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TABLE OF CONTENTS
June 2009 • Volume 28, Issue 4
RESTORATION
Site of the Month
M-Boss offers its latest tin ceiling designs online.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Diary of a Restoration
The Armusiks roll up their sleeves to redesign their kitchen and bath.
By Robyn Davis Sekula
Cleaning Up the Bath
Tips on turning your bathroom into a luxurious retreat.
By Robyn Davis Sekula
The Victorian Garden
This homeowner transforms his backyard into a garden.
By Merrie Destefano
Color Workshop
A new exterior paint scheme adds warmth to a cold-climate home.
By James Martin and Megan Schlegel
DECOR
Antiques
Hollywood puts Victorian-era furniture in the spotlight.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Collections
Set your dinner table as the Victorians did, with colorful majolica.
By Donna Pulese-Murphy
More on Majolica
Where to find additional information on majolica.
By Donna Pulese-Murphy
Collectible of the Month:
Majolica
Colorful, nature-themed pottery pieces.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Book Review
Learn the secret recipes for adding old-fashioned charm to your kitchen.
By Sarah J. Cruz
RENOVATION
Singular Vision
A 1905 Colonial Revival "remuddle" becomes an award-winning home.
By Merrie Destefano
A Victorian Twist
How to bring your 19th-century kitchen into the 21st century.
By Lexy Romano
Back in Style
Decorative ways to turn back time in your modern-day kitchen.
By Lexy Romano
STYLE
Shopper
Create your favorite ambience for dining at home.
By Merrie Destefano
Behind Closed Doors
J.R. Burrows & Company takes a look through glass curtains.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Ode to the Past
This new Victorian sparkles with a vintage heart.
By Richard H. Dodd
Building Five Oaks Manor
How recycled, durable materials transformed a grand Victorian.
By Richard H. Dodd
Recipe for a Reunion
Follow these easy 11 steps to plan your next family reunion.
By Catherine Titus Felix
Get Connected
Ideas for planning a family reunion.
By Catherine Titus Felix
Lifestyles
A fascinating look inside the Victorian kitchen.
By Satenig St.Marie
Spectator
Things to do, places to go and exhibits to see.
HISTORY
What's in Your Library?
Victorian brides sought advice from American Woman's Home.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Victorian Anecdote
VH reader Paula Perkins shares the story of her bond with her home's previous owner.
Domestic Bliss
Visit an authentic Victorian kitchen at the Heritage House Museum.
By Rebecca J. Razo
All in a Day's Work
Hate doing the laundry? Be thankful you didn't live in the 19th century.
By Rebecca J. Razo
Did You Know?
During the 19th century, Victorians often had family picnics in this most unexpected place.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Victorian Hero
A profile of Mary Kingsley and her journeys to Africa.
By Jickie Torres
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