Victorian interior style – 7 ways to get the look

Whether you want to recreate your period house's original feel or add some character, there are a few key ways to bring back the Victorian interior style to your home. There were certain style features that prevailed in most Victorian homes, whether it was a humble cottage or grand country house. Here are 7 tips... Continue Reading →

Dating antiques – a how to guide

Victorian bedroom with 1905 recreated wallpaper and tiled fireplace

Have you ever tried dating antiques in your collection or in a junk shop? It can be hard to work out what era an antique or vintage item was made, particularly when there are many fakes and reproduction in the mix! I’ve been into antiques now for 20 years. I’ve made many mistakes and have... Continue Reading →

Cast iron range – all fired up and ready to cook

Victorian cast iron range cooking duck bottle jack

Forget the pandemic - 2020 was the year of the Victorian cast iron range for me. I tend to be quite faddish with home restoration projects. On a mission, I decided to pull out both ranges that I installed in 2004/05 in early 2020. Little did I know I would spend the next six months... Continue Reading →

Top tips for reinstating a Victorian fireplace

Reinstating a Victorian fireplace can help bring back the character to your period home. It's also a joy to know you've put back a feature similar to the original fireplace sadly ripped out years before. However, it can be difficult to work out what the original fireplaces were like in your house. Don’t make the... Continue Reading →