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As the United Kingdom wrestles over its departure from the European Union and finds diversion in the recent release of “Downton Abbey,” the movie, one thing seems to be sticking around: its decor.

When styling a Victorian-inspired bedroom, your first thought may be a canopy bed, but these aren't the most practical, and ...

Good read: If browsing through decorating books is your idea of a fun winter evening, then ”Victorian Interior Decoration” (Holt, $29.95) is for you. The 258-page book by Gail Caskey Winkler and Roger ...

MIDDLETOWN: A Houston Street couple continues 19th-century holiday traditions in their 1895 home. Diane and Jimmy Kitson's Middletown home epitomizes the timeless beauty of Victorian holiday ...

Inside Jim and Jennifer Wissing’s home you’ll see thick crown molding, detailed wood paneling, elegant Victorian furniture and accent pieces, velvet swag window treatments with tassels, and stained ...

If you're fond of a certain decorating style but don't have the cash to spend in trendy shops or antique markets, you can still get the look you're after by using items from the dollar store. Let's ...

XO, MaCenna offers Christmas decorating tips for a cozy Victorian holiday. “Can I meet Eric?”: Trump convo on hot mic raises ...

Hartford — Christmas connects Lisa Katona to her past in a variety of ways. Most impressive is the fact that her fifth great uncle was Franz Xaver Gruber, who composed the song “Silent Night.” ...

AS CHRISTMAS DRAWS near, it’s easy to be caught up in the shopping, last-minute cooking and general frenzy that the holiday season can bring. It might be difficult to remember the magic of Christmases ...