Marilyn Monroes former home among other notable abodes. Flea market finds, functional curiosities and girl vintage is evidenced on every page to inspire and intrigue. 10 x 12. Hrdcvr. 192 pages.

Shabby Chic Interiors
$ 34.95

This is the indispensable catch-all file for website recipe print outs, pages torn from magazines in waiting rooms and favorites. Transfer Mothers time-tested dishes for posterity. Pockets to store cards. 6 sections. Hrdcvr. 128 pg. 8.

Recipe Organizer
$ 14.95

80 recipes include enchanting pub photos, history, folklore and blackboard specials: shepherds pie, hotchpotch, brown soda bread, chutneys, stout stews... raise a pint and devour hearty pub grub at home! 224p. Sftcr.

The Irish Pub Cookbook
$ 24.95

Farm to table dining was born here. Brown breads, hearty roasts, boxty, colcannon, puddings, tarts, crumble desserts, and stout-beer-infused dishes. The straightforward earthy fare of a country renowned for artisanal bakers, cheesemakers, seacoasts rich with fish, and wide green farm fields is offered in sumptuous cookbooks with over 200 recipes and 100 mouthwatering photos. 392p. Hrdcvr.

The Country Cooking of Ireland
$ 49.95

An armchair traveler journeys via this heartwarming volume of the customs, legends and awe-inspiring landscapes through lavish photography and intriguing text. 136p. 12 x 9. Hrdcvr.

Spectacular Ireland
~~$25.00~~
Now Only $ 19.99

Value guide for exchange and antique valentines. Fun just to thumb through...hundreds are presented. Hrdcvr. 336 pgs.

Valentine Collector's Book 1700-1950
$ 29.95

A novel by Jason F. Wright Hope Jensen is a young, single woman and an aspiring newspaper writer, and when she receives a much-needed but anonymous Christmas gift, shes determined to find her benefactor... Destined to become a classic, Christmas Jars is a heartwarming story that will restore your faith in mankind and make you want to start your own Christmas Jar tradition. 122 p. Sftcvr. 6 x 9.

Christmas Jars
$ 7.95

This book conjures forgotten emotions of early youth. Chocolate butterscotch pinwheels, rainbow icebox cookies, orange caramel squares, coconut tea strips, goodnight Danish drops, molasses crispies... just a few of those compiled from antique books dating from 1900-1950, the nostalgic imagery is as enchanting as the recipes. Hardcover. 65 pgs. Included are tips on mailing and storing cookies as well as old lore on Santas likes and dislikes!

Cookies for Santa
$ 12.95

Recall cherished memories of the linens your mother and grandmother lovingly used as they orchestrated the family kitchen. Features over 20 projects and 8 recipes. Hrdcvr. 7 x 9.

The Kitchen Linens Book
$ 19.95

One of Janes dearest friends, Martha Lloyd, resided with the family and recorded over 100 recipes in her household book. An authentic selection of their fare has been adapted to modern cooking, and is illustrated with an intriguing introduction describing Janes passion for food with cited letters and incidents. Fruit butters, savory soups and herb pudding are but three of the natural recipes enjoyed by the Austens. 74 recipes. 8 x 10. Paperback. 128p.

The Jane Austen Cookbook
$ 24.95

A comprehensive tour of every room in the 19th c. home via 500 lush color photos, trade references, plans, restoration advice and an intriguing history. Invaluable resource for maintenance and restoration, Hrdcvr. 320pgs.

The Victorian House Book
$ 49.95

Favorite quotes from the master of mystery and macabre are interspersed upon the pages of a lined journal. Elastic closure. 6 x 7. 160 pgs. Blank. Hrdcvr.

