Formal Parlor Living Room 1800's Home Seward House, A National Historic Landmark, Auburn, New York William Henry Seward, Secretary of State, United States Senator, New York Governor and abolitionist. He was one of the most outspoken anti-slavery politicians of his time. He and his wife were friends of Harriet Tubman. Frances Seward helped Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad by hiding slaves in the Seward House. Seward was elected to the New York State Senate in 1830 where he served…

One Kings Lane Hawika Side Table - Honey Brown

I hope you enjoy this post as we revisit an old favorite and go on a Modern 1800's home tour! A couple of years ago, my dear friend Tanya, found the most charming, unique house I have ever seen. We are kindred spirits through and through and I just knew how much this home was

Victorian style and decor gets its name from the Victorian Era, the period when Queen Victoria ruled England. Her reign lasted from 1837 to 1901 and was a time when England experienced many decades with peace and economic growth. This impacted how the homes looked and how houses were developed during that period. The Victorian

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Create the Victorian room or home of your dreams with this Easy-to-follow guide organized into 4 essential design basics of Victorian interior decor: Color, Pattern, Opulence and, of course, Romance.

This particular antique French leather occasional chair, is similar to putting on those loafers, you have had sitting in your closet for decades and refuse to throw away, because they are too darn comfortable. There is something magic, about an old French leather chair, that was stuffed full of real horsehair over 150 years ago. This chair seems to caress your body in all the right places and nothing new comes even remotely close. Yes, it has a few cigarette burns and yes, we can make them…