Victorian Homes - Winter 2018

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CELEBRATE AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
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WINTER 2018 • VOLUME 37, ISSUE 4
RESTORATION
14 Christmas al Frescos
This elegant Massachusetts
mansion brims with Christmas
cheer full of elegant décor
and delightful fresco walls.
By Stephanie Agnes-Crockett
28 Home for the Holidays

This Victorian home looked
like it was created to celebrate
Christmas.
By Sara Bird and Dan Duchars/The
Contented Nest
STYLE
54 Simple and Sweet
Discover how to give your
period home classic holiday
ambience with décor tips from
designer Michelle Shen.
By Kristin Dowding
62 Masculine
Masterpiece
Explore the elegant
sophistication of the bath and
dining rooms in this exquisite
Massachusetts mansion.
By Stephanie Agnes-Crockett
HISTORY
70 A Decorative Holiday
Waddesdon Manor, once
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a renowned English party
house, dresses for Christmas.
By Susie Kearley
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DÉCOR
42 Creating Holiday
Memories
Sometimes a home is chosen to
create a heartfelt legacy for the next
generation.
By Johanna Thornycroft
84 A Gilded Age Holiday

Celebrate Christmas in style by
imitating the opulence of the
Victorian era.
By Lidy Baars
92 Once Abandoned, Now

Glorious
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A former monastery and country
VICTORIAN HOMES (ISSN 0744-415X)
home transforms during the Season
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Christmas
Memories
WINTER 2018 • VOLUME 37, ISSUE 4
EDITORIAL
Editor: Merrie Destefano
Managing Editor: Michelle Mastro
DESIGN
Design Director: Gabby Oh
CONTRIBUTORS
Stephanie Agnes-Crockett, Kristin Dowding, Andreas von Einsiedel,
Susie Kearley, Tim Lenz
ADVERTISING
IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, THEN SOME OF Toby Childs: National Advertising Director - (503) 387-5099
Sherrie Norris: Account Executive - (704) 421-1517
YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES WERE Julie Hale: Account Executive - (770) 377-0072
Nadia Koepke: Account Executive - (507) 581-1712
BORN DURING THE CHRISTMAS Eric Gomez: Ad Traffic Coordinator
SEASON. My family lived in a small, green MARKETING

Sabra Morris: Director of Content Marketing
turn-of-the-century house, infamous for drafty OPERATIONS
Surajpal Singh Bisht: Prepress Manager
windows and uncarpeted floors. Whenever Devender Hasija: Newsstand and Circulation Analyst
Shailesh Khandelwal: Subscription Manager
I look at our old holiday photos, I notice Alex Mendoza: Administrative Assistant
Manish Kumar Mishra: Operations Manager
how many layers of clothing we wore—even Victoria Van Vlear: Intern Program Manager
indoors. We may have had trouble staying EDITORIAL, PRODUCTION & SALES OFFICE
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Shopping Tips From A Reader
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Dear Merrie,
I loved your recent article about bargains and Victorian
decorating on a budget, as I can identify with that!
If you go to an auction and lose an item for lack of funds, don’t
be discouraged. There’s always tomorrow. Go on and learn from it.
Look in the back rooms of little out-of-the-way shops for
bargains that need TLC for a low price. You may see a piece that
captures your heart, as well as your pocketbook. Persevere. Keep
the faith and you will eventually find what you’re looking for.
I agree with shopping at Goodwill, thrift shops and Salvation
Army, as well as my favorite antique shop. However, estate sales are
not good for bargains, I have found.
I’ve also shopped in thrift stores for used drapes in velvet,
brocade and tapestry. These make wonderful upholstery.
Kathy
Peebles, Ohio
P.S. Read Victorian Homes for help in decorating until you’re

satisfied. Then read more and save each back issue for reference.
Dear Kathy,
Thank you so much for these tips for shopping on a budget! All your ideas are
wonderful and I especially like your encouraging spirit. It’s definitely possible to
decorate your home without ‘breaking the bank.’ By following these suggestions,
owners of historic homes might have the funds needed when they have to repair a
leaky roof or install a new heating system. Sage advice and thank you!
Blessings,
Merrie Destefano
Editor of Victorian Homes magazine
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CELEBRATE THE
SEASON BY FILLING
YOUR HOME WITH
CHRISTMAS JOY.
Fragrant
Evergreen
This candle will stir memories of walking
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Yuletide Decor
With a few simple additions, even
your bathroom can be decked out for
the season. This lovely holiday shower
curtain features a beige chambray fabric
printed with Merry Christmas and a
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green. Holiday Tree Stenciled Shower
Curtain from Piper Classics, $59.99. (888)
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Bold And
Beautiful
Make your home sparkle
with period beauty. The
Iris Frieze in “Eucalyptus”
is hand-printed and sold
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border can be trimmed
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Pretty As A
Picture
Fashioned with pretty pink
rhinestones, a sage green ruffled
cartouche and a beaded tassel,
Santa’s Sleigh this picture hanger comes with 5
Give every room holiday flair with vintage-inspired, feet of cord. The hardware allows
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Hoyt and Shedd, in addition to being best
friends, were also business partners and the
producers of Hoyt’s German cologne, a
Victorian scent. Nine years later, the home
underwent its first major renovation, as
builders introduced Queen Anne influence
by way of mirrored brick carriage houses
and new porches.
According to Bruce,
the property “was
in great disrepair”
when he purchased it.
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decades. In 1919, the home was used as a
hospital for wealthy locals. Mothers had their
babies delivered here for a flat $5 fee. The
Shaw hospital remained open into the late
1960s. Forty years later, Victorian enthusiast
Bruce Macaulay purchased the home from
Gail (Shaw) Thompson, whose family
operated the health facility.
Bruce remembers his first acquaintance
with the home. “The house was on and off the
market for six years,” he says. “On an impulse,
non-functioning” he says, adding that the “electric
I viewed the home.” Upon doing so, Bruce “The curved
would short out.”
immediately recognized the potential. “The bones mahogany staircase,
Outside, he landscaped the grounds, planting anchored by the
of the untouched home gave me visions of Victorian
new lawns and boxwoods to create the eyebrow newel post, is
high-style grandeur,” he recalls. “I had to have it.”
effect with the circular drive. Bruce also updated original to the
home,” Bruce says.
the exterior with irrigation to water the new
REDEEMING A TREASURE “Many brides have
plants. He replaced the front porch copper roof glided down that
According to Bruce, the property “was in great
and the flat roofing, repairing the slate. He rebuilt staircase.”
disrepair” when he purchased it. At the time, he
the front tower, “restored the original lion’s head
observed eleven roof leaks. The “plumbing [was]
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overlooking the rose-colored
reproduction sofa. “Sometimes
for comfort level,” Bruce says,
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and will be functional.”
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fountain” and restored each stained-glass door. Plus, CREATING CONTINUITY
he installed benches for the side porch. “I was told the Then there was the matter of bridging the gap between
house originally had them,” Bruce explains. Likewise, the present and the past. Recovering the frescoes was
he installed cresting on the side wing that would have like opening a time capsule, transporting the room back
originally been there. to the 1870s. But, because some of the furniture didn’t
Inside, Bruce replaced the eleven popcorn ceilings and date back to that same time, it became conspicuous in
the plumbing in three of the bathrooms, restoring the light of its new (old) surroundings. The bookcases, for
clawfoot tubs. “The third-floor bathroom hadn’t been instance, were actually added in the 1950s. Undeterred,
operational in over twenty years,” Bruce recalls. He also Bruce modified the shelves, so they would match the style
sanded and repaired several floors and fixed “many of of the rest of the room. “I blended them to fit in with
the over 100 windows.” Additionally, Bruce personally faux painting-mahogany,” Bruce explains. But Bruce
created all of the window treatments in the house. He recognized a greater need, beyond this superficial change.
completely restored the seven-room servants’ quarters, as Given that the shelves were built several generations after
well as the billiards room. the rest of the home, they still didn’t appear historically
accurate. So, Bruce also opted to “replace the hardware
FRESCO REFRESH with appropriate Eastlake design.” Now, the bookcases fit
Bruce also refreshed the walls to their first glory, perfectly with the other furnishings.
laboring to uncover and restore the former moldings You wouldn’t tell it by looking, but the bookcases aren’t
“When it comes to styling for the holidays,”

