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Updating Your Country Bedroom For Summer

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th, but you wouldn’t know it down South. It’s been hotter than a goat in a pepper patch for about a month now.  So, we thought we’d share a few simple ways to update … Continue reading

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The Return of the Bedspread

An old friend returns… Now here’s a real blast from the past- the bedspread! For those under 40 here’s a quick history lesson. The comforter has not always existed. Back in the olden days, this is what everyone had on … Continue reading

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Reproduction Tablecloths: When Fake Is Better Than Real

We all love to find a true vintage piece while antiquing at our favorite shop, but there are times when a fabulous fake comes in handy. This is especially true when entertaining. While it may be temping to decorate your … Continue reading

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The Appeal of Rustic Decor

Just in case you haven’t noticed- rustic and western decor is very hot right now. A few years ago, you had to take a trip to the mountains to find any sort of rustic themed merchandise but these days antlers … Continue reading

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Woven Coverlets – Historic Country Bedding

A lovely display of woven coverlets Hi Everyone! I hope all is well with you. It’s been a while since our last chat. Time flies, doesn’t it? We’ve gotten a new product in our line up of vintage-inspired textiles that … Continue reading

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4 Ways To Stay Warm and Save Money This Winter

Hello everyone. Quite frankly, this is not my favorite time of year. It’s downright cold in January. And it’s so dreary when all the Christmas decorations come down. Next thing you know, the post holiday bills start arriving in the … Continue reading

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The Big Sky Quilt by Victorian Heart Company

 Hello everyone. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are now in the process of enjoying a quiet day after. As we look ahead to the coming year we’re excited about the new crop of quilts that will … Continue reading

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Country Bedding 101: Choosing a Bedskirt

Believe it or not, bedskirts seem to be the most confusing part of the bedding ensemble. We get more questions regarding bedskirts than any other item. Why is this? Well, a bedskirt really is one of those things that needs … Continue reading

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Breaking News- 2 New Quilts by Victorian Heart

We’ve just gotten a look at 2 of the new quilts by Victorian Heart. We don’t have all the details yet, but we’ll let you know more when our shipment arrives. These quilts are from the Home & Hearth collection … Continue reading

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