I’ll admit it: I’m an oenophile. Granted, I’m more of a “lover of” than an “expert on” wine. But my fascination goes beyond the beverage. I’m equally smitten with the world of wine accessories—from corkscrews to decanters, grape gathering baskets to antique wine coolers. My latest obsession is the antique bottle dryer, like this one that... [Read more...]
We’re particularly proud of our collection of Limoges. At any given time, we might have petite boxes that replicate everything from le lapin (a rabbit) to a fine bottle of merlot. The name for these highly collectible pieces comes from the city in which they originated. Limoges, France—approximately 200 miles southwest of Paris—is where major deposits... [Read more...]
One of our latest posts referred to Marie Antoinette’s country home, Petit Trianon. So we thought you might like to take a peek. Her bedroom, shown here, couldn’t be any more French—from the canopied bed to the gilt mirror to the parquet floor. Located on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, Petit Trianon recently reopened after a year-long renovation.... [Read more...]