Bruce says, “
of course I look to Victorian Homes for
inspiration.”
and artwork. “When it came to the original artwork,” the only new detail in the room. Taking his cues from
Bruce says, “it was a treasure hunt.” Finding the first Victorian tradition and the home’s existing architecture,
layer of a wall often entails stripping away several layers Bruce crafted each aspect, creating an appealing period
and the process can be long and painstaking. But when atmosphere fit for Eli Hoyt, himself. The drapes, for
he got to the bottom, the frescos—which Italian artisans instance, are Bruce’s “own design that mimic[s] the two-
had painted in the 1800s—appeared. As Bruce explains, clover pattern found in [his] double doors and the newel
frescos differ from wall stenciling as they stand out three post.” Similarly, his Victorian mirrors, while not original
dimensionally. “Fresco, unlike stenciling, is embedded into to the home, are perfectly in keeping with the scale and
the plaster like a tattoo.” design of the space.
For Bruce, the best fresco in the home is the most The crushed blue velvet furniture in this room, unlike
elaborate. “My favorite room is the one with the most the drapes and shelves, are indeed period pieces, but are
detailing of the fresco,” he says. “It took me three years not original to the home. Bruce received these pieces from
to complete that one room.” And with good reason. a neighboring friend. They came from a mansion that
On top of removing the various wall coverings, Bruce was torn down, three houses away.
was also tasked with filling in the intricate fresco details.
While most Americans today paint their rooms one color, HISTORIC HOLIDAY
Bruce used over ten shades for the molding alone. “The Evidently, Bruce put substantial effort into molding
crown molding is plaster where I have painted in thirteen and maintaining his house’s historicity. So, when the
different colors with a bronze gilding,” he explains. holidays roll around, he is just as eager as ever to keep an
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hands, it’s fairly likely that the
wallpaper you see isn’t original to
the home. But beneath the new
covering, the old wallpaper lies,
waiting to be found. Bruce calls
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to uncover. Then, he allowed the
mixture to sit for fifteen minutes,
softening the top coat of wallpa-
per. Finally, he used a putty knife
to scrape away the layers.
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garlands add a distinctive
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boxwood and holly,” Bruce says.
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textures and colors.”
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December 2012, Claire Barham began her
search for a new home that would include space
for her start-up cookery school. She was looking for a
small house with some. Choosing a home with five bedrooms was never
part of the plan. But from the moment when Claire first entered her Victorian home, she fell
in love. “I loved the character and the light and it shouted ‘Christmas’ to me,” she explains.
“There was a beautiful staircase to make a grand entrance, a great space for a tree and an
elegant banister just waiting to be decorated.”
AbOve: Plain hurricane vases are decorated for From the moment when
Claire first entered her
Christmas with baubles and ribbon.
OppOsite: Velvet and linen cushions and a striped
throw add a pop of color to a cream sofa. The footstool
was a bespoke design, added to bring a sophisticated
touch to the room.
Victorian home,
she fell in love.
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It’s easy to see why Claire fell for this house when Sited in a new orangery style extension, it mirrors
looking around now, but at the time the layout was some of the house details, including a large arched
confusing with blocked doorways and sad, drab décor. window feature. “In the end, the basement kitchen is
It desperately needed some TLC. Claire’s first main now the school prep space and the new one is the one I
objective was to make the floor plan flow. “A lot of use, as it’s such a lovely space to be in.” Designed around
people thought I was mad moving features around,” a bespoke island unit that serves as a storage area,
Claire recalls. One of the main space changes was the workspace and breakfast bar, it’s perfect for cooking,
kitchen. “I had an existing smaller basement kitchen, coffee or a glass of seasonal fizz. “I used a designer to
which I’d intended to be mine, but I needed a purpose- help create the look I wanted,” explains Claire. “There’s
built one for the cookery school,” explains Claire. a table at the end for more casual entertaining and useful
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creating a light and
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touches are added
with foliage, flowers
and bowls of
baubles.
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“It’s a wonderfully
handsome room to host
Christmas dinner in,”
shares Claire.
The table is decorated with a mixture

of foliage and baubles. The candle
light glistens off glassware and wine
goblets, bringing a touch of sparkle to
holiday dinners.
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perfect place for some of my Christmas decorations.” also reupholstering the chairs to fit the scheme. “It’s a
wonderfully handsome room to host Christmas dinner in,”
ELEGANT DINING shares Claire. “The perfect place for all my family to eat
The dining room is in the expansive former hall space. well and enjoy one another’s company.”
“It’s the first room you walk into from the street entrance, Claire’s living room is where she goes to unwind. “I
and it just needed that extra, grander appeal,” explains can close the door to everything and relax near the fire,”
says Claire. Designed to be brighter Frosted
and decorations
more modern and muted
in color
Claire. To achieve this look, Claire opened up the blocked
glassware and table linen were used to
off doorways and hall spaces. Then, a handsome fireplace style, Claire had the sofa and chairs, ottoman and runners
mirror the pale striped wallpaper.
and log burner were installed. She added an antique table, made in lighter fabrics with lots of cheerful cushions to
add color.
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CLASSIC CHRISTMAS
Upstairs, the classic feel continues. “When
I moved into the house, it only had one
bathroom, so I decided to lose some space
from one of the bedrooms and create a
new bathroom,” explains Claire. Her own
bedroom is peaceful and spacious thanks to
the proportions. Featuring an en suite and
dressing room, the space flows really well and is
decorated in beautiful rose pink and mint.
“The house has always had plenty of visitors
over Christmas, and I play host for the three
festive days. Christmas eve is very relaxing with
supper in the kitchen. I share out the jobs on
Christmas day. For the main event, we have
starters in the kitchen, as it’s a natural gather
space. Dinner is then served in the main dining
room, then it’s presents by the fire before we
relax once again,” says Claire. “We have a lot
of fun here. It’s a very special house for a very
special time of year.”
Signature baubles become a festive addition to

table place settings.
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A bold floral bloom pattern is the
main focus of the bedroom, while
complementary cushions echo the
pattern on the bed. Wallpaper and
cushions feature an orchard blossom
pattern by Nina Campbell.
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this house when looking around
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when buying. So, I have reverted to soft
colors and more natural materials. Also,
I think a decorated tree must blend
into the room, not stick out like a sore
thumb.”
The north Norfolk coast is very
special—large parts of which are
designated AONB, an area of
outstanding natural beauty, with the
added bonus of ancient unspoiled
villages, huge vistas, salt marshes and
nature reserves. It is an enduring and
popular holiday destination, as well.
The thriving agricultural area possesses
some very interesting residents,
including the Queen at Sandringham
and the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge at Anmer Hall. Birdie
and her husband shared numerous
childhood memories of happy days,
boating and exploring the beaches.
They were keen to re-create those
nostalgic memories for their children, so
they decided to buy a holiday cottage.
The family initially rented around
Brancaster and Holkham, getting to
A large assortment of gifts rests beneath the

