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Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition Annual Benefit to take place today at Mill House Antiques

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We are very proud to be hosting the Annual Benefit for the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition.  The benefit will take place today in the exquisite gardens of Mill House Antiques, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Faith Middleton, host and executive producer of the popular, long-running Faith Middleton Show on WNPR, joins us for a fourth year as honorary co-chair for the event.

Tickets are close to sold out.  For more information visit:  http://www.pomperaug.org/eveningbytheriver2014.html.

Also visit:  www.millhouseantiquesandgardens.com

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Grand Budapest Finds

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This winter our travels took us to Eastern Europe where we explored new markets.  While we did not enjoy the luxuries of the fictional Grand Budapest Hotel, we did enjoy the city of Budapest–a city of incredible charm and wonderful antiques.  We acquired two spectacular secrétaires, a flame mahogany cylinder desk and a walnut root abattant.  Neither an everyday find and only at Mill House Antiques.  More than ordinary experience.

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

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Knole Settee, Mill House Antiques

Did you know that 57% of Downton Abbey’s Facebook Fans are from the US and only 13% are the from UK?

Did you also know that the red sofa that is often at the center of comings and goings in Downton’s library is called a Knole settee or sofa?  It is so named for the Knole House in Kent, which first summoned its construction.  Originally, the Knole settee was a monarch’s throne.  With its high sides and back, a monarch would be protected by the nasty drafts that filled the halls of these great manors.  And when it was time for a royal nap, the tassels over the corner finials could be removed and the sides folded down for a power 30.  Indeed, the Knole settee certainly gave the occupier a sense of grandeur.  No wonder, Lord Crawley is often found quietly nestled in his Knole settee in the library.

While not everyone can claim heir to an ancestral home, one can certainly lay claim to this magnificent Knole Settee that can only be discovered at Mill House Antiques.

Designers – contact us for a personal tour of new items.  203.263.3446 or info@millhouseantiquesandgardens.com

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Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition event to be held at Mill House Antiques & Gardens

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We are proud to be hosting the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition Event on June 15th and absolutely delighted that Faith Middleton of NPR will again be the Honorary Chair.  Read what Faith loves about the Coalition   For more information or tickets, visit the Pomperaug website.

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Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Wine Tasting Event at Mill House postponed

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The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Wine Tasting Event scheduled to take place in the beautiful gardens of Mill House has been postponed to June 8th due to weather.  This event which will feature wine and music from different regions is completely sold out.  Please visit the WSO website for more information.Image

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

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Did you know that peat was commonly used as a heat source in England and Scotland as well as Ireland?  When harvested from the bogs, peat, which is decayed vegetation, would be dried in large stacks prior to being burned.  For many living in the countryside during the 19th century, peat was an indispensable means for heating a home.  Due to the light nature of the dried peat, a special bellows was developed to deliver a constant but gentle flow of air to keep the flame alive without blowing the peat all over the stove.

In fact, the same principle for moving air is incorporated in many of today’s vehicles.  While modern fans are designed to be more efficient, we prefer this handsome, old fashion peat bellows found in the upper reaches of Wales and available only at Mill House Antiques.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

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Wine Cellaret from Mill House Antiques

Did you know that a cellaret or wine cooler was quite an important piece of furniture? For those who had not yet acquired an Adam sideboard, where the wine could be stored in a pedestal cupboard, a cellaret served as an essential place to store wine once it was removed from the cellar but not yet not ready for pouring. Since the wines were often chilled prior to their pouring, cellarets were lined with a lead liner to contain the ice and its melt. The size and design of cellarets varied widely from open oval designs to octagonal shaped ones with covers. Most were on legs, which is why today they function wonderfully as end or side tables.

Take this handsome cellaret in burl walnut sitting atop cabriole legs ending in pad feet. While its lead liner has long disappeared, this cellaret itself can still be discovered at Mill House Antiques.

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Must See

“Be Your Own Decorator” by Susanna Salk

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Be Your Own Decorator

Susanna’s Salk latest book, “Be Your Own Decorator” is a rich resource for anyone interested in creating a very personalized look to a room. Susanna’s practical tips on mixing traditional and modern looks are especially inspiring. Rooms from more than 50 designers including Kelly Wearstler, Bunny Williams, Albert Hadley, Nate Berkus, and Mary McDonald are featured in this beautiful book.   A must read.

http://susannasalk.com/books.be-your-own-decorator.html#info

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

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Did you know that a seaman’s chest not only spoke about his skill as a sailor but his life as well?

When a seaman set sail for distant lands aboard cramped vessels, he would stuff all his belongings in a small wooden chest.  Such chests would represent the entirety of a sailor’s worldly life including sentiments of family and home.  Sometimes a sailor would decorate the inside with a painting of home or his vessel, but always a sailor would display his seamanship in the rope handles he would tie on the ends of the chests.  Fore, no sailor was worth his weight in ballast if he could not tie a proper knot!

Take this fine example of a 19th century Welsh seaman’s chest with its finely tied rope handles and canted sides.  Such wonderful examples can only be found at Mill House Antiques.  www.millhouseantiquesandgardens.com.

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