Edgar Allen Poe Journal
$ 12.99

A handsome anthology features 29 of Poes macabre tales including The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Fall of the House of Usher. Full color plates and illustrations. 8 x 10. 480 pgs. Hrdcvr.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination
$40.00 $ 34.99

Nothing like a delectable beverage to create a sense of well-being and contentment. From the scent of nutmeg-laced buttered rum to the fizz of poinsettia cocktail, this resourceful deck is divided into referenced sections: coffees, cocktails, punches, nogs, ciders and toddies. Contains 35 recipes. Click here for Hot Drinks book.

Hot Toddies Deck
Nogs,Ciders, and Festive Drinks
$ 14.95

Brimming with organic recipes that nurture both heart and soul, Lovina Eicher shares her culture and tradition alongside heartwarming tales and mouthwatering photos. Her syndicated column, The Amish Cook is enjoyed by readers of 130 newspapers. Hrdcvr. 224pgs.

The Amish Cook at Home
$ 29.99

Fabulous faux footwear is encrusted with florals and crystals, and weighted to prop your books fashion forward. Metal/resin. 6.

New Baroque Bookends
”bestseller

$ 29.95

The closest thing to actually being at the cabin or beach front getaway! Nonchalant living with a vintage romance is captured in 145 charming photos that induce serenity and decorating ideas. 8 x 10”. Hrdcvr. 160 pgs.

Waterside Cottages
$ 30.00

An authentic reprint of a coffee companys promotion offers a fascinating recount. 4 x 3.

Miniature Booklets - History of Our Flag
$ 9.95

Clustered around the parish church, or winding along an eccentrically curved street, villages are the embodiment of European life. Magnificent photography captures romantic cottages in peaceful Cotswold, thatched roofs of Hampshire - a celebration of charmed lifestyle. Noted photographer and travel writer team up to create a captivating series. (each approx. 300 pages of color, softcover. approx. 12x10 in.)

The Most Beautiful Villages of England
$ 24.95

Both hilarious and fascinating, a wealth of 19th c. protocol covers every aspect of life from spousal duties to suitor rejection and motoring etiquette. 7 x 10. Sftcvr. 180 p.

Manners & Morals of Victorian America
$ 14.95

A moving novella is built around a welldeveloped character, the patriarchal grandfather who is loved by many. There comes a Christmas like others in that everyone joins him during the holidays, but different in that he announces that this will be his last December spent with them. Each is given a letter....this one is slated for bestseller! 80 p. Hardcover. 6 x 9.

The Chrismas Letters: A Timeless Story
$ 14.00

Intriguing photographic insight into the household items, toys, and fascinating artifacts known to a refined generation. Compiled antiques and ephemera provide a window to the era. 62pgs. 11 x 15.

The Victorian Scrapbook
$ 27.95

Reviewed as a keeper, and holiday musthave that makes your eyes teary while your heart is smiling, this tale of oldfashioned values in a materialistic world is destined to be a classic. An inspirational gift. 160 p. Hardcover. 5 x 7.

The Paper Bag Christmas
$ 14.95

Rescued from a dumpster on the upper west side of Manhattan, a retrieved diary brings to life the glamorous, forgotten world of an extraordinary young woman. For over half a century, the journal lay silent in a steamer trunk until recovered by a young writer working for the NY Times. The penned words paint a vivid picture of the hopes and heart aches that could only be kept under lock and key. The journalist was captivated by the headstrong young woman who was welltraveled and sexually curious beyond her years. Now ninety, the diarys owner was interviewed first hand providing further color to the story. Hardcover. 336 p. 5 x 8.

The Red Leather Diary
$ 23.95

Those who pen their thoughts will relish these banded notebooks filled with introspective quotes and antique etchings on lined pages. 160 pgs. each. 5 x 7. ***Bronte Sisters Journal no longer available.***

Beloved Writer Journals
$ 10.95

From the collection of Boston Childrens Museum. 18 fashion plates. 9 x 12.

Antique Fashion Paper Dolls of the 1890s
$ 6.95

Worthy of your innermost thoughts, a cherished collection of very old French 20 page notebooks and 160 page journals have been reprinted for yet another generation of romantics to pen upon. 5 assorted lined and blank designs. Approx. 6 x 8.