fragrant tree, bejeweled with pastel ornaments.
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Devon by Weaver Green.
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“I’m a great believer
in the tradition of
bringing greenery
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relieve the grey of
winter,” says Birdie.
know the area and talking to friends

before committing. But things changed
dramatically along the way. “We found
the perfect house,” confesses Birdie,
“but it was a substantial Grade II listing.
The farmhouse had been restored
and modernised by Norwich architect
Anthony Hudson.”
The house was in excellent condition.
Birdie made minor changes by blocking
up an inconvenient doorway, adding
additional electric outlets, and extending
the kitchen. The open-plan kitchen and
dining area was once an attached dairy
milking parlor. The space has since
benefited from covering the chilly tiled
floors with oak boards. Upstairs, Birdie
installed wool and jute carpets for a
Above. The 18th-century mahogany table is set for Christmas cozy feel in winter. “The biggest change
with heirloom crystal and silver with block-printed linen table I made was turning the playroom,
napkins. Walls are painted in Ball Green from Farrow and Ball. formerly a garage, into our main
The painted chairs—five of which are antique and the others
copied to match—lend a continental look.
living room.” The change made sense,
since this was the largest room in the
opposite. A former farm and dairy building now houses the house and was connected—via double
kitchen and dining area. Now, an antique guéridon table graces
doors—to the kitchen and dining area.
the setting, along with a glass roof to bring in natural light. The
18th-century mahogany dining table displays both family crystal The former drawing room conveniently
and block-printed linen napkins. became her husband’s study.

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A friend made the Christmas
cake. Birdie’s love of green,
white and silver is evident with
this little festive display. Even
the china candlesticks echo a
naturalistic plant form.
Using her keen designer’s sense, she re- the planting matured. All of it provided a lovely
painted all the rooms in warm-toned, natural backdrop by the time the family moved during
country colors, ranging from grey to green to Christmas 2012.
off-white. Pictures throughout are a mix, like While many of their Christmas decorations are
the furniture, from the homeowners’ Suffolk contemporary, Birdie’s festive culinary traditions
house and local works that illustrate Norfolk remain. “We are ten people and begin with a
scenes. Outside, Birdie employed Norfolk Christmas Eve fillet of beef, followed by roast
resident and architectural designer, George turkey and bread sauce for lunch on the twenty-
Carter, to completely re-imagine the gardens and fifth.” Then they take a walk to their 13th-century
landscaping. This included herbs, vegetables and church. This is followed by games and braving
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The former owner installed the off-white
kitchen with black stone worktops. Since this
space was once an old dairy, the windows
are all different sizes. The space also has
a low ceiling, but it all adds to the unique
charm and character of the home.
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Birdie’s pugs Lola and Lottie share a chair together, attesting to the peaceful ambience of the home.
Boxing Day is likely to include a ham,

baked potatoes, Stilton cheese, pudding
and more walking. The tall Nordmann
fir tree features painted wooden
garlands and pink glass ornaments from
Denmark. Meanwhile, the stair rail
and fireplaces are simply adorned with
branches, with a ribbon of tiny lights
adding sparkle to the stairs. “I’m a great
believer in the tradition of bringing
greenery into the house to relieve the
grey of winter,” says Birdie. She favors
multiple shades of green which echo
both the seaside and the countryside.
Birdie’s distinctive, confident
decorating style developed from her
training at Percy Bass, and Sibyl
Colefax and John Fowler. Her clients
relished her skill at creating especially
comfortable and elegant country
interiors. She often mixes the old with
the new, grand pieces alongside simpler
pieces, and then ties it all together
with a palette of gentle colors. Classic
English textiles are often paired with
large French mirrors—their mottled
mercury glass casting soft reflections.
Her décor experience certainly made
moving from one large house to another
a much easier task than one might
imagine. Still, Birdie believes that “some
clash is good, and one needs rough and
smooth textures throughout a home.”
Using her keen designer’s sense, The weeks before Christmas are such
a busy time at her shop and café that
she re-painted all the rooms in Birdie relishes the swiftly approaching
warm-toned, natural country holiday. That is when she can finally

close the door and retreat to her candle-
colors, ranging from grey to green lit, fragrant home and take a few days
off to relax and enjoy her country house
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A guest bathroom features painted shutters
and a checked cotton blind. Birdie painted
the bath in Farrow and Ball Cooking Apple
Green and then chose a smart geometric rug
in similar tones.
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Not every present needs an
elaborate bow with expensive
wrapping paper. “When it
comes to gift wrapping, I use
the color palette of the year
as a backdrop and layer on
accent colors and patterns
to offer visual interest,”
says Michelle. The gifts will
complement your décor and
add more texture.
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SIMPLE
SWEET &
HOLIDAY DÉCOR TIPS FROM DESIGNER
MICHELLE SHEN.
By KRISTIN DOWDING
Photography by MICHELLE SHEN
O
ftentimes, opulence is synonymous with
overabundance, but that doesn’t have
to be the case for your Christmas décor.
You can achieve a classic, holiday look with a few simple
additions and take some of the stress out of preparing your
home for the season at the same time. Michelle Shen of AM Dolce Vita Design
shares some of her tips to keeping her home sophisticated, welcoming and
festive during the holiday season.
THE COLOR PALETTE

