January 6 is the day we have been waiting for to get back to our weekly Sunday night fix of Downton Abbey on PBS. Once again we can immerse ourselves in the lives of the artistocrats who live upstairs and the people downstairs who keep everything running smoothly.
Yesterday I found some great information from the Traditional Home Magazine newsletter. Written by Cathy Whitlock, it is loaded with interesting facts about the Highclere Castle, the estate used in Downton Abbey, and the furnishings. The beautiful estate contains exquisite antiques and art from the 17th century onward, so a feast for the eyes and the imagination awaits. If you're like me, you dream and wonder what it would be like to have a ladies maid to do your hair and help you dress for dinner each evening. Ahhh......
If you would like to create a little Downton Abbey aura in your home, Maitland-Smith has just the thing, particularly for the dining room.
Even though you might still have to prepare the meal and serve it yourself, it is nice to do so in beautiful surroundings. The table is crotch mahogany veneer with cross banding, and the chairs are mahogany with hand-carved heart-shaped shield backs with silk upholstery. With your fine china and crystal, it is sure to be special.
Happy New Year, everyone from Maitland-Smith and La Barge.
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