The charm of the countryside!

It may seem dismal weather around here and we are quite in the mists today as well as in the 'midst' as the surrounding country side is covered by low cloud, making everything feel quite heavy and humid. Still, spring... summer infact must be on the way and we have some lovely items in ready to make the most of the long awaited better weather, and, to enjoy right now all winds and muddy weathers!

Edwardian Boot Scraper, perfect for cleaning off muddy wet foot apparel! This quaint article is a genuine bespoke make. Crafted from mahogany with scraper and boot brushes.

Gorgeous enamel jugs for decorating the country home

Large Rustic pine dresser

Picnic Baskets and blankets galore

A quick report!

With all the new lines of stock and many more daily tasks the blog has been quite neglected, however here is a quick visual report..

The front Gallery

Vintage/French Couture Room

Pour Madame..

Sweet Linen of all shapes and sizes

Sitting Pretty: Small China Cake Stand

Dressing Table accessories: 1930's

Famille Rose...

New Items: Chinese 'Famille Rose' Pot & Cover

Happy New Year

We have been having a very busy few weeks over Christmas, as the Emporium has welcomed new traders joining us from their previous location in Wells where they were trading as Guardhouse Antiques. They bring with them their valuable experience and dedication, as well as their beautiful stock. We now have a gorgeous selection of whole new lines in jewellery, vintage clothing, silverware, coins and collectables.

Items with a difference..

Tony has been on a few successful hunts and brought some great items back. We have a wide variety of tables large and small from Victorian farmhouse kitchen,  to more formal dining tables and chairs, and even a bespoke Elm refectory table.  Also to mention, a lovely round Indian ‘drum’ chest of drawers made of indigenous Sheesham wood  with  very beautiful grain patterns.  New items always appear under‘latest stock’ via our website


As lovely as all these items are of course, Tony never fails to bring back something quite out of the ordinary and in this case it falls into very boyish territory with an elaborate statue of 'Predator' ...Not  perhaps everyone’s cup of tea, however this Predator statue is a great handmade work of art,  put together entirely from motor bike parts and (we think) fantastic..

Shabby Chic: Pretty Plates

There are some gorgeous plates and other ceramics hidden in corners of the Emporium, I had to bring them out, wash off the dust and set them out on display.   I particulary like the milk glass plates with 'forget me not' and lattice edge. They have some age cracks, but I think it adds to the shabby chic charm.

Faerie Charms..

Faerie Sculptures by Karen Williams

 We are delighted to have four of Karen Williams whimsical and characterful sculptures here at the emporium for Autumn. They make lovely and intriguing additions to any space. Quirky and entirely original!  Karen's sculptures are created entirely by hand from all recycled materials and each piece is a truly original work of art.