The color palette you choose will set the foundation, and Michelle’s black and
white base with gold accents promotes a clean and elegant ambience throughout
her home. It also prevents her from having to switch out all her existing décor,
because her holiday palette complements the existing one. “Black and white
works with our living room’s overall neutral color palette and eclectic style,” says
Michelle. “It also reflects my pursuit of hygge: simplistic, nothing superfluous,
with no frills or anything over the top.”
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To accommodate the size of the foyer, Michelle
picked a tall, skinny tree to create a “wow”
factor when guests enter her home. The pink
ornaments complement the space and add an
unexpected pop of color.
However, this doesn’t mean you can’t stray from the Once you’ve chosen your color palette, you can focus on
palette you’ve chosen. “Matchy-matchy is the last thing I other areas of the home that could use some holiday magic.
would recommend when it comes to styling your Christmas
décor,” says Michelle. “Have a grounding color palette and THE TREE
branch out from there.” Go with the classic red and green, The first thing to determine about your main tree is
or experiment with other color combinations to bring peace placement. You can consider where your family spends their
and holiday cheer to your home. time the most, where it will be most easily seen or, more
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simply, where you have the space for
it. “There is no rule when it comes to
which room the main Christmas tree
should be placed in,” says Michelle.
The foyer, for example, is a prime spot
to place a tree if you want to make a
statement as guests are coming through
the door, but the living room may be
better if you want a larger tree in a cozy
spot near the fireplace.
Next come the decorations, which can
include lights, garlands and ornaments.
Michelle likes to start with lights and
a textured, but modest garland for a
layering effect. “While a garland helps
define a tree’s silhouette, it shouldn’t be
the focal point of your tree,” she says.
Her ornaments reflect the room’s color
palette to keep things cohesive and
neutral, but the varying shapes, sizes and
textures attract the eye.
Rather than adding more décor
around your tree, use what’s already
going to be there as part of the display,
such as presents. Use wrapping paper
with a similar color palette and add
touches of greenery, small ornaments or
let the paper speak for itself. Not every
package needs to have frills.
THE MANTEL
A Colorful Christmas
Other than your tree, your fireplace
mantel is one of the main focal points in
your living room. If you prefer to make 5 COLOR COMBINATIONS TO CONSIDER
your tree the focus of the space, keep THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
the mantel décor to a minimum, using
Black/White: This neutral combination will never fail at Christmas.
only a few special pieces to bring in the White accents are reminiscent of snow, and it complements almost any
Christmas spirit. “Greenery, a touch of existing décor palette.
that year’s color palette, and a few of
Brown/Red: For a warm, rustic look, combine dark wood tones with
my favorite décor accessories are the key traditional red accents, and you’ll get the perfect cozy combination.
elements I used year after year for my
mantel,” says Michelle. Blue/Gold: If cool colors are more your style, use varying shades of blue
and touches of shimmering gold to usher in the magic of Christmas.
Silver/Gold: A classic pair, silver and gold are the perfect choice for a
If you want an understated tree that flows with
sophisticated winter wonderland.
your space, keep the ornaments within the same
color palette. Michelle continued her black and
Mint/Pink: If you’re feeling adventurous, experiment with pastels for a
white color scheme with the ornaments on her
fun and cheerful space. Mint and pink is an exciting twist on the classic
living room tree, using their varying shapes and
red and green with a fresh, modern vibe.
patterns to provide interest.
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Michelle keeps her vintage To avoid making a mess, Michelle
bar cart stocked with her
guests’ favorites, along uses faux greenery indoors, keeping her
with a few black and white live greenery on her porch outside. “I’ve
baubles for a simple, yet always wanted a real tree but couldn’t
festive accent.
stand the needle shedding,” she says.
“Placing our Balsam Fir outside our
house on our front porch was a good
compromise.”
THE TABLE
The key to prepping your table is to
start early. Give yourself a couple days
before the gathering to try out different
placements. “I usually start decorating
our holiday dining table two nights
before,” says Michelle. “That gives
me time to make adjustments and buy
missing pieces, if needed.”
Pink-stemmed glasses, white plates
and a white table runner make up
a neutral foundation for Michelle’s
simple and elegant setting. A single
vase of flowers, vintage brass, Lucite
candlesticks and gold ornaments add
a touch of shine and chic. “I keep the
dining pieces neutral—white porcelain
dinnerware and linen napkins—and
layer on greenery and flowers consistent
with that year’s color palette for festivity
and finally let the food and wine take
center stage,” says Michelle. You don’t
have to fill every surface of the table
with dinnerware and décor to make a
statement. This classic table exemplifies
how fewer pieces keep the setting open
and inviting.
THE BAR CART

If you entertain often during the
Go with the classic red and green, holidays, being prepared with some
of your—and your guests’—favorite
or experiment with other color beverages can be a great time saver
combinations to bring peace and during a party or gathering. Keep the

drinks, cups and cocktail supplies in
holiday cheer to your home. one area, such as a small table or bar
cart for organization and accessibility.
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Faux greenery, a few accent
pieces and a pair of stockings are
all it takes to add merriment to
this fireplace mantel. “I keep the
mantel décor to a minimum so it
doesn’t compete with the tree,”
says Michelle.
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Use this opportunity to display any
vintage glassware you may own for a
personal touch.
Michelle’s bar cart is one of her
own vintage finds, and its gold
color brings a touch of shine and a
sophisticated air to the room. “It’s
always a great hit and conversation
starter when serving our guests
from the bar cart,” says Michelle.
“Adorning it with a few baubles and
maybe a string light or thin garland
was all that’s needed to add festivity.”
OLD VS. NEW

Another idea to keep in mind is to
use what you already have. Rather
than purchasing all new pieces for
the holidays, dust off those vintage
candlesticks you’ve been keeping in
a cabinet and bring them out for
display. “I am a big fan of mixing
the old and the new,” says Michelle.
“Incorporating vintage pieces has
always been a big part of my style.”
Don’t shy away from childhood
memories, either. You may find a
few treasures in the attic that you’ve
been storing that will make your
Christmas even more personal.
“Timeless vintage pieces such as
brass reindeers, tree toppers from our
childhood, brass candlesticks all made
their way into my Christmas décor,”
she says. “All you need is a touch of
nostalgia—less is more.”
“There is no rule when it comes to which

room the main Christmas tree should be
placed in,” says Michelle.
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In regards to table settings, less is always more. Neutral dinnerware and linens
with an ornament or festive trinket will create an elegant table setting while
allowing the meal itself to draw the attention.
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Masculine
Masterpiece
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Bruce’s dining room overflows with Christmas
warmth. Fresh greenery colors the room, while the
glowing fireplace brims with cheer.
EXPLORE THE ELEGANT

SOPHISTICATION OF
THE BATH AND DINING
ROOMS IN THIS EXQUISITE
MASSACHUSETTS MANSION.
By STEPHANIE AGNES-CROCKETT
Photography by TIM LENZ
Interior design by BRUCE MACAULAY
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F
or Bruce Macaulay, proud owner
of a sprawling Andover Street
mansion, the Victorian Era has
been a nearly lifelong fascination.
“My inspiration of Victorian design started in
my early teens,” he recalls. Growing up in Melrose, which was
“loaded with Victorians,” Bruce began to develop a taste and
curiosity for the period. His interest intensified in 1976, when
his mom designed the city’s flag, winning the local competition.
“I started collecting antiques around 19,” Bruce says. “I always
thought they would be timeless quality and a great investment.”
From there, he began making larger investments, laboring to
restore antique homes to their original appearance. “Prior to
Andover Street,” he says, “I restored a similar style, but far
smaller home also in Lowell.” And after succeeding there, Bruce
graduated to an even larger treasure, a nearly 8,000 square-foot
home that originated as twin dwellings.
BACKDATING BATHROOMS
“In restoration, my philosophy is ‘take your time,’” Bruce says.
“Let the home speak to you.” In addition to patching up eleven
leaks, he also outfitted the home with modern electricity and
plumbing. This included adding bathrooms, which were brand
new innovations at the end of the Victorian Era. Naturally,
they weren’t as abundant then as they are today. “The featured
bathroom was originally a back hall to a porch that doesn’t exist
anymore,” Bruce explains. He styled the room in accordance
with the Victorian aesthetic, making it perfectly at home in his
period abode. Even though bathrooms have undergone significant
changes since then, Bruce’s seems perfectly befitting of a
Victorian gentleman.
Whenever creating from scratch, it’s a good idea to know how
you want the finished product to look. Even when designing a
historic space, the time period offers only a general guideline,
with a more specific aesthetic furnishing the greater inspiration.
“My vision was a masculine, yet over-the-top gilded masterpiece,”
Bruce says. To this end, he used décor and materials that were
consistent, both chronologically and stylistically, with what he had
in mind.
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“My vision was a
masculine, yet over-
the-top gilded
masterpiece,”
Bruce says.
A Victorian
Christmas
Dinner
Known for their extravagance, Victorians typically
dined on multi-course meals and Christmas was
no exception. In fact, the after-church meal was
one of the largest of the year. Here are some of
the most important courses of the holiday.
Boisterous Beverages
They drank holiday-worthy alcohol, from eggnog to
rum, with their celebratory fare.
Soup’s On!
Victorians enjoyed meat in their soup, which often
included oyster and turtle, at Christmastime.
Birds of a Feather
When it came to choosing the main course, wealthier
Victorians indulged in turkey, while poorer families
invested in geese. Alternatively, the Northern English
partook of roast beef.
Pudding and Pies

