Books & Stationery

The Gilded Age by Mark Twain

Arguably the first major American novel to satirize the political milieu of Washington, D.C. and the wild speculation schemes that exploded across the nation in the years that followed the Civil War,...

Mermaid Quilling Card

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical...

Newport Skyline Cutout and Greeting Card

Great Houses connect people to a nation's heritage and open windows to another age. This unique card captures the beauty and charm of Newport's most iconic skyline in six layers. Each silhouette is...

Trees of Newport

During the 1970s, Richard L. Champlin of Jamestown became known as "The Tree Man" in Rhode Island - and records of big trees and inquiries were directed his way. As a librarian at the Redwood Library...

50 Ways to Help Save the Bees

Have you heard the buzz? Bees―the tiny insects that pollinate nearly all our fruits and vegetables―need our support. If you like to eat your fruits and vegetables (and even if you don’t!), you should...

America's Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages

In 1789, Jedidiah Morse described Newport and its environs as the “Eden of America” in the First Geography of the United States. America’s Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages builds on this...

Hummingbird Trio Quilling Card

Send this beautifully quilled Hummingbird Trio greeting card to any nature lover in your life! Aztecs believed hummingbirds were messengers between them and the gods and now this handcrafted card...

Quotes For Women: Quotations of Great Americans

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred assorted quotations from inspirational women that will influence, inspire, and empower people of all ages. About the Publisher: Applewood...

Dreaming Of Newport Board Book

In this board book for young readers, ages 2-4, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1, while discovering welcoming mansions, galloping horses, racing sailboats and more! There's so much to see—won't...

Chinoiserie Vase Bookmark

The Chinoiserie Vase Bookmark will fit a variety of items such as planners, books, notebooks, cookbooks, etc!This would make a perfect gift for those who plan, book lovers, teachers, co-workers and...

Color Newport Coloring Book

Color Newport is a coloring book of Newport, Rhode Island which includes renderings of our very own Newport Mansions. This distinctive book features 22 artist created images of favorite places and...

Murder At Ochre Court - A Gilded Newport Mystery

In the summer of 1898, reporter Emma Cross investigates a shocking death among the bright lights of Newport's high society . . .After a disappointing year as a society columnist for the Herald, Emma...

Astor: The Rise and Fall if an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper

The number one New York Times bestselling authors of Vanderbilt return with another riveting history of a legendary American family, the Astors, and how they built and lavished their fortune. The...

Invest In Death: A Newport Mystery

When Newport's most sought after investment adviser meets her death while cruising on a sail boat surrounded by several of her biggest clients, amateur sleuth Caroline Kent finds herself in the...

Keep My Secret: A Newport Mystery

Broadway actress Meredith Hackett appears unexpectedly at the Inn At Kenwood Court in Newport, Rhode Island. Owner Caroline Kent is delighted to see her old friend. But their happy reunion is short...

Gardens of the Gilded Age

Gardens of the Gilded Age: Lavish Landscapes from America's Golden Era Step into the era when American wealth created landscapes that rivaled European royalty and discover the magnificent gardens...

Scrimshaw Bookmark, Newport Bridge

Scrimshaw, a timeless art form that originated on 18th-century whaling vessels, celebrates the rich legacy of maritime craftsmanship. Now, you can bring a piece of this history into your daily life...

What Would Mrs. Astor Do?

What Would Mrs. Astor Do?: The Essential Guide to the Manners and Mores of the Gilded Age A richly illustrated romp with America’s Gilded Age leisure class—and those angling to join it.

Julian Abele: Architect and the Beaux Arts

Songbirds Quilling Card

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical...