Like most, I have become obsessed, fascinated and completely mesmerized by all things Downton Abbey. And though I can only imagine myself living in that world, quite easily I might add, I have come up with some slightly more accessible touches we can all add to our homes to capture some of the Crawley's elegance.
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| How fabulous is that door? Wouldn't it make for a powerful headboard? |
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| 1st Dibs 18th Century Door |
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| Restoration Hardware |
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| 19th-20th Century British Draping Sketches from Charles Hindley, Met Museum |
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And those gardens...ideal for contemplating ones life
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| Perfect inspiration for these Original French Flower Prints circa 1900 from FineArtAmerica |
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| Tea Time anyone? |
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Sterling Silver Tea Set
Or why not bring Tea Time to the dining room table? |
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| Celerie Kemble |
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| We can hardly be expected to serve ourselves? This vintage Butler Bell wall Plaque solves the problem thank goodness. |
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| Of course, we'll also need some fabulous lighting like the one in Downton's Drawing Room |
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| 1920's Chandelier via Ebay |
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| A more modern approach |
Or perhaps we would prefer candlelight?
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| Mirrored Candle Sconce from Anthropologie |
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Be a dear and never show up unannounced!
Paperless Post Stationary
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| "Don't be defeatist, dear. It's very middle class." |
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