Pudding was a very important part of the Christmas
meal, and families enjoyed a variety of fruit flavors.
They also feasted on sundry pies, including mincemeat,
a savory variety.
Gold beads and silverware bring a regal flare to Bruce’s

table, which also boasts a perfectly-period pineapple
centerpiece.
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Left. When
creating his
Victorian kitchen,
Bruce first installed
a tin ceiling crown
molding and then
constructed a
massive hood to
vent the stove.
Right. “In the

Victorian Era,
kitchen cabinets
were originally
separate pieces of
furniture,” Bruce
says. To match the
time frame, he
crafted his own
floor-to-ceiling
china cabinets,
combining a 1976
bookcase with a
standing unit.
He selected rich wood for the though not original to the bathroom,
cabinets. “Mahogany or walnut are crafted to fit the space’s style. Bruce
decorative cabinets with marble tops restored the lovely stained glass door
were commonly used in the Victorian and installed rich marble wainscoting
Era,” he says, adding that he discovered for the floor.
his own cabinet, ironically enough,
online. The material, in addition CONSISTENT KITCHEN
to supplementing the bathroom’s "Kitchens in this era were plain and
masculine look, also matches the utilitarian," Bruce says. "My kitchen
curvature of Bruce’s staircase, lending went through a two-part process."
architectural unity to the home. The First, he installed the tin ceiling crown
staircase, unlike the bathroom cabinet, molding and constructed the massive
is original to the mansion. hood that vents the stove. To do so,
The simple semi-circle mirror is an he had to remove a washer and dryer
antique East Lake, a providential yard that had occupied the space. Next,
sale find. Bruce selected reproduction Bruce worked to make his cabinetry
gasolier (gas-operated chandeliers) flow with the Victorian pattern. "In the
to illumine the space. These lights, Victorian era, kitchen cabinets were
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“In restoration, my philosophy is
‘take your time,’” Bruce says.
“Let the home speak to you.”
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originally separate pieces of furniture,"
he explains. So Bruce decided to make
his own, a floor-to-ceiling fixture that
originated as a 1976 bookcase. He
added another piece and stained both
sections, incorporating East Lake
details. Additionally, Bruce made his
own window treatments "to soften the
overall look," and added a mirror.
In terms of appliances, Bruce
installed pieces that meld well with the
decor, without disrupting the flow of the
space. "My appliances are industrial and
necessary for large-scale entertaining,"
Bruce explains. And, "an oriental rug
and dramatic thrones complete the look
[he] was going for."
DINING VICTORIAN
Bruce’s dining room, like his bathroom,
embraces a chic, streamlined
atmosphere complete with simple,
but charming, Victorian accents.
For instance, he incorporates fresh
pineapple and grapes into his dining
table setup. “Fresh fruit display[s are]
always Victorian,” Bruce says. He also
sets his table with Claudron china,
layered with antique linen beads and
champagne peacocks. Bruce illumines
Above. You don’t need to hire a butler to maintain a stylish butler’s pantry. Bruce keeps
the table with a delicate chandelier this area stylish and streamlined with a tea set, scale and faucet.
he discovered in Connecticut. The opposite. From the lovely stained glass door to the East Lake detailing on the mirror, this
fixture once took an unfortunate tumble Victorian bathroom certainly does justice to the era.
down the stairs, but Bruce labored
diligently to repair it. “It took two years
to reassemble,” Bruce says, but it now BUTLER’S PANTRY
presides over the table. Whereas most homes today relegate their cooking and eating to the
The room boasts a regal fireplace of kitchen and dining room, Victorian homes featured supplemental
rose marble imported from Italy, with culinary areas, such as the butler’s pantry and the chef ’s pantry. Bruce’s
a matching radiator cover. The drapes, home boasts both of these rooms. “The butler’s pantry is one of the
like all of the window treatments most opulent I have ever seen,” Bruce says, “with leaded stained glass
throughout the home, are Bruce’s transoms” studded “with jewel accents.” To highlight these details,
design. Bruce crafted the long curtains he installed backlights. The cupboards are original to the home, and
to bring height and architectural interest originally functioned as a storage space to hold china and silver under
to the room. lock and key.
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A Decorative
HOLIDAY
WADDESDON MANOR, ONCE A RENOWNED

ENGLISH PARTY HOUSE, DRESSES FOR
CHRISTMAS.
BY SUSIE KEARLEY
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Queen Victoria visited for dinner in
1890, and was fascinated by the electric
lighting—a new invention at the time.
Waddesdon Manor was built as a house for entertaining. Every winter it’s
transformed into a Christmas Wonderland. Lightshows, illuminations and
light installations outside the manor add to the splendor of the Christmas
experience at Waddesdon. In recent years some of the Waddesdon
illuminations have been accompanied by music.
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Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built Waddesdon Manor
because he wanted a place to entertain friends and show
off his collection of arts and antiquities, which he’d
acquired on his trips around Europe.
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addesdon
Manor is
a stunning
19th-
century
residence in England,
designed to look like a French
Renaissance château. It’s 51 miles
from London, and has always attracted
important visitors and royalty. Queen
Victoria visited for dinner in 1890, and was
fascinated by the electric lighting—a new
invention at the time.
Every Christmas, the house is
extravagantly dressed for the season. The
theme this year will be ‘Christmas Carnival’
and decorations in the house will reflect the
carnival spirit. Christmas is always a special
time at Waddesdon Manor, with dramatic
decorations inside, as well as lighting
displays in the grounds. Each year there’s
a different theme related to the house, its
history and its collections.
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built
Waddesdon Manor because he wanted a
place to entertain friends and show off his
collection of arts and antiquities, which
he’d acquired on his trips around Europe.
The collection comprises paintings by
renowned artists from France and England,
18th-century French furniture, Sèvres
porcelain, and other decorative pieces.
He became famed for his weekend parties
at Waddesdon. They were attended by
society’s elite, the great and the good, and
his growing collection of unusual treasures
became something of a talking point.
The Blue Dining Room stands resplendant,

decorated for Christmas 2016. The theme was
Magical Materials. The snowflakes were made from
porcelain and were hand decorated.
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MIKE FEAR, WADDESDON MANOR, NATIONAL TRUST
After living a life as a prominent politician, banker and Ferdinand entertained royalty, politicians, writers and
one of Britain’s most remarkable party hosts, Ferdinand celebrities in his country home, so the Curators have drawn
passed away in 1898, leaving Waddesdon Manor to his inspiration from carnivals and masquerade balls, looking at
sister, Alice. When she died, it passed to their nephew, historic books, prints and drawings for ideas.
James Armand de Rothschild. Then, in 1957, the manor, The house is brought to life in a completely new way
its grounds and collections, were bequeathed to the every year. Large parts of Waddesdon Manor are ‘put to
National Trust to be preserved for posterity. bed’ for the winter, to allow for precision cleaning and
Every year for Christmas, the house is adorned with ten conservation work. However, other rooms are opened
15-foot Christmas trees, which are decorated with over up, especially for the season. The rooms dressed for
10,000 lights and 3,000 baubles. The Carnival theme Christmas create an entirely new visitor experience. Festive
for 2018 highlights Waddesdon’s role as a party house. decorations are displayed in the Manor’s East Wing and

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Ferdinand entertained royalty, politicians,

writers and celebrities in his country home.
Right: Here, we see the Blue Dining Room decorated for Above: This table is in the Blue Dining Room. It’s
Christmas in 2017. The theme was Enchanted Menagerie. It decorated for Christmas every year and this shot was
featured small blue and red butterflies all around the room taken in 2016 when the theme was Magical Materials. The
and on the tree. gingerbread man is a traditional Christmas biscuit, while
bottles of Rothschilds wine grace the table.
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Every Christmas,
the house is
extravagantly
dressed for the
season.
The East Gallery boasts Christmas

decorations in a theme of Lights and
Legends. Decorative representations of
the sun, the moon and the stars adorn the
Christmas trees.