French Notebook Sampler
$ 29.95

The editors of the everpopular magazine have compiled the best of heirloom crafts, seasonal recipes, deckthehall tips, clever gift wrap, entertainment ideas for new traditions...hundreds of sumptuous photos in the wellloved periodicals style will inspire. Hrdcvr, 224pgs.

Country Living Merry & Bright: 301 Festive Ideas For Celebrating Christmas
$ 24.95

Heartwarming illustrations capture the youthful wonder of the bestloved holiday. Includes the work of Clapsaddle, Brundage and other notable artists of the era. 30 pgs. 4 x 7. ***This item is sold out for 2011 Click Here for Christmas Postcard Book .***

Children at Christmas Postcard Book
$ 9.95

Celebrate the season in splendor. An abundance of upscale inspirations are presented in the lavish photography for which the ultimately romantic lifestyle magazine is renowned. Refreshingly original decor with a noncommercial, traditional flavor will permeate your holiday with the beauty and grace you savor. Hrdcvr. 480pgs. 10 x 7.

Victoria: 500 Christmas Ideas
$ 24.95

A complete volume by Jeanenne Bell, G.G. containing photographs and documentation as to the origins of heirloom pieces. Includes a fascinating history and is signed by the author. Covers jewelry from 1840-1950. Color version. 447pgs, paperback. 7th edition.

Old Jewelry Identification and Value Guide
$ 29.99

Thirty renderings of personified snow people are captured in intriguing water colours in which they flirt, frolic, barbecue, embrace...even melt. Very rare sources have been compiled from the penny-postcard era 1890-1920 during which this ice culture was a favorite subject. 6 x 5.

Snowmen Postcard Book
$ 9.95

From the author of The Fannie Farmer cookbook, a book chockfull of wholesome, simple, hearty and delicious dishes from the past that taste better than ever today. Fresh, unadulterated ingredients create satisfying soups, the breads and cakes we loved as children, and the casseroles we were raised on but may have forgotten. Sprinkled with nostalgic art and a recipe pouch on inside cover. 225 pg. hardcover.

Lost Recipes Book
$ 24.00

One letter on their wedding night...from the groom, promising to write his bride every Wednesday as long as they both shall live. Years later their children stumble upon thousands of letters through from which a shocking, secretive, romantic and poignant tale is told. New York Times Bestseller. Paperback. 288p.

The Wednesday Letters
”bestseller

$ 13.00

Theyre back...not holding us back, but taking us back. Thoroughly enjoyable text includes delightful musings from many who share their favorite apron memories, history and how-tos on creating them, and delightful photos of vintage aprons in nostalgic fabrics. 140p. 7 x 9 Hardcover.

The Apron Book

$ 16.99

Fifteen true stories of spirt encounters-whether believer or skeptic, these riveting accounts are so chilling and macabre, yet hard to pass off as coincidence. The author is a respected NY Times photographer and daughter of noted true-crime author, Ann Rule. Her photos are included 222p. softcover

Ghosts Among Us
$ 14.95

Regarded by critics as the greatest master of the English ghost story, he is inspired by the dreads that haunt the sensitive individual. Many of these nouvelles were never printed in America. Includes illustrations reproduced from rare 19th c. periodicals where these stories first appeared. Green Tea, Madam Crowls Ghost, Carmilla, Narrative of a Haunted House, and many others. 466 p. sftcvr.

Best Ghost Stories of J.S. LeFanu
~~$14.95~~
Now Only $ 12.99

Rated the best inngoers guidebook and Ben Franklin Award, this concise reference offers 1500 selected inns, state maps and 500 illustrations. Best of all, a certificate for One Free Night at any inn listed in the guide is valued up to $650.00! 9x7 466 pgs. Sftcvr.

Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns
$ 24.95

The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany
$ 40.00

An unpretentious, cozy place of escape in face of a high-speed technological world lures us. This satisfying book shares a good number of humble abodes showcased through inviting photos that give witness to an unhurried, simple, and wholesome way of life. Youll make literary friends of these folks as they share their insights and stories 136 pgs. hrdcvr.

Vintage Cottages
$ 29.95

A glorious collection of inviting photographs, fascinating narrative and delicious recipes from 22 of the finest tea venues across the United States and Canada: the St. Regis, The Drake, Waldorf, Grand Empress and The Brown Palace are but a few of the grand hotel sites. Frilly tea havens and tea gardens abound with intriguing text that will transport you to one cozy spot after another. 118p. hrdcvr. Autographed copy.

Great Tea Rooms of America
$ 29.95

Divine the future from tea leaves, interpret dreams and indulge in superstitious dice and card games...who knows? 5x8 148p.

Fortune Teller & Dreamer's Dictionary
$ 12.95

A chunky volume filled with hundreds of delightful color images compiled over the centuries offers countless magical stories, verses and anecdotes, bedtime games and graces that will lull wee one into sweet slumber. We love this! 224p. 7

Goodnight Book
$ 16.95

Decorative Art for Scrapbookers & Crafters Copyright free images for Macs & PCs. An extensive repertoire of Victorian imagery obtained from a myriad of sources, offers a treasure trove of art on four themes for countless creative uses. Each includes color images and CD Select from: Click here for Borders & Frames #8635 Click here for Florals & Nature #8638 Click here for Romantic Illustrations #8509 Limited Supply Available!

Alphabets & Ornaments Book

$ 14.95

Borders & Frames Book

$ 14.95

Author Michelle Lovric researches and designs unique illustrated anthologies compiled with Victorian imagery married with fascinating lore, poetry, quotes and text. Included within this delightful book: Men & Dogs vs. Women & Cats, Feline Feminine, Familiars of Witches, Sulking...and countless other captivating subjects. 65 p. hrdcvr. ***This item will be en route to you mid-late March.***

Women & Cats, The History of a Love Affair
$ 11.95

From room to room the text is so vividly alive that tone can smell and feel...absorbing the day in the life: sleeping habits, chamber pots, childbirth in the Master bedroom, scullery life in the kitchen, male and female domains in the drawing room...as compelling as a good novel. 416 p. 7x9 in. Hardcover.

Inside the Victorian Home
$ 34.95

Discovered by an authority on vintage thrillers, seventeen Gothic masters of Victorian macabre include eerie tales from the Australian outback, a haunted prison cell, a soul trapped within a green bottle, and suspenseful plots, none of which have been reprinted since their original publication. 223 p. sftcvr.

Tales from a Gas-Lit Graveyard

$ 9.95

- A Consolation for the Loss of an Animal Friend This beautiful book speaks eloquently to anyone moved by the vacancy of the unconditional love of a pet. The comforting words marry with fine art imagery depicting the bond of animal companionship- evoking a sense of peaceful reflection and positive therapy for a bruised soul. 8 x 12, 29pgs, hardcover.

Not Forgotten
$ 17.95

A gift of skill that she will carry through her years, a delightful trio of books is reproduced precisely from the antique volumes printed in London a century ago, these delightfully educational books explain the how-tos in a sweet fashion with dear illustrations and photos. Includes old advertisements! approx. 130p. 9 in . hrdcvr. Purchase one and youll undoubtedly want the others! By Flora Klickmann, originally published in 1900.

The Little Girl's Learning Series
~~$19.95~~
Now Only $ 16.99

Rich in detail and heart-pounding incidents, these remarkable collections of intelligent and thrilling tales will captivate any reader who enjoys compelling, suspenseful narrative. Curl up with hair-curling tales of intrigue that were written over a century ago. Soft cover. 495 pages. 5 x 8 in. Limited Quantities! While Supplies Last!

