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Cheshire Picnic Basket for Two, with blanket

The quality and sophistication of the English style Cheshire Picnic Basket for two is sure to impress. Beautifully hand crafted using full reed willow, each basket includes ceramic plates, glass wine glasses, and the highest quality accessories. Natural...

Buckingham Picnic Basket for Four, with Thermos and Blanket

Timeless style for your next outdoor picnic! This traditional full reed willow handcrafted picnic basket for four comes in a rich chocolate brown finish. It has a traditional picnic basket shape and convenient top carry handle. Designed and Assembled in...

The Way to Wealth

Written by Benjamin Franklin. Sums up all his thoughts about how to achieve success in business. This essay has become one of the most important and enduring business books ever published. Item# 1067

Rules of Civilty & Decent Behavior

George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation. George Washington, the father of our country, exhibited notable manners throughout his life. At the age 14, he wrote down 110 rules for diligence in social manners...

Embroidered Pineapple Ornament

The sign of welcome and hospitality, this unique pineapple ornament is made of a combination of gilded embroidery accented with green beads. Made by hand and based out of London, our line of embroidered ornaments use a number of fabrics, including...

Embroidered Plush Votes for Women Ornament

The Votes for Women motto was used in 1909 at the famous suffrage open house at Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island and by Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont on her personal tea service. Made by hand and based out of London, our line of...

Beaded Napkin Box with Pineapple Weight

A magical symbol of hospitality, our sculpted, sandcast 3D Pineapple Napkin Weight sits atop a grove of elegant napkins and is paired with our Beaded Napkin Box made of durable recycled aluminum. This makes a lovely hostess gift! Dimensions: 5.75in L x 5...

Handpainted Elms Ornament

Bring home the elegance and memories of the Newport Mansions with this collectable ornament. This hand painted ornament is painted from the inside out to prevent chipping and comes packaged in a padded collectable box. Dimensions: 4" diameter Item #014954

Breakers Gate Tea Towel

Commemorate your trip to Newport with this 100% cotton tea towel. Embroidered with the silhouette of the outstanding gates of The Breakers, this piece is a great fit for any home. Measures: 18" x 27 ½" Item: #014811

Murder at Marble House - A Gilded Newport Mystery

With the dawn of the twentieth century on the horizon, the fortunes of the venerable Vanderbilt family still shine brightly in the glittering high society of Newport, Rhode Island. But when a potential scandal strikes, the Vanderbilts turn to cousin and...

Votes for Women Magnet

Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont (1853-1933) was first married to William K. Vanderbilt, grandson of Cornelius in 1875. At the time of her divorce, she met and was influenced by Anna Howard Shaw, a noted suffragist and worked the rest...

Lobster Rolls of New England: Seeking Sweet Summer Delight

The mighty lobster roll is best enjoyed at a picnic table under a red umbrella accompanied by the sounds and smells of the sea. The perfect roll is all in the execution, and the variations are subtle but nearly endless--from top-sliced to buttered or...

Murder at the Breakers - A Gilded Newport Mystery

As the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when murder darkens a glittering affair at the Vanderbilt summer home, reporter Emma Cross learns that sometimes the actions...

Harney & Sons Tea Tin - Vanilla Comoro

Decaf Vanilla Tea! Now you can enjoy our popular dessert tea to your heart's content, and still get a good night's sleep. This tea has all the wonderful sweet flavors of Vanilla but almost no caffeine. A family collaboration gave rise to HT: Unique &...

Harney & Sons Tea Tin - Green Tea with Coconut

Many of the flavors used in our flavored green teas are what might be considered sweet, as in a dessert. So, Mike wanted to make a tea that was savorier. Being a big fan of Thailand, he decided to lean on the flavors found in many Thai dishes (at least...

Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt

Wall Street Journal Bestseller For fans of Downton Abbey, a real-life American version of the Crawley family—Fortune's Children is an enthralling true story that recreates the drama, splendor, and wealth of the legendary Vanderbilts...

Votes for Women Cocktail Napkins

Add some flair to your next tea, luncheon, or cocktail party with these sassy napkins featuring the slogan "Votes for Women." Inspired by a famous suffrage open house at held in 1909 by Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont at Marble House in...

The Fisherman's Table Cookbook

The most comprehensive cookbook for Rhode Island seafood eaters - The Fisherman's Table by Laura Blackwell. Its 120 pages detail creative ways to cook Aquidneck Island's local catch, from lobsters, to crabs, to fin-fish, to berries! Written with input...

To Marry an English Lord: Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery in the Gilded Age

“Marvelous and entertaining.” —Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey Discover the true stories behind the women who inspired Downton Abbey and NBC’s The Gilded Age, the heiresses—including a...

Newport Mansions Collage Ornament

The perfect keepsake to remember the beauty of the Newport Mansions! This ornament features vintage postcard images of The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, and Rosecliff. Measures: 4" diameter Item #7820