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PETER GREENWAY, WADDESDON MANOR, NATIONAL TRUST
In 2017, the East Gallery dressed for
Christmas with a theme of Enchanted
Menagerie. The trees were decorated
with red baubles and twinkling lights,
accompanied by gold and silver elephants.
in the Bachelors’ Wing—the latter only opens once a week Continue into the Red Ante Room, which for Christmas
for the rest of the year. So a new route through the house 2018, will feature characters from late 18th-century theatre,
is created, beautifully decorated with sparkling decorations with a theatrical-styled tree and fancy dress.
based on the theme for that year. Ascend the spiral staircase to the White Drawing Room,
Enter the house and you begin in the East Gallery, which which was used as a sitting room during World War II. Today
this year will have decorations related to Venice and the it’s dressed as a dining room. The neoclassical paneling dates
traditions of Carnevale, including glorious paintings of the to the 1770s and came from a house in Lyon, France.
city by Guardi. For Christmas, the White Drawing Room will be decorated
The East Gallery is best known for its clockwork elephant, to reflect the tradition of masquerade balls and festivities at
a French musical automaton dating to 1774, which can the French Royal Court. There will be cut-outs, silhouettes
play four tunes while the elephant flaps its ears, wags its tail and paper folded table decorations, as well as a silver dinner
and moves its trunk. Figures around it move too. On either service made for King George III.
side of the elephant stand two large Christmas trees, each Nearby, the Blue Dining Room Frosted decorations
is best known andfor muted
its color
glassware and table linen were used to
beautifully dressed for the season. This year they’ll be hung remarkable chandelier, made of broken crockery, and
mirror the pale striped wallpaper.
with Harlequin styled baubles. commissioned for the room in 2003. The chandelier was
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designed by Ingo Maurer and it’s called ‘Porca Miseria,’ the polite translation of which is ‘Oh My In 2015, the Armory
Goodness’ in Italian. Corridor was decorated
for Christmas in a theme
The paneling in the Blue Dining Room was created for a Paris town house in the 1750s; the
of Lights and Legends.
panels have been painted to match the original blue color scheme in that house. Every year for The tree was decorated
Christmas, there’s a garland over the fireplace, a mix of different baubles on the tree, and the with crowns, in honor
table is laid for a Christmas meal. of the fact that in some
Christian countries, gifts are
Ascend the spiral staircase again, to the Armory Corridor where armor hanging on the walls
exchanged on Epiphany,
includes 16th-century weapons made for Charles I of Spain. For Christmas 2018, the Armory January 6, which marks the
Corridor will be dressed in a fireworks theme. The decorations on the tree will be inspired by day when the three kings
colorful fireworks, explosions and gunpowder. are said to have reached
Bethlehem.
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The Smoking Room stands Creative approaches to

dressed for Christmas in 2016
when the theme was Magical
Materials. There was a Silver
Christmas decorations
and Gold theme in this room,
The decorations used by Victorians when dressing their houses for Christmas were often a mix
which held Baron Ferdinand’s
of natural elements—such as evergreens, nuts, twigs—and manmade materials, such as glass
most prized items. Over 350 gold
and silver decorations adorned and ceramics. The creative use of different materials in tree decoration and wreath making
this tree. The gold half is almost add seasonal charm, as well as beautiful materials to a room. The Victorians often brought in
obscured from view. evergreen wreaths and garlands and decorated them with ribbons and pretty ties. They’d make
bags of sugar almonds to hang from the tree, or use them as table decorations—and of course,
their best silverware would come out for Christmas dinner.
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Queen Victoria visited on May 14, 1890
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Piffetti in the 1730s. He combined marquetry and Smoking rooms were popular in Victorian England.
inlay techniques, using beautiful materials including They were decorated in a Turkish style, celebrating
turtle shell, ivory and mother of pearl. The curved the origin of tobacco. Architecturally, the Smoking
style shows the best of 18th-century Italian furniture. Room and Billiard Room are both very different to
The ivory is engraved with images of playing children. other rooms in the house, but they do complement one
Pietro Piffetti made furniture for the residences of the another. The ceilings have beams and panels designed
Royal House of Savoy. to give the rooms a majestic or regal feel. Precious
Off the Armory Corridor are the Smoking Room porcelain vases, 16th-century enamels, and other
and Billiard Room, which were used by the men decorative items add interest to the Smoking Room.
of the house and their guests, to relax after meals. There’s 16th-century earthenware called Majolica
Baron Ferdinand bequeathed the contents of the on display. It was made in Spain and transported to
Smoking Room and his armory to the British Italy. A rare basil pot is on display too—it was used to
Museum. However, this room and the Armory were hold basil, an herb grown to give the room a pleasant
later recreated, bringing together objects belonging to fragrance. For Christmas this year, the tree in the
different family members. Smoking Room will be decorated with items depicting
The focus for the Billiard Room this Christmas precious jewels, velvets, gold and silver, as well as fine
is party games, so the room will be decorated with lace. Photographs of Baron Ferdinand at House Balls
Victorian games. Board games will be laid out on the will be on display.
billiard table, and visitors might see cards on the tree, Waddesdon Manor is always breathtaking at
or items relating to Blindman’s Buff or Charades. Christmas; it’s an amazing place to visit.

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In 2011, the White
Drawing Room
boasted a theme
called An Italian
Christmas. It was
inspired by a tour of
the five European
countries where
the founding sons
of the Rothschild
WADDESDON MANOR, NATIONAL TRUST

dynasty made
their fortunes.
The decorations
reflected Italian
culture, art, fashion
and food.
This year, the manor will be bathed in colored

lights, which highlight its distinctive features,
accompanied by festive music. Other lighting
effects in the grounds will continue the
carnival theme.
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Holiday
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE BY IMITATING THE
OPULENCE OF THE VICTORIAN ERA.
Written, styled and photographed by LIDY BAARS
E
nchanted by the magic and beauty of
Christmas, the wealthy society matrons of the Gilded Age in the
late 1800s hosted parties and dinners that were opulent, grand affairs.
Sticklers for details, with the wealth to set lavish tables filled with
gleaming gold and silver, the Astors, the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts
and their social equals were unrivaled in their soiree extravagance.
CREATE MAGIC
A holiday ball or dinner for 1,000 guests could carry a price tag of millions; these
events were lavish and decadent, with a footman for every two guests, a menu that
would rival any five-star French chef ’s creation and a small orchestra. Each guest
was welcomed to a place setting laid with magnificent dishes and glassware, not only
costly and beautiful, but perfectly laid out, with the aid of a ruler to make sure that
each setting mirrored the next one precisely.
“Christmas is the time to use the most beautiful things you own. Antique linens,
dishes, serving pieces and silverware make a delicious holiday meal look even more
tempting, and an inviting table tells your guests how happy you are that they are part
of your celebration,” Lidy Baars, owner of FrenchGardenHouse Antiques, says.
©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/JAMES DOBSON
Left: Magic comes in all shapes and sizes. Consider an intimate dinner for two, set before a
resplendent Christmas tree, then invite a special someone to celebrate the season with you.
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IMITATE OPULENCE
Christmas is not about perfection; In the spirit of Gilded Age opulence,
consider reviving the custom of
creating it’s about

a beautifully appointed, formal
holiday table. To add enchantment
to your own holiday celebration, take
magic that comes inspiration from both of these Gilded