Victorian Ghost Stories
”bestseller

$ 18.95

The Most Beautiful Villages of Ireland
bestseller

$ 40.00

The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence
$ 40.00

An array of fashionable Victorians will mark the page. A lovely tuck-in gift for greeting cards. 7 tall.

Women of the 1890's Bookmark Assortment
”bestseller

$ 14.95

Based on a fascinating mystery, in 1917 Anna cookieCovington set out to record all her favorite cookie recipes for her daughter because at that time no published cookie cookbooks existed. Strangely, her 76p. handwritten personal cooking diary was never delivered to her daughter. 88 years later, the unused recipe journal fell into the hands of food historian, Barbara Swell, who recognized its value. 221 cookie recipes dating from 1880 are compiled with cookie baking history, vintage photos and art.

1st American Cookie Lady
$ 12.95

Born of the Victorian pseudoscience of mesmerism, the séance enjoyed a late 19th century golden age that ministered to the Victorian obsession with science, religious doubt, and entertainment. Mediums, psychics, and somnambulists were investigated by amateur sleuths and by such scientists as Faraday and Darwin, and their performances were imitated and exposed by magicians, denounced by clerics, and satirized hilariously in the press. A revelatory exploration of the darker side of Victorian science, this narrative-driven history is full of literary and scientific anecdote and evocative depiction of 19th century England. 304pgs. 6x9. Softcover.

Servants of the Supernatural
$ 16.95

A beautifully leather-bound volume is worthy of ones storied past, memorializing family heritage, legacies and traditions while providing an honest insight into an individuals character and a deepened understanding. Gentle but candid questions guide the author through an honest autobiography so as to offer the complete story. Progressive chapters conclude with such sections as regrets, mistakes, milestones and turning points, beliefs, lessons, values, and advice. 384 gilt acid-free pages. Genuine silk moire end leaves. Filigree gold-foil embossing. Ribbon marker. 8¾ x 11 ¼. Click More Views to see inside!

The Story of a Lifetime
bestseller

$ 79.95

An exacting reproduction of the Victorian reminder book is graced with 365 colour engravings entwined with poetry from such notable writers as Longfellow and Byron. Opposite each illustration is a dated and lined page for notations. Hardcover. 3 x 5. 272 pages.

Replica Birthday Book
$ 13.95

A fascinating read! Valerie Steele, curator at Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, takes on the most controversial item of clothing, challenging the popular view that corset-wearing women were merely victims of fashion. Hundreds of lavish color fashion photos, fine art, illustrations and intriguing text provide entertaining visual evidence for Steeles scholarship. Softcover. 199 pages. 11 x 9.

The Corset: A Cultural History
$29.00 $ 24.99

Your days will be bettered...an encyclopedia of forgotten-yet-delightful things from times gone by. Truly a feel-good resource that will inspire and intrigue! Hrdcvr. 256p. 5 x 8.

Let's Bring Back...
$ 19.95

When summer days give way to autumn crispness and the first snows of winter, falling temperatures send you searching for thick sweaters and woolly hats. But nothing warms you down to the soul like a steaming mug of hot chocolate or spicy mulled cider. HOT DRINKS presents fifty recipes for delicious coffees, teas, chocolates, ciders, punches, and cocktails to sip in front of a crackling fire or heat up holiday get-togethers. Youll find a toasty pick-me-up for every frosty occasion, including classics like Hot Buttered Rum, Cafe con Leche, and Moroccan Mint Tea, as well as new twists on old favorites like Snowflake Vanilla White Chocolate, Hot Wasabi Red Snapper, and West Indies Pineapple Cup. Easy to mix and full of rich flavor, these cold-weather warmers are guaranteed to chase away the winter chills.A festive collection of 50 hot drink recipes for fall and winter holiday entertaining. Features more than 30 full-color photographs. Includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Hardcover. 112 pgs.

