by studioduck | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nothing can brighten up a dull winters day more, than finding a new little china or glass treasure. Bright floral china adds a touch of spring, and stunning vintage glassware adds a splash of colour even on the darkest day, especially when placed in a window. The fact...
by studioduck | Jun 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dating silverware can be quite confusing. While sterling silver items are mostly always hallmarked, silver plated items can also sometimes have hallmarks. Silver hallmarks can contain a makers mark or symbol, a silver content mark, an assay mark, a date letter, and a...
by studioduck | Jun 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Vintage china and glassware, or anything of age for that matter, should always be washed by hand, in warm soapy water, and dried with a soft tea towel or cloth, after all, that’s how our Grandmothers and their Mothers did it. Your vintage items should never be...
by studioduck | Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
High teas have made a huge resurgence in the past few years. The tradition began in the 19th Century, when it was customary until then, to only have breakfast and supper. Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, took to having tea and snack in her rooms, and later invited...
by studioduck | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
This past weekend we welcomed two more new additions to the family. Greythorn Trixie, and Greythorn Bindi, two new little girls to join the herd. Bindi’s Mum Penny, was kind enough to give birth to her in the paddock right outside our living room, so we were...