Age-style tables set with antiques and
from your heart.

personalized with eye-catching touches
meant to delight each of your guests.
One is an intimate table set in front of
the Christmas tree for lunch, the other
for a formal holiday dinner.
Left: One table can be set a variety of ways. You can begin the event with luscious Christmas is not about perfection;
handmade menus and gifts placed at each setting. Then you can end the meal with
a thoughtfully wrapped gift for each guest. it’s about creating magic that comes
top: Layers of heirloom lace napkins will add a lavish touch to your table. from your heart. This is the time when
Accented by sterling silver serving pieces, this will be an event worthy of royalty. memories are made, old traditions are
continued, and new ones are created.
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A grand affair TIPS TO HOST YOUR OWN SUMPTUOUS EVENT.
Make your own formal invitation. Set the tone of your Christmas luncheon or dinner
by making your own Victorian-inspired invitation. Replicate a favorite antique image
from a Victorian holiday card, or download an image from your computer to print
out on your laser printer. For the invitation shown on page 26, I used our
company monogram. To add a luxurious detail, punch holes in the top
of the invitation and then tie a ribbon through the holes. Though
created with modern techniques, your thoughtful invitations are
sure to be admired and will delight your guests.
Set an exceptional table. This is the time to bring out

your most resplendent pieces. Like an illustration of
a long-ago Christmas, a fine cutwork tablecloth
provides the perfect backdrop for antique
tableware. The luxurious Minton and Limoges
plates blossom with delicate roses, while
the mother-of-pearl silverware adds a soft
vintage glow. Handmade antique lace
and linen napkins, gilded mouth-blown
glasses and sterling silver serving pieces
all add Victorian flair to this setting.
Not everything needs to match: the
very fact that your table setting
pieces complement one another will
create excitement on your table.
Elevate everyday items to

centerpiece status. Fabulous
holiday flower and fruit
arrangements were a Gilded
Age tradition, especially at
Christmastime. Today, everyday
items such as a cut glass carafe or
a sterling bonbon dish can be the
star of your table. Transform them
by adding fresh holiday greens,
a sprinkling of bright, shiny tree
ornaments and a few flowers. Don’t
be afraid to mix silver with gold—all
metals mix beautifully and sparkle with
holiday glamour.
Favor your guests. In the delightful spirit of

giving, collect unusual favors for each guest
to take home when the event ends. Your gift can
be as simple as a bit of Victorian ephemera or as

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A holiday ball or dinner for
1,000 guests could
carry a price tag of
millions.
lavish as a sterling necessaire case placed at each place setting. For
years to come, your gift will remind guests of the memorable time
you spent together.
Sweet Endings. Offer a variety of home-baked cakes,

along with a deliciously simple mixed-berry compote
from your sideboard or hutch. Dried apricots are
easy to present when using an antique silver and
crystal server; the mixed berries glisten in the
Victorian silver compote, ready to be spooned
onto each plate. A beautiful presentation is
as easy as displaying the cakes on pedestals
or Victorian silver trays. Simply tie a satin
ribbon around a few for holiday dress!
A Parting Gift. Give each guest a

cherished, edible gift of homemade
cake or cookies when departing.
Beautifully packaged, small fruit tarts
will nestle temptingly inside a paper
glittered basket, tied with a
shimmering bow and surrounded by
fresh greens. No time for baking?
Store-bought cookies or meringues
are just as thoughtful when
presented in a lovely way. Embrace
Christmas and all its splendor with
open arms. Whether you celebrate
the season in a glorious Victorian
mansion or a cozy cottage, my wish
for you is that every moment you
anticipate, plan and celebrate with
those you love will give you joy, and
that every meal is a feast because it is
joyously shared.
Lovely dinnerware complemented by sterling

silver flatware will get your holiday event off
to a perfect start.
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Vignettes created from vintage books,
aged silver platters and antique gloves
will help to set the stage for your
Gilded Age soiree.
“Christmas
is the time to
use the most
beautiful things
you own.”
The owner of
FrenchGardenHouse.com,
a popular online antique
and home décor store, Lidy
Baars has more than 18 years
of experience as an antique
dealer and designer. Her
home and garden have been
featured in national magazines
such as Victorian Homes and
Romantic Homes, as well as in
two design books. For more
information, please visit
FrenchGardenHouse.com.

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Once
Abandoned,
G3lor3iou1s
Now
A FORMER MONASTERY AND

COUNTRY HOME IS NOW
ELEGANTLY DRESSED FOR
CHRISTMAS. By SUSIE KEARLEY
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Lord Fairhaven entertained his guests

in the dining room every year with a
special Thanksgiving meal, followed
by elaborate shooting parties and
feasting over the Christmas season.
There will be a silver Christmas tree in
the dining room this year.
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nglesey Abbey
is a medieval
building,
originally
founded by
King Henry I in 1135, as
The Hospital of St Mary.
It became a priory in the early 13th
century, when a group of Augustinian
monks moved in. Then in 1536, King
Henry VIII started to dissolve the
monasteries across England, Wales and
Ireland, forcing the monks out, and
giving their land and buildings to his
favored nobles. Anglesey Abbey was
given to a lawyer named John Hynde,
who removed part of the roof and used
the materials in the construction of a
mansion he was building at Madingley
Hall. Anglesey Abbey was abandoned,
and left to decay.
Fortunately it was rescued in 1596,
when the Fowkes family bought it
and turned the monks’ living quarters
into their new home. The work was
completed in 1609. Then, almost
250 years later, in 1848, Reverend
John Hailstone purchased the Abbey.
He demolished part of the building,
and created a new stable block
with brickwork salvaged from his
demolitions. He was the first person to
call it ‘Anglesey Abbey.’
COUNTRY HOME
In 1926, Lord Fairhaven purchased
the Abbey, with help from his brother.
Lord Fairhaven spent the next few years
remodelling the property, transforming
it into a luxury country home. He
reinstated the dormer windows, which
had been removed by Reverend
Lord Fairhaven transformed part of the Hailstone, and gave the dining room a
servants’ block into a library to house his new feel with a medieval-style fireplace as
growing collection of books. The walnut
desk dates to 1750 and came from its focal point. He also turned part of the
Houghton Hall in Norfolk. servants’ quarters into a large library to
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house his growing collection of books. He
displayed art, clocks and silverware in his
impressive new residence.
Today, the collections are still in
place, and when Anglesey Abbey opens
for Christmas, the treasures will be
accompanied by festive decorations,
including twelve Christmas trees, each
dressed to reflect a different aspect of
Anglesey Abbey’s story.
THE TRAIL OF TREES

The trail of trees will explore the history
of Anglesey Abbey with a focus on Lord
Fairhaven and his passions. A tree in
the library will be decorated in a book
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theme, reflecting his love of literature and
reading. A silver Christmas tree will be
displayed in the dining room, representing
Lord Fairhaven’s collection of precious
silverware. Gentlemanly pursuits, such as
shooting, racing, collecting and traveling
will be represented on the tree in the living
room.
There will be a conservation tree in the
upper gallery, representing the conservation
work that happens at Anglesey Abbey—it
may be created out of brushes, with other
conservation tools used to decorate it. A
gift tree will be displayed in the shop, a
membership tree will go up in reception
(promoting membership of the National
Trust, which owns the house today),
and a catering tree will be on shown in
the Redwoods Restaurant. Four special
Christmas trees also will be displayed in the
gardens.
THE HOUSE TOUR

When you enter the house, the first room

you reach is the living room, originally
Above: The spiral stairs are graced by a French