Hot Drinks Book
$ 16.95

17 Different Victorian Fairy Tales and Poems by different authors such as, J.M. Barrie, Robert Browning, Charles Dickens, Christina Rossetti, Oscar Wilde, and more. Includes illustrations by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Maxfield Parish, and Arthur Rackham. 326 pgs. 6 x 9.

Victorian Fairy Tale Book
$ 19.95

Amy Barickmans Vintage Notions is an inspirational guide and creative collection that features needlework, cooking, sewing, and fashion. Inspired by the wisdom of Mary Brooks Picken, a pioneer in the domestic arts and an authority on dressmaking and fashion, Marys sole purpose was to educate women, encourage their entrepreneurial spirit, and elevate the value of their work. This book features; inspirational essays and projects for each month, seasonal recipes and decorating ideas, a storage pocket for each season, and twelve Magic Patterns--easy-to-make chic sewing projects. Hrdcvr. 241 p. Autographed. *** Please allow additional time for delivery as this item is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Rush shipping and gift wrap are not available.*** Not available for International delivery

Vintage Notions
$ 29.99

Meals fit for a First Lady. Presidential favorites have been compiled within this historic recipe book. Includes portraits of Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln, the White House Kitchen and Great State Dining Room. Presents many fascinating aspects of culinary life in the White House. Hardcover with ribbon marker. 590pg. 7 x 10. Click More Views to see inside!

White House Cookbook
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$ 29.95

Cram-packed with countless nostalgic and antique images that celebrate the spooky season with a wealth of fascinating trivia, history, superstitions and whimsy, this chunky digest will convert you into a Halloween authority. Softcover, 224 pgs. 7.

Chills & Thrills
$ 16.95

Dead men tell no tales but their headstones do. Ultimate resource for graveyard sleuths decodes the icons with stunning color photos. Hardcover. 288pgs. 4 x 9.

Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism
$ 24.99

Gather around the campfire or huddle under the covers...a stack of bone-chillers and urban legends are scare-rated to gauge your audiences reaction. 50 cards. 4 x 6.

Ghost Stories Deck: 50 Spine-tingling tales to tell after dark!
$ 13.95

To follow you Im not content, Unless I know which way you went. A compilation of the most curious quotes extracted from headstones in the oldest cemeteries will make you ponder, laugh and cry. 128 pgs. Paper back. 4 x 5.

Everybody's Book of Epitaphs
$ 12.80

A delightful trio of books is reproduced precisely from the antique volumes printed in London a century ago. These educational books explain the how-tos in a sweet fashion with dear illustrations and photos. Includes old advertisements! Approx. 130p. 9. Hardcover.

The Little Girl's Learning Series
$ 20.00

First published in 1848, this curious little paperbound book offers anecdotes and observations of coquettes and ladies men that ring true regardless of time. 120 authentically reprinted pages with 19th c. advertisements.

The Natural History of The Flirt
$13.00 $ 9.99

Christmas Postcard Book
$ 9.95

The most cherished volume is bound in leather and embellished with crystal embedded filigree. Brass heart locket. 10 x 7. Beaded Velvet & Silk Bible Covers. *** Please allow additional time for delivery as this item is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Rush shipping and gift wrap are not available.*** Not available for International delivery

Keepsake Bible
$ 329.95

Four nostalgic cookbooks offer tried and true recipes for real food as our former generations knew... a trip down memory lane will fill the kitchen with familiar aromas of childhood.Homemade Cakes, Homemade Cookies, Homemade Pies, Homemade Muffins. Only Homemade Muffins book remains. Make haste! While supplies last.

Homemade Cookbooks
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An evocative picture of the celebratory festivities of Independence Days past...inspiration for decorating and entertainment extracted from leading periodicals of the Victorian era. Pages filled with authentic photos, postcards and patriotic memorabilia. Hardcover. 128p. 8 x 10.

