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 →
Victorian kitchen – bring the best bits into your period home
What comes to mind when you think of a Victorian kitchen? Knick-knicks, dark colours and fussy details? Not something you want in your kitchen, eh? However, whilst this was the case in Victorian living spaces, in domestic areas such as the kitchen this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it was often the... Continue Reading →
Victorian pantry – creating your own period larder
Who doesn't love the look of a Victorian pantry in a country house or museum. But is a pantry or larder a practical solution for storing your food items? Let's be clear from the outset, I’m not influenced by the likes of Kirsty Allsopp who bleat on about the benefits of their pantry! Many of... Continue Reading →