18th-century chinoiserie tapestry and an 18th-
century silver gilt candlestick. A portrait of Lord
Fairhaven painted in 1925 hangs on the wall.
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warming room. Lord Fairhaven turned it into his
dining room. The set of silver wine coolers on the
dining room table date to 1802; they were made by
William Fountain and are engraved with 1st Earl of
Lonsdale’s coat of arms. Lord Fairhaven frequently
bought silver from the Earl.
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A Christmas cake and tea
is set beside a glowing log
fire at Anglesey Abbey.
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designed for warming up after a day
A Christmas tree with spent hunting. He also installed the
fairy lights stands by the oak panelling. A Jacobean ceiling
tapestry hall staircase.
was cast from a ceiling at The Old
Reindeer Inn in Banbury, England.
Lord Fairhaven added his own coat
of arms to the design. Tall bronze
atlas figures support the mantelpiece.
The room contains a wooden
‘Burgomaster’ chair—they’re highly
collectible and traditionally belonged
to high-ranking Dutch officials.
The panelled lobby is named after
its linenfold paneling in dark oak,
which is almost 500 years old, and
was installed in the house in 1930.
The walnut sofa with mermaid detail
is a copy of an 18th-century design
by William Kent for Wilton House in
Wiltshire. The gilt tables were made
in the same style to complement the
sofa.
The library is a large room with a
barrel ceiling, built in 1938 for Lord

Fairhaven. It’s a neo-Georgian style,
with marble columns on either side
of the fireplace. Balthasar Friedrich
Behrens made both of the silver
chandeliers in 1737 for King George
II’s summer palace in Hanover.
The upper gallery is used to
display Lord Fairhaven’s collection
of paintings of Windsor Castle,
the Chapter House of the medieval flowers under the arches are encrusted the biggest inhabited castle in the
priory. This became Lord Fairhaven’s with jewels. The clock plays a scale world, and the weekend residence
sitting room. The ornate fireplace of bells every three hours and, when of the Queen of England and the
and overmantel dates to the late 17th this happens, the flowers rise up and Commonwealth. There will be a
century and was brought to the house revolve slowly until the chiming ends. conservation tree in the upper gallery
by Lord Fairhaven. The goat sculpture For Christmas, the living room will have for Christmas 2018.
dates to the mid-18th century and was a tree decorated with items relating
created by John Michael Rysbrack, the to shooting, racing, collecting and PRIORY PERFECTION
best sculptor in England at the time. traveling. The dining room is the one room
The Pagoda Clock was made The oak room was once a plain that survived fully intact from the
by James Cox who, in 1773, held Victorian parlor, but Lord Fairhaven Augustinian priory. It was built in
an exhibition of his mechanical transformed it into the drawing room 1236 and was used as the monk’s
creations, including this clock. The in the early 20th century. It was warming room. Marble pillars hold
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The lobby houses beautiful
carved walnut furniture, depicting
mermaids below the seat, and
French table statuettes, derived
from the Apollo Belvedere and the
Versailles Diana.
the vaulted ceiling in place. Lord Fairhaven turned this urinals. There isn’t a ladies powder room. Ladies weren’t
beautiful room into his dining room. He put the hooded invited. This Christmas, there will be a silver Christmas
stone chimneypiece in place, replacing a Victorian tree in the dining room.
fireplace that didn’t match the stonework. The furniture is Head upstairs and you’ll discover the Queen Elizabeth
16th century, selected by Lord Fairhaven to complement Bedroom where Queen Elizabeth, latterly the Queen
the medieval interiors. Mother, slept when she stayed at the Abbey in 1948. The
Lord Fairhaven entertained his male guests in the dining bedrooms are all characterized by bold patterned fabrics
room every November with a special Thanksgiving meal. and decorative beds. Some boast beautifully carved
He then spent the winter hosting shooting parties and headboards, while others have four-poster beds with
feasts for his gentleman friends. So in November, the house drapes.
is dressed as if Lord Fairhaven’s guests are about to arrive. Outside in the gardens, the highlight at this time of
The gentlemen spent the whole winter there in the early year is the beautiful winter walk; it’s a route that looks
20th century, enjoying the shooting season and extravagant particularly amazing over the winter months. Visitors are
parties. encouraged to go exploring, looking out for the decorated
Lord Fairhaven’s toilet near the dining room has rows of Christmas trees as they go.
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collection of antiques and rare historic
Home for the Holidays Creating Memories treasures. The Christmas Carnival opening
PAGE 28 PAGE 42
dates at Waddesdon Manor are November 10,
The Green Apron, thegreenapron.co.uk. Elanbach fabrics: elanbach.com
2018 until Jan 2, 2019, Wednesday to Sunday.
Siemens Integrated dishwasher, £813; George Carter garden design:
It's also open December 31 and January 1. It's
Fisher & Paykel Fridgefreezer, £1824; georgecartergardens.co.uk
closed on December 24, 25 and 26.
Siemans hobs, £647 each all Nicholas Antony Paul Darley artist, Fairfax Gallery:
Waddesdon Manor
And So To Bed: andsotobed.co.uk fairfaxgallery.com
Waddesdon
Annie Sloan: anniesloan.com Farrow and Ball: farrow-ball.com
Aylesbury
B&Q: diy.com Anthony Hudson architects: hudsonarchitects.
Buckinghamshire
Bohemia Design: bohemiadesign.co.uk com
HP18 0JH
Bringey Furniture: bringyfurniture.co.uk Roger Oates carpets: rogeroates.com
Telephone: +44 1296 653226
Brooks Bros: brookstimber.com Gideon Hatch rugs: gideonhatchrugs.co.uk
www.waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-
Culinary Concepts: culinaryconcepts.co.uk Colefax and Fowler: colefax.com
carnival
D Byford & Sons: byfords.co.uk Heather Jansch, sculptor: heatherjansch.com
Ikea: ikea.com Weaver Green: weavergreen.com
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Homebase: homebase.co.uk
Glorious
Jim Lawrence: jim-lawrence.co.uk Simple and Sweet PAGE 84
John Lewis: johnlewis.com PAGE 54
Anglesey Abbey is located near Cambridge in
Neptune: neptune.com For more information about Michelle, visit
England. It’s possible to travel there by train,
Nicholas Antony: nicholas-anthony.co.uk amdolcevita.com.
bus, or car. Address: Anglesey Abbey, Quy
Osborne & Little: osborneandlittle.com
Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire,
Shadrack & Wallace: sharack-wallace.co.uk A Decorative Holiday CB25 9EJ
The Maker Place: themakerplace.co.uk PAGE 70
Telephone: +44 1223 810 080
Waddesdon Manor is located in
Email: angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Buckinghamshire, England, and is open to the
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-
public. Today, it houses part of the Rothschild’s
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Christmas
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agans
traditionally
adorned their
houses with
evergreens,
such as mistletoe, holly and ivy, which
were believed to protect the household
from evil spirits, and to encourage the
return of warmer weather and spring.
However, the Victorians influenced
the way we celebrate Christmas
like no other era in history. Before
Queen Victoria came to the throne,
the concepts of Father Christmas,
Christmas cards and Christmas
crackers hadn’t been invented. Most
people worked through Christmas and
the New Year.
The industrial revolution made
people wealthier, and Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol, published in 1843,
inspired some wealthy Victorians to
give money or gifts to the poor.
The growing wealth of middle
class families meant they could
afford to take a few days off work on
Christmas Day and Boxing Day to
enjoy a proper family Christmas. And
the tradition of giving gifts became
increasingly popular, until eventually
everyone was giving gifts to their
family and friends!
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