The Glorious Fourth of July

$19.95 $ 14.99

The most comprehensive archive of Victorian ephemera was resourced to create 14 exquisite die-cut messages tucked with gilded envelopes throughout this keepsake book. Genuine sentiments marry with glorious 19th c. imagery derived from scrapbooks and private estates. 32pgs. Hrdcvr. Limited Quantities! While Supplies Last!

14 Ways to Say "I Love You, Mother"
$ 14.95

Once a cherished album that harboured remembrances sent with a onecent stamp! 8 x 5. Holds 64 postcards.

Art Nouveau Postcard Book
$ 19.95

Offers pocket wisdom for every day. 72 pages, hardcover. 3 x 4

Apronisms Book
$ 5.99

Santa Claus, Snowmen, and Angels...three of Christmass favorite traditions. Enjoy these three books filled with vintage childrens book illustrations and ephemera. Classic stories and songs such as Frosty the Snowman, The Night Before Christmas, and Angels We Have Heard on High as well as fun activities...how to make a homemade Angel costume and building marshmallow snowmen. 3 books, 48 pgs. ea. 5 x 5. ***Sorry, this item is sold out for 2011.***

Little Box of Christmas
$ 16.95

Essential companion to the roaster, the ritual is almost as delightful as the delicacies.

The Chestnut Roaster Cookbook
$ 22.00

The most cherished volume one will ever own is bound in leather and embellished with crystal embedded filigree. Beautiful inspiration for the nightstand. Large Print. 9 x 6. *** Please allow additional time for delivery as this item is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Rush shipping and gift wrap are not available.*** Not available for International delivery

Keepsake Bible
$ 299.95

The beloved artist teaches us to craft candy bags, luminaries, tinsel trees in witch boots, garlands, picks, and countless keepsakes with a nostalgic, heirloom quality. 132p. Soft cover.

Folk Art Halloween Book
$ 17.95

The Gibson Girls apparitions in a mirror, unexplainable ghost sightings, and hairraising accounts shared by startled witnesses will keep you turning the pages and may forever change a skeptic. Actual photographs document the eerie stories of those who have seen evidence of something beyond our existence. Written by acclaimed paranormal expert, Leslie Rule. Softcover. 231pgs.

Ghost in the Mirror
$ 14.99

A fabulous resource and lavishly photographed book blends color, rich textures and materials to create an intimate, inviting environment on a budget with a welcoming feel to grace the modest cottage or grandiose estate. Irresistible ideas abound from the acclaimed founder of a southern design company Magnolia Pearl that is taking the interior industry by storm. Hardcover. 9 x 9, 160 p.

Velvet & Lace
$ 24.95

A gathering of nostalgic patterns from decades past offer creative ideas for those to copy. Published from books in the mid-20th c, this collection is inspirational, not instructional, though most of the illustrations may be readily imitated. 34p. hardcvr. 9 x 11.

Masquerade Costume Inspirations
$ 17.95

An anthology of poems, stories and plays from great writers of the 19th c.: Robt. Burns, Yeats, James Joyce and others reflect upon the early holiday as it was intended- a time to reflect upon the dead, make amends and tell stories of madness and the inexplicable. 272p. Sftcvr./10 illus.

A Halloween Reader

$ 14.95

Chock-full of enchanting old illustrations and intriguing text. Many recipes including Guiness Pie, Colcannon and Irish Potato Griddle, literature, poetry, history and facts, myths and folk tales of banshees and fairies, songs, humor, proverbs and toasts. 352p. hrdcvr.

The Little Big Book of Ireland
$ 24.95

Soothing, enchanting, romantic...candles evoke an intimate atmosphere. Inventive ideas and advice for creating a peaceful sanctuary, stylish entertaining suggestions, bath, bedroom and table uses, and clever implementation for candles in objects found in nature for seasonal decor. Inspiring photography and creative text will captivate the candle lover. 200 color photos. 120 p. hrdcvr. 8x9.

Illuminations Living by Candlelight
$ 19.95

The Great Tea Rooms of Britain
$ 29.95